Samsung has just signed a deal with Tesla worth nearly half a billion dollars. This deal will have the former supply the latter with camera sensors for the latter’s upcoming electric vehicle, the Cybertruck.
The news for the latest deal between the South Korean tech giant and the American electric car maker arrives from South Korean publications (via SamMobile) that claim that Samsung’s latest camera modules will be used in Tesla’s Cybertruck. For those unaware, the Cybertruck is a futuristic-looking electric SUV designed that was first unveiled back in 2019. The prototype model from back then was equipped with an array of cameras connected to the dashboard screen, featuring a mirrorless design.
In the past, Samsung has supplied Tesla with components for its electric vehicles, with tech such as batteries. Now, the report suggests that the consumer electronics manufacturer has signed a 436 million US Dollars deal with the world’s largest EV maker for the supply of its new image sensors. Other rumors have also stated that the company will supply Tesla with its new PixCell LED headlamps as well for future EVs.
Interestingly, Samsung has also just recently announced the new ISOCELL Auto 4AC, which is built and optimized specifically for Automotive applications. In other words, this technology might be seen in the Cybertruck or even Tesla’s future EVs as well. The new ISOCELL Auto 4AC features the company’s CornerPixel solution that enhances the field of view for a safer driving experience. It comes in a 1/3.7 inch optical format with 1.2 million 3.0 micrometer (µm) pixels and can be housed in various regions of the car providing a wide angle of view.
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