OVERVIEW


Building the Future of Automotive Semiconductors

ASRA (Advanced SoC Research for Automotive) and Toyota are pioneering the future of software-defined vehicles with Arm technology at the core. By uniting OEMs, Tier 1 suppliers, and semiconductor leaders, ASRA is driving chip-led innovation that enables safer, more efficient, and scalable automotive SoCs. This collaboration is shaping the evolution of centralized E/E architectures, delivering solutions that support diverse vehicle types and paving the way toward more integrated, AI-enabled, and sustainable mobility.

IMPACT
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Scalable Performance

Chiplet architectures enabling flexibility across vehicle classes.

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Collaborative Innovation

OEMs, Tier 1s, and semiconductor partners working together.

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Software-Defined Future

Integration powering advanced features and efficiency.

“By collaborating across traditional boundaries, ASRA and Toyota are laying the foundation for scalable SoC innovation. With Arm’s ecosystem, we can accelerate software-defined vehicle development and deliver safer, more efficient mobility for the future.” 
Satoru Taniguchi, General Manager of Research at ASRA and Semiconductor Strategy Project General Manager, Toyota Motor Corporation
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TECHNOLOGIES USED

Toyota Motor Corporation

Toyota, one of the world’s leading automotive manufacturers, is at the forefront of software-defined vehicle innovation. By participating in ASRA, Toyota is helping shape semiconductor strategies that support a broad spectrum of mobility solutions, from compact cars and trucks to premium autonomous vehicles. Leveraging Arm-based SoCs, Toyota is working to optimize integration across diverse vehicle architectures while pursuing energy efficiency and safety. This strategic partnership underscores Toyota’s commitment to reducing development costs, scaling innovation, and creating sustainable automotive platforms for the next generation of mobility.

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ASRA: Advanced SoC Research for Automotive

ASRA is a collaborative research consortium in Japan, bringing together six OEMs, three Tier 1 suppliers, and five semiconductor design companies. Established with government support, ASRA is focused on advancing next-generation automotive SoCs through chiplet-based scalability, standardization, and integration of hardware and software. Working with global partners like Arm, ASRA is helping define industry standards while addressing challenges such as cybersecurity, OTA readiness, and energy efficiency. The initiative represents a major step forward in ensuring the global competitiveness of Japan’s automotive semiconductor ecosystem.

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