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Morning all When will Socionext reveal Akida they are a close partner with BRN.................

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RF Data Sensor Technology Integral to Upcoming IEEE 802.11bf Wi-Fi Sensing Standard​

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By Masakazu Urade on February 09, 2022
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The upcoming IEEE 802.11bf Wi-Fi sensing standard will mark a significant shift in data transmission, with sensors assuming an integral role in new innovative connected systems and applications. Read on to learn more about the benefits of the upcoming standard and the latest RF CMOS sensing technology available from Socionext.
The new IEEE 802.11bf standard arriving in 2024 will enable wireless devices to function as sensors capable of collecting, deciphering, and utilizing positional data from objects in the area around them. The added functionality of the new standard means that wireless devices will be able to calculate fluctuations in signals bouncing around a physical space to determine the position of nearby things. In this way, established Wi-Fi devices will become ubiquitous sensors that are part of networks capable of determining the location and interactions of humans and objects within a particular area.

Example RF Radar and Data Sensor Applications​

This new wireless standard will bring innovative connected systems and applications benefiting from highly integrated advanced sensor technologies. Below are some of the use cases that can potentially benefit from an RF (radio frequency) CMOS-based SoC and the new IEEE 802.11bf standard:
Security and convenience applications with 24 GHz RF radar
Devices utilizing 24 GHz RF radar can detect suspicious individuals and approaching objects, automatically triggering an alarm and video recording before an incident occurs.
Driver and vehicle safety applications with 60 GHz RF radar
Systems with a wide bandwidth FMCW 60 GHz RF radar chip and multiple antennas such as 2TX and 4RX MIMOs can detect the position of multiple persons within the vehicle. It can also sense vital signs, which helps prevent drivers from accidentally leaving babies, children, or pets alone in a car.
Advanced driver assistance system (ADAS) applications with 79 GHz RF radar
Vehicles equipped with 79 GHz radar can enable a range of ADAS applications.
Autonomous driving applications with vehicle-to-everywhere (V2X)
Systems featuring V2X for vehicle-to-vehicle and vehicle-to-infrastructure communications can support autonomous driving.
Companies looking to build next-generation sensor-driven solutions like the above will need an ASIC partner with deep RF sensor experience and extensive IP.

Advantages of RF CMOS sensors​

Radar-based close-range RF sensors provide numerous advantages over traditional systems:
Lower cost and unobtrusiveness
RF sensors have a lower cost and offer a more unobtrusive sensing solution than other sensing technologies, such as optical sensors.
Wide area detection
RF sensing can monitor multiple subjects and capture changes in the environment over a large area due to the broadcast nature of radar signals.
Outstanding sensitivity
The outstanding sensitivity of RF sensors can even detect breathing patterns at close distances. This greater sensitivity is possible because radar sensors use a waveform modulation scheme called frequency modulated continuous wave (FMCW) optimized to detect and determine an object's position and velocity.
3D location and multiple object detection
Adding antennas allow 3D location and multiple object detection, enabling applications such as monitoring a person's vital signs, breathing, and even sleep quality or recognizing gesture-based interactions at close range.
Ultra-low-power operation and space savings
RF technology with advanced CMOS semiconductor integration offers ultra-low-power operation. It also enables smaller circuits consisting of complete mmW RF circuitry, A/D converters, filters, a built-in dedicated engine for digital signal processing, and standard SPI serial I/O combined into a small planar AiP (Antenna in Package).

Why Socionext is your ideal technology partner​

Socionext's RF-CMOS single-chip solutions build on the company's decades of design expertise and technologies, including the RF core, analog-digital integration, and a small package design.
Over the years, Socionext has developed its analog IPs to meet the high performance, low-power, and small-size requirements for various applications.
Our design capabilities include

  • High-precision RF sensor antenna design
  • Compact and low-power RF-CMOS circuit
  • Low noise, mobile-optimized design
Evolution of Socionext's analog IP technology

Evolution of Socionext's analog IP technology
Socionext can integrate multiple analog and digital components into a single chip using its proprietary technology, reducing the number of components, cost, size, and power consumption. Socionext also ensures optimal quality and product reliability for all of its customers.
Example Socionext RF CMOS highlighting the company's highly integrated SoC design

Example Socionext RF CMOS highlighting the company's highly integrated SoC design
You can learn more about our RF CMOS custom SoC solutions in the video below:

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Design with Socionext​

Socionext has extensive engineering expertise in radar sensing technology. We provide our customers with quality semiconductor products based on comprehensive and differentiated IPs, proven design methodologies, state-of-the-art implementation expertise, and full support. Contact us today to get started building your next design.

