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Radar's Evolving Role in ADAS and the AV Future

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  • 20AVEP05_04
Published May 01, 2020 by SAE International in United States
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The automotive radar sensor market is growing at a 21% compound annual growth rate, putting greater demands on chip design, testing, and module deployment.

Until recently, various vehicle OEMs were vying to be first to put self-driving cars on the road by the magical turn of the decade. But as 2020 arrived, the bullish tone has switched to a more cautionary outlook. While the truly self-driving SAE Level 5 autonomous vehicle (AV) without a steering wheel is still years away, innovations needed to support the intelligent self-driving car of the future continue to emerge and improve.

Developers grapple with the need to comply with safety and security standards as the average car sees more sensor technology connecting it with onboard devices as well as with its environment. Within the increasingly capable sensor suite (see table), automotive radar is now an indispensable technology that enables sub-systems for advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS).