Bosch Unveils New Chipsets for Advanced Driver Assist Systems

Bosch’s new system-on-chip (SoC) family brings advanced radar sensing, neural‑network–level artificial intelligence (AI), and secure, flexible integration to next-gen advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS), empowering safer and smarter Level 2+ driver-assist features. With direct supply to OEMs and a strong market-growth outlook, these chips position Bosch as a key semiconductor innovator in automotive safety and autonomy.

Bosch’s New Radar SoCs: SX600 & SX601

• Bosch has introduced two new system-on-chip (SoC) models–SX600 and SX601–which consolidate all key radar sensor components into a single chip, reducing cost and improving efficiency.
• Built using 22 nm RF‑CMOS technology, these chips boost performance while maintaining affordability.
• The chips deliver highest-in-market computing power and support advanced object recognition (e.g. pedestrian vs. object) using neural‑network AI.
• A fast-response digital PLL, high dynamic-range radar receiver, extended range (~30% more than conventional sensors), and improved sensitivity and low error rate even for small/distant targets.
• Equipped with millimeter-wave front ends and a powerful DSP supporting both traditional and AI-based processing.

SAE Level 2+ ADAS Features

• Enables advanced driver assistance functionality, including Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC), automatic emergency braking (AEB), blind‑spot detection, and lane‑change assistance—aligned with SAE Level 2+ autonomy.
• Samples of the SX601, optimized for more memory and compute power, are already available globally for development and testing.

Vehicle Integration & Security

• Supports 77 GHz frequency, with CAN XL and Ethernet interfaces for flexible in-vehicle integration.
• Features hardware-based security accelerators and encryption to safeguard against unauthorized access.
• SX600 offers cost-optimized performance; SX601 provides higher memory capacity and computing headroom. Both are drop-in interchangeable, easing upgrades. Bosch also supports cascading multiple chips for advanced use cases.