➀ NXP Semiconductors推出的模块化区域控制器参考设计简化了下一代电动汽车（E/E架构）的开发，支持组件评估、优化物料清单（BOM）并加快上市时间。
➁ 该设计提供系统级性能指标，包括功耗、唤醒时间、延迟和整体性能，有助于快速评估和加速市场进入。
➂ 设计基于最新的半导体创新，集成了成本效益优化的芯片组，并且硬件可根据独特需求定制，符合汽车级设计和生产质量标准。
Recent #NXP news in the semiconductor industry
1. NXP introduces the S32K5 family of automotive MCUs, the industry's first 16nm FinFET MCU with embedded MRAM. 2. The family extends the NXP CoreRide platform with pre-integrated zonal and electrification solutions for SDV architectures. 3. The S32K5 offers high performance, low latency, and advanced security features.
➀ A roundup of the latest electronics news from Embedded World 2024, covering automotive, military, telecoms, industrial, and consumer electronics sectors.
➁ Infineon is launching a RISC-V starter kit for automotive microcontrollers.
➂ NXP reveals MCX MCUs with Matter, Thread, Zigbee, and Bluetooth LE.
➀ The MR2001_RD reference design is a powerful tool for developing high-performance 2D radar transceivers, featuring six receive channels and a low phase noise transmitter.
➁ It supports accurate modulation and high-resolution target detection with an update rate of ten measurements per second, thanks to its high-frequency bandwidth.
➂ The design is flexible and adaptable, allowing users to customize the system with their own signal-processing hardware and includes a graphical user interface for visualizing target information.
➀ NXP is acquiring Kinara, a specialist in programmable discrete neural processing units (NPUs).
➁ The acquisition is valued at $307 million and is expected to close in the first half of 2025.
➂ Kinara's NPUs and software enable energy-efficient AI performance across various neural networks.
➀ NXP announced plans to lay off approximately 1,800 employees globally due to increased tariffs in the US and market pressures.
➁ The decision is not directly related to concerns about potential trade wars but is related to broader market conditions.
➂ NXP expects its workforce to 'slightly decrease', with the number of employees reduced no more than 5% globally.
➃ NXP's President and CEO Kurt Sievers commented on the company's performance in 2024, noting a 5% decline in revenue and a focus on managing growth strategies.
➄ NXP obtained a €1 billion loan from the European Investment Bank to accelerate semiconductor innovation.
➀ The formation of the 'China for China' supply chain is accelerating, with the Chinese government aiming for domestic car manufacturers to source 25% of their ICs locally by 2025. ➁ ST has partnered with HHGrace to develop 40nm industrial/automotive-grade MCUs, with mass production expected later this year. ➂ Renesas, NXP, and Infineon are in discussions with Chinese foundries for local sourcing.
➀ Congatec has launched new computer-on-modules (COMs) with NXP's i.MX 95 processors, offering improved AI performance and security. ➁ The modules are designed for industrial, medical, and transportation uses, providing energy-efficient solutions with high security. ➂ They are based on the NXP i.MX 95 application processors and feature advanced graphics and AI capabilities.
➀ NXP's new MCX L Series introduces Adaptive Dynamic Voltage Control (ADVC) for low-power applications; ➁ The series features a dual-domain architecture with an Arm Cortex-M33 core and an Arm Cortex-M0+ sense domain; ➂ The ADVC technology minimizes power consumption by dynamically adjusting the operating voltage.
➀ NXP is acquiring Aviva Links, a provider of in-vehicle connectivity products. ➁ The deal, valued at $242.5 million, aims to enhance the adoption of ADAS and IVI systems. ➂ Aviva Links' portfolio supports SerDes and Ethernet-based connectivity, meeting the needs of software-defined vehicles.
➀ The article introduces a flow meter reference design based on the MC9S08GW64 microcontroller from NXP. It highlights the design's versatility, efficiency, and its suitability for gas and fluid metering applications. The design is known for its low power consumption, long battery life, and support for automated meter reading (AMR). ➁ It describes the design's features, such as real-time flow sensing, data accumulation, and wireless communication via ZigBee, which streamline the development process. ➂ The design is suitable for both consumer and industrial metering systems and is optimized to operate for over a decade on a single battery.
➀ VSMC, a joint venture between Vanguard International Semiconductor Corporation and NXP Semiconductors, held a groundbreaking ceremony for its new 300mm wafer manufacturing facility in Singapore; ➁ The facility is located in Tampines, Singapore; ➂ The joint venture was formed in September 2024.
➀ Variscite is developing a 55x30mm system-on-module around NXP’s i.MX 91 processor IC; ➁ The DART-MX91 board features LPDDR4 memory and eMMC storage options; ➂ The module supports various interfaces and has a long-term longevity plan.
➀ The article discusses a reference design for automotive motor control from NXP Semiconductors, featuring a compact size and integration of microcontroller technology and interfaces. ➁ It highlights the S32M276 integrated system with a 32-bit Arm Cortex-M7 microcontroller and an analog component. ➂ The design is optimized for efficiency, reducing BOM and PCB dimensions while providing various interfaces.
1. NXP introduces the i.MX 94 family, a new addition to its i.MX 9 series of application processors, designed for industrial control, PLCs, telematics, and automotive gateways. 2. The i.MX 94 family integrates real-time processing with industrial networking protocols, supports post-quantum cryptography, and features an integrated NPU for AI and machine learning capabilities. 3. The family offers scalable system-level design support and integrates with NXP's wide range of wireless solutions.
1. NXP has introduced the industry's first wireless battery management system (BMS) solution with Ultra-Wideband (UWB) capabilities. 2. The solution simplifies EV assembly, enhances battery energy density, and accelerates time to market. 3. It uses UWB technology for robust and reliable data transfer within the battery pack.
➀ The CEOs of Europe's top three chip companies discussed the challenges of doing business in China under US restrictions at the Electronica Forum. Jean-Marc Cheri, CEO of ST, highlighted the importance of China as a 30% revenue contributor and the need for stability in the supply chain. Kurt Sievers, CEO of NXP, emphasized that no country's chip industry could be independent or dominant, and warned about the potential increase in costs due to supply chain fragmentation. Jochen Hanebeck, CEO of Infineon, cautioned about the fragmentation on the supply side and the potential impact of tariffs.
➀ This article introduces a two-phase power meter reference design featuring a high-performance analog front end and an embedded programmable gain amplifier, enhancing precision and cost-efficiency in energy measurement; ➁ The design is based on the Kinetis M series microcontrollers from NXP Semiconductors, designed for smart single-phase and two-phase energy meters; ➂ The design includes features like tamper detection, low-power modes, and AMI expansion headers for advanced metering infrastructure and remote control functionalities.
➀ This article discusses the RGB LED lighting reference design developed by NXP Semiconductors. It highlights the board's features, such as microcontroller and high-voltage analog components, and its applications in automotive and industrial sectors. ➁ The S12ZVL32-LED board, featuring a 16-bit S12 MagniV S12ZVL microcontroller and LIN interface, is ideal for space-constrained automotive LIN nodes. ➂ The article also mentions the S12ZVL family's memory options and its integration of features from the S12 portfolio.
➀ Cadence's Tensilica HiFi 5 DSPs are integrated into NXP's new automotive audio DSP family; ➁ The integration supports advanced audio capabilities for next-generation software-defined vehicles; ➂ This development caters to the increasing demand for sophisticated audio processing.
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