New ultra-low power MEMS sensor for easy integration
Bosch’s new tire pressure sensor SMP290 features low-power Bluetooth (BLE) technology, simplifying vehicle architecture.
Standardized Bluetooth interface supports new application scenarios such as direct connection to smartphones.
Ultra-low energy consumption ensures a lifespan of up to ten years for the tire pressure sensor.
Nominated for the “2025 Best Sensor Award – Best Automotive and Mobility Solution”.
01 Bosch Sets a New Benchmark for Bluetooth-Based Tire Pressure Sensors
Stuttgart, Germany – Whether for motorcycles, trucks, cars, or buses, tire pressure sensors play a critical role in road safety and efficiency: they help extend tire life, reduce fuel consumption, and enhance overall vehicle safety. In regions such as Europe, the United States, and China, passenger cars are now mandated to be equipped with tire pressure monitoring systems (TPMS). The new SMP290 tire pressure sensor from Bosch has emerged in this context. It is the first ultra-compact MEMS (Micro-Electro-Mechanical Systems) tire pressure sensor with a built-in low-power Bluetooth (BLE) interface.
SMP290: Combining Energy Efficiency and Precision to Unlock Great Potential
Developed based on Bosch’s leading MEMS technology, the SMP290 is the first highly integrated solution on the market equipped with a Bluetooth interface. This sensor integrates all the key components required for tire pressure monitoring: including a microcontroller, Bluetooth interface, dual-axis accelerometer, as well as pressure and temperature sensors. Its significant advantages lie in its high integration and ultra-low power consumption, achieving a lifespan of up to ten years.
02 Bosch Tire Pressure Sensor SMP290 Bosch SMP290
Its greatest potential lies in its bidirectional wireless communication capability. Peter Wolfangel, a member of the Bosch Automotive Electronics Board, stated: “The Bluetooth functionality not only enhances efficiency but also spans the entire lifecycle of the sensor, improving system safety.” Through Bluetooth communication, the sensor can securely exchange data with the vehicle, while also supporting OTA remote updates, keeping the sensor up to date throughout its entire usage period.
The SMP290 brings both technical and commercial advantages across multiple value chain stages: for system integrators, it saves space and energy consumption; in the vehicle architecture, manufacturers can deploy it alongside other Bluetooth systems to unlock collaborative value; and the addition of Bluetooth functionality also provides a more user-friendly experience, such as real-time tire pressure information accessible via smartphones.
Smart System Architecture Reduces Vehicle Complexity
While numerous automotive technology innovations continue to enhance road safety and driving comfort, they also increase the complexity of vehicle systems. Bosch aims to simplify vehicle architecture through component collaboration. Peter Wolfangel emphasized: “The SMP290 is a highly integrated systematic product that can fully leverage the synergies between hardware and software.” For example, it can share communication modules with systems like keyless entry, avoiding redundant wiring and duplicate components, promoting a streamlined vehicle architecture. Wolfangel stressed: “This will bring higher efficiency and lighter design to the vehicle throughout its lifecycle.”
Award Nomination Highlights Technological Innovation
The “Best of Sensors Awards” has a 30-year history, aimed at recognizing innovative products, individuals, and companies that lead the future in sensor technology, connectivity, and automation. Bosch’s SMP290 tire pressure sensor has been nominated as one of the top five for the “Best Automotive and Mobility Solution” award. Wolfangel stated: “We are very honored that the SMP290 has been nominated for this award – this product will significantly improve the energy efficiency and safety performance of various vehicles.” The final results will be announced on June 25, 2025, at the Sensors Converge conference held at the Santa Clara Convention Center in California, USA.
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(Source: Bosch)