Qualcomm announces Snapdragon Cockpit Elite and Ride Elite for Automotives

Qualcomm announces Snapdragon Cockpit Elite and Ride Elite for Automotives

Qualcomm Technologies has unveiled its most powerful automotive platforms, Snapdragon Cockpit Elite and Snapdragon Ride Elite. Powered by the Qualcomm Oryon CPU, these platforms offer unmatched power and intelligence for next-generation vehicles.

Key features of these platforms include:

  • Enhanced AI performance: The platforms feature advanced neural processing units (NPUs) that deliver a significant performance boost, enabling real-time data processing and personalized in-cabin experiences.
  • Flexible architecture: The platforms offer a flexible architecture that allows automakers to seamlessly combine digital cockpit and automated driving functionalities on the same SoC.
  • Industry-leading power efficiency: The platforms are designed to deliver exceptional performance while minimizing energy consumption.
  • Intuitive experiences: The platforms support context-aware applications, hands-free automated driving, and advanced driver monitoring.
  • Safety-focused: The platforms meet automotive safety standards and feature robust hardware architecture for isolation and interference-free operation.
  • Software-defined: The platforms are designed for the industry’s shift to software-defined vehicles (SDVs), with a unified software framework for upgradeability and accelerated feature development.

Leading car manufacturers like Li Auto and Mercedes-Benz AG have already announced plans to feature Snapdragon Elite tier automotive platforms in their future vehicles. These platforms are expected to redefine in-vehicle experiences and drive the automotive industry forward.

Source: Qualcomm