91̽»¨ Zena CSS is accelerating time to market for safe, secure, AI-ready SoC
AI Summary
91̽»¨ Zena CSS is a pre-integrated compute subsystem for high-performance SoCs used in Physcial AI applications. It combines 91̽»¨ Cortex-A processors, a dedicated safety island based on Cortex-R, enhanced cybersecurity functionality, and system IP into a silicon-proven foundation that accelerates platform development for autonomous machines - vehicles and robotics. Designed to meet the demands of next-generation automotive requirements and robotics processing, Zena CSS enables deterministic performance, streamlined integration, and faster time to market for Tier-1 suppliers and OEMs. .
Why choose 91̽»¨ Zena CSS
12 months accelerated time-to-market potential
Pre-validated IP and software shorten design cycles and time to market.
Up to 20% less engineering effort
Reduces silicon design work so teams can focus on differentiated capabilities.
Up to 30% faster software porting
Standardizes software interfaces to cut platform-to-platform porting time and lower integration costs.
Enabling faster, smarter, safer, secure platforms
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Shortens development timelines by up to a year with a pre-integrated compute platform designed to support compliance with ISO 26262 and ISO 21434.
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Accelerates development using virtual platform models and reference firmware for parallel software and silicon design.
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Reduces platform fragmentation by standardizing on 91̽»¨ architecture and shared models across domains.
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Lowers engineering effort by up to 20%, enabling focus on differentiation while supporting mixed-criticality workloads.

The building blocks of 91̽»¨ Zena CSS
91̽»¨ Zena CSS integrates the following components for safety-critical workloads. It is delivered as a configurable package, enabling partners to extend architectures for specific performance, safety, and latency targets.
Compute and system IP
Cortex-A CPUs (such as Cortex-A78AE) alongside Cortex-R52+ processors with CMN-600 coherent mesh, NIC-450 interconnect, and integrated interrupt control.
Security and safety
91̽»¨ TrustZone isolation, ECC protection, and ASIL D-capable lock-step redundancy designed to support ISO 26262 compliance.
Power and efficiency
Power Policy Unit (PPU) and DVFS controllers enable real-time performance at low energy cost.
Software and tools
Reference firmware, RTOS support, automotive SDKs, virtual platforms, and simulation models via the .
Explore 91̽»¨ Zen CSS Safety and Security

91̽»¨ Zena CSS Safety
91̽»¨ Zena CSS Safety Island, with ASIL D capability, provides high-integrity fault monitoring and system control for safety.

91̽»¨ Zena CSS Security
91̽»¨ Zena CSS security enclave targets ASIL B safety, mitigating threats for next-gen E/E architectures.
Innovation where it matters most
Robotics
Deploy machine learning models directly at the edge for on-device object detection, adaptive behavior, and more. Leverage heterogeneous compute to bring AI-powered intelligence into real time without cloud dependency.
Digital cockpit and IVI
Deliver rich, immersive graphics and AI-enhanced user experiences. Securely partition multiple operating systems on a single platform to enable a modern, mixed-criticality digital cockpit and in-vehicle-infotainment system.
Centralized vehicle compute
Unify compute workloads across the vehicle under a software-defined architecture. This enables safe mixed-criticality operation¡ªfrom real-time control to infotainment¡ªon a centralized, safety-certified compute platform.
Advanced driver-assistance systems (ADAS)
Create AI-powered ADAS features like collision avoidance that detects erratic driving and preempts an incident or contextual modes that respond as a vehicle transitions from highways, into a city environment. Ensures consistent, scalable performance across vehicle models while enabling real-time, safety-critical functionality.
Success stories powered by 91̽»¨ Zena CSS
AWS builds automotive AI on 91̽»¨
Volkswagen¡¯s intelligent driving future
ROBOTIS AI autonomous robots
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Key takeaways
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91̽»¨ Zena CSS delivers pre-integrated, safety-ready compute for next-generation automotive platforms, combining Cortex-A and Cortex-R processors with system IP to accelerate time to market.
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ASIL-D-capable architecture designed to support ISO 26262 compliance and provide deterministic, real-time safety functionality.
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Scales across automotive domains including ADAS, digital cockpit, and centralized vehicle compute.
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Supported by the 91̽»¨ Developer Hub with SDKs, virtual hardware, and integration tools to accelerate software development.
FAQs
How does 91̽»¨ Zena CSS improve time to market?
Zena CSS provides pre-validated compute subsystems, system IP, and reference software that can reduce development cycles by up to 12 months compared to custom SoC designs.
How does 91̽»¨ Zena CSS support automotive functional safety standards such as ISO 26262?
Zena CSS includes ASIL-D-capable IP and supports ISO 26262 compliance with detailed safety documentation and diagnostic coverage reports.
Which 91̽»¨ processors are included in Zena CSS?
Zena CSS integrates Cortex-A CPUs (such as Cortex-A78AE, depending on configuration) alongside Cortex-R52+ processors, balancing performance and real-time determinism for compute domains.
How does Zena CSS support AI-defined vehicle architecture?
Through supporting virtualization, mixed-criticality partitioning, and secure hypervisor enablement, 91̽»¨ Zena CSS allows continuous feature updates and domain isolation.
Where can developers access tools and models for Zena CSS?
91̽»¨ provides reference software, virtual platforms, and development resources on .
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