Renesas Electronics Introduces Integrated Open Image Signal Processor Solution for Automotive Camera System Development With ...
2018年9月18日 - 9:00PM
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Featuring MM Solutions’ AutoCDK Tool, Open ISP
Solution Expands Flexibility and Ease of Use for Front and Surround
View Cameras Using R-Car System-on-Chips
Renesas Electronics Corporation (TSE: 6723), a premier supplier
of advanced semiconductor solutions, today introduced an integrated
open image signal processor (ISP) solution to further ease and
speed the development of automotive smart camera applications based
on the Renesas high-performance R-Car V3M and R-Car V3H
System-on-Chips (SoCs). Integrating the ISP on the R-Car V3x SoCs
and leveraging MM Solutions’ Automotive Camera Development Kit
(AutoCDK), the open ISP solution on R-Car SoCs enables automotive
Tier 1s to simplify the sensor calibration and tuning process for
camera applications, including front camera and surround view,
offering high flexibility and faster time to market in this
competitive industry. Renesas will demonstrate the Open ISP
Solution using the Renesas R-Car V3M, MM Solutions’ AutoCDK, and
Sony IMX390 image sensor in booth 6 at AutoSens 2018, September
17-20, 2018, Brussels, Belgium.
Part of the Renesas autonomy™ Platform, the open ISP solution
supports a range of development needs, from low-level-programming
ISP capabilities via the open interface for users with deep
in-house ISP expertise, to the AutoCDK that allows users to
jumpstart their development leveraging the MM Solutions tools and
image quality expertise.
Vehicles in the autonomous driving era will be required to sense
their environments, and smart cameras – including front cameras and
surround view systems – play a key role in detecting traffic signs,
lanes, pedestrians, vehicles, and other obstacles in real time to
create a safe and secure driving environment. The demand for
high-performance computer vision creates several requirements,
including highly reliable, highly configurable ISPs that support
high dynamic ranges in challenging driving situations as well as
low-noise performance and imagery perception close to that of a
human eye’s level – or beyond. At the same time, drivers will want
to see a realistic visual representation of the surrounding of the
car, where the ISP plays an important role for image
adjustment.
In collaboration with MM Solutions, Renesas has developed an
open ISP solution that helps users tune and control their sensors
to support both human vision and machine vision. Integrating the
ISP vision processing software onto the high-performance R-Car V3x
SoCs provides a camera-neutral approach, offering camera
manufacturers and Tier 1s the flexibility to work with their ECU
and sensor solutions of choice whether they are entering the smart
camera market or refining their leading-edge designs.
“The integrated ISP of our R-Car V3x SoCs provides customers
flexibility and an excellent imaging quality, and substantially
reduces the bill of materials of their camera systems, enabling
them to bring their competitive products to market quickly,” said
Jean-Francois Chouteau, Vice President of Automotive Solution
Business Unit, Renesas Electronics Corporation. “Developing
the software solution as part of the Renesas autonomy Platform
allows customers to take advantage of robust off-the-shelf
middleware as well as privileged access to the image quality
expertise of our world-renowned partner MM Solutions.”
“Turn-key ISP solutions that support multiple platforms are
essential to achieving excellent camera quality while meeting
increasingly shorter time-to-market challenges for front camera,
surround view, and other automotive camera applications,” said Ivan
Poibrenski, Managing Director of MM Solutions. “We are excited to
collaborate with Renesas on this integrated open ISP solution,
offering customers the strength of our image quality expertise
combined with Renesas’ SoC design leadership in an easy-to-deploy
solution that supports their camera platform of choice.”
“Achieving high dynamic range and LED flicker mitigation
simultaneously is the key challenge for ADAS camera systems,” said
Tsutomu Haruta, Deputy Senior General Manager, Sony Semiconductor
Solutions Corporation. “The combination of Renesas’ ISP solution
and Sony’s image sensors enables our automotive customers to
overcome this challenge and realize a superior image quality.”
Key Features of the Open ISP Solution with MM Solutions’
AutoCDK
High flexibility and cost efficiency
- Renesas continues to collaborate with
leading sensor suppliers from the definition of ISP integration in
the SoC up through proof-of-concept use in a variety of
sensors.
- The sensor-neutral solution eliminates
the need for sensor-specific ISPs, reducing users’ development time
and system costs.
High performance and rich feature set
- The open ISP solution supports
industry-leading sensor resolutions with high pixel processing
capabilities for use in multiple camera use cases.
- The integrated ISP feature includes
shading correction as well as local and global tone mapping to
deliver high image quality for both human and computer vision
applications.
- In surround view systems, the open ISP
solution contributes to color and brightness harmonization between
multiple-camera alignment by centralizing control of individual
camera parameters.
Support for a wide range of ISP expertise and easy to deploy
- Low-level firmware API offers ISP
design experts additional control to manage the ISP programming
process.
- Integrating with MM Solutions’ AutoCDK
provides out-of-the-box automation for image quality tuning,
allowing users to reduce their time to market without an extensive
design learning curve.
- AutoCDK is supported on main operating
systems and is open to adding advanced imaging algorithms in
addition to embedded functions like Auto Exposure Control and Auto
White Balance.
Availability
Mass production of the Renesas R-Car V3M and R-Car V3H SoCs is
scheduled to begin Q2 2019 and Q3 2019, respectively. The AutoCDK
from MMS will be available in November 2018.
About Renesas Electronics Corporation
Renesas Electronics Corporation (TSE: 6723)
delivers trusted embedded design innovation with complete
semiconductor solutions that enable billions of connected,
intelligent devices to enhance the way people work and
live—securely and safely. A global leader in microcontrollers,
analog, power, and SoC products and integrated platforms, Renesas
provides the expertise, quality, and comprehensive solutions for a
broad range of Automotive, Industrial, Home Electronics, Office
Automation and Information Communication Technology applications to
help shape a limitless future. Learn more at renesas.com.
(Remarks) Renesas autonomy is a trademark of Renesas Electronics
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