NXP to launch 5nm automotive SoC processor

NXP recently announced that it will adopt TSMC's N5P process, an enhanced version of TSMC's 5nm technology, which is about 20% faster and consumes about 40% less power than 7nm.

The two companies expect to deliver the first 5nm device samples to NXP's key customers in 2021.

NXP’s 5nm SoC family will address connected cockpits, high-performance domain controllers, autonomous driving, advanced networking, hybrid propulsion control and integrated chassis management.

NXP’s 5nm S32 architecture SoCs provide increased scalability and a common software environment, further simplifying and enabling the processing performance required for complex software environments in future vehicles.