Renesas Electronics and OmniVision Technologies Provides an integrated reference design for automotive camera systems

     Renesas Electronics and OmniVision Technologie, a leading developer of advanced digital imaging solutions, have introduced an integrated reference design for high-definition automotive camera systems. The new design uses Renesas Electronics' recently introduced Automotive High Definition Link (AHL) technology, which enables the transmission of high-definition video over low-cost cables and connectors. The AHL component in the design is paired with OmniVision's OX01F10 1.3MP SoC to deliver the industry's best imaging performance in a variety of challenging lighting conditions, as well as the most compact form factor and lowest power consumption.

     Hd video is becoming more and more important for object recognition in automobile safety system. The new RAA279971 AHL encoder and RAA279972 decoder transmit video using modulated analog signals at rates 10 times lower than those required to digitally transmit high-definition signals. The lower transfer rate means that unshielded twisted pair (UTP) cables and standard low-cost connectors can be used, just as traditional analog video cables and connectors are available. Renesas is the market leader in Advanced Driver assistance systems (ADAS), and the AHL can be paired with other Renesas products, such as R-Car Automotive SOCs, RH850 MCUS, automotive PMIC and analog components, to cost-effectively implement numerous safe and virtually any vehicle functions.

     OmniVision's OX01F10 SoC integrates a high-performance 3.0 micron image sensor and an advanced image signal processor (ISP) with OmniVision's PureCel Plus technology for low noise, Solve the automotive rear view camera (RVC) and circular view system (SVS) challenges to achieve compact form factor with outstanding low light performance, ultra-low power consumption and lower cost, while increasing reliability by supporting a single printed circuit board (PCB) design.

     Niall Lyne, vice president, Automotive Analog Power and Video Business Unit, Renesas Electronics, said: "This reference design with our AHL technology combines market-leading technology from two industry leaders. "Together, we provide efficient and cost-effective HD video system design for any vehicle in the world."

     "The 1.3MP OX01F10 provides automotive designers with the industry's best imaging performance in a variety of challenging lighting conditions, supporting HDR up to 120dB and high-performance ISP. The sensor uses ASIL-B and is designed to provide a cost-effective solution, as well as the most compact form factor and the lowest power consumption, "said Michael Wu, senior vice president of global sales and marketing at Howie Technologies. "This reference design in collaboration with Renesas takes the concept one step further by pairing it with another high-quality, cost-effective solution."