Santa Clara, CA and Kyoto, Japan, June 21, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — ROHM Semiconductor at the moment introduced the provision of ISO 26262 and ASIL‑B compliant PMICs, BD868xxMUF-C (BD868C0MUF-C, BD868D0MUF-C), for automotive digital camera modules, that are rising being adopted in Superior Driver Help Techniques (ADAS).
The persevering with evolution of ADAS lately has elevated the variety of onboard cameras. On the similar time, introducing the idea of practical security is taking up higher significance, because the failure of even one digital camera can result in a severe accident, making it crucial for producers of automobiles and car parts – together with semiconductor suppliers – to adjust to the worldwide security commonplace ISO 26262.
In 2018, ROHM efficiently achieved ISO 26262 Growth Course of certification from German certification physique TÜV Rheinland, and in 2021 launched the model ComfySIL™ to contribute to the security, safety, and luxury of customers and techniques by way of merchandise that assist practical security. As a part of the ComfySIL sequence, these ICs are ‘FS (Purposeful Security) course of compliant’ merchandise (the best grade), indicating compliance with the ISO 26262 commonplace.
Assembly the strict necessities for practical security permits these newest merchandise to facilitate security design in next-generation automobiles outfitted with ADAS. Furthermore, the 4 energy provide techniques (three DC/DC + one LDO) crucial for automotive cameras are built-in right into a 3.5mm × 3.5mm bundle, reaching the trade’s smallest dimension in comparable digital camera PMICs. They’re outfitted with an anomaly standing notification mechanism, akin to irregular voltage detection and suggestions through I2C. This reduces the variety of parts by three in comparison with former options, which ends up right into a 25{629d2500ca0642baa82f34b7985419caacd53048fb39705d9fb1f2436bb33145} smaller mounting space in comparison with standard options and contributes to smaller car cameras. (The above 25{629d2500ca0642baa82f34b7985419caacd53048fb39705d9fb1f2436bb33145} is simply an instance; additional miniaturization is feasible by optimizing for particular person purposes.) On the similar time, a variety of output voltage and sequence management settings might be configured to fulfill the various necessities of CMOS picture sensors from totally different producers, considerably simplifying improvement.
Product Lineup
Along with the 4 fashions (BD868A0MUF-C, BD868B0MUF-C, BD868C0MUF-C, BD868D0MUF‑C) that adjust to each ISO 26262 and ASIL-B, the lineup will embody the non-ISO 26262 compliant BD868C1MUF-C for customers that don’t require ASIL compliance. Additionally, ROHM can supply the merchandise based mostly on buyer setup necessities, akin to output voltages, voltage tolerances, sequencing and practical security necessities.
Software Examples
- Rear view/perimeter cameras, drive recorders, driver monitoring techniques, and many others.
Availability
In regards to the ComfySIL Model
ROHM launched the ComfySIL model for purchasers concerned within the design of practical security to make use of merchandise that assist SIL (Security Integrity Degree) in a ‘Comfortable’ (snug) method, and for social techniques’ higher security, safety, and comfort to which ROHM can contribute by way of its merchandise. ComfySIL is awarded to merchandise that conform to the ComfySIL idea for practical security within the industrial tools and automotive markets.
For extra info, go to the devoted ComfySIL web site: https://www.rohm.com/functional-safety
*ComfySIL is a trademark or registered trademark of ROHM Co., Ltd.
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