NXP Semiconductors has unveiled a new semiconductor product that is ideal for software-defined vehicles, featuring core deterministic operation of secure MCUs, gigahertz speeds, multi-application isolation, and memory expansion capabilities.

NXP Semiconductors N.V. (NASDAQ: NXPI) today announced the launch of two new processor families, the S32Z and S32E, that extend the benefits of innovative automotive platforms with secure, high-performance, real-time processing.

The S32Z and S32E processor families enable rapid integration of diverse real-time applications for domain and zone control, safety processing, and vehicle electrification, all critical to safe and efficient next-generation vehicles.

The S32Z processor is ideal for safety processing and domain and zone control, while the S32E processor is ideal for electric vehicle (xEV) control and smart operation.

Software-compatible S32Z/S32E processors help enable software-defined vehicles, reduce software integration complexity, and enhance security.

NXP's S32Z and S32E processors surpass today's automotive microcontrollers in capabilities with eight Arm® Cortex®-R52 processor cores and split-lock support operating at up to 1GHz, addressing the challenges of safely integrating deterministic, high-performance real-time applications.

These processors are Implement independent real-time applications without interference by separating them from 'core to pin' hardware virtualization and resource firewall.

It can be used for large-scale zero-downtime over-the-air (OTA) updates with up to 64 MB of integrated flash memory, and supports LPDDR4 DRAM and flash expansion memory in Execute-in-place (XiP) mode for large-scale applications and AUTOSAR® Adaptive applications.

It improves efficiency and simplifies software development by seamlessly providing vehicle data to virtual ECUs through a communication accelerator (FlexLLCE) that supports 24 CAN interfaces and a gigabit Ethernet switch that supports time-sensitive networking (TSN).

The Hardware Security Engine (HSE) supports secure boot, accelerated security services, and key management. The S32Z and S32E processors are certified to ISO/SAE 21434 for cybersecurity and ISO 26262 for functional safety up to ASIL D.

The S32E processor adds smart operation capabilities in the form of advanced timers, high-resolution analog-to-digital converters, 5V analog I/O, and is used for xEV integrated applications with direct-drive motor control capabilities.

The versatile features and benefits of the S32Z and S32E processors enable leading global OEMs and Tier 1 suppliers to develop a wide range of new vehicle architectures with diverse real-time processing requirements.

“The new S32Z and S32E processors establish NXP as a leader in high-performance, secure, real-time processing and complement our other S32 automotive processors to support our customers’ diverse end-to-end domain and zoned vehicle architectures,” said Ray Cornyn, senior vice president and general manager of vehicle control and networking solutions at NXP. “We provide our customers with a real-time roadmap scalable to 5nm technology to design future integrated and software-defined vehicles.”