United Micro Technology and Ceva collaborate for 5G RedCap SoC

As automakers expand connected vehicle offerings, 5G RedCap is emerging as a cost‑efficient complement to traditional 5G, enabling mass‑market adoption of vehicle connectivity without compromising reliability or security.

Ceva Inc., the leading licensor of silicon and software IP for the Smart Edge, and United Micro Technology, a high-tech enterprise focusing on the development of leading smart cellular communication IoT solutions, announced the launch of the HyperMotion 5G Redcap Automotive IoT Platform.

Built on United Micro’s 5G RedCap SoC integrated with Ceva’s PentaG Lite scalable 5G modem platform IP and DSP technology, the solution delivers a complete 5G Redcap connectivity platform optimized for automotive telematics control units (T-Box) and C‑V2X applications.

5G RedCap: Expanding reach of automotive connectivity
5G RedCap is emerging as a cost optimized pathway for the automotive industry’s migration from 4G LTE 5G. While many OEMs will continue to deploy full 5G NR for premium and high performance platforms, RedCap lowers cost and complexity, making it ideal for telematics, L2 ADAS, fleet management, and C V2X applications at scale.

According to Omdia, RedCap is projected to exceed 700 million global connections by 2030* with automotive among the fastest growing segments as RedCap replaces LTE Cat 1 to Cat 4 in cost sensitive vehicle platforms. Infrastructure readiness is accelerating, with 34 operators in 24 countries actively evaluating, testing, or trialing RedCap technology (GSA, September 2025).

Driving automotive intelligence at the edge
United Micro’s RedCap chip powers the HyperMotion automotive connectivity platform, purpose built to help automakers bring 5G vehicle networks to market quickly and cost effectively. Beyond lowering terminal costs, HyperMotion integrates critical 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 decisive advantage for manufacturers racing to deliver next-generation connected vehicles.

“We are delighted to partner with Ceva to bring our 5G Redcap solution to the market,” said Hui Fu, CEO, United Micro. “Ceva’s cellular IoT platform IP has been instrumental in helping us develop a best-in-class 5G RedCap solution. Together, we’ve created a modem that combines power efficiency and reliability, purpose built for automotive today, and ready to scale into industrial and consumer IoT tomorrow.”

“United Micro’s HyperMotion platform demonstrates the power of our PentaG Lite technology in automotive,” said Guy Keshet, VP and GM of the Mobile Broadband Business Unit at Ceva. “As vehicles become more intelligent and connected, our IP ensures that OEMs can deliver secure, efficient, and future‑ready platforms that keep pace with the industry’s rapid transformation.”