In the rapidly evolving landscape of software-defined vehicles (SDVs), chip supplier NXP is poised to revolutionize the industry with its innovative CoreRide platform. Collaborating with several software partners, NXP aims to provide automakers with a comprehensive plug-and-play solution for next-generation vehicle architectures by addressing the critical need for seamless integration and enhanced functionality.
Traditionally, the focus of SDV development has centered on processors, software, and hardware tailored to support infotainment and advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS). Achieving a fully software-defined vehicle requires a holistic approach that encompasses all core vehicle functions, including routine body systems. NXP’s S32 CoreRide technology fills this crucial gap by offering processing, networking, and power management capabilities specifically designed to support these essential functions.
At the heart of the CoreRide platform are the NXP S32N processors, engineered to handle all vehicle functions outside of infotainment and ADAS domains. Through collaboration with an extensive ecosystem of partners, including Accenture ESR Labs, BlackBerry QNX, Elektrobit, and Vector Informatik, among others, NXP has integrated base software solutions into the CoreRide platform, empowering automakers to accelerate the development of their SDV architectures.
Henri Ardevol, Executive Vice President and General Manager of Automotive Embedded Systems at NXP, emphasizes the transformative potential of the CoreRide platform in navigating the disruptions reshaping the automotive industry. “The automotive industry’s shift to software-defined vehicles presents unprecedented levels of disruption”.
With its commitment to faster innovation cycles and open development pathways, CoreRide offers automakers a compelling framework for accelerating SDV development and achieving superior performance at a lower cost. “In the last decade, many industries have successfully adopted faster innovation cycles and effectively achieved higher performance at lower cost through tight integration of silicon and software. With NXP’s S32 CoreRide platform, automakers can now radically transform their approach to SDV development by adopting a much faster, open development path.” expressed Ardevol.
One of the key strengths of CoreRide lies in its adaptability to diverse SDV architectures. With the automotive industry witnessing a spectrum of architectural strategies, ranging from centralized to zonal to hybrid configurations, CoreRide offers seamless compatibility across these variations. This flexibility enables automakers to scale production efficiently and cater to the unique demands of their chosen architectural approach.
Deploying CoreRide promises substantial benefits for automakers, including significant time and cost savings. By leveraging the plug-and-play nature of the platform, OEMs can streamline engineering efforts, focusing on differentiation and value-added functionalities that enhance brand identity and drive revenue growth. NXP estimates that adopting CoreRide could improve OEM engineering efficiency by 25%-30%, representing a substantial leap forward in SDV development.
In a demonstration showcasing the capabilities of CoreRide, NXP illustrates how automakers can leverage domain-based architectures and S32N processors to deliver personalized features and performance enhancements to vehicle owners through over-the-air software updates. With OEMs increasingly embracing the digital economy and anticipating significant revenue from subscription-based upgrades, CoreRide emerges as a pivotal enabler of future automotive innovation and monetization strategies.
As the automotive industry embraces the era of software-defined vehicles, NXP stands at the forefront of innovation, poised to redefine the future of vehicle architectures. With its comprehensive CoreRide platform and collaborative ecosystem of partners, NXP provides automakers with a strategic advantage in realizing their SDV ambitions, driving progress and unlocking new opportunities in the evolving automotive landscape.
