Cost-Effective Digital Cluster with 4-channel AHL and Surround View

In automotive design, vehicle safety is a top priority. Clusters centralize critical driving information such as speed, fuel, navigation, and warnings to minimize driver distraction. Integrating safety features like the Surround View Monitor (SVM) enhances situational awareness.

This fully digital cluster design utilizes a four-channel Automotive High-Definition Link (AHL) for SVM, offering a cost-effective solution. It reduces costs by up to 30% compared to coaxial connectors by using affordable analog cables and connectors, like the twisted pair connectors common in AHL.

System Benefits​:

• No latency with excellent picture quality compared to digital transmission at a low cost.
• Enables responsive automatic dimming control of the display in response to ambient brightness using a light sensor.
• Reduces R&D cost and development time with power management ICs (PMICs) verified for R-Car M3, ensuring quicker time-to-market.
• R-Car M3 and PMICs support functional safety up to ISO 26262 ASIL B.