NXP Unveils Third-Generation Imaging Radar Processors for Level 2+ to 4 Autonomous Driving
NXP Semiconductors (NASDAQ: NXPI) has introduced its third-generation S32R47 imaging radar processors for autonomous driving applications. Built on 16 nm FinFET technology, these processors deliver up to 2x processing power compared to the previous generation, with a 38% smaller IC footprint.
The new processors enable enhanced radar capabilities crucial for Level 2+ to Level 4 autonomous driving, with improved imaging resolution, sensitivity, and dynamic range. Key features include processing three times more antenna channels in real-time than current solutions, while meeting ASIL ISO 26262 ASIL B(D) safety requirements. The technology enables better object detection, including vulnerable road users and lost cargo.
According to Yole Intelligence, approximately 40% of vehicles entering the road by 2029 will feature L2+/L3 driving automation, with increasing L4 adoption. The S32R47 achieves comparable or better performance with up to 89% fewer antenna channels than alternatives, reducing system cost and power consumption.
NXP Semiconductors (NASDAQ: NXPI) ha presentato la sua terza generazione di processori radar per imaging S32R47 destinati ad applicazioni di guida autonoma. Realizzati con tecnologia FinFET a 16 nm, questi processori offrono una potenza di elaborazione fino a 2 volte superiore rispetto alla generazione precedente, con un ingombro del circuito integrato ridotto del 38%.
I nuovi processori consentono capacità radar avanzate, fondamentali per la guida autonoma dal livello 2+ al livello 4, migliorando la risoluzione dell'immagine, la sensibilità e la gamma dinamica. Tra le caratteristiche principali vi è la capacità di elaborare in tempo reale tre volte più canali antenna rispetto alle soluzioni attuali, rispettando al contempo i requisiti di sicurezza ASIL ISO 26262 ASIL B(D). Questa tecnologia permette una migliore rilevazione degli oggetti, inclusi utenti vulnerabili della strada e merci perse.
Secondo Yole Intelligence, circa il 40% dei veicoli che entreranno in circolazione entro il 2029 sarà dotato di automazione di guida L2+/L3, con un aumento dell'adozione del livello L4. L'S32R47 raggiunge prestazioni comparabili o migliori utilizzando fino all'89% in meno di canali antenna rispetto alle alternative, riducendo così costi di sistema e consumo energetico.
NXP Semiconductors (NASDAQ: NXPI) ha lanzado su tercera generación de procesadores de radar de imagen S32R47 para aplicaciones de conducción autónoma. Construidos con tecnología FinFET de 16 nm, estos procesadores ofrecen hasta el doble de potencia de procesamiento en comparación con la generación anterior, con un tamaño de circuito integrado un 38% más pequeño.
Los nuevos procesadores permiten capacidades radar mejoradas, esenciales para la conducción autónoma de nivel 2+ a nivel 4, con mejor resolución de imagen, sensibilidad y rango dinámico. Entre sus características clave está la capacidad de procesar en tiempo real tres veces más canales de antena que las soluciones actuales, cumpliendo con los requisitos de seguridad ASIL ISO 26262 ASIL B(D). Esta tecnología mejora la detección de objetos, incluidos usuarios vulnerables de la vía y carga perdida.
Según Yole Intelligence, aproximadamente el 40% de los vehículos que circulen para 2029 contarán con automatización de conducción L2+/L3, con un aumento en la adopción del nivel L4. El S32R47 logra un rendimiento igual o superior utilizando hasta un 89% menos de canales de antena que las alternativas, reduciendo costos del sistema y consumo de energía.
NXP Semiconductors (NASDAQ: NXPI)는 자율주행 애플리케이션을 위한 3세대 S32R47 이미징 레이더 프로세서를 출시했습니다. 16nm FinFET 기술로 제작된 이 프로세서는 이전 세대 대비 최대 2배의 처리 성능을 제공하며, 집적 회로(IC) 면적은 38% 줄어들었습니다.
