Development of FMCW LiDAR-on-Chip sensors (1550 nm) for autonomous driving
Scantinel Photonics GmbH
UlmNew on Amplifa
About Scantinel Photonics
Scantinel Photonics GmbH, based in Ulm, develops FMCW LiDAR sensor technology based on a LiDAR-on-chip solution at 1550 nm wavelength. The technology achieves a detection range of over 300 meters and is designed for mass production. At the core of the solution is photonic integration on a silicon wafer platform, in which lasers, detectors and the majority of optical components are integrated. This eliminates error-prone assembly and calibration steps and enables a compact form factor as well as low unit costs at high volumes. The coherent distance measurement captures distance and velocity simultaneously per pixel and is insensitive to sunlight and foreign LiDAR. Target industries are automotive and autonomous driving. For its photonic integration components, Scantinel uses established, mass-production-ready manufacturing processes, including processes based on standard CMOS technology.
- Site
- Ulm
- Processes
- FMCW LiDAR on Chip technology (1550nm), Photonic integration / silicon wafer platform
- Materials
- FMCW LiDAR on Chip, Silicon wafer platform / photonic integration, Standard CMOS technology
- Industries
- Automotive, Autonomous driving
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Photonic chip development (silicon wafer platform)
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FMCW LiDAR system integration
- 03
Production-ready manufacturing processes (CMOS-based)
Technology & Processes
FMCW LiDAR on Chip
Coherent LiDAR at 1550 nm with a detection range of over 300 m for automotive applications.
Silicon wafer platform / photonic integration
Integration of lasers, detectors and optical components without error-prone assembly and calibration steps.
Standard CMOS technology
Photonic Scanner Detector Chip on an established, mass-production-ready CMOS basis.
Locations
Ulm
DEHeadquarters
Products & Components
Industries
Additional services
History
- 2024
Frank Lindenberg (former top executive at Mercedes-Benz) becomes Chairman of the Advisory Board.
- 2024
Presentation of a next-generation FMCW Photonic Scanner Detector Chip based on standard CMOS technology.
- 2025
Participation in CES in Las Vegas.