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Xilinx Automotive-Qualified (XA) Zynq UltraScale+ Multi-Processor System-On-A-Chip (MPSoC)

Auto makers have been continually updating and augmenting their vehicle line-ups with new, leading-edge technologies as they lay the foundation for future, fully-autonomous vehicles. Though the field is advancing rapidly, were not quite there yet. Technologies being introduced today, however, inch us ever closer to that fully-autonomous future and enhance current vehicles with additional capabilities to improve safety, comfort, or both.

Such is the case with Subaru and its upcoming Levorg. Subaru just announced that it has partnered with Xilinx to enable the Levorg with a leading-edge, vision-based ADAS system (Advanced Driver Assistance System) using stereo cameras, dubbed EyeSight. Subarus EyeSight system will enable new features like adaptive cruise control, lane-keep assist and pre-collision braking to name just a few.

At Subaru, we continuously strive to make the Subaru brand prominent in our customers hearts and minds by focusing our efforts on providing Enjoyment and Peace of Mind, and we believe ADAS is one of the technologies that will help us achieve that goal, said Tetsuo Fujinuki, chief technology officer, Subaru Corporation. Stereo cameras are at the heart of Subarus ADAS applications. Unlike common approaches, the image processing technology adopted in our new generation system scans everything captured by stereo cameras and creates high-precision 3D point clouds, enabling us to offer advanced features such as pre-collision braking at an intersection and assisting with hands-off driving in traffic congestion on a highway. Xilinx technology plays an important role in this. Because Xilinx automotive devices contain built-in capabilities that allow us to meet strict ASIL requirements, they are unquestionably the best technology to implement Subarus new ADAS vision system.

The Automotive Safety Integrity Level, or ASIL, is a risk classification system defined by the ISO 26262 standard for the functional safety of road vehicles.

Xilinx ADAS And AD Features

Subarus EyeSight system is built around the Xilinx Automotive-qualified (XA) Zynq UltraScale+ multi-processor system-on-a-chip (MPSoC). The XA Zynq UltraScale+ is a 16-nanometer product that enables high-speed data aggregation, pre-processing, and distribution (DAPD), as well as compute acceleration for L2+ to L4 ADAS and autonomous driving (AD) applications. The XA Zynq UltraScale+ is capable of processing stereo images and data captured by the Subaru EyeSight systems cameras and sensors into 3D point clouds with the low latency, which are used to dynamically react to the environment.

Xilinx Zynq UltraScale+ High-Level Block Diagram.

We are excited to see Xilinx automotive devices enabling the new generation of automotive safety for Subaru, said Yousef Khalilollahi, vice president of sales, Asia-Pacific region, Xilinx. Subarus name has long been synonymous with road safety and reliability, and were proud that our XA products have been selected to continue our shared vision of providing drivers with the most advanced safety features on the market.

The Subaru Levorg, featuring the auto makers next-gen EyeSight ADAS system will be available for pre-orders in Japan starting tomorrow (August 20).

Read more from the original source:
Subaru Taps Xilinx For Its New EyeSight Vision-Based Advanced Driver-Assistance System - Forbes

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