About the Author​


Masakazu Urade
Masakazu Urade is a manager of Connected Solution Team at Socionext Inc. He is in charge of business strategy planning for SoC products using RF-CMOS technology. He also serves on the Alliance Board for ZETA, one of the LPWA communication standards.

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Automotive Custom SoCs​


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Socionext, a leader in custom Soc (ASIC), has been designing and developing custom SOC products for automotive applications for many years. Our customers appreciate our combination of strong engineering expertise and use of cutting edge technology to craft customized, high-performance, automotive SoC solutions, that meet the rigorous demands of any mobility system. Socionext is committed to enhancing to the safety and comfort of the driving experience.

Achievements​

Socionext's automotive custom SoCs are used in the following products:
Auto Custom Soc products


  • LiDAR / RADAR
  • V2X (Vehicle-to-everything) system
  • HMI (Human Machine Interface)
  • Car Navigation System
  • OFDM (Orthogonal Frequency Division Multiplexing)
  • CarTV

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Initiatives for Automotive​

Socionext is committed to ensuring the highest levels of quality and reliability, including designs that prevent failure and reduce manufacturing defects as well as monitoring quality control through a close partnership with our contract manufacturers.
  • Design Strategy (DFM/DFT)
  • Test Strategy
  • Reliability Test (AEC-Q100)
  • Production Process Control (Automotive Service Package)
  • Functional Safety (ISO26262
  • Document (PPAP)
  • Customer Complaints (8D Report)

Partners​

In cooperation with our partners, Socionext is collaborating in the development of a custom SoC for an automotive application featuring Functional safety.
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Morning all this is not a new Article from Socionext but a good re visit. We have signed agreements with Renesas and Megachips but Socionext is our closest partner.
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Electromagnetic Wave Sensors​


A new evolution of products and services integrating the Internet of things in to people's everyday lives has begun, particularly in the world of home automation. Today we are seeing a wide range of smart home appliances from doorbells, to thermostats, that use IoT functionality, employing built-in sensors to trigger many of the operations. These "smart" products are being developed to automatically "turn on" once human activity is recognized.
For such applications, Socionext, a leading provider of RF CMOS Sensors, has designed a series of single-chip 24GHz and 60GHz radio-controlled distance measurement sensors with ultra low power consumption and positional detection functionality to address this need.

Product Lineup​

DetectionProductFeature
1D SC123224GHzMore info・Outputs distance information with a built-in distance operation circuit
・Capable of switching Field-of-View (FOV) in 2 stages
2D SC123324GHzMore info・Outputs distance information with a built-in distance operation circuit
・Outputs vector data for angle calculation
SC122160GHzMore info・Enables highly accurate angle detection with 4chRX
3D SC122060GHzMore info・Enables positional detection in space with 2X2chRX
・Enables highly accurate detection with wide-range modulation of 6GHz


Socionext 24GHz Sensor chip 24GHz Sensor

24GHz Electromagnetic Wave Sensor

Features​

  • Small size (9mm X 9mm X 1mm)
  • Sensing modes: FMCW
  • Low power: 0.5mW average

Benefits​

  • Multiple antennas (both Tx and Rx) integrated inside the package
  • High volume, mass production using standard CMOS semiconductor processing
  • Impervious to obstructed view, such as darkness, smoke, fog, dirt over lens.
    • Ability to penetrate materials such as glass, wood, paint, plastic and other non-metallic materials
  • Draws less power than optical visual camera systems
  • Can detect any moving object, as compared to PIR which is dependent on target’s temperature profile
  • Output a variety of data about the moving object, not possible with other sensors

Applications
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60GHz Electromagnetic Wave Sensor

Description​

The new ultra-compact, low-power SC1220 Series radio wave ranging sensors utilizes 60GHz frequency band and detects individual’s location and movement with very high accuracy and precision.
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The SC1220 series offers high-precision sensing using a 7GHz bandwidth (57 ~ 64 GHz frequency for transmitter) allows for the detection of a person’s location and very minute movements. These capabilities make them ideal for advanced applications such as operating appliances using hand gestures. Additionally, since radar sensors are not susceptible to environmental conditions such as temperature and light fluctuations, they can be used in smart home devices and a variety of applications.

