- Silicon Motion (SIMO, Financial) successfully completes compatibility validation of its Universal Flash Storage (UFS) solution with Qualcomm's Snapdragon Cockpit SA8295P platform.
- The validation supports UFS 3.1 advanced features and compliance with major automotive standards.
- The collaboration with Qualcomm expands to include additional platforms, enhancing market presence in automotive applications.
Silicon Motion Technology Corporation (SIMO), a leader in designing NAND flash controllers, has announced the successful compatibility validation of its Universal Flash Storage (UFS) solution with the Qualcomm® Snapdragon® Cockpit SA8295P platform.
This technical achievement highlights the solution's ability to support UFS 3.1 advanced features, such as HS-Gear4 x 2-lane mode and command queuing. It offers an extended temperature range and flexible capacity, which are crucial for automotive applications, ensuring high performance and reliable multitasking in ASIL B usage cases.
The collaboration between Silicon Motion and Qualcomm is set to expand, with plans to support additional platforms, including Snapdragon Ride Flex (SA8775P) and Snapdragon Ride ADAS (SA8650P). This expansion opens new opportunities in automotive sectors ranging from infotainment to advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS).
Silicon Motion's automotive-grade solutions meet stringent industry standards, including AEC-Q100, ISO 26262 (ASIL-B), ISO 21434 for Cyber Security, IATF 16949 for supply chain compliance, and ASPICE development process. These certifications are vital for ensuring the quality and reliability demanded in the automotive industry.
By diversifying into the automotive market, Silicon Motion positions itself for stable and long-term growth, capitalizing on the transition from older eMMC technology to higher-performance UFS storage solutions in next-generation vehicles.
