- NXP Semiconductors (NXPI, Financial) partners with Rimac Technology to advance centralized vehicle architectures.
- The collaboration reduces complexity by consolidating over 20 ECUs into three units using NXP's S32E2 processors.
- Rimac Technology will debut the platform in hypercars, with plans to expand into other vehicle segments.
NXP Semiconductors (NXPI) and Rimac Technology have announced a strategic partnership to co-develop advanced centralized architectures for software-defined vehicles (SDVs). The focus of this collaboration is on NXP's S32E2 real-time processor series, which supports the integration of over 20 electronic control units (ECUs) into just three centralized units. This processor series incorporates 8 Arm Cortex-R52 cores operating at up to 1 GHz, high-resolution analog-to-digital converters, and supports up to 64MB of non-volatile memory.
The S32E2 processor is ISO 26262 ASIL D compliant, ensuring it meets the highest automotive safety integrity levels. This compliance enables enhanced security features and comprehensive safety mechanisms, essential for safely consolidating vehicle functions without sacrificing performance. This architecture not only decreases the vehicle's complexity and material costs but also enhances computational capabilities.
Rimac Technology plans to initially implement this platform in its hypercar program, showcasing the solution in high-performance car applications. Following this, the platform will extend to other vehicle segments, illustrating its scalability across the automotive industry. The collaboration between NXP and Rimac represents a significant advancement in addressing the challenge of integrating software-defined vehicle features efficiently and safely in a centralized system architecture.
