Baidu Apollo uses ON Semiconductor image sensor

In a recent development, ON Semiconductor has officially become a partner of the Baidu Apollo autonomous driving platform. This partnership aims to bring innovative imaging solutions that are easy to integrate and compatible with the Apollo ecosystem. By working together, the two companies will help their partners streamline the development of advanced driver-assistance systems (ADAS) and autonomous vehicles.

The Baidu Apollo platform is known for offering an open-source, reliable software and hardware system that supports the efficient development of automated driving technologies. Image sensing plays a crucial role in enabling autonomous systems to perceive their surroundings accurately. ON Semiconductor’s advanced 3μm CMOS image sensor, compliant with industry standards, provides a solid foundation for customers building vision systems for autopilot applications. Its high dynamic range technology ensures clear images and videos even in challenging lighting conditions, such as low-light or mixed environments.

Beyond simplifying and accelerating the design and testing of automotive camera systems, this collaboration also offers Apollo ecosystem members exclusive access to ON Semiconductor's technical expertise and product resources. All Apollo partners will be among the first to benefit from the company’s next-generation image sensing innovations, further strengthening their competitive edge in the rapidly evolving autonomous vehicle market.