Arteris Selected by Nextchip to Accelerate Chip Designs for Automotive Vision Technology
Arteris (Nasdaq: AIP) announced that Nextchip has licensed Arteris' FlexNoC 5 interconnect IP with Functional Safety for their EFREET1 automotive vision project. The network-on-chip technology will support Nextchip's development of semiconductor designs for Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) and Image Signal Processors (ISP).
Nextchip, known for high-quality viewing cameras optimized for various conditions, selected Arteris for its proven track record in automotive technology. The FlexNoC 5 solution offers low power consumption, enhanced performance, and area efficiency, along with physical awareness features and Functional Safety options that help engineering teams optimize the design process.
Arteris (Nasdaq: AIP) ha annunciato che Nextchip ha acquisito in licenza l'IP di interconnessione FlexNoC 5 di Arteris con Sicurezza Funzionale per il loro progetto di visione automobilistica EFREET1. La tecnologia di rete su chip supporterà lo sviluppo da parte di Nextchip di progetti semiconduttori per i Sistemi Avanzati di Assistenza alla Guida (ADAS) e i Processori di Segnale Immagine (ISP).
Nextchip, conosciuta per le sue telecamere di alta qualità ottimizzate per varie condizioni, ha scelto Arteris per il suo comprovato successo nella tecnologia automobilistica. La soluzione FlexNoC 5 offre un basso consumo energetico, prestazioni migliorate e efficienza di area, insieme a funzionalità di consapevolezza fisica e opzioni di Sicurezza Funzionale che aiutano i team di ingegneria a ottimizzare il processo di progettazione.
Arteris (Nasdaq: AIP) anunció que Nextchip ha licenciado el IP de interconexión FlexNoC 5 de Arteris con Seguridad Funcional para su proyecto de visión automotriz EFREET1. La tecnología de red en chip apoyará el desarrollo de diseños de semiconductores por parte de Nextchip para los Sistemas Avanzados de Asistencia al Conductor (ADAS) y los Procesadores de Señal de Imagen (ISP).
Nextchip, conocida por sus cámaras de visualización de alta calidad optimizadas para diversas condiciones, eligió a Arteris por su historial comprobado en tecnología automotriz. La solución FlexNoC 5 ofrece bajo consumo de energía, rendimiento mejorado y eficiencia de área, junto con características de conciencia física y opciones de Seguridad Funcional que ayudan a los equipos de ingeniería a optimizar el proceso de diseño.
Arteris (Nasdaq: AIP)는 Nextchip이 자사의 EFREET1 자동차 비전 프로젝트를 위해 기능 안전이 포함된 Arteris의 FlexNoC 5 상호 연결 IP를 라이센스했다고 발표했습니다. 이 칩 네트워크 기술은 Nextchip의 고급 운전 보조 시스템 (ADAS) 및 이미지 신호 프로세서 (ISP)를 위한 반도체 설계 개발을 지원할 것입니다.
다양한 조건에 최적화된 고품질 뷰잉 카메라로 알려진 Nextchip은 자동차 기술에서 입증된 실적을 가진 Arteris를 선택했습니다. FlexNoC 5 솔루션은 낮은 전력 소비, 향상된 성능 및 공간 효율성을 제공하며, 물리적 인식 기능과 기능 안전 옵션을 통해 엔지니어링 팀이 설계 프로세스를 최적화하는 데 도움을 줍니다.
Arteris (Nasdaq: AIP) a annoncé que Nextchip a acquis sous licence l'IP d'interconnexion FlexNoC 5 d'Arteris avec Sécurité Fonctionnelle pour leur projet de vision automobile EFREET1. La technologie de réseau sur puce soutiendra le développement par Nextchip de conceptions de semi-conducteurs pour les Systèmes Avancés d'Assistance à la Conduite (ADAS) et les Processeurs de Signal d'Image (ISP).
Nextchip, connue pour ses caméras de visualisation de haute qualité optimisées pour diverses conditions, a choisi Arteris pour son expérience avérée dans la technologie automobile. La solution FlexNoC 5 offre une faible consommation d'énergie, des performances améliorées et une efficacité de surface, ainsi que des fonctionnalités de sensibilisation physique et des options de Sécurité Fonctionnelle qui aident les équipes d'ingénierie à optimiser le processus de conception.
Arteris (Nasdaq: AIP) gab bekannt, dass Nextchip das Interconnect-IP FlexNoC 5 von Arteris mit funktionaler Sicherheit für ihr Automobilvisionsprojekt EFREET1 lizenziert hat. Die Netzwerk-on-Chip-Technologie wird Nextchips Entwicklung von Halbleiterdesigns für Fortgeschrittene Fahrerassistenzsysteme (ADAS) und Bildsignalprozessoren (ISP) unterstützen.
