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Lattice brings a wide array of automotive grade solutions for a variety of in-vehicle applications. As automotive digital content and control systems move to high definition, wireless communication and multi-gigabit data speeds, automotive OEMs will only settle for the latest and most intelligent safety systems. With a focus on compact, high volume applications, Lattice’s devices are ideal for delivering flexible connectivity solutions that meet the quality, life cycle and performance needs of automotive systems.

Industry leading programmable logic solutions with cost optimized architecture and low power, small form factor packages
Video bridging FPGA provides flexibility with the fast speed of MIPI D-PHY that supports 4K UHD resolutions
Up to 100k LCs supporting video display control and video image enhancement - high flexibility of interface bridge through PCIe to host SoC
Enabling flexible display process and connectivity using DisplayPort and image enhancement algorithms e.g., local dimming and video scaling levering the Lattice Drive™ Solution Stack.
Lattice Edge AI solutions enabling state-of-the-art AI applications like Driver Monitoring Systems (DMS)s

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Automotive Grade Devices

Programmable Logic

CertusPro-NX – Advanced General Purpose FPGA
8.1 Gbps SERDES at lowest power and smallest package, ultra low soft error rate
Certus-NX – Low-Power General Purpose Automotive FPGA
Low power, highly reliable FPGA general purpose FPGA for motor & LED control, networking and co-processing in Automotive
CrossLink-NX – Embedded Vision and Processing FPGA
Low power, highly reliable FPGA with 10 Gbps MIPI interfaces for sensor interface and processing
MachXO3D – The Secure FPGA
Enhance Secure Control Applications with Hardware Root-of-Trust and Dual Boot Capabilities
MachXO3 – Control and Bridging FPGA
Supercharge your control PLD, IO expansion and bridging designs
CrossLink – Most versatile bridging FPGA for camera and display automotive applications
Two 4-lane high speed MIPI D-PHY makes it versatile for Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) and Infotainment solution
ECP5 - Breaking the rules of power, size and cost for automotive connectivity applications
Bringing connectivity, video and imaging functionality in small form factor low power solution
LatticeECP3 - Video and Image processing in Small Footprint Packages
The smallest FPGA with on-board SERDES, low power and high reliability
LatticeXP2 - Automotive Instant On, Non-Volatile FPGA
Single-die, Flash-based FPGA with System-On-Chip and CPLD start-up features
MachXO - Automotive Most Versatile Non-Volatile PLD
Combines FPGA flexibility with CPLD performance, instant-on and high pin to logic ratio
LA-ispMACH 4000Z - Automotive Zero Power CPLD
3.3/2.5/1.8V power supply options
LA-ispMACH 4000V - Automotive Mainstream CPLD
Standby current as low as 20µA, the industry's lowest

Programmable System Management

ispPAC-POWR1014/A - Automotive Power Manager II
General-purpose power-supply monitor and sequence controller

Example Solutions

ADAS application: bridge multiple CSI-2 image sensors into one single MIPI CSI-2 output for 360-degree camera

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ADAS Application using CrossLink FPGA

Bridge multiple CSI-2 image sensors into one single MIPI CSI-2 output for 360 degree camera application.
Camera input support from a variety of interfaces like CSI-2, LVDS, Sub-LVDS and LVCMOS.
Multiple camera interfaces supported to bridge to the Application Processor.
Stitch data together into larger horizontal video frame.

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Infotainment using Certus-NX FPGA

Single or multi MIPI DSI display communication with control and sequencing for dashboards and instrument clusters.
Convert to/from MIPI DSI, Open-LDI/-LVDS and LVCMOS for high-speed, in-car connectivity.
PWM function implementation for precise lighting and motor control voltage generation.
Centralized sensor hub for image and video processing with safety notifications.

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HDMI/MHL Interface for Mobile devices.

Bridging HDMI/ MHL connectivity to Automotive Processor MIPI interface.
Mobile phone connectivity to the infotainment systems.
Uncompressed mobile screen mirroring for infotainment and entertainment purposes.
Bi-directional control channel for easy communication between mobile device and automotive interface.

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Lattice Drive™ Solution Stack - Accelerate Automotive Application Development

Paving the road to the future, the Lattice Drive solution stack is Lattice's sixth application-specific solution stack that brings advanced Automotive application features to our customers looking for low power, scalable, flexible, and secure solutions to quickly develop innovative in-vehicle experiences.

