Release date：2025-06-11Author source：KinghelmViews：288
T-BOX Product Photo and Installation Dimensions
In the era of rapid development for intelligent connected vehicles and IoT products, automotive T-BOX (Telematics Box) and OBD (On-Board Diagnostics) serve as critical components for vehicle-cloud data interaction. Their performance and reliability directly impact user experience and are vital for driving safety in increasingly mature autonomous driving systems. Among these automotive components and major assemblies, Kinghelm (www.kinghelm.net) electronic products – including BDS/GPS antennas, Bluetooth antennas, and RF connectors – are widely adopted!
Kinghelm’s fully equipped laboratory in Dongguan Tangxia and its production base in Luzhai County, Guangxi, staffed by well-trained workers, ensures on-time delivery of high-volume orders. "Kinghelm, Connecting the World" – over a decade ago, Kinghelm participated in China’s BDS "Two Passengers One Hazard" project, supplying BDS/GPS antennas, signal connectors, and terminals for automotive compliance devices. After years of deep cultivation in RF and microwave technology, Kinghelm’s product portfolio now includes:
l BDS/GPS antennas, Bluetooth antennas, WiFi antennas
l Board-to-board/board-to-wire connectors, board-mounted sockets, terminals, signal switches
l Custom automotive wiring harnesses, medical cables, high-speed connectors, and mold development.
As explained by Song Shiqiang, T-BOX applications span passenger and commercial vehicles, offering immense market potential. Key functionalities include:
l Remote control (vehicle status check, door unlock, charging scheduling via mobile app)
l UBI insurance (driving behavior analysis for personalized premiums)
l Fleet management (real-time location/fuel consumption/failure alerts to reduce OPEX)
l BDS/GPS integration (historical route playback, geo-fencing, emergency engine shutdown)
l Meanwhile, OBD systems enable real-time monitoring of critical components for fault diagnosis, emission control, and performance optimization.
Core Hardware Configuration of Automotive T-BOX:
1. MCU Chip
l Communicates with vehicle CAN bus, extracts and parses controller messages to acquire critical signals/parameters.
2. MPU Module
l Handles BDS/GPS positioning and wireless communication. Packages location/vehicle data for transmission via LTE to TSP (Telematics Service Provider).
l Kinghelm products used: BDS/GPS antennas, communication antennas, RJ45 connectors.
3. Bluetooth Module
l Enables mobile app interaction for key management, device authentication, and vehicle control.
l Kinghelm products used: KH-3216/KH-2012 miniature ceramic antennas.
4. Data Module
l Utilizes MK SD NAND/eMMC storage for secure data logging.
l Supports 5G/4G module interfaces (e.g., Fibocom, Quecteli modules) for future upgrades.
5. Power Module
l Combines DC-DC converters and LDO regulators for stable power to 4G modules/MCU.
l Slkor Semiconductor (www.slkoric.com) power management ICs widely adopted.
6. Interfaces & Buses
l Supports CAN, LIN, RS232/RS485/USB 2.0, and automotive Ethernet for diverse connectivity needs.
Kinghelm's RF Solutions
Kinghelm’s BDS/GPS antennas and RF/microwave units integrate with T-BOX/OBD systems to enable:
l GSM/GPRS/LTE mobile communication
l Positioning/navigation
l Hazard alerts
l Wi-Fi/Bluetooth connectivity
Flexible antenna designs (external/on-board) cater to varied requirements. Kinghelm’s Tangxia lab, equipped with network analyzers and anechoic chambers, provides 24/7 RF engineering support for prototyping and testing.
About Shenzhen Kinghelm Electronics Co., Ltd.
l National high-tech enterprise; member of China Satellite Navigation Association, China Information Industry Chamber, and Guangdong Connector Association.
l Specializes in wireless signal transmission, electronic connectors, and interconnect systems for 10+ years.
l R&D team from Tsinghua University/University of Electronic Science and Technology; holds multiple patents.
l Certifications: ISO9001, RoHS, REACH; pending IATF16949/UL/TUV.
l Applications: NEVs, smart terminals, smart cities, IIoT, medical, aerospace.
l Partners with Slkor Semiconductor (www.slkoric.com) to serve 20,000+ global clients under the vision: "Lead semiconductor localization and globalization."
