New VelocityDRIVE™ Software Platform and Automotive-Qualified Multi-Gigabit Ethernet Switches for Software-Defined Vehicles
Microchip Technology (Nasdaq: MCHP) announces its new family of LAN969x Multi-Gigabit Ethernet Switches and VelocityDRIVE™ Software Platform (SP) for automotive applications. The VelocityDRIVE SP is a turnkey Ethernet switch software solution and Configuration Tool based on standardized YANG models, offering the industry's first integration of CORECONF YANG. The LAN969x switches feature:
- 1 GHz single-core Arm® Cortex®-A53 CPU
- Scalable bandwidths from 46 Gbps to 102 Gbps
- Advanced Time-Sensitive Networking (TSN)
- ASIL B Functional Safety and AEC-Q100 Automotive Qualification support
- Secure and fast boot capabilities
This combination aims to provide OEMs with comprehensive Ethernet solutions for Software-Defined Vehicles, reducing complexity, costs, and time to market.
Microchip Technology (Nasdaq: MCHP) annuncia la sua nuova famiglia di Switch Ethernet Multi-Gigabit LAN969x e la Piattaforma Software VelocityDRIVE™ (SP) per applicazioni automotive. La VelocityDRIVE SP è una soluzione software per switch Ethernet “chiavi in mano” e strumento di configurazione basata su modelli YANG standardizzati, offrendo la prima integrazione al mondo di CORECONF YANG. Gli switch LAN969x presentano:
- CPU Arm® Cortex®-A53 a singolo core da 1 GHz
- Larghezze di banda scalabili da 46 Gbps a 102 Gbps
- Networking avanzato sensibile al tempo (TSN)
- Supporto per la Sicurezza Funzionale ASIL B e qualifica Automotive AEC-Q100
- Capacità di avvio sicuro e rapido
Questa combinazione mira a fornire agli OEM soluzioni Ethernet complete per Veicoli Software-Definiti, riducendo complessità, costi e tempi di commercializzazione.
Microchip Technology (Nasdaq: MCHP) anuncia su nueva familia de Switches Ethernet Multi-Gigabit LAN969x y la Plataforma de Software VelocityDRIVE™ (SP) para aplicaciones automotrices. La VelocityDRIVE SP es una solución de software para switches Ethernet llave en mano y una herramienta de configuración basada en modelos YANG estandarizados, ofreciendo la primera integración de CORECONF YANG en la industria. Los switches LAN969x cuentan con:
- CPU Arm® Cortex®-A53 de un solo núcleo a 1 GHz
- Anchos de banda escalables de 46 Gbps a 102 Gbps
- Networking avanzado sensible al tiempo (TSN)
- Soporte para la Seguridad Funcional ASIL B y la Calificación Automotriz AEC-Q100
- Capacidades de arranque seguras y rápidas
Esta combinación tiene como objetivo proporcionar a los OEM soluciones completas de Ethernet para Vehículos Definidos por Software, reduciendo la complejidad, los costos y el tiempo de comercialización.
마이크로칩 테크놀로지 (Nasdaq: MCHP)는 자동차 애플리케이션을 위한 LAN969x 멀티 기가비트 이더넷 스위치 및 VelocityDRIVE™ 소프트웨어 플랫폼 (SP)의 새로운 제품군을 발표합니다. VelocityDRIVE SP는 표준화된 YANG 모델 기반으로 한 턴키 이더넷 스위치 소프트웨어 솔루션 및 구성 도구로, 산업 최초로 CORECONF YANG의 통합을 제공합니다. LAN969x 스위치의 주요 특징은 다음과 같습니다:
- 1 GHz 단일 코어 Arm® Cortex®-A53 CPU
- 46 Gbps에서 102 Gbps까지 확장 가능한 대역폭
- 고급 시간 민감 네트워킹 (TSN)
- ASIL B 기능 안전 및 AEC-Q100 자동차 인증 지원
- 안전하고 빠른 부팅 기능
이 조합은 OEM에 소프트웨어 정의 차량을 위한 포괄적인 이더넷 솔루션을 제공하여 복잡성, 비용 및 시장 출시 시간을 줄이는 것을 목표로 합니다.
Microchip Technology (Nasdaq: MCHP) annonce sa nouvelle famille de Switchs Ethernet Multi-Gigabit LAN969x et la Plateforme Logicielle VelocityDRIVE™ (SP) pour les applications automobiles. La VelocityDRIVE SP est une solution logicielle de commutateur Ethernet clé en main et un outil de configuration basé sur des modèles YANG standardisés, offrant la première intégration de CORECONF YANG dans l'industrie. Les switchs LAN969x présentent :
- CPU Arm® Cortex®-A53 à cœur unique à 1 GHz
- Largeurs de bande évolutives de 46 Gbps à 102 Gbps
- Réseautage avancé sensible au temps (TSN)
- Soutien à la sécurité fonctionnelle ASIL B et à la qualification automobile AEC-Q100
- Capacités de démarrage sécurisées et rapides
Cette combinaison vise à fournir aux OEM des solutions Ethernet complètes pour les véhicules définis par logiciel, réduisant ainsi la complexité, les coûts et le temps de mise sur le marché.
