Car Ultrasonic Sensors

Last update: 01 Aug. 2024

What is a car Ultrasonic Sensor?

Valeo is proud to be the global frontrunner in ultrasonic sensor technology. Our state-of-the-art solutions fuse advanced ultrasonic sensor technology with AI-based signal processing to deliver unparalleled near-range perception capabilities. We deploy these sensors across various applications, including parking assistance, obstacle detection, and door protection, fostering enhanced safety and convenience in automotive environments.

Our innovative ultrasonic sensor USV10 offers a multitude of advancements, such as improved height and object classification, quicker reaction time, enhanced noise immunity, and full resimulation capability. In addition, our sensor exhibits similar object classification abilities. Our groundbreaking USV10 data interface transmits data volume 15 times greater than previous generations, enabling crucial functional improvements and facilitating a software-defined validation process.

Taking the USV10 line a step further, our USV10 Power Class Solution offers a 2-wire Daisy Chain architecture that reduces harness weight and costs by 600g, contributing to a lower CO₂ footprint.
We’ve also developed the HV-LIN sensor with a standard LIN bus for seamless communication, which operates without an ECU, for the specific needs of the Chinese and Indian markets.

We also provide hidden ultrasonic sensors for door protection applications, underbody monitoring, trunk/frunk opening and protection ensuring seamless integration into the vehicle’s design.

As testament to our market dominance, we produce 20 million ultrasonic systems annually and have an expansive worldwide engineering and production footprint.
Valeo’s ultrasonic sensors represent the peak of innovation, delivering a broad range of solutions for multiple automotive applications. Our sensors significantly enhance the safety and user experience of modern vehicles. As global market leaders, we continue to pioneer advancements in the field, ensuring our cutting-edge sensor technologies’ widespread adoption.

Park Assist System Solutions Alternative: Automated Parking

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What are our Ultrasonic Sensors benefits?

USV10 sensor: height and object classification, faster reaction time, noise immunity improvements, full resimulation capability, Point-to-Point topology and Daisy-Chain Power Class Topology
HV-LIN: no Electronic control unit (ECU) required, standard LIN bus
Door Protection application using hidden ultrasonic sensors

Ultrasonic Sensors specifications

New “USV10” data interface transmits 15-fold data volume compared to previous generations
Optimized DSI3-Interface
USV10.2 with 2-wire architecture for harness cost and weight saving (600g), also reducing CO2 footprint
Functional Safety: ASIL B compliant

Unique Selling Points

Market leadership with 20 million systems per year and worldwide engineering and production footprint
Revolutionary new “USV10” data interface enabling crucial functional improvements and a software defined validation process