Recent #ADAS news in the semiconductor industry

4 months ago

➀ LG Innotek has launched an Automotive Application Processor Module (AP Module) aimed at the global automotive semiconductor market, marking its entry into automotive semiconductor components.

➁ The module integrates vehicle electronic systems, such as Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) and digital cockpits, offering a compact design that improves system efficiency and control performance.

➂ LG Innotek plans to enhance the module's thermal management and is promoting it globally, with mass production expected in the second half of the year.

ADASLGautomotivesemiconductor
4 months ago

➀ The automotive industry is experiencing a revolution with the rise of software-defined vehicles and AI integration.

➁ Traditional ECU architectures are shifting towards centralized and zonal designs for efficiency and data handling.

➂ Soitec's FD-SOI technology is crucial for enhancing performance, energy efficiency, and reliability in next-generation automotive applications.

ADASAIFD-SOISEMICONDUCTORSoitecZonal Architecturesautomotive
7 months ago
➀ The automotive industry is rapidly evolving towards intelligent, connected, and autonomous vehicles with SoC technology; ➁ Chiplet-based architectures offer modular, scalable, and customizable solutions for automotive SoC design; ➂ Cadence provides tools and frameworks to enhance the design process and ensure safety, performance, and reliability.
ADASAutomotive SoCCadenceChipletChiplet TestchipsDesign ServicesISO 26262InfotainmentMoshiko EmmerReliabilitySafety StandardsSilicon Solutions GroupSoC DesignSystem-on-ChipVirtual Platformsautomotive
about 1 year ago
1. China's automotive industry is the largest in the world by unit production and is expanding globally. 2. Chinese research in ADAS and autonomy is accelerating rapidly, driven by tariffs/embargos. 3. Active R&D includes AR HUD, driver monitoring systems, and ADAS testing. 4. Challenges include low enthusiasm for AI features, weak linkage between hardware and software teams, and regulatory concerns.
ADASAutomotive AIChina
5 months ago

➀ Indie Semiconductor, a specialist in automotive SiPho and sensors, plans to use Globalfoundries' 22nm FD-SOI process for its 77GHz and 120GHz radar SoCs designed for ADAS and industrial applications.

➁ The adoption of automotive radar is being accelerated by global vehicle safety regulations, new car assessment programs, and consumer demand for convenience features.

➂ indie's 77 GHz SoCs are used for long-range detection and applications like FCW, AEB, BSD, and cross-traffic alert, while the 120 GHz SoCs are aimed at cabin applications like occupant monitoring and vital sign detection.

ADASFD-SOIGlobalfoundriesIndie Semiconductorautomotivesemiconductor
9 months ago
➀ Wayve, a UK ADAS developer, has expanded its US operations with an office in Silicon Valley and a driver assistance testing programme in San Francisco and the Bay Area; ➁ This marks Wayve’s first on-road trials outside the UK and a significant step in developing AI software for global vehicle assistance features; ➂ The testing will help Wayve’s AI Driver product expand geographically, building a scalable driving software foundation for diverse conditions across multiple countries.
ADASAIGlobal ExpansionSilicon ValleySoftware DevelopmentTestingautomotiveinvestmenttechnology
9 months ago
➀ SiTime launched the industry's first fully integrated MEMS Clock System-on-Chip (ClkSoC) for the automotive industry, the Chorus Automotive MEMS Clock Generator, which includes a built-in fault detection mechanism suitable for the entire clock generation signal path in automotive design. ➁ The Chorus clock generator integrates MEMS resonators, oscillators, and advanced safety mechanisms into one package, offering performance improvements up to 10 times greater than quartz oscillators with half the size, while providing critical diagnostic coverage for easier achievement of automotive functional safety standards. ➂ The Chorus generator is designed to meet the timing needs of autonomous driving or advanced driver-assistance systems (ADAS) with its robust MEMS timing technology and high-precision timing networks used in data centers, ensuring reliable operation across a wide temperature range. It also features early fault reporting capabilities to minimize fault tolerance time intervals (FTTI), which are common requirements for automotive safety integrity levels (ASIL).
ADASSafetyperformance
10 months ago
➀ This article discusses the importance of precision radar testing in the development of Advanced Driver-Assistance Systems (ADAS) and autonomous driving vehicles. ➁ It highlights the capabilities of the Radar Essential Tester (R&S RadEsT) in simulating radar targets and conducting accurate radar testing. ➂ The article also mentions the system's flexibility, high precision, and compact design, making it suitable for various testing environments.
ADASAutonomous DrivingRadarautomotive
11 months ago
➀ ADAS adoption in India faces unique challenges due to the country's diverse and unpredictable road conditions. ➁ Gagandeep Reehal emphasizes the need for AI models that can think like humans to adapt to these conditions. ➂ Startups like Minus Zero leverage their agility and focus on software to innovate in the automotive sector.
ADASAIautomotive
12 months ago
1. Minus Zero is developing nature-inspired AI for autonomous vehicles, aiming to surpass current ADAS technology with a more human-like decision-making process. 2. The company is focusing on an AI-first approach, differentiating itself from traditional robotics-based systems. 3. Minus Zero has already conducted autonomous driving trials in India and is collaborating with multiple automakers to integrate their technology.
ADASAIMinus Zero
about 1 year ago
1. The automotive processor market reached $20 billion in 2023, with $7.8 billion from APUs and FPGAs, and $12.2 billion from MCUs, according to Yole Group. 2. ADAS and active safety applications are expected to grow robustly, while infotainment and telematics are projected to grow at a CAGR of 8% to $5.9 billion by 2029. 3. Central computing within vehicles is set to surge with a 36% CAGR from 2023 to 2029, driven by the integration of ADAS domain controllers.
ADASYole Groupautomotive electronics