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As automotive technology evolves, the importance of microcontrollers is ever-increasing. In modern vehicles equipped with electrification and advanced electronic control systems, selecting the right microcontroller for the application is crucial.
This page explains NXP microcontrollers and introduces their features and applications.
NXP Automotive Microcontroller S32K1
S32K1 features an ARM core and includes security features
NXP Automotive Microcontroller S32K1
S32K1 is an automotive general-purpose microcontroller equipped with a 32-bit ARM core. Adopting an ARM core allows the use of widely available middleware and tools, helping to reduce development costs.
Other features include CAN FD support and a built-in hardware security engine. The hardware security engine is dedicated hardware providing functions like data encryption, authentication, secure boot, and key management to ensure the safety of vehicle Electronic Control Units (ECUs) and communications. This protects the system from cyberattacks and unauthorized access.
S32K1 is a general-purpose microcontroller used in a wide variety of automotive applications. Examples include headlights, zone ECUs, battery management, and seat control. As indicated by examples like these, general-purpose microcontrollers are suited to a wide range of applications.
Features of S32K1
- Built-in ARM Cortex-M0+ or M4F core
Delivers high processing power and efficient performance. - All products are CAN FD compatible
Capable of high-speed data communication up to 8 Mbps. - Built-in Flash Memory
A wide range of products are available, from 128KB to 2MB. - SDK and Autosar MCAL are available
Automotive-grade SDK and Autosar MCAL are provided at no extra cost.
S32K148 Block Diagram
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NXP Automotive Microcontroller S12 MagniV
ECU Miniaturization with S12 MagniV
NXP Automotive Microcontroller S12 MagniV
The S12 MagniV is a 16-bit microcontroller featuring NXP's proprietary S12 core. It incorporates a 12V power supply regulator, CAN/LIN PHY, and GDU unit on a single chip. As vehicles become increasingly electrified, miniaturization is essential to accommodate multiple ECUs in limited space. The benefits of using the S12 MagniV include eliminating the need for multiple analog components compared to a typical general-purpose microcontroller, making ECU miniaturization possible.
Typical application examples for S12 MagniV include switch panels, pumps, blowers, window lifts, steering, and gear shifts.
S12 MagniV Features
Below are some of the key features of the S12 MagniV.
- Equipped with S12 and S12Z cores
Uses proven S12 technology. - Integrates a 12V regulator, CAN/LIN PHY, and GDU unit into a single chip
Simplifies design and reduces the number of components, contributing to cost savings and enhanced manufacturing efficiency.
S12ZVM Block Diagram
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NXP's Latest General-Purpose Microcontroller S32K3
S32K3 features an ARM Cortex-M7 core, offering even greater functionality than S32K1.
S32K3
Like the S32K1, it is an automotive general-purpose microcontroller designed with the same concept in mind. Equipped with an ARM Cortex-M7, it offers a wide range of core configurations, from single to dual and even triple cores. This enables the S32K3 to deliver higher performance and support complex automotive applications.
Typical applications for the S32K3 include headlights, zone ECUs, battery management, and seat control.
S32K3 Features
Below are some of the key features of the S12 MagniV.
- Lockstep Operation Support
Products with lockstep support the highest level of functional safety (ASIL-D). Products without lockstep support ASIL-B. - Built-in Security Engine
Enhancements from the S32K1 security engine now allow the S32K3 to meet EVITA full security requirements. - Built-in Flash Memory
Available in a wide range of capacities, from 512KB to 8MB. - New HDQFP Package
A newly available package option, HDQFP, significantly reduces the mounting area.
HDQFP Package
S32K344 Block Diagram
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- Introduction to NXP's Automotive General-Purpose Microcontroller S32K3 (Coming Soon)
This concludes the general overview of NXP's general-purpose microcontroller lineup.
Summary
S32K3 features an ARM Cortex-M7 core, offering even greater functionality than S32K1.
This page has provided an overview of NXP's automotive general-purpose microcontrollers.
NXP offers a wide range of automotive microcontrollers designed to meet diverse customer needs.
For inquiries, please do not hesitate to contact us at NEXTY Electronics.
NXP's automotive general-purpose microcontrollers are also introduced in the video content below.
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- S32K1 Series Part List
- S12 MagniV Series Part List
- S32K3 Series Part List
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