ARM-Based Smart Cockpit SerDes Reference Design

Rohm and Nanjing SemiDrive Technology, two prominent players in the automotive semiconductor industry, have joined forces to create a cutting-edge smart cockpit reference design. This collaboration marks a significant milestone in the development of advanced technologies for smart vehicles.

The smart cockpit design is centered around SemiDrive's powerful ARM-based X9M and X9E automotive SoCs, complemented by a range of essential components from Rohm, including power management PMICs, SerDes ICs, LED driver IC, and more. These components play a crucial role in ensuring the stability and efficiency of the smart cockpit system.

The integration of Rohm's PMICs and SerDes ICs in the smart cockpit design has resulted in a high level of integration in power supply blocks, enhancing stability during high-speed data transmission. This level of performance is essential for meeting the demanding requirements of modern vehicle electronics.

One of the key outcomes of this collaboration is the development of a reference board comprising the CoreBoard, the SerDes Board, and the Display Board. This reference board serves as a blueprint for implementing the smart cockpit design in real-world automotive applications, offering a comprehensive solution for car makers seeking to enhance their cockpit functionalities.

By leveraging the unique hardware virtualization capabilities of SemiDrive's X9M and X9E SoCs, vehicle manufacturers can run multiple operating systems on a single chip, providing flexibility and efficiency in system design. The hardware security management module further enhances the security and reliability of the system, enabling seamless communication between the operating system, SoC, and GPU.