ECARX introduces multiple automotive computing platforms

Beijing (Gasgoo)- Geely-backed automotive intelligence solution developer ECARX on March 24 unveiled four major solutions, the Antora smart cockpit computing platform, the Cloudpeak cross-domain system capability base, the Makalu next-generation smart cockpit computing platform, and the Super Brain central computing platform for automobiles.

The Antora smart cockpit computing platform integrates the 7nm process-based auto-grade SoC  developed by ECARX-backed SiEngine. The Antora provides 100K DMIPS of computing power and 900G FLOPS of graphics rendering capability through a multi-core heterogeneous computing engine and an efficient hardware architecture that does not require virtualization. It also includes a high-performance programmable NPU and multiple acceleration engines. The Antora is also equipped with highly efficient LPDDR5 memory that supports 6400MHz and a maximum of 16GB.

The platform comes with two products, the Antora 1000 and the Antora 1000 Pro. The former features auto-grade functional safety and information security solutions and certification, as well as rich hardware interfaces that can support functions such as ADAS, DMS/OMS, HUD, 360 surround view, mobile phone interconnection, and a second entertainment screen to fully meet the differentiated smart cockpit development needs of different customers.

According to ECARX, the Antora 1000 is installed onto the Lynk & Co 08 model as first in the industry. Meanwhile, the Antora 1000 has been selected by FAW Group’s Hongqi brand for smart cockpit experience on future mass production models.

To address industry pain points related to efficient development and global delivery, ECARX introduced the Cloudpeak cross-domain system capability base that combines global R&D efforts through a joint venture with Volvo, HaleyTek, to form a complete solution with different computing platforms.

ECARX also launched the Makalu computing platform for the global market based on AMD's Ryzen Embedded V2000 processor and Radeon RX 6000 series GPU to cater to the growing immersive entertainment demand onboard. The company also announced a strategic partnership with Unreal Engine to create a realistic user experience through desktop-level 3D visuals, supporting large-scale 3A games and a rich Epic Games Store gaming ecosystem inside the cockpit.

The Makalu is planned to be installed on smart's pure-electric production models in 2024 to provide a next-generation immersive intelligent experience worldwide.