DETROIT, March 28,
2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Marelli has developed in
China an innovative automotive
lighting domain control unit platform, that is able to control
vehicles' front lights, rear lights, and all new 360° lighting
features. In the future, even more lighting algorithms could be
further integrated into this light domain controller. This
cutting-edge technology for lighting systems aimed at
next-generation vehicles will be showcased at the upcoming Beijing
International Automotive Exhibition, from April 25 to May 4, alongside other Marelli
advanced technologies.
Whether it's internal combustion engine vehicles or electric
vehicles, the automotive lighting control system remains key for
enhancing vehicle safety and improving the driving
experience. To meet the evolution of new electronic and
electrical architectures, Marelli is advancing vehicle lighting
control system architecture with a forward-looking approach. The
successful mass production of Marelli's light domain controller has
been introduced and proved in China's electric vehicles market. On the end
node side, Marelli has introduced the "MCU LESS" intelligent driver
concept, greatly enabling the opportunity to centralize the whole
lighting software into domain ECUs, perfectly supporting the
automotive industry's trend toward software-defined vehicle
(SDV).
As lighting functions become increasingly independent from
dedicated ECUs, the "Software as a Product" (SaaP) concept has
reinforced the core role of software in the entire lighting system.
Marelli's unique technological approach supports OTA (Over-the-Air)
updates and continuous deployment of new features for automotive
lighting software, after the vehicle is in production.
Leveraging over 20 years of expertise in automotive lighting
electronics, Marelli portfolio includes a comprehensive suite of
control unit solutions for automotive lighting, ranging from basic
lighting controllers that meet distributed power supply systems, to
centralized CAN communication controllers that support adaptive
matrix headlamps, to high-definition rendering controllers
represented by micro-LED and Digital Micromirror Device (DMD)
technologies. This broad portfolio meets customer demands for
affordability, quality, and scalability. In particular, the
know-how and solutions of the company in terms of high-definition
rendering algorithms applied to DMD and micro-LED have already been
adopted by several global and Chinese premium brands.
Overall, with its solid software and hardware design foundation,
Marelli provides robust support for the design of innovative
lighting solutions, in particular in the field of adaptive
headlights. Marelli has been leading the industry's development to
high-definition adaptive headlight solutions up to 1.3 million
pixels, for which the company provides both optical modules and
electronic control modules. Also, Marelli has been the first
company to apply Digital Micromirror Device (DMD) technology to
adaptive headlights.
In China, Marelli has built a
complete localized R&D, design, and production system. On the
production side, Marelli has devoted production facilities for
electronic control units for lighting in Guangzhou and Wuhu. On the R&D side, the
company has centers in Shanghai
and Wuhu to support the development of lighting control units for
Chinese and global market, while also closely collaborating and
sharing design resources with design centers in Europe. This enables the company to quickly
respond to market demands and provide customers with innovative,
efficient and affordable lighting controller system solutions.
Visitors to the Beijing International Automotive Exhibition will
have the possibility to see and experience the most advanced
Marelli innovations in the lighting field at the company's booth,
W1-W01, in the Temporary Hall.
About Marelli
Marelli is a leading mobility technology
supplier to the automotive sector. With a strong and established
track record in innovation and manufacturing excellence, our
mission is to transform the future of mobility through working with
customers and partners to create a safer, greener, and
better-connected world. With around 50,000 employees worldwide, the
Marelli footprint includes 170 facilities and R&D centers
across Asia, the Americas,
Europe, and Africa.
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