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ZF and SiliconAuto introduced a real-time I/O interface chip for autonomous vehicles at embedded world 2026 in Nuremberg. This chip simplifies high-performance computing for next-generation ADAS and automated driving systems by acquiring and pre-processing sensor data directly in hardware.

It works with SiliconAuto's XMotiv M3 microcontroller, managing functions like secure boot and power sequencing. The architecture aims to reduce the burden on central processors, enhance efficiency, and allow automotive OEMs flexibility in choosing compute platforms. It also supports open interconnect standards for scalability and aligns with European semiconductor initiatives, receiving support from Germany's Federal Ministry for Education, Research and Space.