새로운 프로세서는 레벨 2+에서 레벨 4 자율주행에 필수적인 향상된 레이더 기능을 지원하며, 이미지 해상도, 감도 및 동적 범위가 개선되었습니다. 주요 특징으로는 현재 솔루션보다 실시간으로 3배 더 많은 안테나 채널을 처리할 수 있으며, ASIL ISO 26262 ASIL B(D) 안전 요구사항을 충족합니다. 이 기술은 취약한 도로 이용자 및 분실 화물을 포함한 물체 인식 능력을 향상시킵니다.
Yole Intelligence에 따르면, 2029년까지 도로에 진입하는 차량의 약 40%가 L2+/L3 주행 자동화를 탑재할 예정이며, L4 채택도 증가할 것으로 예상됩니다. S32R47은 대안 제품보다 최대 89% 적은 안테나 채널로 동등하거나 더 나은 성능을 달성하여 시스템 비용과 전력 소비를 줄입니다.
NXP Semiconductors (NASDAQ : NXPI) a lancé sa troisième génération de processeurs radar d'imagerie S32R47 pour les applications de conduite autonome. Conçus avec une technologie FinFET 16 nm, ces processeurs offrent jusqu'à deux fois plus de puissance de traitement par rapport à la génération précédente, avec une empreinte de circuit intégré réduite de 38 %.
Ces nouveaux processeurs permettent des capacités radar améliorées, essentielles pour la conduite autonome du niveau 2+ au niveau 4, avec une meilleure résolution d'image, sensibilité et plage dynamique. Parmi les caractéristiques clés, ils traitent en temps réel trois fois plus de canaux d'antenne que les solutions actuelles, tout en respectant les exigences de sécurité ASIL ISO 26262 ASIL B(D). Cette technologie améliore la détection des objets, y compris les usagers vulnérables et les cargaisons perdues.
Selon Yole Intelligence, environ 40 % des véhicules circulant en 2029 seront équipés d'automatisation de conduite L2+/L3, avec une adoption croissante du niveau L4. Le S32R47 offre des performances comparables ou supérieures avec jusqu'à 89 % de canaux d'antenne en moins que les alternatives, réduisant ainsi les coûts système et la consommation d'énergie.
NXP Semiconductors (NASDAQ: NXPI) hat seine dritte Generation der S32R47 Imaging-Radarprozessoren für Anwendungen im autonomen Fahren vorgestellt. Basierend auf 16-nm-FinFET-Technologie bieten diese Prozessoren bis zu doppelt so viel Rechenleistung wie die Vorgängergeneration bei einer um 38 % kleineren IC-Fläche.
Die neuen Prozessoren ermöglichen verbesserte Radar-Funktionen, die für autonomes Fahren von Level 2+ bis Level 4 entscheidend sind, mit verbesserter Bildauflösung, Empfindlichkeit und Dynamikumfang. Zu den Hauptmerkmalen gehört die Verarbeitung von dreimal mehr Antennenkanälen in Echtzeit als aktuelle Lösungen, während die Sicherheitsanforderungen ASIL ISO 26262 ASIL B(D) erfüllt werden. Die Technologie verbessert die Objekterkennung, einschließlich schutzbedürftiger Verkehrsteilnehmer und verlorener Ladung.
Laut Yole Intelligence werden bis 2029 etwa 40 % der Fahrzeuge mit L2+/L3-Fahrautomatisierung auf den Straßen unterwegs sein, mit zunehmender Verbreitung von L4. Der S32R47 erreicht vergleichbare oder bessere Leistungen bei bis zu 89 % weniger Antennenkanälen als Alternativen, was Systemkosten und Energieverbrauch senkt.
- Doubles processing power compared to previous generation while reducing IC footprint by 38%
- Processes 3x more antenna channels in real-time vs current production solutions
- Achieves better performance with 89% fewer antenna channels than alternatives, reducing costs
- Targets growing autonomous driving market with 40% L2+/L3 vehicle penetration expected by 2029
- Enables enhanced AI-based perception systems for challenging environmental conditions
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NXP's new radar processors double processing power while reducing size, enabling advanced autonomous driving through improved sensing resolution.
