Description and Operation: Description: Antennas
- Emitting LF Antennas:
Inductive antennas in and at the vehicle are used to transform the current, driven by the SMK ECU antenna driver, into a 125 kHz magnetic field, which is the carrier for the SMART KEY challenge.
Three antennas cover the vehicle's exterior: two antennas in the Door Handles (DS and PS) cover the area around the doors; one antenna in the rear bumper covers the area around the trunk.
Two antennas cover the vehicle's exterior: two antennas in the Door Handles (DS and PS) cover the area around the doors.
Up to three antennas cover the vehicle's interior and the trunk interior: two in the passenger compartment and one in the trunk.
- Bidirectional Immobilizer Antenna (for Limp Home):
The Immobilizer Backup Antenna is used for sending and receiving data: it emits a magnetic field (125 - 135 kHz challenge) and receives changes in the field strength (response of Transponder).
- External Receiver
The SMART KEY FOB's response is received via the external RF receiver, which is connected to the SMK ECU via a serial communication Line.
The SMK ECU provides a connector pin for the serial communication Line.