Cadence Design Systems Inc. (NASDAQ: CDNS) announced that Aeva has licensed its Tensilica Vision DSP intellectual property to enhance signal processing in Aeva's 4D LiDAR systems for industrial robotics and automotive applications.

The licensing agreement enables Aeva to integrate Cadence's digital signal processor technology into its lidar systems, which detect both velocity and position simultaneously. Aeva's 4D LiDAR technology provides depth information for autonomous vehicles and industrial automation applications.

"Cadence's DSP technology provides the flexibility and performance uplift we need to push the boundaries of perception and deliver scalable solutions to our industrial and automotive customers," said James Reuther, chief engineer of Aeva.

The Tensilica Vision DSPs feature programmable architecture and customizable instruction extensions designed for real-time signal processing applications where latency and power efficiency are priorities. The technology includes software libraries for neural networks, computer vision, and point cloud processing.

"Our Tensilica DSPs empower SoC providers to deliver differentiated performance and power efficiency in leading-edge, low-latency applications like lidar," said Amol Borkar, group director of product management and marketing for Tensilica DSPs at Cadence.

The DSP technology comes with the NeuroWeave SDK, a neural network compiler that supports AI networks used in lidar applications. Cadence reports that multiple companies are using Tensilica Vision DSPs for industrial robotics and autonomous vehicle applications.

Cadence provides electronic design automation software, hardware, and intellectual property for semiconductor and system companies. The San Jose-based company has been recognized by Fortune magazine as one of the 100 Best Companies to Work For for ten consecutive years.