Automotive telematics module

1 May 2013 Telecoms, Datacoms, Wireless, IoT

The GloTOP 2.5G is the latest addition to NXP Semiconductors’ ATOP family of telematics solutions. It is an automotive telematics module specifically designed to work with the Russian GLONASS satellite navigation system.

Featuring a parallel reception system for both GLONASS and GPS, GloTOP is able to automatically select the most optimal signal at any one time to always ensure the most accurate positioning.

GloTOP is pin-to-pin and software compatible with NXP’s existing ATOP solutions, which means that the board can be easily swapped out. This is crucial for telematics onboard unit manufacturers looking to sell into the Russian market, as it looks likely that a significant import tax will be levied on vehicles that do not support the GLONASS system. GLONASS has also recently been adopted as a standard in India, which makes GloTOP beneficial to those selling into this market.

Integrating GLONASS, GPS, GSM and NFC functionality into a single package for maximum performance, GloTOP enables multiple telematics applications – such as congestion avoidance, onboard diagnostics and fleet management. They can run in parallel without the need for additional modules, which significantly reduces complexity. It also eases the development of these applications through its support of Java.

One of the key applications that will run on GloTOP is an automatic emergency alert capability – similar to Europe’s ‘eCall’ system – which is planned to become mandatory in any new cars in Russia from 2015. In the event of a serious accident, the device would automatically call the nearest emergency service. It will transmit a minimum set of data to the rescue service including geographic location, in an effort to reduce rescue response times and ultimately save lives.

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