Nextchip, bekannt für hochwertige Betrachtungskameras, die für verschiedene Bedingungen optimiert sind, wählte Arteris aufgrund seiner nachgewiesenen Erfolgsbilanz in der Automobiltechnologie. Die FlexNoC 5-Lösung bietet einen niedrigen Energieverbrauch, verbesserte Leistung und Flächeneffizienz sowie physikalische Bewusstseinsfunktionen und Optionen für funktionale Sicherheit, die den Ingenieurteams helfen, den Designprozess zu optimieren.
- Strategic licensing agreement with Nextchip for automotive vision technology
- Technology enables development of mission-critical ADAS applications
- FlexNoC 5 optimizes design efficiency and reduces time to market
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Arteris' new licensing deal with Nextchip represents a positive commercial win in the strategic automotive semiconductor market. While financial terms weren't disclosed, this agreement validates Arteris' FlexNoC technology in the competitive automotive IP space.
The automotive sector presents significant growth opportunities as vehicles increasingly incorporate advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) and vision processing capabilities. Nextchip's specialization in these exact technologies positions this partnership within a high-growth segment of the automotive supply chain.
For Arteris, whose business model centers on IP licensing, each new design win potentially generates both upfront licensing fees and possible downstream royalties as the customer's products reach production. The mention of Nextchip's "EFREET1 project" suggests this is for a specific upcoming product line rather than a one-off implementation.
The selection by Nextchip specifically highlights FlexNoC's advantages in low power consumption, performance, area efficiency, and functional safety - all critical parameters in automotive semiconductor design. The endorsement from Nextchip's CEO regarding improved design cycle efficiency indicates potential time-to-market advantages that could strengthen Arteris' value proposition with other automotive customers.
This announcement reinforces Arteris' foothold in the automotive semiconductor IP market, where functional safety certification and proven reliability are substantial barriers to entry for competitors.
Arteris’ FlexNoC network-on-chip (NoC) interconnect IP with the Functional Safety option provides Nextchip with optimal flexibility and superior performance to advance automotive technology including vision-based sensing edge to central architecture for ADAS
CAMPBELL, Calif., March 18, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Arteris, Inc. (Nasdaq: AIP), a leading provider of system IP which accelerates system-on-chip (SoC) creation, today announced that Nextchip has licensed Arteris’ FlexNoC 5 interconnect IP with Functional Safety for their EFREET1 project for automotive vision. The physically aware, silicon-proven network-on-chip IP from Arteris supports the advancement of Nextchip’s next-generation vision technology products for the automotive industry.
Nextchip specializes in developing semiconductor designs for Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) and Image Signal Processors (ISP), empowering automotive designers to create high-quality viewing cameras optimized for various lighting conditions, weather scenarios, and adverse conditions. Customers and industry partners regularly recognize Nextchip’s technology for its high signal image processing performance. The company sought out Arteris as a trusted technology provider to enhance its latest product innovations.
“Arteris is a recognized leader and their proven track record in the automotive industry is critically important to Nextchip. Our design cycle is more efficient given FlexNoC’s optimal mix of low power, performance, area efficiency and functional safety,” said Kyoung-Soo Kim, CEO of Nextchip. “Arteris provides excellent support and the flexibility and configurability of their network-on-chip IP empowers us to deliver the latest advancements in vision technology to our customers."
“We are pleased to work with Nextchip on its latest vision technology solutions for the automotive industry. We have deep expertise in this domain, supporting customers in advancing designs to deliver best-in-class technology,” said K. Charles Janac, president and CEO of Arteris. “FlexNoC 5 is a silicon-proven NoC IP that delivers high performance, with low power consumption and reduced congestion for improved area efficiency, including for mission critical applications such as automotive.”
The physical awareness feature provided with FlexNoC 5 in combination with the Functional Safety option, enables engineering teams to anticipate challenges early on, optimizing the design process and facilitating faster time to market. Learn more at arteris.com/FlexNoC.
About Arteris
Arteris is a leading provider of system IP for the acceleration of system-on-chip (SoC) development across today’s electronic systems. Arteris network-on-chip (NoC) interconnect IP and SoC integration automation technology enable higher product performance with lower power consumption and faster time to market, delivering better SoC economics so its customers can focus on dreaming up what comes next. Learn more at arteris.com.
About Nextchip
Nextchip is a leading provider of automotive semiconductor and vision technologies, specializing in Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) and Image Signal Processor (ISP). Nextchip's high-performance ISP and SoC solutions enable precise processing of vehicle camera and sensor data, ensuring superior image quality across various lighting and weather conditions. With advanced AI-driven technologies, including lane detection, pedestrian recognition, and object detection, Nextchip enhances the development of safer and more efficient ADAS solutions for the automotive industry.
Expanding beyond camera sensors, Nextchip is drawing attention for its application of proprietary technology in emerging sensor markets. The company is actively advancing next-generation sensor solutions for robotics, smart cities, and industrial IoT, reinforcing its global presence through continuous innovation.
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