Honeywell teams with NXP i.MX8 for avionics, AI
Honeywell has expanded its partnership with NXP Semiconductors for avionics systems.
The collaboration aims to speed up development and adoption of enhanced software, large area cockpit displays and autonomous avionics platforms/
Honeywell Anthem cockpit will use the automotive version of the NXP i.MX8 application processors and the S32N real time automotive processor, including for the VX4 eVTOL being built by Vertical Aerospace in Bristol, UK.
The two signed a deal at CES last year for building management systems, but quite a lot has changed in the year since, as Honeywell is looking to sell off its avionics business.
The two will work on large-area displays for next-generation cockpits with thinner, high-resolution screens designed to improve visual clarity and system efficiency and explore how to simplify and streamline migrations to newer avionic technologies, as well as extend the lifecycle of critical aviation technologies. They are also working together on AI-driven aerospace technology that helps improve operational efficiency for planning and managing flights.
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“Our industrial domain expertise combined with NXP’s best-in-class technology is a powerful accelerator for industrial leaders on the path to autonomy,” said Vimal Kapur, chairman and CEO of Honeywell. “Working together, we are developing differentiated solutions and services that shape the future of automation, driving significant customer outcomes and fueling Honeywell’s growth.”
“Bringing avionics closer to autonomous flight requires a unique combination of high-performance processing and AI, advanced connectivity and security, and functional safety,” said Kurt Sievers, President and CEO, NXP Semiconductors.
“By fulfilling the promise of advanced air mobility, electric aircraft like the VX4 represent a bold vision for the future,” said Stuart Simpson, CEO of Vertical Aerospace which restructured its financing before Christmas. “Honeywell Anthem has already proven to be a highly capable platform, and we’re excited to explore how its capabilities can be further enhanced by NXP’s advanced computing to lessen pilot workloads while increasing situational awareness. Together, we see opportunities to make travel quicker, cleaner and safer, supporting our shared vision to transform how the world moves.”
“NXP’s i.MX 8M applications processor is a genuine workhorse — probably one of the most proven and versatile chipsets on earth. Honeywell has extensive domain knowledge across aircraft avionics and electrical systems,” said Edward Wilford, Senior Research Director, Automotive at market researcher Omdia.
“It makes huge sense to start with a thoroughly tested base like that for a deployment where essentially every element is mission-critical. The i.MX 8M SoC is such a fine balance of power sensitivity with advanced performance, it gives Honeywell a wide variety of options and a lot of compute in a small, safe and secure package that is flight-ready. Aerospace at all altitudes is a rapidly evolving area and elegant solutions like this — a strong chip made stronger with deep and specific application knowledge — will be needed to keep the market moving. This partnership is a positive next step after the two companies announced their work together on building technology a year ago.”
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