Samsung unveiled Exynos Auto UA100 UWB chip for cars
By ForGeeks Samsung has announced a new Ultra-Wideband (UWB) chip for cars called Exynos Auto UA100. It is designed for improved communication and connectivity in today’s vehicles, offering smart access and vehicle unlocking via smartphone.
Features and capabilities of the Exynos Auto UA100
Exynos Auto UA100, developed by Samsung System LSI division, adds UWB support to cars. The chip features advanced distance detection algorithms with centimeter accuracy and is capable of determining the direction of the car relative to the owner. This allows it to be used as a digital key to automatically unlock the car.
Exynos Auto UA100 is built on a two-core Cortex-M33 processor and combines RF module, baseband, non-volatile memory (NVM) and power management unit (PMU) on a single chip. This approach makes it a compact and convenient solution for automakers. The chip is manufactured using Samsung Foundry’s 28nm process and utilizes FCFBGA packaging technology.
Safety and compliance
Samsung says the Exynos Auto UA100 meets the most stringent safety standards, including:
- IEEE 802.15.4/15.4z UWB,
- FiRa PHY and MAC,
- CCC Digital Key (Release 3.0).
The Exynos Auto UA100 is currently undergoing customer testing and will go into mass production in the coming months.
