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TIER IV, in collaboration with Analog Devices (ADI), has introduced a new GMSL2-10GbE conversion module designed to enhance the development of autonomous driving systems. This module, part of TIER IV’s Edge.Auto platform, provides seamless connectivity between cameras, sensors, and computing systems, streamlining advanced perception and integration processes in autonomous applications. ADI’s GMSL2 technology is known for its robustness, safety, and compatibility in sensor fusion, benefiting both automotive and industrial automation sectors.
Key Highlights:
- Enables seamless connectivity between GMSL2 cameras, sensors, and computing systems.
- Supports TIER IV’s C1 and C2 cameras, with upcoming support for the 8.3MP C3 camera.
- Facilitates low-latency data transmission over 10GbE with a field-programmable gate array.
- Includes features such as PTP synchronization, shutter control, and browser-based management.
Product Overview
The GMSL2-10GbE conversion module enhances compatibility between various devices without requiring individual drivers for each sensor, creating a more efficient development environment for autonomous systems. Developed with Analog Devices, this module forms part of TIER IV’s efforts to rapidly advance autonomous driving technology.
The GMSL2 module integrates several essential features, such as data acquisition from up to eight cameras and sensors and the low-latency transfer of uncompressed image data over a 10GbE network. It also supports PTP synchronization with LiDAR and other devices, along with shutter timing control and image timestamping. The user-friendly, browser-based interface further eases settings and operational management.
The module will also be compatible with TIER IV’s upcoming 8.3MP C3 Camera, enhancing the Edge.Auto camera lineup with increased resolution and expanded lens options, catering to a broader spectrum of user requirements.
Quotes from Key Leaders
Akihito Inagawa, head of Edge.Auto at TIER IV, said, “We are thrilled to partner with ADI, a highly acclaimed leader with extensive experience in the automotive and industrial automation industries. By combining ADI’s advanced GMSL technology and TIER IV’s innovative camera solutions, we aim to enhance the system value across a broad range of autonomous applications.”
Fiona Treacy, Managing Director at ADI, added, “It has been an exciting and innovative journey working with TIER IV to deliver a robust, autonomous, robot solution for industrial manufacturing. This co-created ‘GMSL2 to 10GbE’ conversion subsystem module allows for quick and easy development of advanced robotic perception platforms, broadening the horizons of GMSL solutions within the realm of the autonomous robotic space.”
About TIER IV
TIER IV is a leader in autonomous driving innovation, known for Autoware, the world’s first open-source software for autonomous vehicles. As a founding member of the Autoware Foundation, TIER IV is dedicated to fostering the growth of intelligent vehicles through open-source collaboration, offering scalable platforms and comprehensive solutions across software, manufacturing, and services in the evolving autonomous driving industry.
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