Renesas Electronics Corporation has unveiled the ADAS Starter Kit, a compact development platform designed to accelerate the development of advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS). Built around the high-performance R-Car H2 System-on-Chip (SoC), this kit offers a streamlined solution for engineers and partners to explore and implement cutting-edge ADAS applications.
Simplifying ADAS Development with the Renesas ADAS Kit
The Renesas ADAS Starter Kit complements existing R-Car V2H-based development boards, providing a smaller and more accessible platform for ADAS development. This kit allows developers to harness the powerful computer vision capabilities of Renesas SoCs and create innovative solutions for future ADAS technologies.
Key Features of the Renesas ADAS Kit for Cars
The ADAS Starter Kit prioritizes computer vision performance using OpenCV and delivers high-performance graphics capabilities powered by OpenGLES. Key features include:
- Compact Design: Measuring a mere 10x10cm, the kit is the smallest R-Car development platform available. Its compact form factor simplifies integration and prototyping.
- Pre-implemented Interfaces: The kit comes with essential interfaces and peripherals, eliminating the need for additional hardware. Included are 2GB of DDR3 RAM, 64MB of QSPI flash, and a Micro SD card slot.
- Connectivity: Ethernet, HDMI output, and a camera module connector are included for seamless connectivity and display capabilities.
- Customization Options: An integrated extension connector facilitates easy customization with add-on boards, supporting interfaces like PCI Express (PCIe), additional display outputs, and up to four camera channels for surround view applications.
- Powerful Processing: The R-Car H2 SoC delivers over 25,000 DMIPS, enabling complex vision processing tasks. It boasts an ARM Cortex-A15 quad-core and an ARM Cortex-A7 quad-core configuration, alongside the Imagination Technologies PowerVR Series6 G6400 GPU for advanced graphics processing.
- Real-Time Image Processing: The Renesas IMP-X4 core provides dedicated real-time image processing capabilities crucial for ADAS applications. Support for OpenCV on IMP-X4 is also planned.
- Multi-Camera Support: The R-Car H2 supports up to four independent camera inputs, enabling 360° camera views and sophisticated object recognition.
R-Car H2 SoC: The Engine Behind the ADAS Kit
The ADAS Starter Kit leverages the capabilities of the R-Car H2 SoC to deliver exceptional performance for ADAS applications. The SoC’s powerful processing capabilities, combined with its support for open technologies like OpenGL ES 2.0 and 3.0, provide a robust platform for developing sophisticated ADAS functionalities. The IMP-X4 core further enhances the kit’s real-time image processing capabilities, enabling demanding vision operations.
Availability of the Renesas ADAS Kit
The Renesas ADAS Starter Kit is available for pre-order, with shipping expected to commence in October 2015. For detailed information, pricing, and pre-ordering, contact your local Renesas sales representative or visit the Renesas website.
