Projecting tomorrow’s technology.

PRISMA is your professional technology integrator for innovative business solutions. We specialise in semiconductor and system components – from design-in processes and project development to business consultancy. With our many years’ experience, we are able to assist you by developing and implementing new business ideas in the fields of embedded systems and the Internet of Things.

You benefit from innovative solutions that represent state-of-the-art technology at a competitive price. Regardless of whether it is hardware, software or business-model development – we always focus on your sustainable success.

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Vertexcom HomePlug GreenPHY with ISO 15118-20 Bidirectional Power Transfer: An Innovative Solution for the Future of Vehicle-Grid Integration

Vertexcom Technologie announces support for ISO 15118-20 Bidirectional Power Transfer (BPT). This functionality, also known as V2G (Vehicle-to-Grid), allows electric vehicles (EVs) to not only draw power from the grid, but also supplement it, strengthening energy resilience during the global transition to renewable resources.

According to CharIN—the worldwide non-profit organization for the support and development of the Combined Charging System (CCS) standard—the grid-serving integration of EVs into the power grid is one of the steps in making the energy world of tomorrow intelligent and sustainable. Therefore, it is important that hardware and software used in EV charging support bidirectional charging, whose key enablers are CCS and ISO 15118-20.

Vertexcom HomePlug GreenPHY SECC chipset MSE1021 + MSEX24-i and EVCC chipset MSE1022 + MSEX25-i support the implementation of ISO 15118-20 BPT. In addition to regular EV charging, drivers may choose to save money or even profit by using power stored in the EV when rates are high and recharging the EV when rates are low. Vehicle-grid integration benefits the grid, all the while satisfying drivers’ mobility needs.

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ADAS Sensing Architectures – Distributed or Central?

With driver assistance and driving automation requiring multiple sensors and real-time processing, ADAS electrical and electronic system architectures will be challenged by scalability. Indie Semiconductor is committed to supporting the industry with an innovative ADAS solutions roadmap, empowering system integrators and OEMs to make the appropriate architectural choices for their platform needs.

The societal benefits of greater driver, passenger and road user safety are well understood and documented, and indeed governments are increasingly regulating the need for advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) in new vehicles (see example). In addition to the obvious human impact of safety systems, a recent McKinsey report estimates that ADAS already represents a $55-70 billion revenue opportunity today, and in combination with autonomous driving (AD) could collectively represent a $300-$400 billion revenue by 2035.

To support the functionality and safety goals needed for higher levels of automation, the number of sensors on the vehicle and the ability to process data in real-time, will need to increase greatly (refer to our blog In Pursuit of the Uncrashable Car). Both ADAS and AD leverage various sensor modalities (including computer vision, ultrasonic, radar and LiDAR; see also our Blog discussing these) to gather and process data about the vehicle’s exterior and interior environment.

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Nuvoton Releases New Series Automotive Battery Monitoring Chipset

Nuvoton Technology Corporation Japan (NTCJ) announced the launch of 4th generation of battery monitoring chipset for automotive battery control to measure the voltage and temperature of battery cells and the current of a battery pack with high accuracy.

Achievements:

Simplifying an automotive battery system; one IC manages up to 25 in-series battery cells
Battery Management System (BMS) compliant to ASIL-D; redundant measurement system*1 and bidirectional ring communication*2 support its safety
Offering safety function; a stand-alone chipset which detects abnormalities during car-parking and starts a host microcontroller
Accurate estimation of battery’s State of Charge (SOC*3) and State of Health (SOH*4); ensured by synchronized current and voltage measurements within 10us

With Electric Vehicle (EV) market growth toward a carbon neutral society realization, automobile manufacturers are encouraged to meet demands for a safety improvement of a Lithium-ion battery pack, as well as for a longer EV driving range by enhancing the pack capacity and integration. Furthermore, in order to realize a sustainable society in which mass-produced batteries are reused without being disposed, it is desirable to use batteries for a longer period of time. Not only does BMS secure both high battery capacity and safety, but it also needs a technology that collects various battery parameters such as battery temperature, charging and discharging current to extend battery life.

