LAS VEGAS, NV, Jan 9, 2025 – Provizio has expanded its automotive portfolio with their software-defined antenna reference board using radar technology from Texas Instruments, a global pioneer in semiconductor technology. Provizio aims to make mobility safer and more intelligent through affordable, advanced perception imaging radar that works consistently in difficult weather conditions.
Provizio’s innovative software defined antenna solution uses the AWR2944 radar sensor from Texas Instruments. This solution sets a new benchmark for advanced imaging radar perception and safety systems in the – ever-evolving automotive landscape.
At the heart of this imaging radar system is the integration of Provizio’s MIMSO software defined antenna reference design with the single-chip 77GHz 4D imaging radar chip from Texas Instruments. This innovative design transforms a single radar SoC into 48 virtual receiver channels, achieving sub 0.5° angular resolution and enabling precise detection and tracking of objects, including pedestrians, cars, and trucks. Powered by Provizio’s proprietary MIMSO and SPTDMA technologies, the design delivers 20x higher resolution from a single chip, addressing critical challenges of cost and performance in high-performance radar systems.
The design is on display at CES 2025 with a live vehicle demonstration at Provizio’s Westgate Hotel suite location, along with the reference design shown in TI’s booth in the Las Vegas Convention Center in North Hall, N116.
Transforming automotive safety and perception
The inclusion of this reference design is vital for advancing safety in mobility by making it generally available for automotive & industrial OEMs and Tier 1s. By delivering precise, real-time detection and tracking of objects such as pedestrians and vehicles, it enhances a vehicle’s ability to respond to potential hazards. This innovation is a key step towards significantly reducing the risk of accidents, building added trust in autonomous technology, and supporting the development of safer, more reliable transportation systems.
Speaking on the announcement, Barry Lunn, CEO & co-founder of Provizio said: “We have known for some time that 4D Imaging radar is key to unlocking safer driving and next generation ADAS, however cost has been a key challenge that has held back rollout across all vehicles. This work between Provizio and TI balances the perception and system cost challenges of high-performance imaging radar.”
Lunn added: “To achieve 0.5deg angular resolution using just a single TI radar chip is a testament to the proprietary antenna innovation of the Provizio development team and also the embedded power of the TI radar SoC.” Dedicated to enabling scalable advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) and autonomous driving solutions, Provizio develops the future of radar.
Source: Provizio