Key Features​

    • Socionext was the first company worldwide to develop 60GHz radar sensor in a small package of only 7mm X 7mm X 0.83mm with very low power consumption of 1~2.5mW.
    • Highly-integrated and easy-to-use devices that incorporate antenna, wireless circuit, A/D converter, FIFO memory, SPI interface and intelligent power control sequencer for flexible duty cycle control
    • Does not require advanced knowledge by users in handling high-frequency devices

SC1220AT2​

The SC1220AT2 detects three-dimensional movements such as the lifting and lowering of a person's hands.
The most suitable sensor for detecting three-dimensional motions. It comes with a built-in antenna of 2 transmission systems and 2x2 reception array, and can detect azimuth, elevation angle, speed and distance. In addition to presence detection, the device can sense the position of a person’s hands in a three-dimensional space, which is ideal for operations requiring gestures.
Socionext SC1220AT2 60GHz SensorUsage Examples
SC1220AT2 Usage Examples (lights on/off, music playback)

SC1221AR3​

The SC1221AR3 specializes in high-precision detection of two-dimensional movements, and is capable of detecting multiple moving objects in a specific area.
This sensor is ideal for two-dimensional motion detection. It incorporates a 1x4 linear array receiver antenna to detect azimuth, speed and distance of multiple moving objects. Although the angle detection is only available in the azimuth direction, it is two times more precise than SC1220AT2, which is suitable for detecting a person entering a specific area.
Socionext SC1221AR3 60GHz SensorUsage Examples
SC1221AR3 Usage Examples (multiple movements and area entry detection)

Product Lineup​

SC1220AT2SC1221AR3
DescriptionAll-in-one RADAR for detection of azimuth / elevation angle, velocity and distanceAll-in-one RADAR for detection of azimuth angle, velocity and distance of multiple objects
Power Consumption2.5mW
(at 0.5% Duty Cycle)
1mW
(at 0.2% Duty Cycle)
TransmitterFrequency 57.1 – 63.9GHzFrequency 60.025 – 61.475GHz
PackageFC-LGA
7mm X 7mm X 0.83mm
FC-BGA
9mm X 9mm X 0.98mm

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60GHz Radar Sensor Videos​

3D Gesture Sensing​

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Close Proximity Gesturing and Long Range Detection​

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The Socionext Advantages
  • Expert radio frequency (RF) know-how
  • Extensive analog and RF antenna design experience
  • Getting customers up-to-speed on measuring and making sense of the sensor data
  • Ability to provide proof-of-concept and incorporating sensor capabilities into customers' overall system designs to enable smart features
  • Evaluation kits are available!
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Lineup​

ProductFeature
SC123224GHzMore info・Outputs distance information with a built-in distance operation circuit
・Capable of switching Field-of-View (FOV) in 2 stages
SC123324GHzMore info・Outputs distance information with a built-in distance operation circuit
・Outputs vector data for angle calculation
SC122160GHzMore info・Enables highly accurate angle detection with 4chRX
SC122060GHzMore info・Enables positional detection in space with 2X2chRX
・Enables highly accurate detection with wide-range modulation of 6GHz
 
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From the actual Socionext product sites: https://www.socionext.com/en/download/catalog/AD04-00142-1E.pdf
Two passages grabbed my attention.
1.) Socionext incorporates on-chip signal processing capabilities which eliminate the need to stream data off-chip to a separate MCU
2.) Along with compactness, certain sensor lines offer very low power consumption profiles (0.5 mW avg), which prolongs the application usage time, making them ideal for battery- operated devices and systems
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Wonder if we got a sly guernsey in the processor? :unsure:

Article apparently from a few days ago for awards earlier this year.



