A signal to accelerate the adoption of ADAS!
The demand from owners of entry-level and mid-size cars is steadily increasing.



TI, which has dedicated itself to the automotive sector for 30 years, has launched a new TDA2Eco processor for automotive applications. This product, which enables the development of surround view applications for various vehicle models at a low cost, is expected to expand the application of 3D surround view—previously limited to high-end vehicles—to entry-level and mid-size cars.

TDA2Eco is a surround view solution for entry-level and mid-size vehicles that can replace the company's TDA2. It offers power savings and a Bill of Materials (BOM). Additionally, it integrates peripherals such as CAN, Gigabit Ethernet AVB (Audio Video Bridging), and display module interfaces. The TDA2Eco SoC supports up to eight cameras via parallel, serial, and CSI-2 interfaces. Furthermore, it is compatible with TI's FPD-Link III serializer to support surround view systems.

In TI's existing portfolio of products, the TDA2x provides 3D, 2.5D, and 2D surround view applications. However, while the mid-range TDA3X processor provides 2.5D and 2D surround view for entry-level to mid-size cars, the TDA2Eco supports 3D surround view for entry-level and mid-size cars.
Lee Sang-hyun, Director of the Automotive Engineering Process Division who conducted the press conference, explained, “3D surround view has actually been commercialized in high-end vehicles for several years. However, as the demand for 3D surround view has increased among compact car customers as well, we have developed a reasonably priced 3D surround view system tailored to specific vehicle models.” He added, “We expect the actual product launch to take place between late 2017 and 2018.”

Parking assistance systems, one of the Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS), are currently widely adopted as 'rearview cameras.' As people now feel that parking is difficult without a rearview camera, demand for ADAS is steadily increasing once it has been experienced. Attention is focused on how the widespread adoption of Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) will impact the automotive industry in the future.