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CSR Opens New Automotive Systems Development and Applications Centre in Ingolstadt, Germany
CSR plc today announced the opening of the CSR Automotive Systems Development and Applications Centre in Ingolstadt, Southern Germany. CSR acquired the facility, which was built by TEMIC Telefunken Hochfrequenztechnik GmbH, a provider of RF system solutions for auto-infotainment and consumer products, as part of its merger with Zoran Corporation last year. Close to the major German automotive OEM’s and Tier One suppliers, the Ingolstadt facility is also only a short distance from CSR customers in the automotive centres throughout Europe.
“TThe experienced RF, hardware and software engineering team based at the new facility will allow CSR to continue to expand support and access for German and European customers to the entire CSR automotive product portfolio including location, connectivity and infotainment SoC solutions. It will also strengthen partnerships with automotive OEMs and key Tier Ones by offering greatly enhanced, design-in support and test infrastructure. The facility will also support increased marketing and business development activities across the region.
The facility will be the in-vehicle test and validation centre for all CSR automotive technologies, ensuring the company’s automotive customers get the best possible performance from our connectivity, location and SoC technologies.
“I am delighted to join CSR’s Automotive Business Group and for our facility to be at the centre of our new growth strategy in this exciting space,” said Andreas Hennig, site manager for CSR’s new facility. “The Ingolstadt team is fully committed to deploying our extensive skills and automotive experience to further build on CSR’s success in the automotive sector.”