Microsemi announced the launch of its new automotive-grade field programmable gate array (FPGA) and system-on-chip (SoC) FPGA. The next generation of low-power, flash-based FPGAs and ARMCortex®-M3 SoC FPGAs have passed AEC-Q100 Level 2 certification. This industry standard specification outlines the standards for electronic components to ensure that end systems meet automotive reliability levels. The new SmartFusion2 and IGLOO2 devices that meet automotive-grade standards are the only devices in the industry that provide advanced safety and reliability features that are critical to automotive applications.
"Security and reliability are the main concerns in automotive applications. These devices ensure that our customers' designs, data and hardware are safe from tampering and cloning," said Bruce Weyer, vice president and business unit manager of Microsemi. "In addition, the device's single event flip (SEU) immunity prevents neutron-induced corporate errors, thereby helping customers achieve zero defect rates, which is a basic requirement in the automotive industry."
Microsemi's new automotive grade is based on flash memory The SoC and FPGA are based on the company's long-term supply of high-reliability equipment and support through a long product life cycle. The new device is the most suitable replacement for ASIC and can provide low-power, cost-effective, safe and reliable solutions for automotive applications, including advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS), vehicle-to-vehicle / vehicle-to-vehicle (V2V / V2X )) Communication and electric / hybrid engine control unit. In addition to AEC-Q100 certification, Microsemi also provides its customers with SEU immunity, award-winning security features and a secure supply chain.
The target market for new devices is the rapidly growing field of automotive electronics, and the industry's demand for high reliability and security for zero-defect and tamper-free applications is also growing.
Colin Barnden, principal analyst at Semicast Research, said: "The semiconductor automotive market is expected to grow from US $ 29.4 billion in 2014 to US $ 31.4 billion in 2015, an increase of nearly 7%." "In comparison, we expect vehicle connectivity and The ADAS semiconductor market will grow by more than 20%. Microsemi ’s SmartFusion2 and IGLOO2 devices bring world-class security features to the automotive industry and will respond to hackers, malicious tampering, and system designers face when creating security systems for future connected cars Data theft. "
