Texas Instruments Wi-Link 8Q for wireless automotive connectivity

The Texas Instruments WiLink 8Q family of wireless automotive connectivity solutions, with multiradio technology, features in-car multimedia streaming video in parallel with Bluetooth hands-free calling and advanced audio distribution profile (A2DP) stereo sound.

Additionally, with near field communications (NFC) for easy Wi-Fi and Bluetooth pairing, WiLink 8Q solutions enable an easy connection between a smartphone or tablet and the automobile, providing a seamless user experience.

The 8Q family is designed for Wi-Fi Certified Miracast operation. With an integrated power amplifier (PA) and complete software re-use across all family members, the 8Q solutions provide a full range of products for wireless automotive infotainment including: combo-connectivity system-on-chips (SoCs) with Wi-Fi and Bluetooth support; more integrated combo-connectivity SoCs with Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, Bluetooth low energy and NFC; super-combo SoCs with Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, Bluetooth low energy, NFC and Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS) support.

The WiLink 8Q family works with a variety of infotainment processors and is a companion device for TI’s automotive OMAP processors, DRA65x Jacinto 5 and the DRA74x processor, named Jacinto 6. Additionally, TI has a software offering for WiLink 8Q connectivity solutions that supports key automotive operating systems such as QNX, Linux and Android.