Lattice Semiconductor (NASDAQ: LSCC), a provider of low power programmable technology, releases a new 3D sensor fusion reference design aimed at accelerating the development of advanced autonomous applications. The new design integrates Lattice’s low power, low latency, and deterministic Avant-E FPGA with Lumotive’s Light Control Metasurface (LCM) programmable optical beamforming technology. This combination is designed to enhance perception, reliability, and decision-making in complex environments such as industrial robotics, automotive systems, and smart city infrastructure.
“How we perceive and develop automotive, robotics, and factory automation is constantly evolving as the industry is shifting rapidly with autonomous technology,” said Matt Dobrodziej, Corporate Vice President of Segment Marketing and Business Development at Lattice Semiconductor. “Lattice’s low power, low latency FPGA solutions are ideal for this transformation by addressing computational challenges at the edge. And, when paired with advanced 3D sensing technologies, Lattice’s sensor fusion solutions enable even more ways for our customers to design cutting-edge applications that redefine mobility and safety.”
The new sensor fusion reference design includes several key features aimed at improving performance in autonomous applications. It offers class-leading perception capabilities through low-power edge AI inferencing based on Lattice FPGA solutions. This enables sensor fusion processing and synchronization for various sensors, including LiDAR, radar, and cameras. Additionally, the design incorporates advanced solid-state LiDAR with beam steering powered by Lumotive’s LCM technology, providing superior 3D sensing capabilities.
Dr. Kevin Camera, Vice President of Product at Lumotive, highlighted the benefits of the new technology, stating, “Lumotive’s LCM beam steering chips with AI-driven scanning capabilities transform solid-state LiDAR to reach new levels of performance and flexibility in a compact, modular, and scalable 3D sensing solution. Lattice FPGAs, capable of performing complex sensor fusion efficiently with absolute minimum latency, amplify these strengths to deliver autonomous applications that can intelligently adapt to any use case and situation.”
