FocalPoint, a UK-based software company specialising in next-generation positioning solutions, has collaborated with STMicroelectronics, a semiconductor company serving diverse electronics applications.
The partnership aims to deliver an enhanced GNSS solution for automotive original equipment manufacturers (OEMs), focusing on improving navigation performance by boosting GNSS reliability and accuracy.
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In this collaboration, FocalPoint will integrate its S-GNSS Auto software, powered by Supercorrelation technology, onto ST’s Teseo devices.
FocalPoint CEO Scott Pomerantz said: “The combination of FocalPoint’s S-GNSS Auto and ST’s Teseo chips offers a powerful approach for automotive OEMs looking to advance ADAS systems.
“The Teseo receivers are specifically optimised to take full advantage of S-GNSS Auto, maximising GNSS performance, improving system reliability, and enhancing accuracy where traditional GNSS systems fall short.”
These devices are recognised for their high performance and multi-constellation support.
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By GlobalDataThe combined solution is expected to offer superior reliability and accuracy, surpassing other commercially available options in the market.
GNSS is a critical component in advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS), providing essential location data.
However, its accuracy can be compromised in urban canyons and forested roads due to signal interference, the company said.
S-GNSS Auto addresses these challenges by transforming GNSS into a reliable, high-performance sensor, enabling automakers to extend the operational range of hands-free driving beyond open-sky roads.
Delivered as a simple firmware update to the Teseo device, S-GNSS Auto offers a cost-effective and easy-to-adopt solution for automotive manufacturers.
This collaboration marks a significant step forward in enhancing GNSS technology for the automotive sector, aligning with the industry’s push towards more advanced and reliable navigation systems.
STMicroelectronics digital audio and signal solutions division general manager Luca Celant added: “By integrating FocalPoint’s S-GNSS® Auto software onto our Teseo receivers, we enable OEMs to confidently advance automation, while setting a new standard for navigation accuracy and reliability.”
