NXP Semiconductors has unveiled the S32K5 family of automotive microcontrollers (MCUs), featuring 16nm FinFET technology with embedded magnetic RAM (MRAM). The S32K5 MCU family extends the NXP CoreRide platform for zonal and electrification system solutions in software-defined vehicle architectures. The S32K5 family utilizes Arm Cortex CPU cores operating at speeds up to 800 MHz, providing […]
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NFC chip integrates ECC and AES-256 encryption
NXP Semiconductors introduces MIFARE DUOX, an NFC contactless IC that combines asymmetric and symmetric cryptography in one product. This integration reduces key management complexity, simplifying security for NFC applications, including electric vehicle charging authentication, car access, and access management. The combination supports secure, efficient NFC system solutions. The smart city relies on NFC-enabled applications for […]
Processors add TSN switch for industrial, auto communications
NXP Semiconductors N.V. has introduced the i.MX 94 family of applications processors developed for industrial control, programmable logic controllers, telematics, industrial and automotive gateways, and building and energy control systems. The i.MX 94 family integrates communications, safety, and real-time control features into a single SoC to help manage complex industrial and automotive communications requirements. The […]
Wireless connectivity devices bring Wi-Fi 6E to vehicles
Highly integrated AW693 delivers advanced automotive security with concurrent dual Wi-Fi 6E and Bluetooth 5.3 to enable multiple secure connections within the car, supporting the transition to software-defined vehicles. This requires a change in the approach to automotive connectivity design, prioritizing low latency, simultaneous multi-band connectivity to support both legacy and new devices, and connection […]
Linux-capable applications processor family targets edge applications
NXP Semiconductors announced the i.MX 91 applications processor family. Building on more than two decades of leadership in developing multi-market applications processors, the i.MX 91 family delivers an optimized blend of the security, features, and energy-efficient performance required for the next generation of Linux-based IoT and industrial applications. Emerging protocols such as Matter, the interoperable, […]
Connected MCU helps deliver faster, more secure NFC authentication
NXP Semiconductors has announced the PN7642, a single-chip solution that integrates a customizable MCU, an NFC reader, and SESIP-Level 2 security to help deliver faster, more secure NFC transactions for physical access solutions, consumables authentication, secure identity verification, and other NFC use cases. NFC technology has become foundational to secure authentication, whether it’s verifying that […]
Single chip onboards home devices through Matter protocol
NXP Semiconductors announced the EdgeLock SE051H, a secure element designed for Matter, adding to the industry’s broadest portfolio of Matter devices. The EdgeLock SE051H is a single-chip solution with integrated NFC designed to simplify the secure and seamless onboarding of Matter devices and enable new smart home user experiences, such as suggested automation, installation videos, […]
Toolkit helps developers protect ML model from IP theft
NXP Semiconductors has added a new tool, eI Model Watermarking, to its eIQ Toolkit for machine learning development. eIQ Model Watermarking is the industry’s first effective tool to help developers protect their machine learning investments. The tool embeds a watermark in a machine learning model, adding copyright ownership to the model and allowing developers to […]
Wireless MCUs feature matter protocol enhancements
NXP Semiconductors announced new devices designed to simplify the development of IoT and industrial IoT solutions. Adding to NXP’s expanding portfolio of end-to-end Matter solutions, the RW612 and the K32W148 devices combine advanced edge processing capabilities with integrated security to streamline development, simplify designs and reduce costs for Matter-enabled smart home devices. The recently launched […]
BLE IC enables high-quality, multi-stream wireless audio
NXP Semiconductors announced the NXH3675 high-quality audio streaming solution, a highly integrated, single-chip 2.4 GHz transceiver that is certified to the Bluetooth 5.3 LE audio standard. The device enables developers to create innovative products in the Bluetooth audio world with features like high-quality audio transmission, broadcasting capabilities, and multiple audio streams and data channels. With […]
