ROHM and Nanjing SemiDrive Technology develop smart reference design
Summary
In this context, ROHM PMICs and SerDes ICs achieve a high level of integration in power supply blocks while supporting increased stability during high-speed data transmission. Zhang Qiang, Chairman, Nanjing SemiDrive Technology, said: “As vehicles become increasingly smart, so too does the demand for car electronics and components. We look forward to continuing our collaboration with ROHM to provide innovative solutions in a wide range of automotive fields.” Tetsuo Tateishi, Member of the Board, Senior Corporate Officer, in charge of Research & Development, IT, Legal & Intellectual Property, and LSI Business, ROHM, said: “We are pleased to have developed this reference design in collaboration with SemiDrive, a company with extensive experience in automotive SoCs. As ADAS evolves and cockpits become more multifunctional, the role of automotive analog semiconductors such as SerDes ICs and PMICs is becoming increasingly important. Ranging from entry-level to flagship models, SemiDrive’s X9 series of in-vehicle SoCs, which supports a variety of applications, including instrument clusters, car infotainment, cockpit domain control, and intelligent monitoring systems, has already completed shipments exceeding one million units.