Smallest thermal imaging sensor for emergency braking systems
Lynred in France has developed the smallest thermal infrared imaging sensor for future Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB) and Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) designs.
The Lynred sensor uses a prototype quarter VGA (QVGA) long wave infrared (LWIR) sensor with an 8.5 µm pixel pitch technology that cuts the volume of thermal cameras by half for AEB system requirements, particularly at night
A recent ruling by the US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) makes AEB systems mandatory in all light vehicles by 2029. It sets tougher rules for road safety at night.
Lynred launches EU project to produce electronics for IR sensors
The NHTSA sees driver assistance technologies and the deployment of sensors and subsystems as holding the potential to reduce traffic crashes and save thousands of lives per year. The European Traffic Safety Council (ETSC) also recognizes that AEB systems need to work better in wet, foggy and low-light conditions.
Thermal imaging sensors can detect and identify objects in total darkness. As automotive OEMs need to upgrade the performance of AEB systems within all light vehicles, Lynred is preparing a full roadmap of solutions set to help achieve this compliance. The company is currently gearing up for high volume production of its automotive qualified 12µm thermal sensor for Pedestrian Automatic Emergency Braking (PAEB) systems to work in adverse conditions, particularly at night.
“With no trade-offs in performance, we believe that this 8.5 µm pixel pitch technology will represent an attractive option for future AEB systems,” said Quentin Noir, product manager at Lynred.
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