NXP’s S32K3 Automotive MCUs are Ready for AWS Services

S32K3-based zonal aggregators and end nodes can now access AWS services, further expanding cloud access across the S32 vehicle compute platform. New S32K3 capability provides automakers flexible cloud connectivity for new vehicle architectures.

What’s New

NXP^® Semiconductors extends its support for secure cloud connectivity across the NXP S32 vehicle compute platform by integrating cloud connectivity using Amazon Web Services (AWS) cloud services into its widely-adopted S32K3 automotive microcontroller series for body, zone control, and electrification applications. The end-to-end vehicle data solution now spans across the automotive processing solutions S32K3, S32Z/E, S32G2 and S32G3, enabling new in-vehicle and secure cloud services. Using FreeRTOS  libraries supporting AWS IoT Core, NXP’s S32K3 with integrated cloud connectivity speeds up the development time for software-defined vehicles (SDVs) to securely connect to the cloud and deliver vehicle data-driven insights and services and over-the-air (OTA) updates. The software libraries also enable seamless connectivity between the S32K3 and devices running AWS IoT Greengrass .

Why It Matters

Secure cloud connectivity services will fuel a new era of advanced, data-driven automotive experiences and revenue streams. Access to and processing of real-time, vehicle-wide data with secure access to cloud services and machine learning can enable intelligent vehicles that continually improve with over-the-air updates. Automakers can gain insights into vehicle performance and health, driver behavior, traffic patterns, and more. Similarly, end consumers can benefit from the extended longevity of their vehicles and added features. Mobility businesses can exploit the streamlined cloud connectivity support to quickly innovate and offer new applications. For example, the data collected and analyzed can lead to new revenue streams with services such as usage-based insurance.

More details

In 2020, NXP announced their work with AWS that resulted in the integration of AWS IoT services with NXP’s S32G vehicle network processor for service-oriented gateways. The NXP S32 devices’ software with AWS supports a range of communication technologies, and can be used with wireless connectivity technologies like 4G/5G cellular and Wi-Fi. Now NXP S32K3 devices can connect directly to AWS or a more powerful S32G device using AWS cloud services such as AWS IoT Core, AWS IoT Greengrass or AWS IoT FleetWise.

Automotive OEMs now have the flexibility to build cloud connectivity using AWS into their vehicles regardless of the vehicle architecture used and supports the vehicle architecture transition. This includes architectures in which the S32K3 acts primarily as an end node or zonal controller and supplements an S32G vehicle network processor, as well as configurations with multiple S32K devices without an S32G processor, with at least one S32K3 acting as a gateway to access AWS.

The combination of NXP’s S32 vehicle compute platform and AWS cloud connectivity is appropriate for different mobility types. For instance, the direct connection of the S32K3 devices to the cloud is suitable for smaller vehicles such as electric bicycles and scooters. Here, the S32K3 devices act as the aggregator or main controller.

NXP S32K3 MCUs

The NXP S32K3 devices are scalable, low-power Arm® Cortex®-M series-based microcontrollers that are AEC-Q100 qualified with advanced safety and security and software support for automotive and industrial ASIL B/D applications in body, zone control and electrification. With a dedicated hardware security engine (HSE) and A/B swap capability, OTA firmware updates to the S32K3 are secure and protected. The devices are supported by a minimum of 15 years of product longevity and a comprehensive, third-party software and tools ecosystem.

For more information, visit http://nxp.com/AWS-LIBRARIES-S32K3

About NXP Semiconductors

NXP Semiconductors N.V. (NASDAQ: NXPI) brings together bright minds to create breakthrough technologies that make the connected world better, safer and more secure. As a world leader in secure connectivity solutions for embedded applications, NXP is pushing boundaries in the automotive, industrial & IoT, mobile, and communication infrastructure markets while delivering solutions that advance a more sustainable future. Built on more than 60 years of combined experience and expertise, the company has approximately 34,500 team members in more than 30 countries and posted revenue of $13.21 billion in 2022. Find out more at www.nxp.com.

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