Major North American Automaker Awards Body Control Module Business to Motorola AIEG for New SUV
27 July 2000
Deal will generate lifetime sales of $17 million
NORTHBROOK, Ill. - With the market for Sport Utility Vehicles continuing to
soar, Motorola's Automotive Industrial and Electronics Group, a business unit of
the company's Integrated Electronic Systems Sector, continues to make its mark
as the electronics supplier of choice. The most recent Motorola AIEG commitment
comes from a major North American automotive manufacturer for the body control
module to be used on a new SUV platform.
The controller integrates remote lock control and in-vehicle
communications capabilities with interior and exterior lighting, warning
lights and chimes and rear defogger. The vehicle is projected to launch in
model year 2002. The lifetime revenue of the program for Motorola is
projected at $17 million.
"The SUV market continues to be one of the fastest growing segments in the
automotive industry," said Dave Melka, senior vice president and general
manager of Motorola AIEG. "It's a competitive market and one where OEMs are
showcasing some of their most important vehicles. They're looking for the
best systems and the best partners to ensure the quality of these vehicles.
We are especially pleased when our technology, dedication to quality and
customer focus can help our customers succeed."
Body control modules are microprocessor-based controllers that can oversee
the operation of varied vehicle systems, including door locks, horn, lighting
and windshield wiper systems. This module, which is multiplexed and
communicates on a data bus to other modules like the engine controller,
represents the Motorola DigitalDNA(TM) technology that makes electronic
systems smarter, faster and more reliable. Like all Motorola body modules,
this product is designed to withstand the harsh passenger compartment
environment.
In addition to its superior performance characteristics, body control
modules help automotive OEMs lower production costs by reducing the amount of
harness wiring and connections required.
Motorola AIEG
Motorola's Automotive and Industrial Electronics Group (AIEG) researches,
develops and manufactures electronics and electronic systems for automotive
original equipment manufacturers and all tiers of automotive system suppliers
and industrial customers worldwide. The group operates in four strategic
business arenas that include powertrain and powertrain systems, body
electronics, sensors and power controls, and chassis controls. AIEG is a part
of Motorola's Integrated Electronic Systems Sector (IESS). AIEG is
headquartered in Northbrook, Ill.
Motorola IESS
The Integrated Electronic Systems Sector (IESS) is part of Motorola, Inc.
IESS designs and manufactures a broad range of electronic components, modules
and integrated electronic systems and products for automotive, industrial,
transportation, navigation, computer, telecommunications and energy system
markets. IESS consists of four closely related business units that work
together to form a seamless partnership. These units include the Automotive &
Industrial Electronics Group (AIEG), Telematics Communications Group (TCG),
Motorola Computer Group (MCG) and the Energy Systems Group (ESG). IESS is a
leading provider of advanced electronic products and systems for customers
integrating electronics into their products. Motorola IESS solutions provide
the brains-the DigitalDNA(TM)-that make electronic systems smart, powerful and
easy to use.
Motorola, Inc. is a global leader in providing integrated
communications solutions and embedded electronic solutions. Sales in 1999 were
$33.1 billion.