LG Innotek is accelerating its push into the European automotive electronics market with an in-vehicle module incorporating Wi-Fi 7, the latest wireless communication standard. LG Innotek announced on the 20th that it recently signed a supply contract worth approximately KRW 100 billion with a major European components manufacturer and plans to begin full-scale mass production from 2027. The new product will be embedded in an in-vehicle infotainment system produced by a German automotive electronics customer and supplied to global automaker brands.

Developed based on wireless communication expertise accumulated over the years, the module supports an ultra-wide bandwidth of 320 MHz, twice the channel width of Wi-Fi 6E. This improves data processing speeds by more than three times compared with previous products and significantly reduces latency when receiving high-capacity video or data inside the vehicle.

To enhance technical completeness, the company also improved the efficiency of quadrature amplitude modulation (QAM), which converts digital signals into analog form. In line with the Wi-Fi 7 standard, the amount of information that can be transmitted at one time has been increased by 20% compared with existing products, and a multiple-antenna technology deploying two antennas has been applied to minimize dead zones where signals are cut off. This provides the basis for maintaining stable connections even when multiple passengers simultaneously enjoy large-content services on different devices.

From a physical design perspective, the module achieves both miniaturization and durability optimized for the in-vehicle environment. While the overall size has been slimmed down to about one-sixth of a credit card, it retains the same dimensions as existing specifications to ensure component compatibility. In particular, the design of circuit junctions has been reinforced to prevent board warpage under extreme temperature variations ranging from minus 40 degrees Celsius to 105 degrees Celsius, securing long-term reliability.

Starting with this order, LG Innotek is expanding sales activities not only in Europe but also to Japanese automakers. The company plans to broadly expand application areas beyond in-vehicle information systems to rear-seat entertainment devices and in-vehicle communication equipment. By linking the module with 5G-based vehicle communication solutions, LG Innotek aims to secure a competitive edge in essential components for the era of autonomous driving and connected cars.

Moon Hyuk-soo, CEO of LG Innotek, predicted that growth in the automotive components division will accelerate going forward and stressed that the company will continue to supply innovative products that deliver differentiated experiences to drivers. As vehicles evolve from simple means of transportation into advanced multimedia spaces, the related wireless communication market is forecast to grow at an annual rate approaching 10% through 2035.

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