Delphi Automotive PLC (NYSE: DLPH) recently sold its one millionth
electronically scanning radar (ESR) globally – a key milestone as car
makers meet growing customer demand for new technologies that improve
safety.
Since its debut in 2009, Delphi’s ESR set the standard for long range
automotive radar sensors. Key features were introduced in this radar,
including multi-mode operation, digital beam forming, and a STAR-Pulse
Doppler waveform that resulted in a new level of proficiency. Even with
the industry adopting these features, ESR remains a top-performing
sensor in the industry with sales to eight global automakers.
At 76GHz, Delphi’s ESR provides substantial range that is competitive
with most similar radar systems on the market. This milestone for long
range forward looking radar adds to the millions of Advanced Driver
Assistance System radars Delphi has delivered to date.
Delphi’s portfolio of radar and vision systems provides layers of
protection that intelligently monitor and scan the vehicle’s internal
and external environment. ESR makes it possible to precisely detect
objects in two coverage areas with one radar unit. Delphi’s newest
generation of ESRs can scan 200-meters forward for long-range and
60-meters (196 feet) for short-range with a field of view of 20 degrees
and 90 degrees respectively. They can also enable a complete suite of
collision avoidance and driver convenience features like Autonomous
Emergency Braking (AEB) for vehicles, pedestrians and animals, as well
as Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC).
“Passive safety technology, such as seat belts and airbags, has
significantly helped reduce vehicle fatalities but, despite this, the
U.S. still records about six million accidents per year,” said Beth
Schwarting, vice president, Delphi Electronic Controls. “The goal is to
prevent an accident before it happens and that’s where ESR and many of
Delphi’s other advanced driver assistance systems can help.”
Active safety technologies sales have increased in the U.S. and Europe
as demand for them has intensified due to consumer acceptance,
government regulations and insurance incentives. The automotive industry
is now seeing active safety reach a tipping point. In the last decade,
advanced driver assistance systems have evolved. The next generation of
vehicles will benefit from forward-looking radar and vision sensing
systems. In the near future, these technologies will expand to include
advanced levels of automated driving capabilities.
Delphi’s sensing technologies monitor the surrounding environment and,
in conjunction with workload management, help determine how and when
infotainment content can be delivered to the driver. These same sensors
can then off-load driver functions through driver assistance features
like adaptive cruise control and lane keeping when they are needed.
“We believe enhanced safety is achieved when the vehicle is able to
automatically take action in critical situations when the driver does
not,” said Schwarting. “This is a first critical step on the path to
automated driving.”
About Delphi
Delphi Automotive PLC (NYSE: DLPH) is a leading global supplier of
technologies for the automotive and commercial vehicle markets.
Headquartered in Gillingham, England, Delphi operates major technical
centers, manufacturing sites and customer support services in 32
countries, with regional headquarters in Bascharage, Luxembourg; Sao
Paulo, Brazil; Shanghai, China and Troy, Michigan, U.S. Delphi delivers
innovation for the real world with technologies that make cars and
trucks safer as well as more powerful, efficient and connected. Visit www.delphi.com.
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