NXP and Rimac Technology Develop Centralized Vehicle Architecture for Domain and Zone Control

Eindhoven, Netherlands, June 12, 2025 – NXP Semiconductors N.V. (NASDAQ: NXPI), a global leader in automotive processors, announced its collaboration with Rimac Technology, a leading high-performance control system technology provider in the automotive industry. The partnership aims to develop a centralized vehicle architecture for software-defined vehicles (SDVs).

The jointly developed solution is based on NXP's S32E2 processors, part of the comprehensive S32 Automotive Processing Platform. This platform addresses current and future requirements for connectivity, security, and functional safety in the automotive sector. The S32E2 is specifically designed for deterministic real-time domain and zone control in multi-application environments.

The rapid evolution of centralized vehicle architectures and the increasing consolidation of Electronic Control Units (ECUs) necessitate highly integrated, secure platforms. The architecture developed by NXP and Rimac offers a user-friendly platform for the easy and efficient integration of various vehicle applications, including driving dynamics control, battery management, energy and thermal management, and body electronics.

Key Highlights of the Collaboration:

• Rimac Technology is the first to deploy NXP's S32E2 real-time processors in an upcoming ECU platform for software-defined vehicles (SDVs).
• The architecture jointly developed by NXP and Rimac consolidates over 20 ECUs into just three central units.
• The collaboration supports OEMs in implementing software-defined vehicle architectures with advanced domain and zone controls.

The core of this platform is the S32E2 processor, which enables the consolidation of over 20 ECUs into three centralized units. The S32E belongs to NXP's high-performance multi-application processor family and integrates eight Arm® Cortex®-R52 processor cores with clock speeds of up to 1 GHz, high-resolution analog-to-digital converters, and support for up to 64 MB of non-volatile memory.

Ray Cornyn, Senior Vice President and General Manager for Automotive Processors at NXP, stated, "OEMs previously faced the challenge of either consolidating multiple applications onto existing microcontrollers or using oversized, redundant computing power for application separation. The new platform allows developers to quickly implement SDV functions for demanding real-time applications. The S32E2 enables efficient integration of numerous applications into a single environment that is easy to debug and where task isolation and determinism are considered from the outset."

Ana Martinčić Špoljarić, Business Unit Director Powertrain and Electronics at Rimac Technology, added, "With the growing number of ECUs, the complexity of today's vehicle systems is increasing. Solutions that reduce weight, use energy more efficiently, and simplify software integration are in demand. NXP's S32E2 processor offers the ideal automotive solution: high computing power with compact system integration. This significantly reduces complexity and material costs for OEMs through reliable high-performance processing, which is essential for software-defined vehicles."

The S32E2 processor family meets the requirements of ISO 26262 ASIL D and provides a secure and high-performance foundation for SDV architectures. The platform features a comprehensive security architecture with end-to-end core-to-pin isolation, ensuring interference-free operation and error handling at the application level throughout the device. The integrated Hardware Security Engine also provides functionalities such as Secure Boot, key management, and extensive security services.

Rimac Technology will initially deploy the new ECU platform in the hypercar segment and plans to scale it to other vehicle segments and alternative mobility areas. For more information about the collaboration with Rimac Technology, visit here.

System Solutions

The S32Z2 and S32E2 series complement NXP's comprehensive S32 Automotive Processing Platform, positioned between the new S32K5 microcontroller family and the 5nm S32N processors for highly integrated real-time applications.

In conjunction with NXP's solutions for network and system power management, middleware, operating systems, and software from the global partner network of the NXP CoreRide platform, these system solutions help automotive manufacturers overcome integration challenges in software and hardware while scaling the development of new SDV architectures.

System Support for S32E2

NXP offers comprehensive support for development based on S32E2 processors, including the FS86 safety system basis chip (ASIL D), the PF5030 power management IC with advanced safety features, Ethernet switches and PHYs, and CAN transceivers. The system is complemented by analog companion ICs such as the GD3160 gate driver for IGBT/SiC high-voltage inverters and the MC3377x battery cell controllers.

About NXP Semiconductors

NXP Semiconductors N.V. is a trusted partner for innovative solutions in automotive, industrial & IoT, mobile, and communication infrastructure. With the "Brighter Together" approach, NXP combines state-of-the-art technologies with visionary experts to develop system solutions that make the connected world better, safer, and more secure. The company operates in over 30 countries and achieved revenues of $12.61 billion in 2024. For more information, visit www.nxp.com.

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For more information, please contact:

Americas and Europe:
Andrea Lempart
Tel: +49 175 610 695 1
E-Mail: andrea.lempart@nxp.com

Greater China / Asia:
Ming Yue
Tel: +86 21 2205 2690
E-Mail: ming.yue@nxp.com

About Rimac Technology

Rimac Technology is a Tier 1 automotive technology supplier, wholly owned by Rimac Group. The company is a leading provider of electrification technologies, specializing in the development, design, production, and supply of battery systems and electric drive units. Rimac Technology developed the technology behind the world's fastest electric hypercar – the Nevera – and today supplies state-of-the-art solutions to some of the most renowned automotive manufacturers worldwide. At the state-of-the-art Rimac Campus in Zagreb, the company operates a world-leading R&D and production facility, manufacturing high-performance components at an industrial scale for the premium and luxury automotive market. The company is headquartered in Croatia and also maintains an office in the United Kingdom. It currently employs over 1,400 people.

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