NXP Ramps Automotive Processing Innovation with Two Processors on TSMC 16nm FinFET Technology
June 02 2021 - 4:00AM
COMPUTEX – NXP Semiconductors N.V. (NASDAQ: NXPI),
a world leader in automotive processing, and TSMC (TWSE: 2330,
NYSE: TSM) today announced the release of NXP’s S32G2 vehicle
network processors and the S32R294 radar processor into volume
production on TSMC’s advanced 16 nanometer (nm) FinFET process
technology. This marks the migration of NXP’s S32 family of
processors to increasingly advanced process nodes as automobiles
continue to evolve into powerful computing platforms. NXP’s
continued innovation in the S32 family is designed to help
carmakers simplify vehicle architecture and deliver the fully
connected and configurable car of tomorrow.
The S32G2 vehicle networking processors enable service-oriented
gateways for secure cloud connectivity and over-the-air updates
that will unlock a multitude of data-driven services such as
usage-based insurance and vehicle health management. S32G2
processors also serve as domain and zonal controllers to enable
next-generation vehicle architectures and as high-performance ASIL
D safety processors in advanced driver assistance and autonomous
drive systems. The move to TSMC’s 16nm technology has allowed S32G2
to consolidate multiple devices into one, creating a powerful
System-on-Chip (SoC) that reduces the processor’s footprint.
The S32R294 radar processor’s implementation in 16nm provides
the performance carmakers need to enable scalable solutions for
NCAP and advanced corner radar as well as long-range front radar
and advanced multi-mode use cases like simultaneous blind-spot
detection, lane change assistance and elevation sensing.
TSMC’s 16nm technology enables NXP’s automotive processors to
harness the power of advanced FinFET transistors for the first
time, combining improved performance and rigorous automotive
process qualifications to deliver safe next generation computing
power. Backed by TSMC’s extensive roadmap for automotive processes,
NXP’s 16nm automotive processors pave the way for a wider migration
to TSMC’s 5nm process for the NXP S32 family of vehicle
processors.
“NXP’s release of 16nm processors for radar and
vehicle networking is the next milestone in turning cars into
intelligent, connected robots on wheels that are safe, secure and
enjoyable. Both processors are ready for volume release,” said Kurt
Sievers, President & CEO of NXP Semiconductors, at the Computex
CEO Forum. “We have a long history of partnership with
TSMC and appreciate their support during this extraordinary
period of shortage. We value our collaboration in both technology
and volume manufacturing that has enabled this key step in
broadening NXP’s 16nm FF portfolio and paves the way towards our
future high-performance S32 processing platform with harmonized
software infrastructure in TSMC’s 5nm process.”
“Vehicles have become sophisticated computing platforms with
semiconductors controlling a wide range of sensors, digital
cockpits, wireless connectivity, and more. TSMC’s comprehensive
portfolio of automotive process technologies and services enable
our customers to innovate to make cars safer, smarter, and
greener,” said TSMC Chief Executive Officer Dr. C.C. Wei. “TSMC is
dedicated to supporting NXP’s longstanding automotive excellence in
design, quality and functional safety at the 16nm node and well
into the future with our leading logic technologies and
automotive-grade manufacturing quality.”
AvailabilityNXP’s S32R294 radar processors and
S32G2 secure gateway processors have started volume production in
Q2 this year and are available.
Links to related topics
- Service Oriented Gateways
- Automotive Radar and S32R294
- S32G2 Vehicle Network
Processors
- S32 Automotive Processing
Platform
- Computex Keynote Speech, NXP CEO and
president, Kurt Sievers
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for a smarter world, advancing solutions that make lives easier,
better, and safer. As the world leader in secure connectivity
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the automotive, industrial & IoT, mobile, and communication
infrastructure markets. Built on more than 60 years of combined
experience and expertise, the company has approximately 29,000
employees in more than 30 countries and posted revenue
of $8.61 billion in 2020. Find out more
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About TSMCTSMC pioneered the pure-play foundry
business model when it was founded in 1987, and has been the
world’s leading dedicated semiconductor foundry ever since. The
Company supports a thriving ecosystem of global customers and
partners with the industry’s leading process technologies and
portfolio of design enablement solutions to unleash innovation for
the global semiconductor industry. With global operations spanning
Asia, Europe, and North America, TSMC serves as a committed
corporate citizen around the world. TSMC deployed 281 distinct
process technologies, and manufactured 11,617 products for 510
customers in 2020 by providing broadest range of advanced,
specialty and advanced packaging technology services. TSMC is the
first foundry to provide 5-nanometer production capabilities, the
most advanced semiconductor process technology available in the
world. The Company is headquartered in Hsinchu, Taiwan. For more
information please visit https://www.tsmc.com.
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