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Suraj Gajendra:Arm Zena CSS助力汽车芯片开发时间缩短12个月
Zhong Guo Qi Che Bao Wang·2025-08-22 01:48

Core Insights - Arm has officially launched the Arm® Zena Compute Subsystems (CSS), which is a standardized and pre-integrated computing platform designed to significantly shorten development cycles for automotive companies, allowing them to bring new models to market at least one year earlier [1][4]. Product Overview - Arm Zena CSS integrates a range of IPs, including CPU clusters, secure islands, and secure enclaves, along with debugging features, basic I/O interfaces, power, and clock modules, delivered in RTL design package form [4]. - The system includes the latest Cortex-720AE CPU cluster and CMN S3AE interconnect technology, as well as a secure island built on the latest Cortex-R82AE [4]. Development Cycle Reduction - The introduction of Arm Zena CSS is expected to accelerate the development cycle by an additional 12 months, building on the previous two-year reduction achieved with the launch of the Cortex-A720AE and its associated cloud-based virtual prototype platform [5][7]. - Traditionally, automotive development follows a linear process, causing delays as software developers must wait for chips to be released before starting their work. The virtual prototype technology allows software development to begin on the same day as IP release [7]. Complexity Management - Arm Zena CSS aims to address the complexity of automotive chip design, which has evolved from 4-core and 8-core systems to increasing demands for 16-core and 32-core systems [7][8]. - By providing a pre-validated core computing component, Arm Zena CSS allows partners to focus on product differentiation and innovation, thus saving significant development time [4][8]. Cost Efficiency - Contrary to expectations, the overall project costs associated with using Arm Zena CSS are expected to decrease, with engineering resource requirements projected to drop by 20% based on partner case studies [9]. - The early completion of designs also contributes to cost savings, enhancing both development cost efficiency and product design efficiency [9]. Market Reception - Since its launch, Arm Zena CSS has garnered interest from over 10 global partners, including automotive manufacturers and chip designers, with some already obtaining technical licenses [9]. - The solution has been recognized within the Chinese automotive ecosystem as a significant step towards accelerating innovation and achieving cross-platform scalability [9]. Future Directions - Arm envisions a future where AI applications will proliferate in vehicles, impacting advanced driver-assistance systems (ADAS), in-vehicle infotainment (IVI) systems, and overall vehicle experience [10]. - The company aims to continuously prepare for this evolution by strengthening core foundational technologies and providing adaptable software and tools for the entire software ecosystem [10][11].