Horizon Robotics successfully brings up Journey 6B chip Horizon Robotics successfully brought up the Journey 6B chip, a next-generation intelligent in-vehicle computing solution for entry-level active safety. The Journey 6B, with an AI computing power of 18 TOPS, efficiently supports mainstream algorithms such as Transformer to perform full-stack computing tasks with more than twofold computing performance. Compared with its predecessor, the high...

News  Updated at: 2025/07/17

including the Inverter, On Board Charger, 3kW DC/DC Converter, Power Distribution Unit, and eFuse — into a single box based on a shared SoC. This architecture reduces system complexity through resource optimization, minimizing signal transmission latency and power consumption. Certified to ASIL C functional safety standard, the system delivers 600A RMS continuous AC output on a 400V platform. It supports 7kW/11kW OBC configurations compatible w...

News  Updated at: 2025/07/16

among features such as an instrument panel, entertainment, navigation, vehicle control, and speech or gesture interaction, as well as linkage with ADAS systems for an integrated interaction experience. The Lingxi cockpit is equipped with two Longying One automotive-grade chips and ASIL-B-compliant functional safety and privacy management modules to ensure key function stability and data security. For human-machine interaction, the Lingxi cockpit...

News  Updated at: 2025/07/15

e-dimensional measurement functions and high-temperature resistance.  They are well-suited for controlling elements in infotainment and navigation systems and multifunction steering wheels. Developed in accordance with ISO26262, the sensor family provides integrated diagnostic functions to support functional safety applications up to ASIL-B. The new sensor family measures the magnetic field in three orthogonal dimensions and operates as an I²C ...

News  Updated at: 2025/07/10

NXP unveils new 18-channel BMx7318/7518 Li-ion battery cell controller chips NXP Semiconductors N.V. (NXP) introduced its new 18-channel BMx7318/7518 Li-ion battery cell controller integrated circuit (IC) family, designed to enhance performance and safety in EVs, energy storage systems, and 48V battery management systems. Built on NXP's new architecture with dedicated analog-to-digital converters (ADC) per channel, the ICs offer PIN-to-PIN compat...

News  Updated at: 2025/07/03

hnology Services (LTTS) announced a strategic agreement to establish a software development center in Pune, India. LTTS will establish and manage the software hub in Pune on behalf of thyssenkrupp Steering. The new center highlights LTTS’ expertise in its Mobility segment, dedicated to developing safety-critical software for advanced steering technologies, while supporting thyssenkrupp’s global engineering expansion. The Pune center will deve...

News  Updated at: 2025/06/30

Geely becomes first global automaker to achieve ISO/PAS 8800 certification for AI and vehicle safety On June 24, Geely Auto announced it has secured ISO/PAS 8800 certification for its road vehicle safety and AI systems. It is the first global automaker to achieve this certification. Geely Auto has received accreditation from Germany’s national accreditation body, DAkkS, recognizing the company’s engineering capabilities in functional safety,...

News  Updated at: 2025/06/25

reas such as automotive lighting, wireless charging, and seats, as well as the latest progress in establishing an ecosystem for the MCU industry. The AC7870 is AutoChips’ first multi-core high-frequency MCU chip to be based on the ARM Cortex-R52 processor. The AC7870 supports the ISO 26262 ASIL-D functional safety standard and has a built-in HSM (Hardware Security Module), meeting domestic and international requirements for high-level informati...

News  Updated at: 2025/06/25

ng to build a European open-source software ecosystem based on a secure core stack and a code-first approach for the automotive industry. The initiative addresses key challenges such as increasing vehicle software complexity, accelerating time-to-market for innovations, and meeting high demands for functional safety and cybersecurity throughout the entire product lifecycle. As a core contributor, ETAS brings expertise in process and architecture ...

News  Updated at: 2025/06/23

Easyrain partners with NVIDIA to boost autonomous driving safety On June 12, Easyrain announced that it has become the first Italian company to join NVIDIA’s AI Systems Inspection Lab, part of the NVIDIA Halos Autonomous Vehicle Safety Platform. The DAI platform, set to debut on a premium vehicle launch in 2026, delivers real-time, software-only detection of low-grip road conditions, eliminating the need for additional hardware. It has a scalab...

