NXP Unveils Industry-First Platform for Software-Defined Vehicles

By siliconindia  |  Thursday, 28 March 2024, 02:40:49 PM IST

NXP Unveils Industry-First Platform for Software-Defined Vehicles
NXP Semiconductors has announced a breakthrough in software-defined vehicle (SDV) development with the unveiling of its pioneering platform, 'S32 CoreRide'. This innovative vehicle software platform aims to simplify intricate vehicle architecture development while simultaneously reducing costs for both automakers and tier-1 suppliers.
Henri Ardevol, EVP and general manager of automotive embedded systems at NXP, emphasized the significance of tight integration between silicon and software in achieving faster innovation cycles and improved performance at reduced costs. He highlighted the potential for radical transformation in SDV development through the adoption of a faster, more open approach enabled by the 'S32 CoreRide' platform.
The platform integrates NXP's extensive hardware portfolio with software solutions from leading automotive experts across a broad ecosystem. Key collaborators include Accenture ESR Labs, ArcherMind, BlackBerry QNX, Elektrobit, ETAS, Green Hills Software, Sonatus, Synopsys, TTTech Auto, Vector Informatik GmbH, Wind River, and tier-1 suppliers like Valeo.
Gerd Schafer, chief technology officer at Accenture ESR Labs, expressed anticipation regarding the platform's potential to significantly streamline SDV development processes.
NXP projects that production vehicles leveraging the capabilities of the 'S32 CoreRide' platform are currently in development, with the first wave of production vehicles anticipated to ramp up by 2027. This initiative marks a notable advancement in automotive technology, promising enhanced efficiency and performance in the development of next-generation vehicles.

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