Key Takeaways
- BOS Semiconductors partners with a European OEM to develop an ADAS chiplet-based SoC for next-gen automotive systems.
- The collaboration features BOS’ Eagle-N AI accelerator and Eagle-A stand-alone SoC, both using the UCIe interface.
- The Eagle product line aims to enhance scalability, flexibility, and performance in ADAS solutions for autonomous driving.
Collaboration Overview
BOS Semiconductors has announced a collaboration with a European OEM to create an Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) chiplet-based System on Chip (SoC). This partnership covers the entire development process, encompassing architectural design, vehicle system validation, and optimization of ADAS AI software. Key products in this initiative include the Eagle-N automotive AI accelerator, capable of 250 TOPS, and Eagle-A, a stand-alone ADAS SoC. Both are designed to work together using the high-speed UCIe interface.
Jaehong Park, CEO of BOS, highlighted the significance of this partnership, stating, “It is our privilege to announce… our Eagle SoC family will offer a compelling alternative choice in the automotive industry.” He emphasized that the SoC portfolio would cater to various applications, boasting improved performance, cost-effectiveness, and power efficiency.
The Need for Advanced Semiconductor Solutions
ADAS solutions are critical in enhancing vehicle safety and enabling autonomous driving technologies. As the automotive sector pursues higher autonomy levels, the demand for efficient, high-performance semiconductors is rising. However, traditional monolithic designs face challenges in scalability, flexibility, and performance. Chiplet-based architectures provide a modular design—integrating smaller, specialized chips tailored for specific ADAS functions, thereby promising better scalability and cost-effectiveness.
Eagle Chiplet SoC Family
The Eagle-N, the inaugural product of the Eagle ADAS SoC family, is recognized as the first automotive chiplet AI accelerator SoC featuring up to 250 TOPS neural processing units (NPU) along with PCIe Gen5/UCIe interfaces. It supports add-on AI subsystems that enhance autonomous driving capabilities and improve in-cabin experiences. Evaluation samples of Eagle-N are set for release in April 2025, with mass production anticipated in 2026.
The second offering, Eagle-A, is designed as a stand-alone ADAS SoC that enables the integration of various sensing technologies, including Camera, LiDAR, and Radar. It handles complex CPU/GPU workloads and features a powerful AI NPU processor. Evaluation samples for Eagle-A are expected in the first quarter of 2027, with mass production planned for 2028.
BOS’s innovative approach allows for scalable and flexible system configurations, supporting a range of autonomous driving levels, from Level 2 to Level 4.
Company Background
BOS Semiconductors is a South Korean fabless company led by Dr. Jaehong Park, a former executive at Samsung Semiconductor. BOS specializes in developing AI-focused ADAS and IVI SoCs, aiming to deliver innovative solutions to the automotive industry. More information about the company can be found on their website.
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