US Monolithics, a ViaSat company, has developed an automotive radar “system-on-a-chip” in alliance with Smart Microwave Sensors of Braunschweig, Germany, which will enable accident avoidance systems on lower-end vehicles. The integrated microcircuit incorporates radio frequency (RF) and digital control functions that simultaneously determine the position, speed and direction of multiple objects to help improve driver safety with adaptive cruise control, lane change assist, blind zone visibility, stop-and-go speed regulation and collision avoidance. In contrast to other products, the new US Monolithics design integrates radar front-end functions onto a single microchip to reduce cost and improve performance in automotive radar collision avoidance systems. Luxury vehicle drivers have had the benefit of radar distance warning systems in their vehicles for some time. This next generation system-on-a-chip will help drive down costs and expand the addressable market by enabling vehicle manufacturers to offer drivers of mid and lower priced vehicles the same safety and warning systems. ”Luxury vehicle drivers have had the benefit of radar distance warning systems in their vehicles for some time," says Fred Wachter, director of commercial markets for US Monolithics. "This next generation system-on-a-chip will help drive down costs and expand the addressable market by enabling vehicle manufacturers to offer drivers of mid and lower priced vehicles the same safety and warning systems." For more information, visit www.usmonolithics.com. | 
