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With the rapid iteration of automotive chips, the Arm AE IP product portfolio is also continuously evolving, significantly reducing the development time of automotive software through virtual platforms.
The automotive-enhanced server CPU design Neoverse V3AE provides server-level performance, especially suitable for AI-accelerated autonomous driving and ADAS workloads. It supports the Arm V9 Cortex-A AE processors, including the Cortex-A720AE, which provides sustained performance for software-defined vehicles;
● Cortex-A520AE, offers leading power efficiency and security features;
● Cortex-R82AE, provides the strongest performance in functional safety real-time processors;
● Mali-C720AE, optimized for computer and human vision use cases.
A series of configurable system IPs helps build automotive SoCs, which will be available in chip form from 2025 to 2026, saving the automotive industry up to 2 years in development cycles.
Part 1
Driving Artificial Intelligence
The new member of the Arm AE IP product portfolio provides unparalleled performance, low power consumption, security, scalability, and flexibility for global automotive SoC designers.
The new Arm AE IP product portfolio includes a brand new server-grade Neoverse CPU designed for the automotive market, two new Armv9 A-class CPUs, a new R-class CPU, and a new Image Signal Processor (ISP).
In addition to processors, the portfolio also offers critical system IPs, including interconnects, General Interrupt Controllers (GIC), and Memory Management Units (MMU) suitable for various SoC solutions.
Arm’s extensive experience makes it a leader in the ISP field, with millions of vehicles on the road using our generations of ISP products (such as Arm Mali-C71AE and Mali-C78AE).
The latest ISP product Arm Mali-C720AE is the result of long-term research into different use cases for visual systems, which can be broadly categorized into “human vision” and computer vision (CV). Human vision typically requires vibrant, realistic colors, sharp edges, and corrected pixel errors, while CV algorithms process data in a completely different way.
Mali-C720AE meets the needs of different use cases by adjusting multiple parallel pipelines, reducing image processing time and improving the responsiveness of computing systems. This flexibility allows Mali-C720AE to flexibly add or remove processing blocks according to specific partner needs without compromising functional safety.
Finally, the differentiable ISP model enables automotive partners to adjust the image quality of CV-based applications faster and more cost-effectively, achieving higher performance levels.
These products will help leading automotive partners develop new computing systems, technologies, and devices, from regional controllers to digital cockpits and in-vehicle infotainment (IVI) systems, from advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) to autonomous driving.
To support the new Arm AE IP, Arm and its partners have launched a series of virtual platforms designed specifically for certain vehicle functions. These virtual prototypes can be easily deployed in vehicle development or customized according to individual needs.
At the same time, many automotive partners also provide full-stack software solutions for various SDV applications, enabling automotive engineers and developers to innovate and build computing solutions more easily and quickly.
Part 2
Optimized for Different Use Cases
The new additions to the Arm AE IP product portfolio power and enhance the next generation of vehicles. By optimizing for different use cases and scalable automotive computing, Arm helps automotive partners meet the challenges of growing computing demands and higher performance levels.
The Arm AE IP products cover a wide range of automotive use cases, from high-end ADAS to digital cockpits and various autonomous driving scenarios. By optimizing for different use cases, Arm provides automotive manufacturers with more choices and meets their growing computing needs.
As vehicles become connected devices, security becomes particularly important. The Arm AE IP products not only provide powerful performance but also focus on security. From memory safety to control flow hijacking, Arm’s security features will help automotive manufacturers address increasingly complex threats.
Arm is committed to bringing cutting-edge technologies and solutions to the automotive industry. By working closely with the entire automotive supply chain, Arm will continue to drive the development of automotive computing and power future vehicles.
Conclusion
The introduction of the Arm AE IP product portfolio marks a new era in automotive computing. As a leader in the automotive industry, Arm will continue to provide automotive manufacturers with cutting-edge technologies, driving continuous innovation in automotive computing to achieve a safer and smarter future vehicle vision.