Microchip Technology (Nasdaq: MCHP) kündigt seine neue Familie von LAN969x Multi-Gigabit Ethernet Switches und der VelocityDRIVE™ Software Plattform (SP) für Automotive-Anwendungen an. Die VelocityDRIVE SP ist eine schlüsselfertige Ethernet-Switch-Softwarelösung und Konfigurationswerkzeug, das auf standardisierten YANG-Modellen basiert und die erste Integration von CORECONF YANG in der Branche bietet. Die LAN969x Switches verfügen über:
- 1 GHz Einzelkern Arm® Cortex®-A53 CPU
- Skalierbare Bandbreiten von 46 Gbps bis 102 Gbps
- Erweiterte zeitkritische Netzwerktechnologie (TSN)
- Support für ASIL B funktionale Sicherheit und AEC-Q100 Automotive-Qualifikation
- Sichere und schnelle Bootfähigkeiten
Diese Kombination zielt darauf ab, OEMs umfassende Ethernet-Lösungen für softwaredefinierte Fahrzeuge anzubieten, um Komplexität, Kosten und Marktzugangszeiten zu reduzieren.
- Introduction of new LAN969x Multi-Gigabit Ethernet Switches and VelocityDRIVE Software Platform for automotive applications
- Industry's first integration of CORECONF YANG, offering standardized network configuration
- LAN969x switches feature high-performance capabilities with scalable bandwidths up to 102 Gbps
- Support for ASIL B Functional Safety and AEC-Q100 Automotive Qualification standards
- Expansion of Microchip's portfolio of automotive Ethernet solutions
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Insights
Microchip's launch of the LAN969x Multi-Gigabit Ethernet Switches and VelocityDRIVE Software Platform marks a significant advancement in automotive networking. The integration of CORECONF YANG standards is a game-changer, potentially accelerating software-defined vehicle development.
Key highlights:
- Scalable bandwidths from 46 Gbps to 102 Gbps
- Advanced Time-Sensitive Networking (TSN) for precise timing in ADAS
- ASIL B Functional Safety and AEC-Q100 Automotive Qualification compliance
- Elimination of expensive external DDR memory
This solution addresses critical industry needs for higher bandwidth, enhanced security and standardization in automotive Ethernet. The separation of software development from hardware could lead to reduced complexity, lower costs and faster time-to-market for OEMs, potentially reshaping the automotive supply chain.
Microchip's new offering positions the company strongly in the rapidly growing automotive Ethernet market. With a
The automotive Ethernet market is projected to grow at a CAGR of
Key factors driving adoption:
- Increasing demand for in-vehicle connectivity
- Rise of autonomous and electric vehicles
- Need for standardized networking solutions
Investors should monitor Microchip's penetration in this market and its impact on the company's automotive segment revenue in upcoming quarters. This launch could potentially lead to new partnerships with major automotive OEMs, further boosting Microchip's market position.
The VelocityDRIVE Software Platform enables switch-management communication based on standardized YANG models
CHANDLER, Ariz., Oct. 10, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Driven by the need for higher bandwidth, advanced features, enhanced security and standardization, automotive OEMs are transitioning to Ethernet solutions. Automotive Ethernet provides the necessary infrastructure to support Software-Defined Networking by centralizing control, enabling flexible configurations and real-time data transfer. To provide OEMs with comprehensive Ethernet solutions, Microchip Technology (Nasdaq: MCHP) today announces its new family of LAN969x Multi-Gigabit Ethernet Switches and VelocityDRIVE™ Software Platform (SP), which is a turnkey Ethernet switch software solution and Configuration Tool (CT) based on standardized YANG models.
The combination of LAN969x devices and VelocityDRIVE SP, the industry’s first integration of CORECONF YANG, offers an innovative industry-standard network configuration solution. The CORECONF YANG standard aims to empower designers by separating software development from the hardware network layer. This reduces complexity and costs and accelerates the time to market.
The high-performance LAN969x Ethernet switches are powered by a 1 GHz single-core Arm® Cortex®-A53 CPU and feature multi-gigabit capabilities with scalable bandwidths from 46 Gbps to 102 Gbps. Advanced Time-Sensitive Networking (TSN) is designed to meet precise timing and reliability requirements of applications like Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS).
“The introduction of the VelocityDRIVE Software Platform provides our automotive customers with a turnkey software switch solution and configuration tool to easily manage in-vehicle Ethernet networking,” said Charlie Forni, vice president of Microchip’s USB and networking group. “The use of the standards-based YANG configuration protocol enables software to be developed independently and reused across multi-vendor Ethernet switches.”
The LAN969x switch family is designed to support ASIL B Functional Safety and AEC-Q100 Automotive Qualification standards, offering high reliability and safety for automotive applications. The devices are optimized for systems with a small embedded-memory footprint and feature secure and fast boot capabilities using integrated ECC SRAM for code execution, which eliminates the need for expensive external DDR memory.
As in-vehicle networking continues to increase, software solutions like VelocityDRIVE SP are necessary for customers to configure and manage their networking systems. The LAN969x switch family joins Microchip’s portfolio of automotive Ethernet solutions, which includes 10 Mbps to 1000 Mbps PHY transceivers, controllers, switches and endpoints. For more information about Microchip’s automotive Ethernet solutions, visit the web page.
Development Tools
The LAN969x devices are supported by the LAN9692 VelocityDRIVE Evaluation Board and VelocityDRIVE Configuration Tool (CT).
Pricing and Availability
The LAN9691, LAN9692 and LAN9693 are available in production quantities. The VelocityDRIVE Software Platform is available to download. For additional information and to purchase, contact a Microchip sales representative, authorized worldwide distributor or visit Microchip’s Purchasing and Client Services website, www.microchipdirect.com.
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About Microchip Technology:
Microchip Technology Inc. is a leading provider of smart, connected and secure embedded control and processing solutions. Its easy-to-use development tools and comprehensive product portfolio enable customers to create optimal designs which reduce risk while lowering total system cost and time to market. The company’s solutions serve approximately 123,000 customers across the industrial, automotive, consumer, aerospace and defense, communications and computing markets. Headquartered in Chandler, Arizona, Microchip offers outstanding technical support along with dependable delivery and quality. For more information, visit the Microchip website at www.microchip.com.
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