The global automotive industry is set to witness the immense change in the manufacturing, sales, and overall business model, owing to the prompt advances in the latest technologies like autonomous driving, augmented reality, and big data.
In today’s cars, there are a growing number of displays. This article explains the most important trends in automotive displays that you must know in 2022.
- A Head-Up Display, An Electronic Mirror, And More
Nowadays, electromechanical switches and controls are being increasingly replaced by electronic controls, which include touchscreen displays. Even smaller controls, such as those to control the air conditioning, the position of a car’s exterior mirrors, or the buttons on the multifunction steering wheel, are involved.
In addition to the electronic mirror, there is another new development with cameras and display systems replacing rear-view or exterior mirrors to enhance safety by providing a better viewing angle. Since the protruding mirrors can be eliminated, even fuel savings are possible. The savings may be small for passenger cars, but for trucks and buses, they can be substantial.
- OLED Technology Adoption On The Rise
In-vehicle interactions are primarily determined by visualization technologies, with overall automotive navigation and connectivity defining the cars of this generation. As a result, prominent automakers have incorporated interactive displays (those capable of responding to touch and visual stimulation) into their manufacturing processes.
As the most preferred display technology, OLED displays are increasingly chosen by automotive companies such as General Motors, Audi, Toyota, Volkswagen, and Mercedes-Benz. Some examples include:
One of the unique selling propositions of OLED displays is their improved picture quality, sharpness, and visibility. The global auto sector is highly competitive, so the automotive display market is experiencing sustained growth.
- A New Generation Of Chip Solutions
Apart from getting a wide range of innovative chip solutions for processing the video stream and driving the display panels, you can also get accurate solutions for backlighting. Furthermore, you can be ensured that each application connects to high-speed networks while also providing the necessary power, especially for applications that must adhere to very high and constantly expanding safety standards in the automotive industry.
You can get the right system designers with an appropriate software suite to simplify display programming and configuration, especially on safety requirements. In addition, extensive documentation and application notes with design examples and the necessary safety manuals are available.
- Changes In Architecture
In the past, most display systems had a System on Chip (SoC) with an integrated GPU next to the display panel. Project and system responsibilities and technical feasibility, security aspects, and commercial aspects played a decisive role.
A fundamental change is occurring in this so-called “distributed architecture.” The trend towards stand-alone displays supports the new domain architecture. Currently, LCDs display graphics and video streams generated by a computing unit, a domain controller, far away in the car, typically under a back seat, rather than by an SoC or GPU within the display system.
Wrapping It Up!
C.A.S.E. (Connectivity, Autonomous, Sharing/Subscription, and Electrification) continues to dominate as digital technologies continue to transform the landscape of mobility and the development processes used in the automotive industry. You should understand and look at how these automotive trends will shape the auto industry in 2022!
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