NXP Semiconductors has launched the second generation of its OrangeBox development platform for secure communication between a vehicle’s gateway and its wireless technologies.
The OrangeBox2.0 platform brings a 4x increase in CPU performance compared to the previous generation and adds embedded AI acceleration, post-quantum cryptography support and an ASIL B safety island. Software-defined networking to help secure the vehicle against the cyberattacks to support the transition to software-defined vehicles (SDVs).
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The platform is based around the i.MX 94 applications processor with an integrated eIQ Neutron neural processing unit (NPU) alongside an integrated 2.5 Gbps Ethernet switch with support for software-defined networking, delivering the flexibility needed for SDVs.
The i.MX 94 is also NXP’s first applications processor to support post-quantum public key cryptography, allowing it to withstand attacks by quantum computers. The integrated EdgeLock Secure Enclave (Advanced Profile) and EdgeLock Accelerator (Prime) provide advanced, future-proof security capabilities and high performance, enabling a post-quantum hardware root-of-trust, fast secure boot, secure debug and secure update; real-time, high-speed message signing, authentication and encryption for secure communications; and more.
“The original OrangeBox platform consolidated the wireless connectivity of the vehicle, reducing the cyber-attack surfaces,” said Dan Loop, Vice President and General Manager, Automotive Edge Processing, NXP. “OrangeBox 2.0 enables AI to take things a step further, protecting cars by detecting anomalous communication patterns which could be a sign of previously unknown cyberthreats. The AI capabilities and advanced safety and connectivity delivered by the i.MX 94 applications processor will not only support new cybersecurity protections, but also enable new features for fleet management, predictive maintenance, and more.”
The platform includes the SAF9100, which delivers software-defined audio capabilities. Concurrent dual band Wi-Fi 6E and Bluetooth 5.4 is provided by the AW693 solution, designed to enable secure over-the-air software updates. OrangeBox 2.0 also supports car access solutions based on NXP’s latest Bluetooth Low Energy and Ultra-Wideband (UWB) technology, as well as an automotive secure element.
The OrangeBox 2.0 automotive development platform is expected to be available in 2H 2025.
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