New stack enables infotainment connectivity and processing, flexible ADAS, and low-power zonal connection
Lattice Semiconductor, the leader in low-power programmable, introduced the Lattice Drive solution stack to enable accelerated development of advanced and flexible models and applications for the automotive system. Expanding the company’s portfolio of application-specific software solutions series to the automotive market, Lattice Drive is designed for automotive applications, including connectivity for infotainment displays and in-cab data processing, connection and processing of ADAS sensors ( Advanced Driver Assistance Systems), and low power zone connection applications for driver, cockpit and vehicle control.
“The automotive sector is evolving rapidly and cars are getting smarter with new technological advances, especially with zonal architectures that require varied sensors and displays across all vehicle models. Now more than ever, manufacturers need solutions that allow them to innovate while maintaining flexibility for future upgrades,” said Bob O’Donnell, president and chief analyst, TECHnalysis Research. “Lattice’s software solutions offer a significant advantage to their customers by making it easier for them to integrate Lattice’s scalable, low-power, compact-size FPGAs into a variety of applications, and now also include advanced automotive solutions.”
“Bringing complete software solutions early in the application design process is essential for accelerating time to market,” said Esam Elashmawi, chief strategy and marketing officer at Lattice Semiconductor. “We are excited to introduce our sixth range of application-specific solutions, Lattice Drive, which deliver advanced automotive application capabilities that make it easier than ever for our customers to develop innovative in-vehicle experiences with our low-power FPGA solutions.”
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The first Lattice Drive release focuses on infotainment screen connectivity and in-vehicle data processing, offering:
- Advanced display connectivity and processing
- It allows multiple resolution up and down and supports displays up to 4K
- Supports DisplayPort up to HBR 3 at 8.1Gbps per lane
- It offers image/video enhancement with a scalable full range local dimming solution
- Multiple screen connectivity
- Connect multiple displays, delivering a Display/Port interface up to 1.5x faster than competitive devices in its class
- Efficient data processing
- Enables the ability to process or process data simultaneously and to unload the CPU with up to 75% less voltage than competitive devices in its class
The Lattice Drive solution stack offers complete application-specific solutions, combining platforms and reference models, demos, IP essentials, and FPGA design tools to accelerate customer application development and time to market. The Lattice portfolio of solutions includes solutions for commercial applications, including AI with Lattice sensAI, integrated vision with Lattice mVision, factory automation with Lattice Automate, Root of Trust firmware platform resilience with Lattice Sentry™ , installation of 5G ORAN with Lattice ORAN™ , and now advanced and adaptable automotive models with Lattice Drive.
SOURCE: BusinessWire