NXP and Tessolve Deliver Digital Connected Cluster Platform for Two- and Three-Wheelers

Two-wheelers and three-wheelers are gaining traction – on the road and throughout global markets. According to a recent McKinsey report, the two-wheeler market is projected to have a compound annual growth rate of 8.7 percent through 2029 when it will reach a value of about $218 billion.

To meet the growing demand for two-wheelers and to speed the time to market, NXP and Tessolve?, a leading system productization and silicon engineering solution provider, have joined forces to take the two-wheeler proof-of-concept design launched by NXP last November a step further. NXP and Tessolve are now launching cost-effective, ready-to-deploy digital connected cluster (DCC) platform for two-wheeler and three-wheeler vehicle manufacturers and Tier 1 suppliers. Available in a production-ready digital instrument cluster form factor, the new DCC platform provides a turnkey solution for entry-level, mass-market scooters and motorcycles. This new DCC platform is also optimized for other vehicles, like tuk-tuks and all-terrain vehicles (ATVs) designed for sports, farming and industrial use.

Mass Market Digital Transformation

The DCC platform combines NXP’s comprehensive silicon and software portfolio, two-wheeler platform expertise and years of experience and customer support in the automotive industry with Tessolve’s embedded solutions and systems integration prowess to address the emerging electric two-wheeler and three-wheeler market. The cost-efficient DCC platform accelerates and simplifies access to integrated technologies through one scalable form-factor design that reduces costs and streamlines development. Vehicle manufacturers can choose to use the platform "as-is" in their cluster design, or they can work with Tessolve to customize both the software and hardware aspects of the design according to their specific vehicle needs.

Designed to drive mass-market digital transformation, the DCC platform integrate the AW611 Wi-Fi? 6 connectivity solution and i.MX RT1170 MCU to deliver rich digital cluster graphics and advanced audio connectivity. It also leverages the NXP KW45 Bluetooth? Low Energy wireless MCU to enable secure, wireless access and location functions for riders. When the KW45 MCU in the digital cluster is registered in popular search applications, riders can use a smartphone to track the location of their two-wheeler on a map and trigger a sound/light indication when they are in close proximity. NXP also offers the multi-channel PF5103 PMIC, enabling power sequence control and fault management, including power supply for peripheral devices.

The reference platform simplifies the design process for customers by integrating multiple NXP System-on-Chips (SoCs) and other key components into a system-on-module (SOM) board based on the versatile versatile Smart Mobility ARChitecture (SMARC) form factor. The SOM is mounted onto an application board that provides additional system functions and connectivity to the display and other vehicle electronic control units (ECUs). The DCC features a modern, compact reference enclosure designed by Tessolve. Constructed of ABS plastic, the digital cluster enclosure houses the thin-film transistor (TFT) display, LED indicators, rider-facing camera, rider input buttons, a USB 2.0 port, and connectors for power, CAN interface, sensors and other IOs.

Two-Wheeler and Three-Wheeler Electrification

From daily commuters to higher-end vehicles, two-wheelers are becoming increasingly electrified. Despite the prevalence of combustion engine-powered scooters and motorcycles, EVs are the fastest growing segment in the two-wheeler market, propelled by ease of use, rising fuel prices and initiatives to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. According to McKinsey, ? while only a small percentage of two-wheelers are electrified today, the electrification of two-wheelers is steadily gaining momentum. McKinsey expects additional waves of innovation and disruption to take place in the years ahead. Digital displays for electric two-wheelers will be a centerpiece of this transformation.

EV companies are pioneering value-added digital features like connected instrument clusters to entice more drivers toward electric vehicles. Capitalizing on this trend, two- and three-wheel vehicle manufacturers are now incorporating digital clusters into their latest models. These displays offer real-time data on essential parameters like speed, RPM, location, navigation, temperature and range—enhancing rider focus and elevating the overall riding experience.

Connected digital displays with rich graphics are essential to the safe operation of range-limited EVs, providing critical information that helps drivers view battery levels, charging statistics, navigation details and locations of charging stations. NXP’s DCC platform is designed to enable OEMs to deliver these essential capabilities while supporting essential connectivity use cases that improve the user experience including hands-free calling, smartphone pairing, music sharing, phone projection, location tracking, secure access, FindMy, over-the-air (OTA) updates, fleet management and many more capabilities.

Discover how the NXP and Tessolve DCC reference platform? can help you add high-performance digital cluster graphics and rich connectivity features to your two-wheeler and three-wheeler designs at price points consumers will appreciate.