NXP's Cortex M7 automotive MCU extends S32 to regional control and edge nodes while reducing software cost and complexity

      NXP's S32K3 family of 32-bit, AEC-Q100-qualified MCUs combines a scalable family of Arm Cortex-M7-based microcontrollers in single, dual, and lockstep core configurations, supporting up to ASIL D for automotive and industrial applications Functional safety level. The S32K3 MCU features a Hardware Security Engine (HSE) with NXP firmware and supports firmware over-the-air (FOTA) updates and free ISO 26262 real-time drivers (RTD) for AUTOSAR and non-AUTOSAR. The S32K3 MCUs are available in NXP's MaxQFP package, which reduces package size by up to 55% compared to standard QFP packages.

    The S32K312EVB-Q172 evaluation and development board for general industrial and automotive applications features the S32K312EVB-Q172 with single-core mode, HSE, OTA support, advanced connectivity, and low power consumption. The S32K312EVB-Q172 board offers a standards-based form factor compatible with the Arduino UNO pinout, offering a wide range of shield board options for rapid prototyping and demonstration.

     The S32K3X4EVB-Q257 is a full-featured evaluation and development board for general industrial and automotive applications. The full-featured S32K3X4EVB-Q257 is based on a 32-bit Arm Cortex-M7 S32K3 MCU in a 257 MPABGA package with dual cores configured in lockstep, ASIL D safety hardware, HSE, OTA support, advanced connectivity, and low power consumption. The full-featured S32K3X4EVB-Q257 features a standards-based form factor compatible with the Arduino UNO pinout, providing a wide range of shield options for rapid application prototyping and demonstration.

    The S32K3X4EVB-Q172 evaluation and development board is ideal for general industrial and automotive applications. Based on a 32-bit Arm Cortex-M7 S32K3 MCU in a 172 MaxQFP package, the S32K3X4EVB-Q172 features dual cores configured in lockstep, ASIL D safety hardware, HSE, OTA support, advanced connectivity, and low power consumption. The S32K3X4EVB-Q172 offers a standards-based form factor compatible with the Arduino UNO pinout, offering a wide range of shield board options for rapid application prototyping and demonstration.