On February 20, LG Innotek made a groundbreaking announcement, revealing the development of a cutting-edge high-performance heating camera module tailored for autonomous driving. This innovation leverages state-of-the-art precision optical design technology, marking a pivotal moment in the company’s quest to dominate the autonomous driving camera module market.
The newly unveiled heating camera module integrates a heater into existing Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) cameras. This integration effectively prevents frost or snow buildup on the vehicle camera lens, thereby mitigating the risk of major accidents stemming from obstacle detection errors.
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A standout feature of LG Innotek’s high-performance heating camera module is its remarkable efficiency. Consuming less power (up to 4W) compared to existing products, it also boasts a lens defrosting time that is twice as fast. In rigorous experiments conducted in extreme cold environments reaching minus 18 degrees Celsius, the module restored the frozen lens resolution to normal room temperature levels in just 4 minutes, a significant improvement over the average 8 minutes required by previous products.
The module’s efficiency can be attributed to its use of high-efficiency positive temperature coefficient (PTC) materials. These materials automatically reduce current flow when the temperature exceeds a certain threshold, ensuring optimal temperature maintenance and preventing performance degradation due to overheating. Moreover, the integration of the lens and heater into a single module enhances design flexibility and customer convenience.
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This revolutionary product made its debut at CES 2024 in Las Vegas, Nevada, in January, garnering substantial attention. LG Innotek is actively engaging with global customers, with the goal of commencing mass production by 2027.
Moon Hyuk-soo, CEO of LG Innotek, expressed the company’s commitment to fortifying its autonomous driving sensing solutions business. This commitment includes a focus on vehicle camera modules, LiDAR, and radar, all of which are underpinned by LG Innotek’s unparalleled camera module technology.