News  Updated at: 2025/06/12

igent cockpits and ADAS/AD. The ETAS Platform Suite targets the ADAS/AD, Body, and Energy and Motion domains. At its core is RTA-VRTE, a production-grade AUTOSAR Adaptive platform that enables the orchestration of mixed-criticality workloads on HPC platforms, dynamic OTA updates, and integration of safety-critical and infotainment functions. The suite also features the ETAS Deterministic Middleware Solution (EDMS), which enables high-speed, deter...

News  Updated at: 2025/06/12

ve testing, validation, and certification services in North America under one roof. The services will include electric vehicle (EV) testing, automotive electromagnetic compatibility (EMC), reliability testing, automotive connectivity technologies, and Digital Trust Services, spanning cybersecurity, functional safety, and AI testing and certification. The project is a multi-million-dollar investment in Michigan’s automotive and mobility industry...

News  Updated at: 2025/05/28

tion, and harshness) performance, steering quality, and other steering performance indicators. The CAAS proprietary ball screw assembly is adopted to assure product quality and optimize costs. The R-EPS system features CAAS in-house developed electronic control units to enhance network security and functional safety, reduce hardware failure probability, and improve control algorithm. (From a CAAS press release dated May 21, 2025)...

News  Updated at: 2025/05/27

Red Hat prepares for software-defined vehicles with Red Hat In-Vehicle Operating System On May 20, Boston-based-Red Hat announced a major leap forward for the automotive industry: Red Hat In-Vehicle Operating System has achieved functional safety certification as a Safety Element out-of-Context (SEooC) against the ISO 26262 Edition 2, 2018- Level ASIL-B standard.  Slated for full release in the third quarter of 2025, Red Hat In-Vehicle Operating...

News  Updated at: 2025/05/21

ECARX debuts EXP01 processor at RISC-V Summit Europe 2025 On May 16, ECARX Holdings Inc. announced the debut of its EXP01 processor built on the RISC-V architecture at the RISC-V Summit Europe 2025, which was held from May 12-15, 2025, in Paris. ECARX showcased EXP01, its first processor design built on the 32-bit RISC-V ISA. EXP01 uses a dual-core safety architecture in which two identical cores run in unison to continuously verify each other’...

News  Updated at: 2025/05/16

Infineon achieves ASIL-D functional safety certification for SEMPER NOR Flash memory family On May 8, Infineon Technologies AG announced that SGS-TÜV has certified Infineon’s industry-leading SEMPER NOR Flash memory to ASIL-D, the highest certification level for functional safety. Following a detailed analysis of product safety documentation under the ISO 26262:2018 standard, external experts have validated that SEMPER devices meet the most st...

News  Updated at: 2025/05/09

ility, and classification of objects such as vulnerable road users and lost cargo, enabling OEM to develop advanced applications such as navigation on autopilot. In combination with NXP’s mmWave radar transceivers, power management and in-vehicle networking solutions, the S32R47 family also meets functional safety ASIL ISO 26262 ASIL B(D) requirements. It is already sampling to lead customers and targets next-generation OEM platforms. (From a p...

News  Updated at: 2025/05/09

dSPACE partners with MAHA, Germany to develop test benches for autonomous vehicles On April 29, dSPACE announced its partnership with MAHA Maschinenbau Haldenwang GmbH & Co. KG, a leading manufacturer of workshop and vehicle inspection equipment, to develop and market test benches for the functional testing of automated and autonomous vehicles in workshops. The jointly developed test benches will allow testing organizations and workshops to asses...

News  Updated at: 2025/04/30

TDK to start production of new 2D position sensor for automobiles in June TDK Corporation (TDK) has announced its new 2D position sensor mainly for automotive applications. The 2D position sensor with reduced design flexibility features limited core functions required for major applications, while maintaining high performance and functional safety. It is suitable for a wide range of applications, including detection of accelerator and brake pedal...

News  Updated at: 2025/04/30

Infineon launches XENSIV TLE4960x magnetic switch for autonomous driving safety On April 24, Infineon Technologies AG introduced the XENSIV TLE4960x magnetic switch family, to support functional safety in autonomous driving applications. These switches are the only ASIL B-compliant devices currently available that can serve a broad range of automotive uses, such as window regulators, sunroof actuators, and seat adjustment systems. The TLE4960x ...

News  Updated at: 2025/04/25