In connected car news are proteanTecs, Sonatus & Stellantis.
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proteanTecs Launches Advanced LVTS Sensor
proteanTecs has introduced its LVTS™ (Local Voltage and Thermal Sensor), a silicon-proven, VDD-core-only solution designed for the 2nm process node. This next-generation sensor delivers ±1.0°C temperature accuracy and ±1.5% voltage accuracy, overcoming the limitations of traditional diode-based and ring-oscillator sensing methods, particularly at advanced nodes such as 2nm and below.
LVTS enables full-chip coverage, low power consumption, and real-time over-temperature alerts, making it ideal for high-performance applications including AI, cloud computing, ADAS, and telecommunications infrastructure. The technology is already validated in 5nm, 3nm, and now 2nm processes and is being adopted by leading semiconductor manufacturers as part of proteanTecs’ deep data monitoring portfolio.
Two additional LVTS variants are also being released: one with external voltage measurement extending down to 0V, and another serving as a monitoring hub with ultra-small remote thermal sensors for hotspot detection. Together, these variants provide greater design flexibility and integration into proteanTecs’ HW IP Monitoring System, enhancing real-time reliability, power, and RAS strategies for next-generation chips.
Sonatus Unveils AI Director
Sonatus has launched AI Director, a comprehensive platform enabling automotive OEMs to deploy and manage artificial intelligence models directly at the vehicle edge. Designed for the rapidly expanding automotive AI market—projected to reach $46 billion annually by 2034—the solution offers an end-to-end toolchain for model training, validation, optimization, deployment, and remote monitoring.
By running AI within vehicles rather than relying solely on cloud-based models, AI Director provides faster response times, lower data transfer costs, enhanced privacy, and better performance continuity. It supports diverse model types, including physics-based, neural networks, and both Small and Large Language Models (SLMs/LLMs), and integrates seamlessly with existing compute resources, helping OEMs accelerate time-to-market without waiting for next-generation ECUs.
Launch partners include NXP, Arm, AWS, COMPREDICT, Qnovo, Smart Eye, and VicOne, with demonstrated use cases ranging from virtual sensors and battery fault prediction to driver monitoring, cybersecurity, and engine anomaly detection. The platform enables suppliers, silicon providers, and AI vendors to collaborate through a single, scalable framework while protecting intellectual property and ensuring cross-model compatibility.
Sonatus will showcase AI Director at IAA Mobility 2025 (Munich, September 8–12), positioning the platform as a key enabler for software-defined vehicles (SDVs) and next-generation automotive intelligence.
Stellantis Joins GlobalPlatform
Stellantis, parent company of 14 major auto brands including Jeep®, Chrysler, and Peugeot, has joined GlobalPlatform to strengthen cross-industry collaboration on cybersecurity for software-defined vehicles (SDVs). Bill Mazzara, Stellantis’ North American Regulatory Lead and Technical Fellow for Product Cybersecurity, will co-chair the GlobalPlatform Automotive Task Force, which works to align technologies with evolving automotive regulations and security standards.
The Task Force recently achieved full alignment with the SAE J3101-5 Hardware Protected Security Environment standard, enabling suppliers to demonstrate automatic compliance and streamline integration with frameworks like AutoSAR and the Car Connectivity Consortium. This advancement supports the industry’s push for standardized, scalable, and certified platforms for secure vehicle applications.
By joining a consortium of automakers, cybersecurity firms, and technology providers, Stellantis reinforces its commitment to reducing fragmentation, lowering risk, and accelerating secure SDV development across the automotive ecosystem.
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