BYD plans to independently develop a dedicated chip for intelligent driving.
2022-07-22
BYD plans to independently develop a dedicated chip for intelligent driving.
Recently, domestic media reported that BYD is planning to independently develop a dedicated chip for advanced driver-assistance systems (ADAS). Led by BYD Semiconductor's internal team, the project has already sent out design requirements to external companies and is simultaneously recruiting a BSP technology team internally. The company anticipates completing the first silicon prototype as early as the end of this year. It’s worth noting that BYD Semiconductor has been operating for 20 years, during which time it has steadily introduced innovative products such as IGBT chips, automotive-grade MCU chips, and analog ICs. Historically, however, BYD has primarily focused on new energy technologies, with relatively limited involvement in the areas of automated driving assistance and intelligent vehicle systems. Now, by making significant strides in autonomous driving chip development, BYD is clearly taking a solid step forward in this rapidly evolving field.
Previously, BYD has already ventured into the smart cockpit and driving domains through strategic partnerships. In April of this year, BYD officially announced a landmark collaboration with Horizon Robotics, under which select models will be equipped with Horizon's high-performance, high-computing-power autonomous driving chip—Journey 5—enabling advanced-level automated driving capabilities. According to plans, BYD vehicles featuring the Horizon Journey 5 chip are expected to debut as early as mid-2023. This cutting-edge chip combines exceptional computing power with superior performance, delivering up to 128 TOPS of AI processing capability per chip. It supports perception computing via 16 camera inputs, seamlessly integrating multiple sensors required for autonomous driving—including fusion, prediction, and control functionalities. Meanwhile, BYD is currently undergoing strategic adjustments. Chairman Wang Chuanfu emphasized that while the first half of the new-energy vehicle era was dominated by electrification, the second half will focus on intelligent technologies. He assured that, much like its leadership in electrification, BYD is committed to fully integrating and rigorously validating all core technologies in the realm of automotive intelligence.
Editor's summary: While major automakers are struggling with the chip shortage, BYD remains unaffected—thanks to its self-sufficient approach to chip production, which has completely shielded it from being "choked" by supply constraints. Moreover, BYD is simultaneously developing a dedicated chip specifically designed for advanced driver-assistance systems, further solidifying its strategic plan to achieve breakthroughs in autonomous driving and secure core chips for smart vehicles.
Translated from Sina Auto
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BYD plans to independently develop a dedicated chip for intelligent driving.
2022-07-22
BYD plans to independently develop a dedicated chip for intelligent driving.
Recently, domestic media reported that BYD is planning to independently develop a dedicated chip for advanced driver-assistance systems (ADAS). Led by BYD Semiconductor's internal team, the project has already sent out design requirements to external companies and is simultaneously recruiting a BSP technology team internally. The company anticipates completing the first silicon prototype as early as the end of this year. It’s worth noting that BYD Semiconductor has been operating for 20 years, during which time it has steadily introduced innovative products such as IGBT chips, automotive-grade MCU chips, and analog ICs. Historically, however, BYD has primarily focused on new energy technologies, with relatively limited involvement in the areas of automated driving assistance and intelligent vehicle systems. Now, by making significant strides in autonomous driving chip development, BYD is clearly taking a solid step forward in this rapidly evolving field.
Previously, BYD has already ventured into the smart cockpit and driving domains through strategic partnerships. In April of this year, BYD officially announced a landmark collaboration with Horizon Robotics, under which select models will be equipped with Horizon's high-performance, high-computing-power autonomous driving chip—Journey 5—enabling advanced-level automated driving capabilities. According to plans, BYD vehicles featuring the Horizon Journey 5 chip are expected to debut as early as mid-2023. This cutting-edge chip combines exceptional computing power with superior performance, delivering up to 128 TOPS of AI processing capability per chip. It supports perception computing via 16 camera inputs, seamlessly integrating multiple sensors required for autonomous driving—including fusion, prediction, and control functionalities. Meanwhile, BYD is currently undergoing strategic adjustments. Chairman Wang Chuanfu emphasized that while the first half of the new-energy vehicle era was dominated by electrification, the second half will focus on intelligent technologies. He assured that, much like its leadership in electrification, BYD is committed to fully integrating and rigorously validating all core technologies in the realm of automotive intelligence.
Editor's summary: While major automakers are struggling with the chip shortage, BYD remains unaffected—thanks to its self-sufficient approach to chip production, which has completely shielded it from being "choked" by supply constraints. Moreover, BYD is simultaneously developing a dedicated chip specifically designed for advanced driver-assistance systems, further solidifying its strategic plan to achieve breakthroughs in autonomous driving and secure core chips for smart vehicles.
Translated from Sina Auto
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