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NXP CoreRide Z248 Zonal Reference System[Z248CRFSA4]
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NXP CoreRide Z248 Zonal Reference System
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NXP CoreRide Zonal Reference System Z248 is a compact ECU solution that merges 48 V power management, data routing, diagnostics and AI‑enabled sensing into one unit. Built on the S32K5 microcontroller. It reduces complexity and speeds development for next‑generation software‑defined vehicles.
The design helps automakers simplify E/E architectures, support mixed 48 V/12 V systems and accelerate software deployment across vehicle platforms. Its CI/CT‑ready environment and preintegrated software ecosystem enable rapid prototyping and faster transitions from legacy architectures.
Delivered with full validation and a scalable chipset, the Z248 supports consistent performance across ICE, hybrid and BEV platforms and integrates seamlessly with NXP’s broader 48 V and networking technologies.
Supported Devices
Processors and Microcontrollers
S32K Auto General-Purpose MCUs
- S32K5: S32K5 Automotive Microcontrollers
Power Management
12 V, 24 V, and 48 V SBC Solutions
- FS25: FS25 System Basis Chip (SBC) for Automotive Zonal Architectures
Interfaces
Multi-Switch Detection Interface
- MC33978: 22 I/O MSDI Programmable Current Analog Mux
FlexRay Transceivers
- TJA1081B: FlexRay™ Node Transceiver - Clamp 30
CAN Partial Networking
- TJA1465: CAN SIC Transceiver with Partial Networking, CAN FD Data Rates Up to 8 Mbit/s
CAN Signal Improvement
- TJA1462: CAN Signal Improvement Capability Transceiver with Standby Mode
3.3 V / 5 V IO CAN Transceivers
- TJA1043: High-Speed CAN Transceiver with Standby and Sleep Mode
Automotive LIN Solutions
Automotive Ethernet PHYs
- TJA1104: TJA1104, MACsec Enabled ASIL B Compliant Automotive Ethernet 100BASE-T1 PHY Transceiver
- TJA1410: TJA1410, 10BASE-T1S PMD Transceiver
- TJA1121: TJA1121, MACsec Enabled ASIL B Compliant Automotive Ethernet 1000BASE-T1 PHY Transceiver
- TJA1103: TJA1103, ASIL B Compliant Automotive Ethernet 100BASE-T1 PHY Transceiver
- TJA1120: TJA1120, ASIL B Compliant Automotive Ethernet 1000BASE-T1 PHY Transceiver
Features
- Fully integrated zonal ECU merging data + power to accelerate OEM adoption of 48 V/12 V hybrid zonal architectures
- Shortens time‑to‑market with CI/CT‑ready development, preintegrated software and validated KPIs for rapid prototyping
- Reduces design complexity through consolidated routing, diagnostics, gatewaying, virtual sensing, and intelligent power distribution in one ECU
- Delivers scalable, safe, cost‑optimized performance across ICE, hybrid and BEV platforms, supporting long‑term SDV strategies
- Built on NXP’s S32K5 MCU and broader NXP CoreRide platform, enabling harmonized HW/SW, robust safety and ecosystem‑backed quality
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