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Building a seamless 360 degree surround view with ECP5

This demonstration takes the output from four fish-eye cameras and performs de-warping, white balance correction, and image stitching
The demonstration also enables the user to provides different views

Automotive IP Cores

IP Core
 FFT Compiler IP Core The FFT Compiler IP Core can be configured to perform forward FFT, inverse FFT (IFFT), or port selectable forward/inverse FFT. 
ECP5 / ECP5-5G, LatticeECP3, LatticeECP2/M, Certus-NX, CertusPro-NX, MachXO5-NX, CrossLink-NX, Avant-E, Avant-G, Avant-X, Certus-N2 
Data Communication, DSP, Guidance Systems, Automotive, DSP Bundle, SDR, Smart munitions 
IP Core
 FIR Filter Generator IP Core This IP core is a widely configurable, multi-channel FIR filter, implemented using high performance sysDSP™ blocks available in Lattice devices.
ECP5 / ECP5-5G, LatticeECP3, LatticeXP2, CrossLink-NX, Certus-NX, CertusPro-NX, MachXO5-NX, Avant-E, Avant-G, Avant-X, Certus-N2 
DSP, Guidance Systems, Automotive, DSP Bundle, SDR, Smart munitions 
IP Core
 PCI Express Root Complex Lite Provides a PCI Express x1 and x4 root complex solution from the electrical SERDES interface, physical layer, data link layer and a minimum transaction layer in PCIe protocol stack
ECP5 / ECP5-5G, LatticeECP3, LatticeECP2/M 
PCIe, Guidance Systems, Automotive, PCIe Bundle, SDR, Smart munitions 
IP Core
 PCI Express for Nexus FPGAs The Lattice PCIe IP Core provides a flexible, high-performance, easy-to-use Transaction Layer Interface to the PCI Express Bus.
CrossLink-NX, Certus-NX, CertusPro-NX, MachXO5-NX 
APB, AHB, AHB-Lite, RTL, PCI, PCIe, Bus Controllers, Defense, Automotive, PCIe Bundle, SDR 
IP Core
 RISC-V MC CPU IP Core The Lattice RISC-V MC CPU soft IP contains a 32-bit RISC-V processor core and optional submodules – Timer and Programmable Interrupt Controller (PIC).
Certus-N2, MachXO3D, Certus-NX, CrossLink-NX, Avant-E, MachXO5-NX, CertusPro-NX, MachXO3, MachXO2, Avant-G, Avant-X, MachXO4 
AHB-Lite, Soft Processor, RISC-V, Lattice Propel, TOR Switch, Defense, Automotive, SDR, Avionics 

Automotive Reference Designs

Reference Design
 DisplayPort & Video Scaler Reference Design The Lattice Drive DisplayPort & Video Scaler Reference Design implements easy evaluation of various DisplayPort interface. 
CertusPro-NX 
Lattice Drive, DisplayPort, Video Scaling, FMC, Avionics 
Reference Design
 MIPI-CSI-2-to-Ethernet-Reference-Design The MIPI CSI-2 to Ethernet reference design is an advanced system that integrates two camera sensors with each Lattice Avant™ Versa board.
Avant-X 
Automotive, MIPI, CSI-2, Ethernet, Avionics 
Reference Design
 Object Counting  An example object counting application based on the Lattice sensAI stack. Includes SPI, DDR IP blocks, ISP engine, 8 CNN engines and a counting / overlay engine
ECP5 / ECP5-5G, CrossLink-NX 
Machine Learning/AI, Object Counting, AR / VR & Drones, Home Control Appliances & Security, IoT & Wearables, Notebooks & PCs, Printers, Smart Toys & Robots, Tablets, Defense, Automotive, Avionics 
Reference Design
 CertusPro-NX N Input to 1 Output MIPI CSI-2 Side-by-Side Aggregation Modular MIPI/D-PHY Reference Design - Multiple channel image data concatenated horizontally line by line and offers up to eight-channel aggregation. 
CertusPro-NX 
CSI-2, DSI, MIPI, PLL, Modular MIPI/D-PHY, Lattice mVision, Video Tx/Rx, Video Aggregation, Home Control Appliances & Security, IoT & Wearables, Notebooks & PCs, Printers, Smart Toys & Robots, Tablets, Automotive 
Reference Design
 SLVS-EC to MIPI CSI-2 with CertusPro-NX Modular MIPI/D-PHY Reference Design - Support advance camera and display interconnections in mobile devices that enable higher performance sensor with optimized power. 
CertusPro-NX 
CSI-2, DSI, MIPI, Modular MIPI/D-PHY, Lattice mVision, Video Tx/Rx, Video Aggregation, Home Control Appliances & Security, IoT & Wearables, Notebooks & PCs, Printers, Smart Toys & Robots, Tablets, Automotive, Avionics 

