NXP expands its pioneering 28 nm RFCMOS Radar One-Chip Family to support ADAS architectures for software-defined vehicles

In a significant leap forward for automotive radar technology, NXP Semiconductors N.V. (NASDAQ: NXPI) has announced the extension of its automotive radar one-chip family. The new SAF86xx radar SoC promises to redefine radar sensor capabilities, offering advanced features to optimize next-generation ADAS partitioning for software-defined vehicles.

This highly integrated radar SoC is designed to stream rich low-level radar sensor data at up to an impressive 1 Gbit/s, facilitating seamless transitions to new architectures. Leveraging the performance advantages of 28 nm RFCMOS technology, the SAF86xx radar SoC ensures significantly improved radar sensor capabilities, including extended detection range beyond 300 m and enhanced reliability in detecting small objects and vulnerable road users.

In addition, SAF86xx provides a complete solution to the needs of vehicle radars in terms of NCAP safety functions, Advanced Driver Assistance Systems and autonomous driving applications. It enables manufacturers to introduce new software defined radar features into the vehicle's lifetime, ensuring its adaptability to emerging industry requirements by means of compatibility with OBD update.

In order to underline the commitment of the radar industry to delivering cutting edge solutions, Hella, a major supplier of automotive electronics, is set to integrate the NXP SoC family into its 7th generation radar portfolio. NXP's comprehensive radar portfolio, consisting of the SAF86xx and SAF85xx for OEM applications, provides a specific set of solutions that support an extensive range of sensor outputs as well as enable intelligent sensors to be embedded in existing architectures or future distribution schemes.

NXP Semiconductors N.V. (NASDAQ: NXPI) is a global leader in secure connectivity solutions, pushing boundaries in automotive, industrial & IoT, mobile, and communication infrastructure markets. With a commitment to innovation and sustainability, NXP is shaping a connected world that is better, safer, and more secure.

According to analysts at Vantage Market Research, the Automotive Radar market is anticipated to achieve USD 60.2 Billion by 2032 with a CAGR of 22.1%. Factors influencing the automotive radar market include technological advancements, regulatory mandates, safety concerns, consumer demand for advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS), competition among manufacturers, integration with other sensor technologies, and the growth of autonomous driving technologies. 

Additionally, factors such as urbanization, infrastructure development, environmental regulations, and the expansion of the electric vehicle market can also impact the demand for automotive radar systems.