NXP's S32R47 imaging radar processors represent a significant technological advancement for autonomous driving applications. Built on 16nm FinFET technology, these third-generation processors deliver twice the processing power of previous generations while reducing the IC footprint by
The technical breakthrough lies in the processor's ability to handle three times more antenna channels in real-time than current production solutions. This capability directly translates to higher imaging radar resolution, sensitivity, and dynamic range—critical requirements for Level 2+ through Level 4 autonomous systems.
What's technically impressive is NXP's approach to radar system design. Their solution achieves comparable or better performance with up to
The integration of AI/ML support enhances key radar functions like Direction of Arrival processing and object classification. These capabilities are particularly valuable for detecting vulnerable road users and obstacles like lost cargo—challenging edge cases that autonomous systems must handle reliably to achieve safety certification.
With the processors already sampling to lead customers for next-generation OEM platforms, NXP is positioning its radar technology to capture growth in the rapidly expanding autonomous driving market, where approximately
- S32R47 family are NXP’s highest performing radar processors, addressing the demanding requirements of Level 2+ to 4 autonomous driving
- Higher resolution sensing enables advanced use cases like detection of vulnerable road users (VRUs) and lost cargo
- More compute capability allows OEMs to develop advanced applications like navigation on autopilot while meeting the demands of tomorrow’s software-defined vehicles (SDVs) at scale
EINDHOVEN, The Netherlands, May 08, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- NXP Semiconductors N.V. (NASDAQ: NXPI) today unveiled its new S32R47 imaging radar processors in 16 nm FinFET technology, building on NXP’s proven expertise in the imaging radar space. The third generation of imaging radar processors delivers up to twice the processing power versus the previous generation, alongside improved system cost and power efficiency. In combination with NXP’s mmWave radar transceivers, power management and in-vehicle networking solutions, the S32R47 family meets functional safety ASIL ISO 26262 ASIL B(D) requirements and prepares the automotive industry for new levels of autonomous driving.
According to Yole Intelligence’s Status of the Radar Industry 2024 report, by 2029, approximately
“The S32R47 can efficiently process three times, or more, antenna channels in real time than today’s production solutions. It enables improved imaging radar resolution, sensitivity and dynamic range - required by demanding autonomous driving use cases - while still meeting the stringent power and system cost targets set by OEMs for volume production,” said Meindert van den Beld, Senior Vice President & General Manager, Radar & ADAS.
Imaging radar leverages richer point cloud data for more detailed modeling of the environment. This is a key enabler for AI based perception systems which allow for assisted and autonomous driving in the most challenging environmental conditions, such as complex urban scenarios.
The S32R47 integrates a high-performance multi-core radar processing system, allowing denser point cloud output and enhanced algorithms that enable next-generation ADAS systems. This results in better separability of objects, improved detection reliability and more accurate classification of objects such as vulnerable road users or lost cargo.
NXP’s 3rd generation imaging radar solutions
- Built on know-how and the proven technology of two previous generations, the new solution delivers up to 2x processing performance in the radar MPU in a
38% smaller IC footprint. It also includes AI/ML support for features like enhanced Direction of Arrival (DoA) processing and object classification - NXP’s next generation imaging radar solutions enable new imaging radars with optimized bill of material and increased scalability in terms of antenna channels and processing capability
- NXP’s solution achieves comparable or better performance with up to
89% less antenna channels than alternative solutions, solving integration challenges with reduced system cost, size and power consumption
To learn more, visit S32R47 Imaging Radar Processors.
NXP’s radar portfolio
Already sampling to lead customers and targeting next-generation OEM platforms, NXP’s new S32R47 radar processing solution builds upon a comprehensive, scalable portfolio of radar sensing solutions, tailored to cover car OEMs’ ever-diversifying use cases and architectures, from corner radar to high-resolution 4D imaging radar. The S32R platform offers a common architecture for software reuse and speedy development along with a high-performance hardware security engine, OTA update support and compliance with the newest cybersecurity standards.
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