NVIDIA’s Next-Generation Autonomous Driving Domain Control Chip, NVIDIA Thor, Implemented at Hefei Factory

LCFC (Hefei) Electronics Technology Co., operating from the Hefei Economic Development Zone, has achieved a significant milestone with the successful production of the AD1. This automotive-grade domain controller, designed for the L4 autonomous driving market, marks a first for the company’s Hefei factory.

The AD1 is one of the earliest products to incorporate the DRIVE Thor chip from NVIDIA. This next-generation domain control chip, specifically designed for autonomous driving, is a technological marvel with approximately 16,600 points, nearly 10,000 components, and 8 DDRs. It’s capable of integrating all intelligent vehicle functions onto a single chip, thereby facilitating safe and reliable autonomous driving.

Prominent companies such as Li Auto, Xpeng Motors, and BYD are among the initial users of the revolutionary NVIDIA Thor chip. LCFC’s AD1 is specifically designed in response to the commercial application needs of L4 autonomous driving. Its production is a significant step towards the mass production of unmanned commercial vehicles such as autonomous taxis (Robotaxi), autonomous trucks (RoboTruck), autonomous minibuses (RoboBus), and autonomous sanitation vehicles (RoboSweeper).

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