NXP launched S32Z and S32E real-time processor series, a new product portfolio of S32 automobile platform

     NXP Semiconductor announced the launch of two new processor series, which continue to expand the advantages of NXP S32 innovative automobile platform by using safe high-performance real-time processing capabilities. The S32Z and S32E processor series help the automotive industry accelerate the integration of multiple real-time applications, and achieve domain control, regional control, security processing and electrification. These functions are critical to building the next generation of safe and efficient vehicles. S32Z processor is suitable for security processing, domain control and regional control, while S32E processor is suitable for electric vehicle (xEV) control and intelligent drive. The S32Z and S32E processor software are compatible, which helps to define the car by software, reduce the complexity of software integration, and enhance security.

     All major automobile manufacturers attach importance to the evolution trend of the automobile industry towards domain architecture and regional architecture. They can optimize the wiring harness connection, reduce the cost and overall weight, and promote the upgrading of intelligent vehicles through software centric solutions with higher scalability and lower cost. This huge transformation requires new processors capable of providing higher performance, isolation between applications, and memory expansion capabilities to support software defined cars and future innovations. The entire automobile ecosystem needs deep collaboration to design a real-time processor with the performance and deterministic behavior required by the next generation of software to define automobiles. Bosch Group is a key partner in this rigorous process.

     Axel Aue, vice president of Bosch Engineering, said: "We have worked closely with NXP on two new processor families. Compared with embedded NVM MCU, S32Z and S32E processors have twice the performance. The two new processor families have the key features of an integrated platform, with LPDDR4 DRAM and flash memory, and expandable storage. The new processor family allows the integration and isolation of different functions of cars. It has powerful performance and can be competent for scenarios where multiple microprocessors were needed before. It is an embedded set The ideal choice. "

     The functions of NXP S32Z and S32E processors are more comprehensive than those of existing automobile microcontrollers. The new processor family has eight Arms with lockable step support  Cortex - The R52 processor core, with a working frequency up to 1 GHz, can meet the challenges of safe integration, deterministic and high-performance real-time applications. Through the "core to pin" hardware virtualization and resource firewall, the processor isolates independent real-time applications to ensure that they are free from interference. The processor provides up to 64 MB of integrated Flash memory for large-scale wireless remote (OTA) upgrades with zero downtime, and for large applications and AUTOSAR ® Adaptive application, supporting LPDDR4 DRAM and Flash expansion memory in local execution (Xip) mode. The communication accelerator (FlexLLCE) supporting 24 CAN interfaces and the gigabit Ethernet switch supporting Time Sensitive Network (TSN) seamlessly provide vehicle data for the "virtual ECU", thus improving efficiency and simplifying software development. The hardware security engine (HSE) supports safe startup, accelerated security services and key management. S32Z and S32E processors have passed ISO/SAE 21434 network security certification and ISO 26262 ASIL D functional security certification.

     S32E processor has added intelligent drive function, and adopts advanced timer, high-resolution analog-to-digital converter, 5V analog and I/O forms, which is suitable for xEV integrated application with direct drive motor control. With the wide use and advantages of S32Z and S32E processors, the world's leading OEMs and tier one suppliers can develop new automotive architectures with different real-time processing performance requirements.

     Ray Cornyn, senior vice president and general manager of automotive control and network solutions of NXP, said: "The new S32Z and S32E series processors consolidate NXP's leading position in the field of safe and high-performance real-time processing, and improve the S32 automotive processor product portfolio to support customers to achieve diversified end-to-end domain control and regional automotive architecture. The NXP real-time processor roadmap is scalable and compatible with the planned 5nm technology, helping customers design software defined cars that meet future needs and have comprehensive functions."