NXP OrangeBox 2.0 is an NXP i.MX 94-powered V2X (Vehicle-to-Everything) automotive domain controller development platform designed for modern vehicles. It works as a centralized controller between the vehicle’s gateway and its wired and wireless technologies, with features like Wi-Fi 6/6E, Bluetooth 5.3, UWB, 5G cellular, and secure car access for automotive zone controllers, smart car access systems, and V2X communication systems.
It’s the first i.MX 94 platform we’ve covered here, and NXP says the OrangeBox 2.0 delivers up to 4x the performance of its predecessor – the OrangeBox – based on an NXP i.MX 8XLite SoC. The i.MX 94’s Cortex-A55, Cortex-M7, and Cortex-M33 cores, and the eIQ Neutron NPU enable AI features such as an intelligent firewall and predictive maintenance. For cybersecurity, it includes post-quantum cryptography support, an EdgeLock secure enclave, and a functional safety island that meets ISO 26262 ASIL-B standards. Connectivity options include dual 2.5 Gbps and triple 1 Gbps Ethernet, CAN-FD, and multiple wireless interfaces for modern vehicles.
OrangeBox 2.0 specifications:
- Processor – NXP i.MX 94 automotive processor
- CPU
- 4x Arm Cortex-A55 cores
- 2x Arm Cortex-M7 cores
- 2x Arm Cortex-M33 cores
- GPU – 2D graphics engine
- AI accelerator – Integrated NXP eIQ Neutron NPU with 0.5 TOPS of performance
- CPU
- System Memory – 6 GB LPDDR5
- Storage – 32 GB eMMC flash and 64 MB serial NOR flash
- Wireless
- Wi-Fi 6E (2×2 dual-band 5–7 GHz + 1×1 2.4 GHz) – AW693 dual-band combo module
- Bluetooth LE 6.0 with channel sounding – KW47 automotive BLE MCU
- 5G Cellular
- DSRC V2X – SAF5400 single-chip V2X modem
- Secure V2X element – SXF1800 RoadLINK secure element
- GNSS – High-precision global positioning
- Networking
- 2x 2.5 Gbps Ethernet ports
- 3x 1 Gbps Ethernet ports
- MACsec support via TJA1121 PHY
- Audio – SAF9000 hybrid radio/audio chip (AM/FM/DAB/DAB+/DMB/HD/CDR)
- Serial – 2x CAN-FD
- Sensors – FXLS8967AF digital accelerometer (±2g/±4g/±8g/±16g range, 12-bit resolution, low power)
- Security
- Edgelock Secure Enclave
- Prime cryptography accelerator
- Post-quantum cryptography ready
- External secure element – NCJ38A
- RoadLINK SXF1800 secure element for V2X
- Power management
- High-performance PMIC (ASIL D, SIL-2) – PF09
- High-current core supply with AVP & watchdog – PF53
- Dimensions – 180 x 170 x 65 mm
- Weight – ~500 grams
- Safety island – ISO 26262 ASIL-B compliant
Regarding software, the company mentions that the OrangeBox 2.0 automotive domain controller is supported through an Embedded Linux Board Support Package (BSP) optimized for the i.MX 94 applications processor giving access to low-level drivers and middleware, plus NXP’s eIQ machine learning software framework.
NXP’s V2X (Vehicle-to-Everything) technology allows vehicles to communicate with each other (V2V) and with infrastructure (V2I), enhancing road safety, traffic efficiency, and reducing environmental impact. It helps drivers by making unseen hazards visible, thereby lowering the risk of accidents.
At the time of writing, the company has not mentioned any pricing information, but they showcased the OrangeBox 2.0 at Computex in Taipei last week, and the solution is expected to ship in the second half of 2025. More information about the product can be found on the product page and the press release.
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