Nvidia has announced that Audi has selected its Tegra 3 mobile processor for in-vehicle infotainment systems, this includes digital instrument clusters that replace traditional dashboard gauges, across all its vehicles, beginning in 2013.
Both the infotainment and the instrument-cluster systems will use computing modules equipped with Tegra processors, memory and IO controllers, designed specifically for automotive applications.
Tegra 3 processor is a quad-core ARM CPU with GeForce GPU and dedicated audio, video and image processors.
"Last year, we introduced the first live Google Earth experience in a car. This year, we are shipping vehicles featuring the Tegra 2 mobile processor," said Ricky Hudi, chief executive engineer, electrics/electronics, at Audi.
"And next year, we will again break new ground with Tegra 3, delivering beautiful, rich visual experiences through the dashboard and the infotainment system," said Hudi.
According to Dan Vivoli, senior v-p at Nvidia, the companies are "radically narrowing the gap that has existed between consumer electronics and automotive electronics".
"By leveraging technology from the very latest smart phones and tablets, Audi is leading the market with innovations that enhance safety and make driving more enjoyable," said Vivoli.
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