Samsung Electronics today announced that its Exynos Auto 8890 processor will be powering German automobile manufacturer Audi’s third generation high-spec modular infotainment platform (MIB). The advanced in-vehicle infotainment (IVI) system will be equipped as standard in the new A4 and upcoming models.
The Exynos Auto 8890 is an Octa-Core CPU which is a combination of Quad-core 1st gen custom CPU and Quad-core Cortex-A53 and is built on the 14nm FinFET process. It has a 12 core Mali -T880 as GPU, LPDD4 RAM, eMMC 5.0, UFS 2.0 storage and supports a maximum of 3 displays at WQUXGA 3840 x 2400 resolution. It can support up to 4 cameras with 4K UHD 60fps encoding and 85fps decoding.
The modular infotainment platform(MIB) on the other hand is Audi’s third-generation technology and was selected for Audi’s next-generation IVI system in 2017 through Audi’s Progressive SemiConductor Program (PSCP). It was first introduced in Audi A4 and now, the latest generation of the MIB will incorporate Samsung’s Exynos Auto 8890 and power the new Audi A4 and upcoming models.
The new Audi A4 with Exynos Auto 8890-powered IVI system will be available in Europe starting from September 2019.
Commenting on this, Kenny Han, vice president of Device Solutions Division at Samsung Electronics said:
With a premium automobile brand like Audi, the driving experience is expected to be not only high performing and safe but also exhilarating. Through close-collaboration with Audi, we are excited that Samsung’s Exynos Auto 8890 will be powering their new in-vehicle infotainment system that will open new possibilities for smarter and more enjoyable driving experiences.
Alfons Pfaller, head of Architecture & Platform Development E/E at Audi said:
To Audi, mobility isn’t just about getting to the destination, it’s about getting there safely and delightfully. We have worked closely with Samsung over the past few years to provide our customers with in-vehicle infotainment (IVI) system that includes the newly upgraded Multi Media Interface that responds instantly and accurately to the user’s controls for a premium driving experience.