At CES 2023, Texas Instruments unveiled a pioneering single-chip radar sensor for satellite architectures in its portfolio, capable of extending vehicle sensing distances over 200 meters, thereby enhancing the precision of ADAS decision-making.
Texas Instruments has unveiled new semiconductors aimed at enhancing automotive safety and intelligence. Their AWR2544 77GHz millimeter-wave radar sensor chip, a groundbreaking addition for satellite radar architectures, boosts autonomy by enhancing sensor fusion and ADAS decision-making.
Additionally, TI introduced the DRV3946-Q1 integrated contactor driver and DRV3901-Q1 integrated squib driver for pyro fuses. These software-programmable driver chips are equipped with built-in diagnostics, bolstering functional safety in battery management and powertrain systems. These innovations are being showcased at the 2024 Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas from January 9-11.
Fern Yoon, director of Automotive Systems at Texas Instruments, emphasized the role of semiconductor advancements in evolving automotive systems for safer driving experiences. TI’s focus is on advancing driver assistance systems and electric vehicle powertrain systems in collaboration with automakers.
The AWR2544 single-chip radar sensor, a first for the industry in satellite architectures, enhances vehicle safety and autonomy. It outputs semi-processed data to a central processor for ADAS, leveraging 360-degree sensor coverage. Its launch-on-package (LOP) technology, another industry first, minimizes sensor size by up to 30% and extends sensing ranges beyond 200 meters. This facilitates greater ADAS intelligence for higher autonomy levels, enabling vehicles to make smarter decisions from greater distances.
TI’s radar sensor portfolio, including the AWR2544, caters to various ADAS applications and architectures, covering corner, front, imaging, side, and rear radar systems.
