NXP Semiconductor S32 series Automotive processors

Features and Applications of S32 series Automotive processors

The purpose of this article is to briefly illustrate what is possible with Automotive processors and the features and applications of these processors manufactured by NXP Semiconductor under the S32 series.

Applications

  • Advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS)
Associated Products

Part NumberDescriptionStockRFQ
S32K118EVB-Q064S32K118 EVAL BOARD FOR 64QFP0RFQ
S32K142EVB-Q100EVALUATION BOARD FOR S32K142 MIC45RFQ
S32K144EVB-Q100XS32K144 EVAL BRD0RFQ
S32K144EVB-Q100S32K144 EVAL BRD2666RFQ
S32K148EVB-Q176S32K148 EVAL BRD2891RFQ
S32K312EVB-Q172S32K312EVB-Q172 EVAL BOARD2226RFQ
S32K3-T-BOXS32K3-T-BOX REF DESIGN BOARD2752BUY
Technical Documents

Ali Ors, Senior R&D Manager for ADAS at NXP's Automotive division, demonstrates the company's latest embedded vision technologies and products at the May 2016 Embedded Vision Summit. Specifically, Ors presents the capabilities of the NXP S32V Automotive Vision Processor, demonstrating the optical flow feature tracker with algorithms running on the APEX image processors inside the chip. The solution is automotive-grade and ideal for ADAS applications to increase automotive safety.

NXP Demonstration of the S32V Automotive Vision Processor


The S32 series processors are designed for use in the automotive industry, where they provide high-performance and secure processing for a range of applications. They are based on ARM Cortex-A and Cortex-M cores and are optimized for low power consumption. They feature embedded hardware security to protect against cyber-attacks and unauthorized access. The processors offer a range of high-speed connectivity interfaces such as Ethernet, CAN, and USB, and come with a variety of memory options including DDR, Flash, and SRAM.

Features

The main features of S32 series Automotive processors may be summarized as follows:

1. 32-bit ARM Cortex-A and Cortex-M cores

2. High-performance processing and low power consumption

3. Embedded hardware security features

4. High-speed connectivity interfaces such as Ethernet, CAN, and USB

5. Wide range of memory options including DDR, Flash, and SRAM

Applications

  • Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS)

  • In-vehicle infotainment (IVI) systems

  • Vehicle-to-everything (V2X) communication

  • Battery management systems

  • Powertrain control modules

They are suitable for use in advanced driver assistance systems, in-vehicle infotainment systems, vehicle-to-everything communication, battery management systems, and powertrain control modules.


Frequently Asked Questions

What is the maximum clock frequency of the S32 series processors?

The maximum clock frequency ranges from 120 MHz to 240 MHz depending on the specific model.

What is the flash memory capacity of the S32 series processors?

The flash memory capacity ranges from 512 KB to 4 MB depending on the specific model.

What is the temperature range for which the S32 series processors are designed?

The processors are designed to operate in a temperature range of -40°C to 125°C.