Freescale brings the Internet of Things to the vehicle
October 21 2014 - 8:00AM
Business Wire
Automotive hardware/software solution streamlines development of
infotainment systems incorporating Ethernet Audio Video Bridging
(AVB) for the connected car of the future
Freescale Semiconductor (NYSE: FSL) today introduced a
comprehensive hardware/software development system for enabling
automotive grade Ethernet connectivity for next generation
infotainment, instrument cluster, camera telematics and rear seat
entertainment designs. The new solution will support real-time data
transport throughout the vehicle and replace expensive digital
technologies and other alternatives.
Freescale's SABRE AI enables automotive
grade Ethernet connectivity for next-generation infotainment,
instrument cluster, camera, telematics and rear seat entertainment
designs. (Photo: Business Wire)
The comprehensive new SABRE (Smart Application Blueprint for
Rapid Engineering) for Auto Infotainment (AI) development system
leverages the proven performance and scalability of Freescale’s
i.MX 6 series applications processors to speed and simplify
Ethernet Audio Video Bridging (AVB) deployment. The development
system helps connect a broad array of onboard multimedia nodes
using automotive-grade Ethernet components and is optimized for
hardware/software integration. Freescale has also introduced
automotive-grade AVB Ethernet software stacks engineered to work
seamlessly with the development system’s hardware for a truly
comprehensive solution.
“The newest SABRE AI development system brings Freescale’s
extensive networking expertise into the vehicle, delivering
Ethernet AVB solutions that connect cars to their drivers, the
cloud and the rest of the Internet of Things,” said Dan Loop,
automotive business development manager for Freescale’s MCU group.
“In the Internet of Things era, infotainment’s primary role is to
intelligently connect the car and all of its subsystems to the
driver and passengers’ world -- enriching the driving experience
and enhancing the safety of the vehicle. Freescale’s new SABRE for
Auto Infotainment system helps automotive OEMs and their Tier One
suppliers rapidly create and deploy automotive multimedia systems
for this new paradigm.”
Freescale’s newest SABRE solution will be displayed this week at
the SAE Convergence Conference & Exhibition on October 21 and
22, as well as at the IEEE-SA Ethernet & IP @ Automotive
Technology Day on October 23 and 24 in Detroit, Michigan.
SABRE AI is designed to work with Freescale’s corresponding
Microcontroller Software Solutions to support the development of
Ethernet AVB connectivity applications for automotive systems and
the integration of automotive grade Ethernet components. The
development system saves OEMs considerable hardware system cost and
cabling weight by leveraging Ethernet AVB using 2-wire CAN cabling
to replace more expensive connectivity technologies. SABRE AI
supports both 100 Mbps automotive Ethernet physical interfaces as
well as multi-port switches to allow customers to design for their
specific needs.
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Hardware Features
The new SABRE AI development system hardware includes:
- SABRE Automotive Rev2 CPU Cards with
i.MX 6Quad and i.MX 6DualLite applications processors
(MCIMX6QAICPU2, MCIMX6DLAICPU2)
- New “Flexible Ethernet Expansion”
header supporting:
- Atheros Gb PHY (software compatible
with CPU1 systems)
- 10/100 Broadcom® BroadR-Reach® PHY
- 10/100 Broadcom BroadR-Reach 4-port
switch
Silicon-Aware AVB Software
Competitive solutions often rely on generic software that is not
application specific, which can require cycle-hungry abstraction
and result in low performance. But Freescale’s automotive-grade AVB
software is specifically optimized for i.MX 6 series processors,
enabling exceptional real-time performance.
Availability
Freescale’s newest SABRE (Smart Application Blueprint for Rapid
Engineering) for Auto Infotainment (AI) is sampling now, with broad
availability planned for Q1 2015. The company also plans to release
corresponding AVB software solutions in Q1 2015. For more
information, please visit www.freescale.com/sabreai
About Freescale Semiconductor
Freescale Semiconductor (NYSE: FSL) is a global leader in
embedded processing solutions, providing industry-leading products
that are advancing the automotive, consumer, industrial and
networking markets. From microprocessors and microcontrollers to
sensors, analog integrated circuits and connectivity – our
technologies are the foundation for the innovations that make our
world greener, safer, healthier and more connected. Some of our key
applications and end-markets include automotive safety, hybrid and
all-electric vehicles, next generation wireless infrastructure,
smart energy management, portable medical devices, consumer
appliances and smart mobile devices. The company is based
in Austin, Texas, and has design, research and development,
manufacturing and sales operations around the
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