M/A-COM Technology Solutions Unveils Map and
Positioning Engine Module with NAVTEQ
-- Agreement enables predictive road attribute data to enhance Advanced Driver Assistance Systems
(ADAS)
Lowell, MA, October 13, 2011– M/A-COM Technology Solutions Inc. (M/A-COM Tech), a leading supplier of high
performance analog semiconductor solutions, has collaborated with NAVTEQ to create the industry’s first commercial
Map and Positioning Engine (MPE) module. This solution will provide vehicle control systems with predictive road
awareness of 1 kilometer or more to enhance active safety, energy efficiency and driver information systems in
vehicles independent of a navigation system.
The M/A-COM Tech MPE module integrates the NAVTEQ MPE™ Map
compiled database to communicate Electronic Horizon messages to the vehicle control domain. This ground-breaking
architecture makes road-based predictive information available to vehicle subsystems. Relevant map attributes
include enhanced 2D geometry, curvature, absolute height, slope, speed limits and more.
Through advanced safety and efficiency control systems, vehicles can leverage these new inputs to save
fuel, extend Hybrid vehicle cruising range, reduce greenhouse gas emissions, and increase the robustness of active
safety systems. “We are very proud to be a part of this technology collaboration with NAVTEQ,” said Scott
Nist, M/A-COM Tech Director, Sales Strategy. “It’s truly amazing what our teams were able to accomplish
together. With the global challenges for fuel efficiency and CO2 reduction it will be wonderful to begin to
see the benefits realized in these advanced vehicle systems.”
NAVTEQ and M/A-COM Tech’s collaboration on the MPE module provides the industry with a complete product
offering designed to enable map-enhanced driver safety and efficiency controls, independent of an installed
navigation system. The MPE module can enable a Hybrid powertrain to anticipate a hill and an upcoming
regeneration opportunity, a transmission control to dynamically manage shifts based on a pending hill or curve,
and a driver to be actively warned if the vehicle speed is unsafe for an upcoming curve. Until now,
automobile control systems using road features like geometry, height, slope and curvature, to augment safety and
efficiency systems, were required to have an in-dash navigation system as the source of map data.
“NAVTEQ’s award-winning MPE reference architecture brings an affordable map-enhanced solution to all
vehicle segments,” said Jim Robnett, NAVTEQ’s Vice President of Vehicle Sales, North America. “Collaborating
with M/A-COM Tech provides another opportunity for vehicle customers to integrate advanced ADAS capabilities into
their vehicle designs and is further validation of NAVTEQ’s MPE reference architecture and the quality of our map
data for ADAS.”
About M/A-COM Technology Solutions, Inc.
M/A-COM Technology Solutions ( www.macomtech.com)
is a leading supplier of high performance analog semiconductor solutions for use in radio frequency (RF),
microwave, and millimeter wave applications. Recognized for its broad portfolio of products, M/A-COM Tech serves
diverse markets including CATV, wireless infrastructure, optical communications, aerospace and defense,
automotive, industrial, medical, and mobile devices. M/A-COM Tech builds more than 60 years of experience
designing and manufacturing innovative product solutions for customers worldwide.
Headquartered in Lowell,
Massachusetts, M/A-COM Tech is certified to the ISO9001 international quality standard and ISO14001 environmental
management standard. M/A-COM Tech has design centers and sales offices throughout North America, Europe, Asia and
Australia.
For Sales Information, Please Contact:
North Americas -- Phone: 800.366.2266
Europe -- Phone: +353.21.244.6400
India -- Phone: +91.80.43537383
China – Phone: +86.21.2407.1588
Posted 10/14/2011 |