Dutch semiconductor firm NXP is collaborating with Foxconn to develop a new generation of platforms for connected vehicles. Foxconn will employ NXP automotive technology and expertise to develop new solutions for automotive electrification, connectivity and safe automated driving.

The collaboration builds on Foxconn’s initial digital cockpit partnership, based on the NXP i.MX applications processors and NXP Software Defined Radio platform.

The primary focus of the expanded collaboration is aimed at Foxconn’s efforts in electrical vehicle (EV) platforms. It will use NXP’s system expertise and electrification portfolio, from NXP S32 processors to analog-front-end, drivers, networking and power products.

Connectivity, Security, Automated Driving

Another focus is connectivity solutions. These will use the latest NXP S32 domain and zonal controller family for gateways and vehicle networking control. They will also aim to advance secure car access with ultra-wideband (UWB) and Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE).

A third focus is safe automated driving supported by NXP’s radar solutions.  NXP will offer hardware and software support and will build on its third-party ecosystem in the areas of electrification, connectivity and automation.  

“Foxconn sees the disruptive challenges and the potential for innovation in today’s automotive industry. This is a prime opportunity for our particular electronics expertise,” said Young Liu, Chairman of Foxconn. “NXP’s long-standing expertise and leadership in automotive, its innovative products and its laser focus on safety, security and quality provide the foundation for the collaboration we are activating today.”

“We are proud to join forces with Foxconn today to support its ambitious leap into automotive and to jointly address the challenges and opportunities of a new generation of smart connected vehicles, especially Foxconn’s new electric vehicle platform,” said Kurt Sievers, President and CEO of NXP Semiconductors. “The auto industry must become faster and more efficient, and NXP is pleased to extend its technology portfolio to enable electrification, next generation architectures, smart and secure car access systems and more.”