Socionext, a global leader in advanced custom System-on-Chips (SoCs), has signed a license agreement with aiMotive, a provider of software and hardware IP for Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS). Under the agreement, Socionext will use aiMotive’s aiWare IP and development tools to design and tape-out next-generation custom SoCs based on chiplet technology for automotive ADAS applications.
The collaboration aims to accelerate the adoption of aiMotive’s technologies and expand Socionext’s automotive solutions portfolio. By integrating aiWare’s low-power, high-efficiency neural network accelerator, Socionext plans to develop highly optimized SoCs designed to meet the growing demands of ADAS applications.
“This is a pivotal moment for aiWare,” said Márton Fehér, SVP of Semiconductor Engineering at aiMotive. “Socionext is the latest major customer to embrace our vision with a clear focus on mass production. Their deep expertise in automotive Custom SoC design and strong industry relationships make them an ideal partner to bring our scalable, power-efficient AI acceleration technology to the next level.”
Socionext has a proven history of delivering advanced custom SoCs across multiple industries. In the automotive space, the company remains committed to developing high-performance, energy-efficient solutions—such as neural network accelerators and SDKs—through close collaboration with its customers.
“Collaborating with aiMotive and utilizing aiWare will allow us to expand the scope of our Custom SoC proposals,” said Takehiro Kamada, EVP and Head of Sales and Business Group. “This partnership addresses the growing demand in the automotive sector for Custom SoC development, where customers seek not only high-efficiency AI solutions but also comprehensive support including SDKs and toolchains.”
The agreement represents a key milestone in both companies’ efforts to advance automotive AI, paving the way for greater safety and intelligence in next-generation vehicle systems.
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