Telematics Control Unit
iG-G26®
- Powered by NXP i.MX 6ULL
- Cellular Connectivity: 4G LTE Cat 4/Cat M1
- Wireless Connectivity: Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac and Bluetooth 5.0
- 3 CAN Ports: 1 x CAN FD and 2 x HS CAN
- Sensors: GNSS, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Magnetometer
- Internal Battery Back-Up
- Software Flexibility and Transparency: LINUX 5.15.52
- Protocols: Socket CAN, ISO 15765-4, J1939, CANopen, UDSonCAN, UDSonIP
- Secured Solution: Secure Boot/Storage
- TCU supports AWS IoT FleetWise service along with IoT Core
- Global Certification: CE/FCC/ISED
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| Features | Details |
|---|---|
| Processor Core | CPU: NXP i.MX 6ULL Micro-Processor Arm® Cortex®-A7 based CPU @ 792MHz RAM: 512MB DDR3L SDRAM (Expandable up to 1GB) FLASH: 8GB eMMC Flash (Expandable up to 64GB) |
| Wireless Communication | Cellular: 4G LTE Cat 4/Cat M1 Wi-Fi: 802.11a/b/g/n/ac Bluetooth: BT 5.0 BR/EDR/LE |
| Interfaces | CAN: 3 Ports (HS CAN x 2, CAN FD x 1) 10/100Mbps Ethernet GPIOs x 2 (1DI, 1DO) |
| Software | Operating System: Linux 5.15.52 Protocols: Socket CAN, ISO 15765-4, J1939, CANopen, UDSonCAN, UDSonIP |
| GNSS | GPS/GLONASS/BeiDou/Galileo |
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Magnetometer¹ and Temperature Sensor |
| Antenna | Internal Antenna (GNSS x 1, Cellular x 1, Wi-Fi/BLE x 1) |
| Certification | CE, FCC, ISED |
| General Features | Battery: Lithium-ion Polymer (LIP) 3.7V 1500mAh Power: 9V – 32V |
| Temperature Support | Operating Temperature: -40°C to +70°C² Storage Temperature: -40°C to +85°C² |
| Security Suite | Secure Boot/ Storage¹ OS Hardening¹ |
| Enclosure | Protecting Class: IP 30 Mounting Options: Cable Tie Dimension: 106 X 87 X 28.5mm |
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¹ Optional features: For more information, please contact iWave sales team at mktg@iwave-global.com
² Temperature range subject to use case and operational functionality
FAQs
A Telematics Control Unit (G26) is an embedded automotive computing system designed to collect, process, and communicate vehicle data. It interfaces with vehicle networks such as CAN, GNSS, sensors, and wireless connectivity to provide real-time vehicle information and remote communication. TCUs enable applications such as fleet management, vehicle tracking, diagnostics, connected vehicles, EV telematics, and electronic logging. They provide a software-flexible platform for securely transferring vehicle data between the vehicle and cloud services.. For complete hardware and software specifications, refer to the datasheet.
The Telematics control unit(G26) is designed for a wide range of applications, including:
- Fleet Management & Vehicle Tracking
- Electric Vehicle (EV) Telematics
- Diesel Generator (Genset) Monitoring
- Electornic logging devices
- Industrial Equipment Monitoring
- Remote Asset Tracking
- Commercial Vehicle Diagnostics
Telematics control unit(G26) is powered by the NXP i.MX6ull processor running at 900MHz and operates on Embedded Linux (Yocto 5.0).
The device performs edge data processing, including protocol decoding, event detection, and secure data transmission. By processing data locally, it reduces bandwidth consumption, minimizes latency, and enables faster response times, making it ideal for real-time telematics and connected vehicle applications.
Yes. Telematics Control Unit supports Standby Mode (~10 mA) offering wake source including ignition, CAN, Timer, and Accelerometer.
The Telematics control unit(G26) runs on an Embedded Linux platform based on Yocto. Customers receive a complete Board Support Package (BSP), including the Yocto source, Linux kernel source, and base BSP implementation.
To simplify application development, iWave provides software libraries with APIs for accessing the available hardware peripherals, along with comprehensive API documentation and user manuals.
Customers have full access to the source code and are free to customize or modify the Linux kernel and BSP to meet their application requirements.
Complete flexibility is given to build custom Telematics applications covering data acquisition, edge analytics, protocol conversion , event processing and securely connect with various cloud platforms. It allows developers to integrate end use case specific edge features such as power management, network management and over-the-air (OTA) updates
Yes. The Telematics control unit(G26) supports 3 CAN ports (2xHS CAN,1xFD CAN), and automotive-standard protocols including J1939, OBDII, and UDS over CAN.
It enables real-time acquisition of engine diagnostics, fuel consumption, battery status, fault codes, and other vehicle parameters.
Yes. Telematics control unit(G26) supports Over-the-Air (OTA) firmware and software updates through integration with OTA frameworks such as Mender, OSTree, Memfault or any other OTA client.
OTA functionality can be implemented as a custom solution based on your application and cloud infrastructure requirements, enabling secure remote deployment of firmware and software updates to devices in the field.
Telematics control unit(G26) platform supports security features such as Secure Boot, Secure Storage, Secure CAN communication, and other cybersecurity capabilities that can be implemented based on customer-specific requirements. These features help protect the device and its data in connected vehicle and IoT applications.
Telematics control unit(G26) supports easy-to-integrate cybersecurity software modules that provide multi-layered protection for connected vehicle applications. These security features are aligned with key automotive and regulatory standards, including ISO/SAE 21434, the Cyber Resilience Act (CRA), and RED Delegated Act (RED DA / EN 18031), helping customers build secure and compliant solutions.
Additionally, the integrated cellular module is RED DA compliant, further supporting regulatory compliance for wireless connectivity and simplifying certification for end products.
please refer to https://iwave-global.com/all-products/automotive/protocol-stacks/
The Telematics control unit(G26) is available with regional certifications such as FCC and CE for production orders, depending on the selected hardware configuration and deployment region.
Customers receive dedicated technical support from iWave’s engineering team. Online meeting is arranged to get started with the evaluation kit. During customer evaluation / application integration, technical queries are answered through email.
Periodic / weekly technical calls are arranged, enabling for faster completion of PoC / field trial and to start production.
Yes. iWave supports white labelling for volume production.
Contact iWave sales team for discussing on your requirements.
iWave provides comprehensive production support services to help streamline manufacturing and deployment of the Telematics control unit(G26). These services include:
- SIM card installation during production. Customer has to supply the SIM and iWave will install it during production.
- eSIM support (Either micro SIM or eSIM option is supported).
- Production firmware/image flashing and device provisioning.
Additional manufacturing and customization services based on project-specific needs. Please contact the iWave sales team to discuss your production requirements
10-year product longevity is supported for volume production.
Telematics EdgePrime(G76P) Evaluation Kit (EVK) includes all the essential accessories required for evaluation and software development, including:
- Standard cable harness
- Debug board
- USB flashing cable
Yes. iWave offers custom harness cable for the Telematics control unit(G26) for volume production.
Please contact the iWave sales team to discuss custom harness requirements.
