NXP and Rimac Technology Co-Develop Centralized Vehicle Architecture for Advanced Domain and Zonal Control

Core Insights - NXP Semiconductors collaborates with Rimac Technology to develop centralized architectures for software-defined vehicles (SDVs) using NXP's S32E2 processors [1][15] - The S32E2 processor allows the consolidation of over 20 electronic control units (ECUs) into just three centralized units, enhancing efficiency and reducing complexity [3][14] - The collaboration aims to address the growing complexity of vehicle systems, providing a platform for safe application integration and advanced real-time applications [2][4] Company Overview - NXP Semiconductors is a leader in automotive processing, with a revenue of $12.61 billion in 2024, and operates in over 30 countries [9] - Rimac Technology specializes in high-performance control systems and electrification technologies, focusing on engineering and production for the automotive industry [10] Technical Details - The S32E2 features 8 Arm Cortex-R52 processor cores running at up to 1 GHz, high-resolution analog-to-digital converters, and supports up to 64MB of non-volatile memory [3][4] - The architecture developed by NXP and Rimac is ISO 26262 ASIL D compliant, ensuring safety and security for automotive applications [4][15] - NXP's platform integrates various system solutions, including power management and networking, to facilitate software and hardware integration for automakers [7][8]