Automotive Boards

Board
 CertusPro-NX Versa Board CertusPro-NX Versa Board supports a wide range industry standards such as MIPI, SFP+, 10 GbE, LPDDR4 and PCIe (Gen3) for rapid prototyping and testing.
CertusPro-NX 
Lattice mVision, MIPI, LPDDR4, PCIe, Video Tx/Rx, IoT & Wearables, Smart Toys & Robots, Home Control Appliances & Security, Notebooks & PCs, Tablets, Printers, AR / VR & Drones, SFP, Lattice ORAN, Lattice Automate, GPIO Control, I2C, PMOD, SERDES, SMA, SPI, UART, Automotive, Industrial Networking, Embedded, HSB, Customizable HSB 
Board
 CrossLink-NX Voice and Vision Machine Learning Board Designed for low-power machine learning applications with Lattice sensAI and CrossLink-NX. Includes image sensors, microphones, HyperRAM, and expansion ports. 
CrossLink-NX 
CSI-2, CSI Camera, Camera, Microphone, PMOD, HyperRAM, Machine Learning/AI, Automotive 
Board
 CrossLink-NX-33 Voice and Vision Machine Learning Board CrossLink-NX-33 Voice and Vision Machine Learning Board is designed using Crosslink-NX 33K, ideal for machine learning applications. 
CrossLink-NX 
CSI-2, SPI, CSI Camera, Camera, Microphone, PMOD, Machine Learning/AI, Automotive, sensAIEdgeVisionSDK 
Board
 Certus-NX Versa Evaluation Board The Certus-NX Versa Evaluation Board enables designers with connectivity features of the Certus-NX FPGA and assist engineers with prototyping and testing. 
Certus-NX 
Camera, CSI Camera, DDR SDRAM, Ethernet, PCIe, PMOD, RJ-45, X/S/RGMII, UAVs, Lattice Automate, Automotive 
Board
 CertusPro-NX Voice and Vision Machine Learning Board Design AI use cases for the Edge quickly! This board along with the Lattice sensAI solution stack provide the tools for developing vision and audio-based AI applications.
CertusPro-NX 
Machine Learning/AI, DSP, PMOD, Camera, Space, Automotive, Satellite Communications, Launchers 

Automotive Demos

Demo
 PCIe Basic Demo for Lattice Nexus-based FPGAs The PCIe Basic Demo allows you to control three 7 segment LEDs and manipulate the onboard memory of the FPGA through the PCIe slot.  
CrossLink-NX, Certus-NX, CertusPro-NX 
SPI, Camera, CSI Camera, Ethernet, PCIe, PMOD, RJ-45, X/S/RGMII, UAVs, Automotive, Bus Controllers, Defense, LED, Nexus PCIe 
Demo
 PCIe Colorbar Demo for Lattice Nexus-based FPGAs PCIe Colorbar Demo displays a series of moving colorbars by streaming the image data using DMA transfers from the FPGA to the host system. 
CrossLink-NX, Certus-NX, CertusPro-NX 
SPI, Camera, CSI Camera, Ethernet, PCIe, PMOD, RJ-45, X/S/RGMII, UAVs, Automotive, Bus Controllers, Defense, LED, Nexus PCIe 
Demo
 PCIe DMA Throughput Demo for Lattice Nexus-based FPGAs The PCI Express DMA Throughput Demo allows to initiate DMA read and write transactions, transferring data from the host to the FPGA and vice versa. 
CrossLink-NX, Certus-NX, CertusPro-NX 
SPI, Camera, CSI Camera, Ethernet, PCIe, PMOD, RJ-45, X/S/RGMII, UAVs, Automotive, Bus Controllers, Defense, LED, Nexus PCIe 
Demo
 PCIe Multifunction Demo for Lattice Nexus-based FPGAs Demonstrates the multifunction capabilities of the Crosslink-NX FPGA that allows access to GPIO, MDIO and I2C registers. 
CrossLink-NX, Certus-NX, CertusPro-NX, MachXO5-NX 
SPI, Camera, CSI Camera, Ethernet, PCIe, PMOD, RJ-45, X/S/RGMII, UAVs, Automotive, Bus Controllers, Defense, I2C, LED, GPIO, Nexus PCIe 
Demo
 Driver Monitoring System (DMS) Demonstration The Driver Monitoring System Solution Demonstration highlights the capabilities of the newly introduced features of the Lattice Drive Solution Stack.
Avant-E, CertusPro-NX, CrossLink-NX 
DMS, Raspberry Pi, Lattice Drive 

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Enabling Mobile Interface Bridging in ADAS and Infotainment Applications	WP0006	1.1	11/10/2017	PDF	472.4 KB
Next-Generation MachXO3D FPGAs Make Automotive Space Secure	WP0027	1.0	9/17/2020	PDF	583.7 KB

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