Socionext wins Emmy for innovations in camera sensor and software stabilization

Posted by Hordon Kim

Socionext received a Technology & Engineering Emmy® in partnership with GoPro for its advanced imaging technology and innovations enabling the industry-leading HyperSmooth video stabilization found in GoPro's full line of cameras.
The National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences (NATAS) awarded Socionext the prestigious 73rd Technology & Engineering Emmy® Award in the “Camera Sensor and Software Stabilization” category. The award cites Socionext's advanced imaging ICs that power leading-edge camera systems and devices featuring outstanding video stabilization with high-quality image capture and reduced bandwidth requirements.

Socionext Milbeaut® Image Signal Processors​

The Socionext Milbeaut® line of image signal processors (ISPs) efficiently captures high-quality videos and images in low-light conditions while reducing the blurring associated with the motion of a camera or other imaging device during exposure. Key features include:
Better image quality in low light with DNR and WDR
Camera devices cannot always rely on ideal lighting. Socionext's imaging ICs feature DNR (three-dimensional noise reduction) and WDR (wide dynamic range), delivering high-quality image capture even under low light conditions.
Video HDR
To further augment low light performance, Socionext ISPs create HDR video by alternatively capturing short (60 fps) and HD exposure images (1920×1080) and merging them. This HDR video technique reduces over- and under-exposure in backlight, high contrast, or night scenes, revealing detailed and vivid video images. Video HDR supports high-speed processing for every frame, making it ideal for situations where the camera is in motion.
Video HDR
HEVC encoding for efficient video capture
Capturing high-definition video is data intensive. Socionext's complete lineup of image signal processors features HEVC encoding for capturing high-quality video using half the bitrate of conventional H.264. The benefit reduces bandwidth and storage requirements.
Enhanced image clarity with image stabilization
Movement often means blurry or shaky video with conventional systems. Socionext's ICs feature advanced EIS (electronic image stabilization) technology with an external sensing device for smooth video capture even under unstable conditions. The EIS feature delivers outstanding video image stabilization with lower power consumption than competing solutions.

Milbeaut ISP image clarity

Rolling Shutter Correction
Socionext ISPs can detect and correct the partial distortion caused by fast-moving objects. This feature works alongside EIS to further enhance recorded video stability.
Milbeaut ISP shutter correction

A host of other advanced features
Socionext ISPs offer a wide range of other advanced features, including 360-degree wrap-around video capture, haze removal, four-camera image stitching, full HD slow motion (240 fps), facial detection/recognition, and more.

Design with Socionext​

Socionext has extensive engineering expertise in imaging technology. We provide our customers with quality semiconductor products based on comprehensive and differentiated IPs, proven design methodologies, state-of-the-art implementation expertise, and full support. Contact to get started building your next design.

Excerpt from the linked BRN 2020 article bottom of the above article page. My highlighting.



Complementing the Akida SoC, BrainChip will provide training and technical customer support, including network simulation on the Akida Development Environment (ADE), emulation on a Field Programmable Gate Array (FPGA) and engineering support for Akida applications.

Socionext also offers a high-efficiency, parallel multi-core processor SynQuacer SC2A11 as a server solution for various applications. Socionext’s processor is available now and the two companies expect the Akida SoC engineering samples to be available in the third quarter of 2020.

In addition to integrating BrainChip’s AI technology in an SoC, system developers and OEMs may combine BrainChip’s proprietary Akida device and Socionext’s processor to create high-speed, high-density, low-power systems to perform image and video analysis, recognition and segmentation in surveillance systems, live-streaming and other video applications.
 
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We could be in for something special this week
 
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Is there a connection between the digital annealer from fujitsu and a spiking neural network? Do these technology innovation compete or

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https ://iopscience.iop.org/article/10.1088/2634-4386/ac4a83#nceac4a83bib251

2022 roadmap on neuromorphic computing and engineering
 
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Absolutely lovely news, thanks Learning! Cannot wait to watch all the AI focused Innovation at CES 2023.

Advanced AI Solutions for Automotive
Socionext has partnered with artificial intelligence provider BrainChip to develop optimized, intelligent sensor data solutions based on Brainchip’s Akida® processor IP.

BrainChip’s flexible AI processing fabric IP delivers neuromorphic, event-based computation, enabling ultimate performance while minimizing silicon footprint and power consumption. Sensor data can be analyzed in real-time with distributed, high-performance and low-power edge inferencing, resulting in improved response time and reduced energy consumption.
 
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