NTCJ launches 4th generation of battery monitoring chipset, consisting of a battery monitoring IC that accurately measures the voltage and temperature of battery cells, a new line of pack monitoring IC that precisely measures a battery pack’s current and monitors its internal control, and a communication IC that serves as an interface with the ICs above and a microcontroller.

Competencies

Successful cooperation is based on mutual trust. Through open dialogue, we will get to the core of your company’s identity and harness your company’s full potential. Your needs and challenges drive our activities. Together, we create a scenario that is then put into action with our partners (see list of partners here). Hardware, software or a grand idea without a concept behind it is just “off-the-shelf technology”. But you should expect more: embedded systems that are tailored perfectly to your needs. That’s tailored technology.

ANALYSIS

Each process starts with an honest assessment of the current situation, taking market conditions and your core areas of expertise into account. We regard this phase as an open exchange of information in an open-minded and unrestricted way. As a trusted partner and challenger, the greatest possible benefit for you is our biggest goal.

Therefore we accept rejections, restrictions or changes to an existing order during the analysis phase. Three questions are key in this context: What do you really want to achieve? Which barriers are you confronted with? Will it take your company forward?

CONCEPT

In the concept phase, your wishes and needs are translated into proposed specific solutions and matched with the portfolios and skill sets of our partners. You will profit from our semiconductor, system and market experience as well as from our capability to make technical resources available.

The proof of concept covers not only technical but also commercial aspects providing the foundation of your business decisions.

IMPLEMENTATION

Now the “doing” phase starts: PRISMA brings together the right resources at the right time in the right place. We take care of the project management using the latest techniques as well as escalation and moderation tasks. You will benefit from smooth cooperation and fast time to market by using our extensive partner network and coordination capabilities.

The success of your project is not the end of the story: we stay by your side throughout every stage of the product lifecycle, provide technical support and assist you with sales and acquisition consulting.

Team

Prisma. Passionate Professionals.

Thorsten Plahusch

„Coming together is a beginning, keeping together is progress, working together is success.” (Henry Ford)

Detlef Kaminski

“Be prismatic.“

Yvonne Gastpar

“Actions are better than words, so just face the problem and tackle it!”

Harald Friedrich

„You don’t succeed by being perfect. You succeed by doing good work, consistently.“ (Thibaut)

Tilo Hahn

„When it gets difficult is often right before you succeed.“ (Chris Garret)

Mustafa Abu Wishah

„Dialogue is the first step to achieve solutions, in business too!“

Anne Melchior

“For us it’s crucial to always be available for our customers – and make them happy.”

Oliver Weng

“We say: No way! to no way!”

Markets

Automotive

Central Europe, and Germany especially, is a cluster region for the automotive industry and home to many innovation and global market leaders in the OEM and supplier business. Many years’ experience and a wealth of contacts have given us an in-depth understanding of this complex industry. The applications range from classical automotive electronics to innovative infotainment systems, ADAS and car-to-x solutions, as well as other applications relating to autonomous driving. Technology is playing an increasingly important role in the automotive industry – and PRISMA solutions are an indispensable competitive advantage in this context.

Industrial

Industry 4.0 is the greatest driver of innovation in this segment and Central Europe harbours a range of hidden champions among the market leaders. Developments such as Smart Factory demand real-time connectivity, security and safety, paving the way for the Internet of Things, and PRISMA solutions will help you to set the pace and stay ahead in this fast evolving environment.

Consumer

Consumer electronics are also becoming increasingly intelligent and networked at home. TVs, communication devices, watches, appliances and home gateways – the future is becoming even smarter. New yet unknown business opportunities will emerge to challenge your existing business models and will force you to develop new products and services. PRISMA supports you with innovative hardware solutions or fully integrated systems including software, mechanical design and high-quality housing – from sensors to the cloud.