intoPIX and Lattice Semiconductor Power the Next Generation of Automotive Vision Systems with TicoRAW and JPEG XS on Low-Power FPGAs
intoPIX, Drives Auto a global leader in low-latency image and video compression technologies, has announced a major advancement in automotive imaging. The company’s cutting-edge TicoRAW and JPEG XS compression IP cores are now optimized for and available on Lattice Semiconductor’s power-efficient FPGA platforms—specifically the Lattice Avant™ and Lattice Nexus™ families. This strategic alignment aims to revolutionize embedded vision systems across the automotive sector by addressing critical requirements such as bandwidth optimization, ultra-low latency, and energy efficiency.
This innovation comes at a pivotal moment for automotive manufacturers and suppliers, as the demand for real-time visual data processing in vehicles—especially for Drives Auto advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS), sensor fusion, and autonomous driving—continues to grow. By integrating intoPIX’s compression solutions with Lattice’s compact and low-power FPGAs, Tier 1 Drives Auto suppliers and OEMs can develop more scalable and robust in-vehicle vision architectures without compromising performance or image fidelity.
Meeting the Demands of Next-Generation Embedded Vision
Lattice Semiconductor’s FPGA platforms have gained recognition for their unique combination of low power consumption, compact footprint, and high configurability. These attributes make them well-suited for automotive applications, where thermal efficiency, system cost, and physical space are paramount concerns.
intoPIX is leveraging these advantages by deploying its lightweight yet high-performance compression IPs on the Lattice Avant and Nexus platforms. The result is a streamlined, highly efficient image pipeline that allows car manufacturers to handle the ever-increasing volumes of data generated by high-resolution sensors—while staying within stringent power and thermal budgets.
At the core of this collaboration are two key technologies:
TicoRAW: Raw Sensor Compression Reimagined
TicoRAW is a revolutionary image compression format developed by intoPIX to handle raw sensor data directly at the source. Unlike traditional workflows that require sensor data to undergo debayering before compression, TicoRAW allows raw Bayer-pattern data to be compressed losslessly or near-losslessly with minimal hardware overhead.
This direct approach significantly reduces the amount of data flowing through the vehicle’s internal networks and memory interfaces. In turn, this not only cuts down on required bandwidth but also minimizes processing load and energy usage—without sacrificing image quality. The format retains all essential information necessary for AI-driven perception algorithms, enabling safer and more responsive driver-assistance and autonomous systems.
JPEG XS: Ultra-Low Latency Video Coding
JPEG XS is a lightweight, ISO-standardized video codec designed specifically for real-time applications. It delivers near-lossless quality at compression ratios sufficient to reduce bandwidth by up to 10 times while maintaining sub-millisecond latency. This is a crucial advantage for automotive applications where immediacy and reliability are non-negotiable—such as in driver displays, rear-view systems, LiDAR/video sensor fusion, or V2X communications.
Unlike legacy codecs like H.264 or MJPEG—which were not purpose-built for automotive use and often introduce unpredictable delays and system complexity—JPEG XS offers deterministic latency and simple integration, making it a perfect fit for automotive Ethernet infrastructures and multi-camera networks.
A Unified Vision for Embedded Efficiency
The synergy between Lattice FPGAs and intoPIX compression IPs provides a comprehensive and scalable solution for developers looking to advance embedded vision in vehicles. The joint offering not only reduces the computational burden on the vehicle’s main processors but also minimizes the physical and energy footprints of vision subsystems.
“Automotive vision systems are becoming increasingly complex, requiring more data, more speed, and less power,” noted Justine Hecq, Head of Automotive & Machine Vision at intoPIX. “By combining Lattice’s efficient FPGAs with our TicoRAW and JPEG XS technologies, we provide a unique solution for OEMs to scale performance while overcoming key design constraints.”
Mark Hoopes, Senior Director of Segment Marketing at Lattice Semiconductor, echoed these sentiments. “As automotive and industrial systems demand ever-higher data throughput with lower power and latency, our collaboration with intoPIX delivers a game-changing solution,” he said. “By integrating intoPIX’s solution on Lattice low-power FPGAs, we’re enabling up to 10X bandwidth reduction per camera, dramatically easing interconnect requirements and paving the way for more scalable, efficient embedded vision architectures.”
Applications Across the Automotive Landscape
The integrated intoPIX-Lattice solution supports a broad range of applications across modern and future automotive platforms, including:
- Surround View Monitoring: High-resolution, multi-camera systems for 360° awareness around the vehicle.
- Driver and Occupant Monitoring Systems (DMS/OMS): Real-time interior sensing for detecting drowsiness, distraction, or occupant presence.
- Sensor Fusion Systems: Integration of visual, radar, and LiDAR data for enhanced perception and safety.
- Autonomous Driving Stacks: Compression at the sensor edge to reduce data latency and bandwidth bottlenecks in Level 2+ to Level 4 autonomy architectures.
- In-Vehicle Infotainment and Display: Ultra-low latency video streaming for passenger entertainment and heads-up displays.
- Automotive Ethernet Networking: Efficient data encoding for high-speed, real-time sensor transmission over automotive-grade Ethernet links.
This flexibility positions the solution as a foundational component for automotive digital transformation, supporting both current ADAS deployments and the software-defined vehicles of the future.
Showcasing the Technology at AutoSens 2025 Detroit
intoPIX will present its technology in action at AutoSens Detroit 2025, one of the world’s leading conferences for vehicle perception and sensing technology. The event, scheduled for June 2025, will provide visitors with a firsthand look at how TicoRAW, running on Lattice’s FPGA platforms, is redefining the architecture of automotive image pipelines.
Attendees will witness demonstrations highlighting real-time compression of high-resolution sensor data, ultra-low latency video processing, and the benefits of reducing interconnect complexity within vehicles. These demos aim to show how carmakers can push the envelope in imaging performance while keeping power and cost under control.
Visitors are invited to booth #320 to explore the joint innovations from intoPIX and Lattice Semiconductor, experience live demos, and engage with experts about how this solution can be tailored to specific automotive design needs.
Driving Toward a Smarter, Safer, More Efficient Future
The adoption of advanced driver assistance systems and autonomous technologies continues to accelerate, placing enormous pressure on vehicle infrastructure to process and transport vast amounts of image data efficiently. intoPIX and Lattice Semiconductor have recognized this challenge and responded with a solution that combines best-in-class compression technology with high-performance, low-power hardware.
Together, TicoRAW and JPEG XS on Lattice FPGAs offer automotive engineers a practical path forward: one that supports ultra-high-resolution imaging, ensures real-time responsiveness, and does so in a way that aligns with the automotive industry’s power, cost, and size constraints.
In a world where milliseconds and megabytes matter, this collaboration is helping drive the evolution of safer, smarter, and more connected vehicles.
