With the Passive Start and Entry (PASE) solution it is possible to access the vehicle and start the engine without having to hold the key in your hand. The vehicle’s system recognizes the matching PASE key automatically on approach, automatically starts systems, adjusts customized settings, and opens the vehicle – for the driver, this means maximum ease of use as well as maximum convenience: simply get in and drive off. Continental’s PASE system, first introduced in 1998, is undergoing continuous development.
The system typically consist of a central ECU with integrated or external RF antenna, a start-stop button, several LF antennas plus the key FOB.
Benefits
- Maximum convenience for the driver
- Lower system costs thanks to optimization of the components used (antennas and sensors)
- Different antenna designs depending on the vehicle segment and market
- Personalization based on unique ID
- Secure transmission of data via ISM frequencies licensed for worldwide use
- Shared use of HF receiver of the tire pressure monitoring system
- Simple mechanical application thanks to small and flexible LF antennas
- Integration of PASE technology into fashionable wearables, to be used as additional vehicle key
- Maximum convenience when combined with Smart Autonomous Door technology and our Power Liftgate controls
Features
- Lock, unlock using the key FOB buttons (RKE)
- Passive Entry and Start without the use of the key
- Welcome Light: automatic car illumination when approaching the vehicle
- Approach Unlock: automatic door unlock when approaching car
- Walk Away Locking: automatic door lock when leaving the car
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Products for realizing this Function
PASE ECU
- RH850 microcontroller
- CAN and LIN interface
- Integrated RF receiver (433MHz or 315MHz)
- Support for external RF receiver via LIN
- Integrated LF driver for up to 6 LF antennas
- Operation temperature: -40°C to +80°C
- Protection: IP52
- Weight: 154g
- Size: 137.2mm x 114mm x 31.2mm
To minimize the number of ECUs in the vehicle, the PASE technology is also available as integrated solution in our Body Control Modules.
Start/Stop Button (exemplary)
- Integrated immobilizer coil
- Background illumination (orange/green)
- Protection: IP52Â
- Size: Ø35.2mm x 65mm
- Weight: 40g
- Modular Design allows individualization and adaptation of button designs, symbols and deco rings
LF Antenna
- Good interior detection (approx. 85 – 100%)
- Good exterior range
- LF frequency / modulation: 125KHz / ASK
- Protection: IP68 (water proof)
- Size: 134mm x 42mm x 15.9mm
- Weight:Â 44g
Door Handle Sensor (exemplary)
- Button switch as lock trigger
- Capa sensor for unlock trigger
- Micro switch for lock/unlock trigger
- Operation voltage: 9V~16V
Key FOB (exemplary)
- RF frequency: 433MHz or 315MHz
- RF modulation: FSKÂ
- Flexible PCB population to support different button configurations
- 3D coil for PASE Entry and Start
- 3D coil for Immobilizer
- Personalization based on unique ID
- Customized mechanical design
- Cost- and space-optimized solution thanks to a reusable PCB
- PCB Size: 21mm x 62.17mm x 1.2mm
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