LeddarTech Selects TowerJazz's 0.18um CIS SPAD Technology for its Next Generation Automotive LiDARs
November 06 2018 - 5:00AM
Integration of CMOS, CIS and SPAD on the same
chip saves silicon and cost, while providing high performance for
autonomous driving and ADAS customers
MIGDAL HAEMEK, Israel and QUEBEC CITY,
Canada, November 6 , 2018 - TowerJazz, the global specialty
foundry leader, and LeddarTech, an industry leader in the
development of the most versatile and easy-to-use automotive LiDAR
development platform, today announced TowerJazz's 0.18um CMOS Image
Sensor (CIS) SPAD (single-photon avalanche diode) process has been
chosen by LeddarTech for its next generation automotive LiDAR
solutions, combining CMOS, image sensors and SPAD on the same chip.
TowerJazz's process offers best-in-class figures of merit - high
PDE, low DCR (even at elevated temperatures), and very low jitter,
making it the best embedded SPAD in the world.
TowerJazz's 0.18um CIS SPAD platform offers an
integrated solution with superb figures of merit. Its photon
detection efficiency (PDE) is similar to, or better than, the
leading stand-alone SPADs in the market. The dark count rate (DCR)
is less than 100Hz/um^2 at 60°C and less than 1KHz/um^2 at 100°C
(especially suited for automotive applications), and jitter of less
than one nanosecond. This sophisticated platform also saves
silicon, and therefore, reduces cost of mass production.
LeddarTech's LiDAR solutions enable active
safety systems and semi-autonomous capabilities in vehicles, paving
the way toward fully autonomous driving. LiDAR (Light Detection and
Ranging), a detection system which works on the principle of radar,
but uses light from a laser, is considered a must have for
autonomous driving due to its high resolution at long distances.
IHS Markit estimates the automotive LiDAR semiconductor market will
reach $1.8 billion by 2026, with 37% CAGR (2018-2026). LeddarTech's
SoCs can be produced by Tier-1 vendors in high volumes at very
competitive prices to supply OEMs with a LiDAR system tailored to
their specific requirements.
TowerJazz is addressing the rapid expansion of
automotive semiconductor content needed to meet the requirements of
ADAS and autonomous driving through best-in-class technology
solutions developed through close partnerships and roadmap
alignment with market leaders and world-class global customer
service. TowerJazz has qualified each major process flow in at
least two geographically distinct production sites to ensure
customers with supply and capacity flexibility at all times.
"We chose TowerJazz for their deep technical
knowledge, high level of flexibility, customization capabilities
and the best embedded technology. Our close interaction with
TowerJazz enables us to more quickly bring to market our LiDAR
platform, offering a unique value proposition for Tier-1
manufacturers looking to develop a differentiated, compelling
automotive LiDAR offering," said Frantz Saintellemy, President and
COO of LeddarTech.
"With our advanced CIS SPAD technology, we are
able to provide groundbreaking manufacturing solutions for the
growing LiDAR and automotive markets. We are pleased to work with
LeddarTech, a true innovator in solid state LiDAR technology," said
Dr. Avi Strum, TowerJazz Sr. Vice President and GM, CMOS Image
Sensor Business Unit.
LeddarTech's President and COO, Mr. Frantz
Saintellemy, will be presenting, "Market Forces Driving the Future
of Autonomous Driving and ADAS" at TowerJazz's US Technical Global
Symposium (TGS) on November 7, 2018 in San Jose, CA. For additional
information on TowerJazz's CIS automotive offering, please visit
here.
About LeddarTechLeddarTech is an industry
leader in the development of the most versatile and easy-to-use
automotive LiDAR development platform based on the unique Leddar
Engine, which consists of a suite of automotive-grade and
functional safety certified SoCs working in tandem with Leddar SP
software. The company is responsible for several technological
innovations in cutting-edge mobility remote-sensing applications.
Automotive active safety, autonomous driving, intelligent
transportation, inner-city fleet vehicles, and more, are being
enhanced using patented LeddarTech technologies. Additional
information about LeddarTech is accessible at www.LeddarTech.com,
and on LinkedIn, Twitter or YouTube.
About TowerJazzTower Semiconductor Ltd.
(NASDAQ: TSEM, TASE: TSEM) and its subsidiaries operate
collectively under the brand name TowerJazz, the global specialty
foundry leader. TowerJazz manufactures next-generation integrated
circuits (ICs) in growing markets such as consumer, industrial,
automotive, medical and aerospace and defense. TowerJazz's advanced
technology is comprised of a broad range of customizable process
platforms such as: SiGe, BiCMOS, mixed-signal/CMOS, RF CMOS, CMOS
image sensor, integrated power management (BCD and 700V), and MEMS.
TowerJazz also provides world-class design enablement for a quick
and accurate design cycle as well as Transfer Optimization and
development Process Services (TOPS) to IDMs and fabless companies
that need to expand capacity. To provide multi-fab sourcing and
extended capacity for its customers, TowerJazz operates two
manufacturing facilities in Israel (150mm and 200mm), two in the
U.S. (200mm) and three facilities in Japan (two 200mm and one
300mm). For more information, please visit www.towerjazz.com.
Safe Harbor Regarding Forward-Looking
StatementsThis press release includes forward-looking
statements, which are subject to risks and uncertainties. Actual
results may vary from those projected or implied by such
forward-looking statements. A complete discussion of risks and
uncertainties that may affect the accuracy of forward-looking
statements included in this press release or which may otherwise
affect TowerJazz's business is included under the heading "Risk
Factors" in Tower's most recent filings on Forms 20-F, F-3, F-4 and
6-K, as were filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the
"SEC") and the Israel Securities Authority and Jazz's most recent
filings on Forms 10-K and 10-Q, as were filed with the SEC,
respectively. Tower and Jazz do not intend to update, and expressly
disclaim any obligation to update, the information contained in
this release.
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LeddarTech Contact: Daniel Aitken |
+1-416-653-9000 | Daniel.aitken@leddartech.comTowerJazz Company
Contact: Orit Shahar | +972-74-7377440 | oritsha@towersemi.com
TowerJazz Investor Relations Contact: Noit Levi |
+972-4-604-7066 | noit.levi@towerjazz.com
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