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7 months ago

Indie Semi to use GloFo 22nm FD-SOI process for radar SoCs

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.

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9 months ago

Accelerating Automotive SoC Design with Chiplets

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.

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10 months ago

NXP buys Aviva Links

➀ NXP is acquiring Aviva Links, a provider of in-vehicle connectivity products. ➁ The deal, valued at $242.5 million, aims to enhance the adoption of ADAS and IVI systems. ➂ Aviva Links' portfolio supports SerDes and Ethernet-based connectivity, meeting the needs of software-defined vehicles.

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11 months ago

Inductors For Automotive Power-over-Coax Circuits

➀ TDK has launched compact multilayer inductors designed for automotive Power-over-Coax (PoC) circuits; ➁ These inductors enhance vehicle safety systems by improving signal filtration in ADAS; ➂ They simplify wiring systems by transmitting power and data through a single coaxial cable, reducing vehicle weight and contributing to better fuel efficiency.

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12 months ago

Wayve starts ADAS trials in US

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.

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SiTime Introduces Industry's First Automotive MEMS Clock System-on-Chip: Chorus Automotive MEMS Clock Generator

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).

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Precision Radar Testing For ADAS and Autonomous Driving

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.

AMD launches 9x9mm auto-qualified FPGAs

➀ AMD has launched the Artix UltraScale+ XA AU7P FPGAs optimized for ADAS sensor applications and in-vehicle infotainment; ➁ The devices are available in a 9×9 mm package, the smallest for AMD's 16nm SoCs; ➂ They offer enhanced routing/signal density, better solder joint reliability, and improved electrical performance.

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“The Core Issue With ADAS Is Not Just Automotive Technology But An AI Challenge” – Gagandeep Reehal CEO And Co-founder, Minus Zero

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.

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“Nature-Inspired ADAS Algos Will Be Much Better Than Robotic Paradigm Algos”

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.

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over 1 year ago

Insights into Automotive AI in China

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.

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