Supports the implementation of a full digital head unit equipped with features such as smartphone mirroring.
High-performance multi-processor architecture ensures outstanding graphics, video, and audio quality

STMicroelectronics (hereinafter ST) has introduced new technology that enables fully digital instrument panels, capable of delivering high-end performance, to be implemented in compact and mid-sized vehicles.

ST's new Accordo5 family of automotive processors enables powerful display and security performance even on small, low-power platforms suitable for budget vehicles. This device fully integrates graphics, video, and audio functions on-chip to reduce design costs and simplify assembly. Consequently, advanced digital instrument panels and AVN (Audio/Video/Navigation) head units can be implemented at a more economical price.

The Accodo 5 device provides features highly appreciated by drivers, such as securely accessing smartphone content like music and navigation and mirroring it through the vehicle's own user interface.

This advanced host processor and high-performance video and graphics engine can display complex information, such as simultaneous user interfaces, as well as a rear-sensing camera equipped with navigation and video preview functions. In addition, it can play videos in major formats including H.264, DivX®, 2D, and 3D graphics with blending and overlay effects, and also provides USB connection and SD-card interfaces.

The Accodo 5 chip integrates a high-performance microcontroller to secure the interface between the head unit and the main network, which plays a critical role in the rapidly growing number of connected cars, although it is not easily visible to the user. This microcontroller features built-in boot-code authentication, secure interconnects, and high-performance data encryption capabilities.