First 'Exynos Auto' Automotive Semiconductor Launched
Scheduled to be applied to next-generation vehicle infotainment systems
Multi-DP support and enhanced stability improve design convenience

Samsung Electronics announced on the 3rd that it will supply the 'Exynos Auto V9' automotive semiconductor for the next-generation in-vehicle infotainment (IVI) system to Audi in 2021.
Exynos Auto V9 is a high-performance, low-power processor for premium infotainment systems, the first to be introduced by Samsung Electronics since it unveiled its automotive semiconductor brand, 'Exynos Auto,' in October 2018.

Vehicle infotainment systems are advanced devices that combine information elements, such as driving data and vehicle status, with entertainment elements, such as multimedia playback, to provide various types of information to the driver and passengers in real time.

Exynos Auto V9 is an octa-core processor operating at speeds up to 2.1GHz that controls six display devices simultaneously and supports up to 12 cameras.

In addition, three GPUs are used for the digital instrument cluster, CID (Center Information Display), and HUD (Head Up Display).It was designed so that applications such as y) could operate independently.

Exynos Auto V9 is also equipped with a Neural Processing Unit (NPU) for artificial intelligence computation, enabling it to quickly and accurately process various data such as driver voice, face, and gesture recognition to provide information tailored to the driving situation.

In particular, this product features a separate section that supports the Automotive Safety Integrity Level (ASIL), a safety standard for automotive systems, significantly enhancing safety by preventing potential system malfunctions during vehicle operation.

A-SEAL is classified into four levels (A, B, C, D) based on the likelihood of an accident, its severity, and the driver's control, and generally, premium integrated infotainment systems require a B level.

"Samsung Electronics is developing automotive semiconductors capable of providing a safe and comfortable driving environment," said Han Kyu-han, Senior Vice President of Samsung Electronics' DS Division. "We will introduce a diverse product lineup, starting with the Exynos Auto V9, which features both outstanding performance and the stringent stability standards required by the industry."

"Audi has continuously strived to realize its vision of the most exciting yet safest future cars," said Alfons Pfaller, Head of Design and Platform Development at Audi. "Samsung Electronics has been our important technology partner for many years, and we are pleased to equip our next-generation infotainment platform with Exynos Auto V9."

Meanwhile, Samsung Electronics' 'V Series' for in-vehicle infotainment systems (IVI), advanced driver assistance systemsWe plan to continuously release automotive processors with specialized functions that can satisfy the needs of various customers, such as the 'A Series' for ADAS and the 'T Series' for telematics systems.