TI enables automakers to advance vehicle autonomy and safety with new chips in its automotive portfolio

Core Insights - Texas Instruments (TI) has launched a new portfolio of automotive lidar, clock, and radar chips aimed at enhancing vehicle safety and enabling more autonomous features across a broader range of vehicles [1][2][3] Group 1: Lidar Technology - The LMH13000 is the industry's first integrated high-speed lidar laser driver, featuring an ultra-fast rise time of 800ps, which allows for up to 30% longer distance measurements compared to discrete solutions [3] - The LMH13000 supports an average 30% reduction in system costs and reduces solution size by four times, facilitating the integration of compact lidar modules in various vehicle models [3] - The device maintains a 2% variation in output current across a temperature range of -40C to 125C, ensuring compliance with Class 1 U.S. FDA eye safety standards [3] Group 2: Clock Technology - TI's new CDC6C-Q1 oscillator and LMK3H0102-Q1 and LMK3C0105-Q1 clock generators utilize BAW technology, increasing reliability by 100 times compared to traditional quartz-based clocks, with a failure-in-time rate of 0.3 [4] - Enhanced clocking precision and resilience in harsh conditions contribute to safer operation and improved data communication across next-generation vehicle subsystems [4] Group 3: Radar Technology - The AWR2944P radar sensor enhances vehicle safety by extending detection range, improving angular accuracy, and enabling sophisticated processing algorithms [5] - Key improvements in the AWR2944P include an enhanced signal-to-noise ratio, increased computational capabilities, larger memory capacity, and an integrated radar hardware accelerator for machine learning applications [5] Group 4: Availability and Future Developments - Preproduction quantities of the new products are available for purchase, with additional output current options and an automotive-qualified version of the LMH13000 expected in 2026 [7]