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Semiconductor Content in Automotive LiDARs

At the heart of LiDARs are laser emitters, laser drivers and photoreactors, all of which are semiconductor devices. This premium article explains why GaN is a typical choice for laser drivers regardless of LiDAR type, however the semiconductor used in the emitter and photodetector depends on the wavelength that the LiDAR is intended to operate at. This premium article explains the semiconductor choices available for laser emitters and photodetectors, covers the fabrication process of each and shows how much semiconductor material it takes to make a single diode.

Paired Power

Paired Power is a provider of rapidly deployable solar EV chargers. IDTechEx spoke with the California-based company's CEO to discuss more, and present their assessment of the product within the broader market space.

Regulations - Drivers for Mandating Driver Monitoring Systems

Driver monitoring systems (DMS) have gained considerable momentum, driven by the escalating SAE autonomous driving levels and regulatory frameworks in key regions like the USA, Europe, China, Japan, and others.

High Performance Computing for Automotive

Computers on wheels. That's how people currently see cars. Practically everything that happens in a vehicle is being monitored and actuated by a microcontroller, from opening windows to calculating the optimal fuel-air mixture for the current torque demand. But the surface has only just been scratched in terms of how much computing power is making its way into vehicles.

IDTechEx's Software-Defined Vehicle Levels

Innovation roadmap for IDTechEx's software-defined vehicle levels.

Roadmap of In-Cabin Sensor Adoption and Overview by Automotive OEM

Innovation roadmap for in-cabin sensor adoption with SAE autonomous driving level and an overview of in-cabin sensors by automotive OEM.

Automotive Radar Future - Miniaturising Size & Maximising Performance

Radar has been one of the most significant additions to vehicles in the past two decades. It provides luxury advanced driver assistance system (ADAS) features like adaptive cruise control (ACC), as well as critical safety features like automatic emergency braking and blind spot detection.

PacketLight Networks

PacketLight Networks develop optical systems for dense wavelength-division multiplexing (DWDM) and optical transfer networks (OTNs). The company partner with quantum key distribution (QKD) system providers for those customers looking to integrate quantum encryption methods. Tess Skyrme, Senior Technology Analyst at IDTechEx, interviewed VP for Business Development Michal Naor and Senior Engineer Ilya Tsuker.

Webinar - Autonomous & Connected Vehicles Unlock Convenience & Safety

Thursday 16 November 2023 - The current deployment of SAE level 3 technologies on the road; The next steps in the development of level 3 technologies; How autonomous vehicles can contribute to improved safety; How connected technologies are the end game for automotive safety; What connected features are already being used in cars; What an SDV is and how it links to connectivity, autonomy and more

Rokion

Rokion manufactures battery-electric utility vehicles for use in underground and surface mining, founded as a spinoff of Canadian manufacturer Prairie Machine.

Autonomous Vehicles Will Drive Automotive Sensor Market Growth

IDTechEx's new report "Autonomous Cars, Robotaxis and Sensors 2024-2044" shows that autonomous cars are slowly, but very surely, becoming a part of everyday life. Although they have been hyped and overpromised for a long time, in the last couple of years, the industry has accomplished some significant milestones. The US and China both now have a handful of cities allowing commercial robotaxi services from industry leaders such as Cruise, Waymo, Baidu, AutoX, and more.

Deployment of ADAS Features in the Consumer Vehicle Market

This premium article presents IDTechEx's research on the deployment of ADAS features in the car market. It shows the percentage of new vehicle sales that come with CC, ACC and AEB, as well as blind spot monitoring and lane keep assistance. This is also split by region featuring the US, China, EU + UK + EFTA and Japan, and comparing results from 2022 with those from 2020. Finally, the corresponding penetration of SAE level 1 and SAE level 2 is discussed.

AI and the Road to Full Autonomy in Autonomous Vehicles

The road to fully autonomous vehicles is, by necessity, a long and winding one; systems that implement new technologies that increase the driving level of vehicles (driving levels being discussed further below) must be rigorously tested for safety and longevity before they can make it to vehicles that are bound for public streets.

Edge AI: The Wait is (Almost) Over

Since the introduction of Artificial Intelligence to the data center, AI has been loath to leave it. With large tracts of floorspace dedicated to servers comprising leading-edge chips that can handle the computational demands for training the latest in AI models, as well as inference via end-user connections to the cloud, data centers are the ideal environment for facilitating much of what AI has to offer.

Regulating Automated Private Passenger Vehicles

This premium article discusses regulating automated private passenger vehicles. It looks at each region and assesses its attitudes and progress towards level 3 deployment. It highlights key changes to UNECE regulations and what they mean for level 3 vehicles and the next phases of their deployment.

Level 3 Vehicles Are on the Road, Here Is When It Will Be Mainstream

Now that Mercedes is rolling out driverless SAE level 3 technologies in Germany and the US, the question that everyone in the automotive market is asking is, "when and how will this trickle down to mass market?". IDTechEx's new report, "Autonomous Cars, Robotaxis and Sensors 2024-2044", provides the answer.