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Automotive ADAS Thermal Camera System

Automotive Tier 1 Supplier

Developed and qualified automotive-grade chalcogenide glass lenses for ADAS thermal cameras, enabling night vision and pedestrian detection at AEC-Q100 quality standards.

The Challenge

<p>Stringent automotive requirements for ADAS systems:</p> <ul class="list-disc pl-5 mt-2"> <li><strong>AEC-Q100 quality standards</strong> for automotive electronic components</li> <li><strong>Wide temperature operation</strong> from -40°C to +85°C</li> <li><strong>High vibration resistance</strong> for road conditions</li> <li><strong>Mass production readiness</strong> with high yield rates</li> <li><strong>Cost optimization</strong> for high-volume automotive deployment</li> </ul>

Our Solution

<p>Our automotive-grade thermal imaging solution:</p> <ul class="list-disc pl-5 mt-2"> <li><strong>Chalcogenide glass lenses</strong> for cost-effective LWIR performance</li> <li><strong>Athermalized design</strong> maintaining focus across temperature range</li> <li><strong>Automotive qualification testing</strong> including vibration and thermal shock</li> <li><strong>High-volume manufacturing process</strong> optimized for cost and yield</li> <li><strong>PPAP documentation package</strong> for automotive supply chain</li> </ul>

Results

<p>Successful automotive production deployment:</p> <ul class="list-disc pl-5 mt-2"> <li><strong>AEC-Q100 qualified</strong> and in mass production</li> <li><strong>Deployed in 50,000+ vehicles</strong> across multiple platforms</li> <li><strong>40% cost reduction</strong> compared to Germanium alternatives</li> <li><strong>98% production yield</strong> through optimized manufacturing</li> <li><strong>Zero field failures</strong> reported to date</li> </ul>

Products Used

Chalcogenide Glass Lenses, Germanium Windows, Wide Temperature Range Coatings

Applications

ADAS Thermal Imaging

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