Project Overview
After multiple failures from international and domestic teams—including an 18-month unsuccessful attempt by a German design firm and five major local companies—TronixV successfully developed and mass-produced the world’s first 5G + fiber dual-mode intelligent airfield lighting controller within 9 months. As the only supplier to achieve stable mass production, TronixV once again proved its unmatched capability in full-chain hardware innovation and industrial delivery.
Client Requirements
The client required a 5G + fiber dual-mode smart controller for airport runway lighting that could deliver millisecond-level response, high reliability (MTBF ≥ 100,000 hours), and mass-production readiness in complex electromagnetic environments.
Challenges
- Traditional controllers suffered from 8-second latency and poor stability, leading to mass failures (notably at Beijing Daxing Airport).
- European design solutions were prohibitively expensive (≥ ¥50,000 per unit) and never reached production readiness.
- Previous R&D investments of over ¥5 million by the client resulted only in experimental prototypes.
Key Technical Innovations
- 5G + Fiber Dual Communication: Achieved ms-level delay, with automatic fiber-link fallback ensuring 100% command reliability even under network interruptions.
- EMC-Resilient Design: Maintains an error rate below 0.001% under radar and wireless interference.
- High Reliability Architecture: MTBF > 100,000 hours; IP68-rated for waterproofing and harsh outdoor conditions.
- Comprehensive Testing: Fully compliant with all national and aviation industry standards.
Results & Impact
- Rapid Delivery: From prototype to mass production in just 6 months, first batch of 60 units deployed at Shanghai Hongqiao Airport.
- Economic Gains: Unit cost reduced by 40%, gross profit margin increased by 60%, and secured strategic investment with a company valuation exceeding ¥150 million.
- Industry Breakthrough: The first 5G + fiber dual-mode runway lighting controller, breaking foreign monopolies and increasing China’s domestic adoption rate from 50% to 90%. Also contributed to the formulation of two new industry standards.
Client Testimonial
“TronixV solved in six months what we had struggled with for three years. The performance far exceeds European designs — a true milestone in Chinese intelligent manufacturing.”
