Fujitsu collaborates with Autotalk on automotive communication processor

Fujitsu Semiconductor Europe has signed an agreement to work with vehicle to vehicle technology specialist, Autotalks on a communication processor. According to Fujitsu, the combined efforts will provide the 'best communication processor at the highest level of reliability'.

The deal enables Autotalk to incorporate Fujitsu's silicon technology which will be deployed in vehicle to vehicle communication units from 2012. Autotalk says its communication processor provides the most accurate information for safety applications on the market and has been tested in a number of field trials worldwide. "Fujitsu's cutting edge design, manufacturing and testing technologies enable us to provide an automotive grade product, which will be the first to satisfy OEMs and Tier1s' requirements for vehicle to vehicle communication series production," said Nir Sasson, ceo of Autotalks. "We are committed to continue strengthening and advancing our supply chain for meeting automotive market expectations. Autotalks is preparing to support the expected worldwide ramp of the vehicle to vehicle communication market."