1. Overview of the Automotive Tech Map Briefing: Initiating an Open Source-Centered Automotive Software Ecosystem

On June 18, 2025, Korea’s first Automotive Tech Map Briefing was hosted by the National IT Industry Promotion Agency (NIPA). As the country’s inaugural initiative to foster an open source-based automotive software ecosystem, the event served as a valuable platform for collaboration among automakers, component suppliers, software companies, and research institutions.

2. Key Industry Messages: A First Step Toward Industry Collaboration and Technological Independence

Presentation slide from Mercedes-Benz's "Global OEM Open Source Case Studies"

The event featured participation from NIPA, Hyundai Motor Group, key suppliers, global OEM experts, and others who emphasized the growing importance of open source collaboration in the emerging Software-Defined Vehicle (SDV) era. The presentations repeatedly highlighted the need to establish cooperative ecosystems to keep pace with global trends in open source software development.

3. Telechips’ Progress in Building an Open Source-Based Development Platform

Presentation slide Telechips' "Opensource Project, Yocto"

During the briefing, Telechips presented its progress in preparing an open source-ready development environment for its embedded platform TOPST. Telechips currently operates its in-house automotive SoC-based boards, including the D3-G, AI-G, and VCP-G models. The company plans to soon launch an SDK for these platforms built on the Yocto Project, enabling open source-based development.

4. Demonstrating Practical Development Potential: Live D3-G Board Demo

At the on-site exhibition booth, Telechips demonstrated several real-world applications powered by the TOPST D3-G board:

Ubuntu Operating Environment Demonstration
Showcasing seamless operation of general-purpose Linux on the embedded platform.
Daisy Chain Display Expansion
Demonstrating multi-monitor support by extending displays across two monitors.
YouTube Video Streaming
Visually highlighting stable network performance and multimedia processing capabilities, drawing significant interest from attendees.

5. Current Yocto-Based SDK Development and Future Roadmap

Through this event, Telechips introduced its vision to evolve beyond hardware supply and establish itself as a comprehensive development platform provider. The upcoming Yocto-based SDK will simplify platform adoption for developers and partners, facilitating integration into various embedded projects across industries.

6. Telechips and TOPST’s Aspirations in the Open Source Ecosystem

Open source software has become a driving force for collaboration and innovation, not only within the automotive sector but across multiple industries. Telechips and TOPST are committed to playing an active role in this evolving open source ecosystem, supporting Korea’s push for technological independence and strengthening its software competitiveness as trusted technology partners.

Exploring the Potential of TOPST and Telechips’ Commitment to Open Source Collaboration at the Automotive Tech Map Briefing