NXP Launches TEF8388 Radar Transceiver for Advanced ADAS and Automated Driving

NXP Semiconductors has introduced the TEF8388 radar transceiver, designed for high-resolution imaging radar applications in L2+ to L4 ADAS systems. This third-generation device features 8 transmit and 8 receive channels, enhancing performance while optimizing power consumption and cost. The transceiver supports various radar configurations and is integrated with NXP's S32R4 radar processor. The first program using the TEF8388 is set for series production in mid-2028, addressing the automotive industry's need for advanced radar capabilities.

Published Mar 25, 2026

NXP Semiconductors has launched the TEF8388, a third-generation RFCMOS automotive radar transceiver featuring 8 transmit and 8 receive channels. This device is aimed at enhancing high-resolution imaging radar performance for advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) ranging from L2+ to L4.

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The TEF8388, alongside NXP's S32R4 processor, forms a scalable solution that balances performance with cost and power efficiency. FORVIA HELLA is utilizing this technology in its next-generation radar sensor solutions, with production for the first high-resolution radar program scheduled for mid-2028.

The transceiver's architecture improves channel isolation and reduces the bill of materials, allowing for efficient sensor development. NXP and FORVIA HELLA will showcase their solution at Tech.AD Europe in Berlin in March 2026.