Hyundai Mobis & NXP India Deploy DRM Chips and Receivers Designed in India

The development and deployment, showcased at a DRM Round Table conference on January 31, was made possible by a regional collaboration between All India Radio, NXP Semiconductors, Hyundai Mobis, and the DRM Consortium.

NXP Semiconductors, the world's largest supplier of automotive semiconductors and Hyundai Mobis, the world's leading tier-1 automotive supplier, have announced the successful completion of field trials of MOBIS DRM receivers and NXP chips designed in India. The chips and DRM receivers are now deployed in DRM-fitted car infotainment receivers in a newly launched vehicle in India by a leading carmaker.

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http://auto.economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/aftermarket/hyundai-mobis-nxp-india-deploy-drm-chips-and-receivers-designed-in-india/56936989

NXP launches globally compatible Digital Radio Chip for automotive

At CES, Globally-Compatible Digital Radio Chip Launched for Automotive

Chip manufacturer NXP have released what they call the world's first one-chip solution for global digital radio reception, designed for automotive.

The fingertip-sized chip, the SAF4000, is capable of reception of all global broadcast standards, including analog FM and AM as well as DAB+, Digital Radio Mondiale, and HD Radio.

More at :

http://www.radiomagonline.com/blogentry/1292

Related :

NXP Presents the World's First One-Chip Solution for All Global In-Car Infotainment and Broadcast Standards

http://media.nxp.com/phoenix.zhtml?c=254228&p=irol-newsArticle&ID=2233706

NXP honcho Sanjay Gupta bets big on DRM technology

Why self-driving cars no longer a fantasy; NXP honcho Sanjay Gupta explains

http://www.financialexpress.com/auto/car-news/why-self-driving-cars-no-longer-a-fantasy-nxp-honcho-sanjay-gupta-explains/327552/

Excerpt..

What are the broad focus of activities for NXP Semiconductors in India?

India is definitely a growing market and we have a strong presence here. We have a clear focus of being leaders in security, connectivity and processing. Very recently, we achieved live reception of Digital Radio Mondiale (DRM) services for vehicles in India. Digital Radio Mondiale (DRM) is a service which helps to boost AM audio quality so as to provide individuals with enhanced radio quality. We designed a chipset module that is capable of handling three digital standard signals on a single platform. DRM module so developed will not only help to improve radio quality over AM channels but also provide users with utilities like updates pertaining to real time traffic scenarios, news and natural disaster warnings. In terms of business, India is a significant centre.

Source : http://www.financialexpress.com/auto/car-news/why-self-driving-cars-no-longer-a-fantasy-nxp-honcho-sanjay-gupta-explains/327552/

NXP deploys chips for DRM receivers in Indian cars

Automotive semiconductor supplier NXP Semiconductors announced that it has successfully completed extensive testing and field trials of its newly designed chip and software for Digital Radio Mondiale(DRM) receivers in India.

All India Radio (AIR), a key player in India's nationwide roll-out of DRM, and NXP Semiconductors collaborated for this initiative with the automotive industry and the DRM Consortium.

The announcement was made at the BES Expo 2016 in New Delhi to raise awareness of AIR's Digital Radio plans, emphasize the benefits of the DRM radio standard, promote availability of the world class DRM chips and receivers in India, and spotlight technology development initiatives in India at NXP Semiconductors in line with Digital India and Make in India programs.

Read the full report at :

http://www.radioandmusic.com/biz/mobile-digital/digital-radio/160205-nxp-deploys-chips-drm-receivers-indian#

Related :

NXP successfully deploys chips for DRM receivers in Indian vehicles

http://www.asiaradiotoday.com/news/nxp-successfully-deploys-chips-drm-receivers-indian-vehicles

In-Car Digital Radio Ready for Take-Off With Groundbreaking Car Infotainment Solution From NXP

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With the SAF360x, NXP is the first semiconductor supplier to offer support for in-vehicle DRM reception, offering a cost-effective solution for OEMs and Tier 1 suppliers introducing in-car digital radio systems in emerging markets including India, Russia and Brazil. NXP has been involved in extensive field tests for DRM, which brings FM-quality audio in AM bands, including the first public "test drive" conducted last year with All India Radio (AIR) ahead of the nationwide rollout of DRM in India.

"By helping to demonstrate that DRM is ready for rollout in India, NXP has clearly established its expertise and commitment to the rapidly growing digital radio market worldwide. We congratulate NXP on the launch of its first multi-standard chipset incorporating DRM," said Ruxandra Obreja, DRM Consortium Chairman and President, DRM Association.

More at :

http://www.marketwatch.com/story/in-car-digital-radio-ready-for-take-off-with-groundbreaking-car-infotainment-solution-from-nxp-2014-01-09?reflink=MW_news_stmp

Digital Radio - Coming to a car near you

So where does the automotive industry stand ?

Read this story from NXP Blog...

http://blog.nxp.com/digital-radio-coming-to-a-car-near-you/

NXP Successfully Test Drives Digital Radio Mondiale in India

March 14, 2013

As India rolls out DRM, NXP is first to complete live in-car demo, supporting all major digital terrestrial radio standards on a single automotive co-processor

More at : http://tinyurl.com/acx3635

Related video :   

http://youtu.be/x8oIVEMJ07g

NXP and DRM Consortium Demonstrate Digital Radio Mondiale Reception Platform for Car Entertainment at CES

NXP Has Developed the World's First Fully Automotive-Qualified Global Multi-Standard Digital Radio Solution Supporting Digital Radio Mondiale.

NXP Semiconductors N.V.the world's largest supplier of car infotainment semiconductors, today announced the first automotive-qualified global multi-standard digital radio co-processor to include Digital Radio Mondiale (DRM). This makes NXP the first company to deliver automotive digital radio solutions for the three key global standards -- HD radio, DAB/DAB+/T-DMB and DRM, on the same co-processor, the SAF356X. The car radio platform will be unveiled at CES 2012 in Las Vegas, on Tuesday, January 10th at the NXP booth, Central Plaza -- CP8 -- during a Digital Radio Mondiale Reception with the DRM Consortium. NXP's new car entertainment solution offers manufacturers the flexibility to continue using their pre-existing HD radio architecture, as DRM capability is simply enabled by loading new firmware onto the processor. The application can also be extended to DRM+ in future.

Read the press release here

Digital Radio Mondiale standard for car entertainment at CES 2012 :
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MG_-4O5XydM

NXP's Digital Radio Mondiale solution:
http://www.nxp.com/products/automotive/multi_standard_digital_radio/
www.nxp.com/connected-mobility