Quectel AG18 C-V2X module

Quectel Wireless Solutions has launched its AG18 automotive module, a next-generation cellular vehicle-to-everything (C-V2X) module. Featuring PC5 direct communications, the module enables vehicles to effectively communicate with one another and with their surroundings, which should improve safety and traffic efficiency. In addition to C-V2X communication capabilities, the module was designed to feature flexible positioning service options including L1+L5 dual frequency GNSS, Qualcomm Dead Reckoning (QDR3) and high-precision PPE (RTK) technologies, so that global automotive OEMs and Tier 1 suppliers can leverage location technology appropriate to their application requirements.

Based on the AEC-Q100 qualified Qualcomm SA415M chipset, the product complies with the international IATF 16949:2016 automotive quality management system. It is designed for use in harsh environments and provides good ESD/EMI protection.

The device is pin-to-pin compatible with Quectel’s previous-generation C-V2X module AG15, allowing existing OEM customer devices to migrate seamlessly and upgrade through a simple drop-in replacement. Additionally, it includes multiple interfaces including PCIe, USB 3.0/2.0, SPI, I2C, UART, GPIO, ADC and 1pps, enabling users to develop a wide range of applications including telematics control units (TCU), telematics boxes (T-BOX), virtual boxes (V-BOX) and roadside units (RSU).