STMicroelectronics and Autotalks Cooperate to Deliver V2X chipset
As the drive to realize V2X communications "” Vehicle-to-Vehicle (V2V) and Vehicle-to-Infrastructure (V2I) "” gathers pace, STMicroelectronics and Israel-based Autotalks, a V2X-chipset market pioneer, have announced that they are cooperating to deliver a mass market-optimized V2X chipset for widespread deployment by 2017.
IHS forecasts that worldwide vehicle-to-vehicle communication sales will amount to nearly 700,000 units in 2017, rising to 5.6 million units in 2020 and as much as 55 million in 2025. The vast majority of these sales will be in the US and Europe-based on DSRC and the ITS G5 standard-as well as Japan, including both original equipment and aftermarket units. The U.S. Department of Transportation's (DOT) National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) released an advance notice of proposed rulemaking (ANPRM) on V2X. A readiness report indicates that V2X is ready for deployment for achieving dramatic improvement of road safety.
ST and Autotalks are working to produce a mass market-optimized second-generation V2X chipset. The collaboration enables both parties to leverage complementary technologies and resources. Autotalks brings extensive semiconductor, system, and software experience in V2X and associated know-how in security, mobility, communication, RF, signal processing, and positioning. ST offers chip-design expertise in areas such as communications and navigation, with advanced manufacturing capabilities, in addition to extensive strategic partnerships and longevity with all of the automotive tiers to enable broader market evaluation and accelerate adoption of the next-generation chipset.
"Cooperating with ST brings added value to our proven and industry-leading V2X program," said Nir Sasson, CEO, Autotalks. "Working together, we can extend the scope of the V2X chipset to meet the next-generation objectives, like security and functional safety for autonomous vehicles, that are unmatched by any other similar projects in the industry."
"Our technological expertise, leading position in automotive semiconductors, and the processes we have established for delivering and supporting advanced automotive ICs, empower us to ensure the success of this project within the 2017 timeframe," said Marco Monti, Executive Vice President, Automotive Product Group General Manager, STMicroelectronics. "We expect our collaboration with Autotalks to deliver a high-quality and cost-effective solution that will enable widespread deployment of V2X to support a cleaner environment and safer driving for all."
STMicroelectronics' fast-prototyping competencies, advanced manufacturing capabilities, high-quality technologies and processes, and global infrastructure will help accelerate time to market, facilitate design-in and customer support, and ensure product longevity.
