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    LiDAR provides 3D imaging support to applications like automotive and robotics.
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    Learn more about the role of GaN power FETs and the gate drivers behind them in LiDAR sensors.
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    LiDAR in autonomous driving
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    Discover how adaptive-computing technology is extending the capabilities of LiDAR sensors to deliver higher depth resolution and reliability, overcoming challenges in autonomous...
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    LiDAR placement is essential for the production and development of advanced and safe autonomous vehicles.
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    Cadence’s latest Tensilica Vision DSPs combine advanced vision technologies with AI processing to address automotive sensor fusion.

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