STMicroelectronics and Autotalks to deliver V2V communication for safer, cleaner motoring

NEW DELHI, INDIA: STMicroelectronics, and Israel-based Autotalks, a V2X-chipset provider in the first wave of V2X deployments, have announced that they are cooperating to deliver a mass market-optimized V2X chipset for widespread deployment by 2017.

ST and Autotalks are working to produce a mass market-optimized second-generationV2X chipset. The collaboration enables both parties to leverage complementary technologies and resources. Autotalks brings extensive semiconductor, system, and software experience in V2X and associated know-how in security, mobility, communication, RF, signal processing, and positioning.

ST offers chip-design expertise in areas such as communications and navigation, with advanced manufacturing capabilities, in addition to extensive strategic partnerships and longevity with all of the automotive tiers to enable broader market evaluation and accelerate adoption of the next-generation chipset.

Nir Sasson, CEO, Autotalks, said, “Cooperating with ST brings added value to our proven and industry-leading V2X program. Working together, we can extend the scope of the V2X chipset to meet the next-generation objectives, like security and functional safety for autonomous vehicles, that are unmatched by any other similar projects in the industry.”

STMicroelectronics’ fast-prototyping competencies, advanced manufacturing capabilities, high-quality technologies and processes, and global infrastructure will help accelerate time to market, facilitate design-in and customer support, and ensure product longevity.