As the perfect link between hardware and user, the Universal Tuner Platform takes care of an extensive amount of tasks: It receives and translates user requests to the hardware, constantly evaluates the spectrum for all receivable channels in the background and decodes digital data services (for example, displaying CD covers or information about the music tracks currently playing).
This tuner middleware supports AM, FM, DAB/DAB+, HD radio and hybrid radio (uninterrupted switching between conventional and internet radio). The U.S. satellite radio SiriusXM can also be added. “It can be adapted easily to different tuner hardware. Further integration into different operating systems is possible without any problems. Dedicated adaption layers ensure this”, says Tom-Ole Bolle, Head of Department at HMI & Performance Software Solutions Division of IAV. It was developed in accordance with the ASPICE Level 2 quality standard, which not only ensures complete traceability in the event of a fault, but also guarantees a product of outstanding quality - from the requirements, software design and code through to testing.
Features
Regardless of the tuner technology, the utilized user interface and the operating system our scalable middleware solution seamlessly integrates into your infotainment system.
One for all: Supports all common radio technologies (AM, FM, DAB/DAB+, HD Radio, Hybrid (Internet) radio, SiriusXM available upon request)
Maximum compatibility: Utilizable with a multitude of market leading tuner chip constellations and various operating systems through standardized interfaces
Beyond boundaries: Take your favorite radio station with you. The Universal Tuner Platform switches seamlessly back and forth between broadcast technologies and areas (e.g. DAB-FM-DAB in Germany).
Roam wherever you want: The Universal Tuner platform enables a seamless selection from different signal sources through seamless linking, and thus always delivers the best radio experience - without interruptions or latency.
Adaptability: The platform can be customised to the needs of the clients.
Sound quality: Sophisticated algorithms for assessing and predicting signal quality consistently deliver the highest possible audio signal quality.
Radio stations set, done! The Universal Tuner Platform handles frequency and source changes autonomously, without the vehicle occupants even noticing.
“Finally a perfect solution, that helps me streamline my tuner development.”
OEM
“With this piece of software I regain the sovereignty over my infotainment development.”
OEM
“With the ready-to-use module, which also covers technologies we had no experience with before, the Universal Tuner Platform by IAV has opened the door to new markets for us.”
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Our experts on the topic
Tom-Ole Bolle
Head of Department
Infotainment-Development Middleware
tom-ole.bolle@iav.de
Marcel Stein
marcel.stein@iav.de