United Micro Technology and Ceva Collaborate for 5G RedCap SoC and Why it Matters

In the ultra competitive automotive technology race the integration of advanced connectivity is no longer a luxury but a necessity. As vehicles transition from isolated machines to intelligent nodes in a vast ecosystem, seamless, reliable communication becomes paramount. On November 11, 2025, Ceva, Inc., a leading licensor of silicon and software IP for the Smart Edge, and United Micro Technology (UMT), a high-tech innovator in smart cellular IoT solutions, unveiled a groundbreaking collaboration: the HyperMotion 5G RedCap Automotive IoT Platform. This partnership harnesses UMT’s 5G RedCap SoC with Ceva’s PentaG Lite scalable 5G modem platform IP and DSP technology, creating a robust connectivity solution tailored for automotive telematics control units (T-Box) and Cellular Vehicle-to-Everything (C-V2X) applications.

At the heart of this innovation is 5G RedCap, a streamlined variant of 5G designed for mid-tier devices that demand efficiency over ultra-high speeds. Unlike full-fledged 5G, which caters to bandwidth-hungry applications like streaming or AR, RedCap reduces complexity and power consumption by capping peak data rates at around 220 Mbps while maintaining low latency and enhanced reliability. This makes it ideal for cost-sensitive sectors like automotive, where overkill capabilities inflate expenses without proportional benefits. According to industry forecasts from Omdia, RedCap connections are projected to surpass 700 million globally by 2030, with the automotive segment leading the charge as it supplants legacy LTE Cat-1 to Cat-4 modules. By embedding RedCap into vehicles, manufacturers can enable real-time data exchange for traffic management, predictive maintenance, and enhanced safety features without ballooning production costs.

The HyperMotion platform exemplifies this synergy. Powered by UMT’s RedCap SoC, it integrates Ceva’s PentaG Lite (a member of the advanced Ceva-PentaG2 family) which optimizes modem performance through sophisticated DSPs and hardware accelerators. This combination not only slashes terminal costs but also embeds essential automotive functionalities: support for eCall and Next-Generation eCall for emergency response, Time-Sensitive Networking for deterministic communication, and hardware-accelerated network offloading to ensure ultra-low latency. Certified to AEC-Q100 Grade 2 standards, the platform guarantees resilience in harsh vehicular environments, from extreme temperatures to vibrations. Moreover, it prioritizes security with always-on connectivity safeguards, addressing vulnerabilities in over-the-air updates and V2X interactions.

This collaboration accelerates connected vehicle adoption by democratizing 5G. Traditional 5G deployments have been prohibitive for mass-market cars due to high power draw and chip complexity, limiting advanced ADAS and infotainment to premium models. HyperMotion changes that, enabling automakers to roll out fleet-wide connectivity swiftly. For instance, C-V2X enables vehicles to “talk” to infrastructure, pedestrians, and each other, potentially reducing accidents by 80% through collision warnings and adaptive traffic flow. In industrial IoT extensions, it supports telematics for fleet tracking, optimizing logistics in real time.

Hui Fu, CEO of UMT, emphasized the partnership’s impact: “Ceva’s cellular IoT platform IP has been instrumental in developing a best-in-class 5G RedCap solution.” Echoing this, Guy Keshet, Vice President and General Manager of Ceva’s Mobile Broadband Business Unit, highlighted how PentaG Lite shortens development cycles, allowing faster market entry for future-ready platforms. The result? A decisive edge for manufacturers in a competitive arena where connectivity defines differentiation.

Bottom line: This initiative signals a broader shift toward edge intelligence in mobility. As 5G ecosystems mature, collaborations like UMT and Ceva’s will bridge the gap between hype and deployment, fostering safer, smarter roads. With HyperMotion, the promise of ubiquitous connected vehicles edges closer to reality, propelling the automotive industry into an era of efficient, scalable innovation.

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