This agreement grants Socionext, a developer of advanced custom SoCs, access to aiMotive’s aiWare IP and development tools to support the development, including tape-out, of next-generation custom SoCs based on chiplet technology for automotive ADAS applications.
The collaboration is expected to accelerate the adoption of aiMotive's technologies while enabling Socionext to broaden its portfolio of automotive solutions. By integrating aiWare’s low-power, high-efficiency neural network accelerator, Socionext aims to deliver highly optimised SoCs tailored to the evolving demands of ADAS.
“This is a pivotal moment for aiWare,” said Márton Fehér, SVP of Semiconductor Engineering at aiMotive. “Socionext is the latest major customer to embrace our vision with a clear focus on mass production. Their deep expertise in automotive Custom SoC design and strong industry relationships make them an ideal partner to bring our scalable, power-efficient AI acceleration technology to the next level.”
Socionext has a long track record of developing advanced custom SoCs across various industries. In the automotive sector, the company is focused on developing high-performance, energy-efficient solutions, such as neural network accelerators and SDKs, in close collaboration with customers.
“Collaborating with aiMotive and utilising aiWare will allow us to expand the scope of our Custom SoC proposals,” said Takehiro Kamada, EVP and Head of Sales and Business Group. “This partnership addresses the growing demand in the automotive sector for Custom SoC development, where customers seek not only high-efficiency AI solutions but also comprehensive support including SDKs and toolchains.”
The agreement is being described as a significant step forward for both companies as they look to drive innovation in automotive AI, paving a way for enhanced safety and intelligence on the road.
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