Samsung Electronics, the frontrunner in pioneering semiconductor technology, has announced that Hyundai Motor Company has selected its newest automotive processor, the Exynos Auto V920, to drive their forthcoming in-vehicle infotainment (IVI) systems, anticipated to launch by 2025. This announcement marks the inaugural collaboration between these two giants, Hyundai Motor and Samsung, on automotive semiconductors.
Samsung and Hyundai: Future of Automotive Infotainment
“We are extremely excited to be joining forces with Hyundai Motor, a globally esteemed mobility manufacturer,” stated Jae Geol Pyee, Executive Vice President of Sales & Marketing, System LSI Business at Samsung Electronics. “This strategic partnership is poised to consolidate our standing in the automotive infotainment landscape further. We are committed to continuing to build cutting-edge automotive chip solutions that promise a secure and pleasurable mobility experience, in close association with our worldwide clientele and ecosystem partners.”
Exynos Auto V920: The Innovative Solution for In-Vehicle Infotainment Systems
The Exynos Auto V920 represents Samsung’s third-generation automotive processor, a hallmark of advanced IVI systems. With significant enhancements across CPU, graphics, and neural processing capabilities, the V920 is set to revolutionize the in-vehicle experience by facilitating real-time display of vital driving data, alongside seamless rendering of graphics-rich video content and games across multiple displays.
The V920 CPU incorporates ten of Arm’s latest cores, specifically optimized for autonomous driving, thereby delivering processing performance that surpasses its predecessor by 1.7 times. Paired with the innovative speed of LPDDR5 memory, the V920 deftly manages up to six high-resolution displays, intended for dashboard, infotainment, and rear seat entertainment systems, along with up to 12 camera sensors capturing crucial visual information.
Unprecedented Graphics and AI Performance
The processor’s graphics and artificial intelligence (AI) performance has received notable upgrades, enriching the visual presentation on displays and optimizing driver interaction with in-car information. To provide an immersive graphical user interface (GUI), the V920 incorporates advanced GPU cores, delivering graphics processing capabilities up to twice as fast as its predecessor.
With the inclusion of the latest computing cores, the neural processing unit (NPU) of the V920 achieves a staggering 2.7 times superior performance than the previous generation. This enhancement allows for better driver monitoring features, detecting the driver’s state and swiftly assessing the surroundings, thereby ensuring a safer driving environment.
Emphasizing Driver Safety with Advanced Embedded Safety Features
To further enhance driver safety, the V920 is equipped with an embedded safety island that complies with Automotive Safety Integrity Level B (ASIL-B) requirements. This critical feature detects and manages system faults in real time, ensuring the IVI system’s security.
In conclusion, Samsung’s Exynos Auto V920 is set to redefine the future of in-vehicle infotainment systems. Through its collaboration with Hyundai Motor, Samsung once again demonstrates its commitment to bringing forward top-tier technology solutions for an enhanced, safer driving experience.
