Transition to electric and smart mobility It has also prompted some technology companies to work side by side with automakers. There was a need for hardware and software systems capable of supporting the technological deployment of existing vehicles, and Qualcomm sees this as a unique opportunity for growth in the sector. In other markets, it already plays an important role, but it’s time to expand mobility.
Taking advantage of his presence in CES 2023, Qualcomm has highlighted a couple of proposals with which it intends to gain a foothold in the automotive industry. First, there is snapdragon ridea platform whose goal is to offer a set of technologies to facilitate the adoption of assisted and autonomous driving systems.
Although the first generation of Snapdragon Ride is already used in many vehicles today, Qualcomm intends to further expand its presence. A second generation is planned, which will include 4nm processorsbe integrated into 2025 vehicles.
For those manufacturers interested in using the Snapdragon Ride processor, Qualcomm notes that it can be scaled and customized based on the needs of each car. Of course, whatever they are, the SoC promises safety, energy efficiency, and thermal efficiency for all vehicles that use it.
Apart from the chip, Snapdragon Ride also provides sensors, cameras, radars and LIDAR systems for autonomous driving. Thereby, automakers don’t have to worry about developing their own equipment. This is the main advantage of the platform and the reason why various manufacturers have joined in Qualcomm’s victory.
Some of the companies that have adopted Qualcomm solutions are Continental, Haomo AI, Innoviz, Hyundai, JOYNEXT, Luminars, ThunderX, Valeo, and Veoneer. It will probably be difficult for you to recognize some of these companies, because they are not directly involved in the production of cars, but in the development of intelligent technologies for them. They’re taking Qualcomm’s tools and turning them into better systems to offer automakers.
Qualcomm wants to drive digital experiences with Snapdragon Ride Flex
Qualcomm has also explored the benefits Snapdragon Ride Flex. This is a family of microcircuits, the purpose of which is handle the digital experience that is provided through the passenger compartment. From basic vehicle data on the dashboard to infotainment and driving assistance.
Unlike the platform described above, the Snapdragon Ride Flex hasn’t taken its first steps yet. Qualcomm intends to start production of these processors in 2024so it will be a few more years before we see them being introduced into the first cars.
Qualcomm believes that today’s mobility means using more data, so it’s critical to have the hardware that can manage everything in the most appropriate way. So Snapdragon Ride Flex SoCs can take care of digital dashboard processing as well as assistive functions related to autonomous driving. Gone are the days when a processor was required to independently manage each task.
Snapdragon Ride Flex is part of A vision of riding on the Snapdragon, a set of solutions for autonomous and assisted driving. This makes it easy to integrate the Ride Flex with specific equipment. Similarly, Qualcomm emphasizes that its technology complies with the rules and regulations of the European Union, which guarantees safety.
“The Flex SoC is optimized to scale performance from entry-level to high-end and premium core computing, giving automakers the flexibility to choose the right performance point for your vehicle level,” says Qualcomm.
Once the Snapdragon Ride Flex goes into production, Qualcomm will do its best to make it the brains of many car control software.
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