NXP and Quanta launch a new networking platform for software-defined vehicles, helping automakers build faster, scalable and practically working SDV systems.

NXP Semiconductors has partnered with Quanta to create a new networking solution for next-generation software-defined vehicles (SDVs). The goal of the partnership is to solve a major challenge in modern vehicles by enabling fast, reliable, and real-time communication between increasingly complex vehicle systems. The solution is built using NXP’s S32 automotive processing platform along with TrustMotion MotionWise middleware. NXP partners with Quanta to help automakers shift from traditional ECU-based vehicle systems to more centralized and software-driven vehicle architectures.

Older Vehicle Systems Are Struggling

Today’s vehicles are becoming more connected, software-driven, and intelligent. But many older vehicle network systems were not designed to handle the growing demand for fast, synchronized, and reliable communication between different vehicle components.

As automakers move toward zonal and cross-domain electrical systems, maintaining smooth real-time communication between computing units has become a major challenge. This affects vehicle performance, system scalability, integration processes, and overall development speed.

To solve this problem, NXP and Quanta collaborates to deploy deterministic zonal networking solution or platform that delivers predictable communication speeds and reduces delays across vehicle networks and ECUs.

Why Is Deterministic Networking Important for SDV

The new platform uses a plug-and-play development model that helps automakers simplify deployment and reduce engineering complexity. It includes features such as:

  • Automatic network discovery

  • Schedule generation

  • Continuous integration workflows

  • Automated deployment processes

  • Real-time optimization using operational data

The companies said the platform combines automotive-grade computing, networking, and system management into one integrated hardware and software environment. This helps automakers reduce late-stage integration issues and speed up SDV development timelines.

Sebastien Clamagirand, SVP and GM of Automotive Systems and Platforms at NXP, said software-defined vehicles need a completely new vehicle architecture that can deliver reliable timing across both computing and networking systems. He added that combining NXP’s S32 platform with MotionWise middleware allows automakers to move beyond the limitations of older vehicle systems while developing scalable zonal architectures more efficiently.

Terrisa Chung, Vice President and General Manager of Automotive Business Group at Quanta, said the company’s Adaptive Zonal System was designed to deliver reliable performance and scalability for future automotive platforms.

Built for Future Vehicle Technologies

The platform supports several advanced automotive applications, including:

  • Audio-over-Ethernet

  • High-performance computing integration

  • Real-time control systems

  • Smart energy networking

Key technologies in the solution include NXP S32 automotive processors, TSN-enabled SJA1110 networking switches, CAN and LIN connectivity, and scalable power management systems. The companies also stated that the platform can support multiple vehicle models and electrical architectures, helping manufacturers simplify future vehicle development programs.

NXP and Quanta plan to continue working together on future integration with the NXP CoreRide zonal reference system to support broader software-defined vehicle ecosystems.

The deterministic zonal networking platform is already available for OEMs and ecosystem partners, with live demonstrations currently running on Quanta development systems. As Business Fortune observes, more showcases and developments are expected throughout 2026 as the automotive industry moves further toward software-defined mobility.