indie Semiconductor Introduces Class-leading Computer Vision Processor Family
indie Semiconductor has unveiled the iND880xx product line, a new family of vision processors designed for Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) and driver viewing applications. These processors support simultaneous human viewing and ADAS sensing in one system-on-chip (SoC) platform. Notable features include superior low-light and high dynamic range sensing, and the ability to process inputs from four sensors at once. The iND880xx supports high dynamic range (HDR) processing up to 144dB and various sensor color filter arrays. This product line aims to meet stringent safety standards, including those set by the U.S. Department of Transportation's National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). The iND880xx family is currently sampling with select customers and is expected to enter serial production in 2025.
- Launch of iND880xx vision processors enhances indie Semiconductor's ADAS offerings.
- Supports simultaneous human viewing and ADAS sensing capabilities in a single SoC.
- Superior low-light and high dynamic range (HDR) sensing up to 144dB.
- Real-time processing of four independent sensor inputs at 1400 megapixels/second.
- Supports a wide range of sensor color filter arrays for enhanced perception.
- Serial production of iND880xx family not expected until 2025, delaying potential revenue.
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indie Semiconductor's introduction of the iND880xx processor family represents a significant technological advancement in the domain of automotive vision processing. From a technical standpoint, the concurrent low-latency processing of four independent sensor inputs is a remarkable feat. This capability is important as it allows real-time data analysis, a critical aspect for Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) which rely on immediate decision-making to enhance vehicle safety. Support for a wide range of sensor color filter arrays also stands out, as it provides flexibility in hardware design, enabling automakers to select the best-fit sensors for different applications and environmental conditions.
The ability to handle high dynamic range (HDR) processing up to 144dB is particularly notable. HDR is essential for accurately interpreting scenes with extremely varied lighting conditions, from glaring sunlight to deep shadows, which are common on roads. The enhanced low-light performance is another critical feature, aligning with the recent NHTSA AEB regulation requirements. Automakers will find this particularly relevant as these regulations enforce stringent standards for pedestrian safety, including testing under low-light conditions.
The proprietary eWarp® technology further enhances image quality by correcting distortions from wide field-of-view lenses, making sure that the visual data fed to ADAS is as accurate as possible. This combination of features positions the iND880xx family as a front-runner in the evolving landscape of automotive sensor technology.
The launch of the iND880xx processor family by indie Semiconductor is a strategic move to capture the growing market for vision-based ADAS systems. As regulatory bodies, such as the NHTSA, impose more stringent safety requirements, the demand for advanced vision processors is set to rise. This product line taps into this trend by addressing the critical need for both high dynamic range and low-light performance, aligning perfectly with upcoming regulatory demands.
From a market perspective, the scalability of the iND880xx family is a notable advantage. The ability to deploy multiple instances of the processor across various vehicle models can reduce development costs for automakers, encouraging widespread adoption. This positions indie Semiconductor favorably as a one-stop solution provider for automotive sensing technologies, potentially boosting its market share in the ADAS sector.
The anticipated full-scale production by 2025 also suggests a well-timed entry into the market, allowing indie Semiconductor to leverage early customer feedback for product optimization. Additionally, showcasing the product at high-profile events like AutoSens Europe will likely generate significant interest from industry stakeholders, further cementing the company's reputation as an innovator in automotive technology.
- Enables simultaneous human viewing and ADAS sensing capability in a single SoC platform
- Delivers superior low-light and high dynamic range sensing for improved perception performance
- Real-time ISP supports four simultaneous sensor inputs and emerging sensor types, including infrared
Vision-based sensing has rapidly become a critical sensor modality for ADAS, driven by government regulation, new car acceptance programs (NCAP), and improved consumer awareness of vehicle safety. Key safety applications enabled by vision sensing include automated emergency braking (AEB), lane keep assist (LKA), blind spot detection (BSD), driver and occupant monitoring (DMS/OMS), smart back-up, and vulnerable road user (VRU) protection. In fact, the need for improved VRU protection - which aims to safeguard pedestrians in particular - was recently bolstered by the
The iND880xx video processor system-on-chip (SoC) family sets new benchmarks in image signal processing (ISP) performance and functionality for both viewing and sensing applications. Balancing the competing needs of low light sensor performance (luminance) and the ability to differentiate colors (chrominance) for high-performance perception (for example, to accurately differentiate red and amber traffic lights) has been an ongoing challenge for legacy vision processors. High latency initialization and pipeline processing has also limited legacy ADAS camera system real-time safety capabilities. The iND880xx family addresses these unique challenges through the product’s proprietary ISP pipeline ability to support concurrent, low-latency processing of four independent sensor inputs, delivering a combined maximum throughput of 1400 megapixels per second.
Additionally, proprietary ISP features include a 24-bit processing pipeline that enables high dynamic range (HDR) processing up to 144dB, with dedicated support for the broadest range of sensor color filter arrays (CFAs), including RGGB, RCCB, RYYCy, and RGB-IR, facilitating the highest performance environmental perception even in low light conditions. Further, the ISP supports eWarp®, indie’s proprietary high-performance geometric processing, to dewarp image distortion from a wide field of view lens. These class-leading ISP capabilities allow automakers the scalability to deploy multiple instances of the iND880xx into various high-performance viewing and ADAS sensing use cases across their entire vehicle portfolio.
“The iND880xx product family represents a revolutionary step in performance and integration for automotive vision processing,” said Abhay Rai, indie's chief product officer. “The imperatives for vision-based ADAS sensing applications are growing, while in parallel consumer expectations for camera-based innovation are accelerating. Automakers need to deploy multiple cameras to drive various applications in demanding environmental conditions, including low light, as exemplified by the recent NHTSA PAEB regulation. Our groundbreaking iND880xx processor family delivers on all these challenges.”
The iND880xx family is sampling with select lead customers and will be in serial production deployment in 2025.
The iND880xx solution will be showcased at the upcoming AutoSens Europe 2024 in
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