ADAS technology is entering a market explosion period, and the demand for AK2 Ultrasonic Sensor is growing

With the continuous advancement of automobile intelligence, ADAS technology has gradually become a hot spot in the market. As the core component of the intelligent parking system, the market demand for ultrasonic sensors is experiencing a rapid growth period. This article will explore the two major driving factors of this phenomenon and introduce the performance advantages of the new generation AK2 Ultrasonic Sensor independently developed by ADW.

In recent years, with the accelerated development of vehicle intelligence, the functions of parking systems have been continuously expanded. Technologies such as short-range remote parking (RPA), cross-floor memory parking (HVP), and long-distance unmanned valet parking (AVP) have gradually become mainstream. As a core component of the parking system, ultrasonic radar has also ushered in rapid market growth. In 2021, the global automotive ultrasonic sensor market size reached US$8.8 billion, and it is expected to reach US$14.5 billion by 2025, with an average annual growth rate of about 10%. In the first half of 2022, the automotive ultrasonic radar market value was approximately US$2.04 billion, of which UPA radar accounted for 84%, and the APA radar market size was US$323 million. It is estimated that by 2025, the total value of the global ultrasonic radar market will reach US$53.36 billion.

Advantages of the new generation AK2 Ultrasonic Sensor

In order to meet the optimization and upgrade of parking systems and the promotion and application of integrated parking and parking technology, the market has put forward higher requirements for the performance of ultrasonic radar. In order to cope with the upgrading of technical needs, ADW independently developed the new generation AK2 Ultrasonic Sensor. Through technological innovation, the product has the following significant advantages:

Longer detection distance : AK2 Ultrasonic Sensor has a detection distance of up to 7m, providing better ranging technology hardware support for intelligent driving systems.

Smaller blind area : AK2 Ultrasonic Sensor has a blind area as small as 15cm, which can more accurately sense close obstacles, with a measurement accuracy of up to ±2cm and a resolution of 1cm.

Encoded frequency modulation to achieve switching between far and near distance measurement : AK2 Ultrasonic Sensor has a bandwidth of 8K and supports frequency modulation, so that ultrasonic signals do not need to be limited to a fixed frequency, greatly improving the recognition rate of perception signals and avoiding co-frequency interference. At the same time, the product can achieve switching between far and near distance measurement.

Refresh time<40ms , supports multi-mode switching: the product has a fast single detection refresh rate, and the refresh time is<40ms; the product can carry 6 sensors to work synchronously, with a variety of encoding settings and fixed frequency setting conditions, and the system can control the sensor working mode according to the function.

With self -diagnosis function : The product has a self-diagnosis function, which can quickly detect the signal transmission and reception status in real time, ensuring safe "entry" and "exit" in a small and cramped environment.

Meet functional safety ASIL B requirements : The product meets the functional safety ASIL-B level requirements in accordance with the globally recognized automotive functional safety standard ISO 26262-2018, and meets the functional safety development requirements of world-class OEMs and Tier1.

ADW has the mass production capability of AK2 Ultrasonic Sensor 

As a mainstream supplier in the field of domestic automotive ultrasonic sensors, ADW has rich experience in providing services to car manufacturers and their first-tier suppliers . The company is in a leading position in the industry and has achieved mass production of AK2 Ultrasonic Sensor . The products have already been delivered in batches and put on the market. 

ADW has reached the industry's advanced level, and there is no significant or essential difference in parameters with the internationally leading sensor products.