Revolutionizing Automotive Memory Solutions

Samsung Electronics, a global leader in advanced memory technology, has recently announced the successful qualification of Samsung’s automotive LPDDR4X memory for integration with the Snapdragon® Digital Chassis™ developed by Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. This milestone paves the way for the application of LPDDR4X memory in premium in-vehicle infotainment (IVI) systems and advanced driver-assistance systems (ADAS).

The qualification of Samsung’s automotive LPDDR4X memory underscores the company’s commitment to providing long-term support to customers by offering a range of innovative products and technologies tailored for automotive applications. This move is aimed at ensuring a stable supply chain and bolstering support for ecosystem partners leveraging the Snapdragon Digital Chassis platform.

Hyunduk Cho, Vice President and Head of the Automotive Group at Samsung Electronics’ Memory Business, emphasized the strategic partnership with Qualcomm Technologies, stating, “With a comprehensive portfolio of AEC-Q1001-qualified DRAM and NAND products for automotive use, Qualcomm Technologies is an ideal collaborator for delivering enduring customer solutions. Samsung’s expertise in memory design, manufacturing, and packaging, combined with Qualcomm Technologies’ capabilities, can facilitate accelerated development cycles, guarantee reliability, verification, and stringent product control crucial for the automotive sector.”

In addition to the LPDDR4X memory, Samsung is actively working on the development of its next-generation automotive LPDDR5 memory. Samples of the LPDDR5 product are anticipated to be accessible by the fourth quarter of this year. The LPDDR5 memory is designed to support the highest speed currently available in the automotive memory market, reaching speeds of up to 9.6 gigabits-per-second (Gbps), even under extreme temperature conditions.

The collaboration between Samsung Electronics and Qualcomm Technologies signifies a significant advancement in the automotive memory landscape, promising cutting-edge solutions for in-vehicle technology and driver-assistance systems. By leveraging Samsung’s memory expertise and Qualcomm Technologies’ platform capabilities, the partnership aims to drive innovation, reliability, and performance in the automotive industry, ultimately enhancing the driving experience for consumers worldwide.