Samsung launches its first auto-branded Exynos chip with Audi

Last updated: January 3rd, 2019 at 08:14 UTC+01:00

Samsung confirmed in 2017 that it will be supplying its Exynos fries to Audi for utilise in its infotainment systems. Information technology joined the Audi Progressive SemiConductor Program as a supplier in 2017. Samsung has since been supplying the Exynos-branded chips to the German auto giant.

Information technology afterwards decided to establish a separate brand chosen Exynos Auto for these chips. Samsung has launched its first auto-branded Exynos processor today. The Exynos Auto V9 will be used in Audi's next-generation in-vehicle infotainment organisation which is expected to debut in 2021.

Exynos Auto V9 packs Cortex-A76 CPU cores

"We are thrilled to introduce the new Exynos Auto line of products, starting with the Exynos Auto V9, which brings powerful processing performance to the next generation of automotive in-vehicle infotainment systems while meeting the industry's strict reliability requirements," said Kenny Han, VP of Samsung's device solutions sectionalisation.

The Exynos Auto V9 has been designed for advanced infotainment systems. It volition let for content to be displayed on multiple screens for a safer and more enjoyable feel. The bit itself is based on the 8nm process technology and features ARM's latest Cortex-A76 CPU cores, eight to be precise, at up to 2.i gigahertz.

They're coupled with ARM Republic of mali G76 GPU, premium HiFi iv sound digital indicate processor and an intelligent neural processing unit. There'due south also a condom island core with support for Automotive Prophylactic Integrity Level (ASIL)-B standards. The Exynos Auto V9 has support for LPDDR4 and LPDDR5 DRAM.

The Exynos Motorcar V9 has support for upwards to six displays and twelve camera connections for multiple sub-systems. Its GPU is arranged in three divide dedicated sets of Republic of mali G76 GPU cores to seamlessly ability multiple systems like the central information display, cluster brandish and rear-seat amusement.

Samsung may also supply this chip to other machine manufacturers if it wins over whatever of them. Cars are increasingly condign more than connected and there'south a need for more computing power. Samsung'south Exynos Auto V9 seems to fit the neb.

Samsung Exynos Auto V9