United Micro integrates Ceva-PentaG Lite 5G platform IP into RedCap SoC, providing cost-effective, secure and scalable connectivity for next-generation vehicles
As automakers expand their connected vehicle offerings, 5G RedCap is emerging as a cost-effective complement to traditional 5G and enabling mass market adoption of 5G Vehicle connectivity without compromising on reliability or safety. Ceva, Inc., the leading licensor of silicon and software IP for the Smart Edge, and United Micro Technology (“United Micro”), a high-tech company focused on developing leading IoT solutions for intelligent cellular communications, today announced the launch of the Smart Edge HyperMotion 5G Redcap Automotive IoT Platform.
Based on United Micro’s 5G RedCap SoC, integrated with Ceva’s scalable PentaG Lite IP of the 5G modem platform and DSP technology, the solution provides a complete package 5G Redcap connectivity platform optimized for automotive telematics controllers (T-Box) and C–V2X applications.
5G RedCap: Expanding the Reach of Automotive Connectivity
5G RedCap is emerging as a cost-optimized path for the automotive industry to migrate from 4G LTE to 5G. While many OEMs will continue to deploy full 5G NR for premium and high-performance platforms, RedCap reduces cost and complexity, making it ideal for telematics, L2 ADAS, fleet management and large-scale C-V2X applications. According to Omdia, RedCap is expected to have more than 700 million global connections by 2030*, with automotive among the fastest growing segments as RedCap LTE replaces Cat-1 to Cat-4 in cost-sensitive vehicle platforms. Infrastructure readiness is accelerating: 34 operators in 24 countries are actively evaluating, testing or piloting RedCap technology (GSA, September 2025).
Driving automotive intelligence at the edge
United Micro’s RedCap chip powers the HyperMotion automotive connectivity platform, designed specifically to help automakers bring 5G vehicle networks to market quickly and cost-effectively. Beyond reducing terminal costs, HyperMotion integrates key automotive features, including eCall/NG eCall, TSN and hardware-accelerated network offloading, to meet stringent requirements for reliability, security and future scalability. Leveraging Ceva’s PentaG Lite platform with advanced DSPs and accelerators, HyperMotion ensures secure, always-on connectivity while shortening modem development cycles – a critical advantage for manufacturers seeking to deliver next-generation connected vehicles.
“We are pleased to work with Ceva to bring our 5G Redcap solution to market,” said Hui Fu, CEO of United Micro.
“Ceva’s cellular IoT platform IP has been instrumental in helping us develop a best-in-class 5G RedCap solution. Together, we have created a modem that combines energy efficiency and reliability, purpose-built for today’s automotive industry and ready to scale into industrial and consumer IoT tomorrow.”
“United Micro’s HyperMotion platform demonstrates the power of our PentaG Lite technology in the automotive sector,” said Guy Keshet, Vice President and General Manager of the Mobile Broadband Business Unit at Ceva. “As vehicles become more intelligent and connected, our intellectual property ensures that OEMs can deliver safe, efficient and future-ready platforms that keep pace with the rapidly changing industry.”
