The Nx3 is an OpenECU™ supervisory and gearbox control platform designed for light, commercial, and off-highway vehicles. It is suited for prototype through production applications, offering highly customizable I/O, flexible application software development using OpenECU MATLAB Simulink or C-code, and model-based control strategies to accelerate startup and integration.
The Nx3 supports advanced vehicle control applications including VCU, EVCC, ICE, EV, and hybrid supervisory control. It is developed according to ISO 21434 with integrated HSM support for cybersecurity requirements and is equipped to meet ISO 26262 up to ASIL-D functional safety requirements.
Features
- Powerful Infineon Aurix microcontroller
- 80 pins with diverse I/O capabilities
- Highly customizable I/O
- Flexible software development using OpenECU MATLAB Simulink or C-code
- Model-based control strategies available as software libraries
- Developed according to ISO 21434 with integrated HSM support
- Equipped to meet ISO 26262 up to ASIL-D functional safety requirements
- Comprehensive diagnostics to support functional safety and OBD requirements
- Integrated EVCC functionality for xEV charging
- CCS and Megawatt Charging capabilities
- CAN-FD capable CAN communications, LIN, SENT, and Ethernet support
- Flexible wake capabilities including ignition, CAN, charge plug insertion, and timer
- Over-the-Air flashing memory swap capability from a parent module
- Supports ICE, EV, and hybrid supervisory control capabilities
Core Offering
- VCU + EVCC: Vehicle Control Unit + Charging
- Charging: CCS and Megawatt Charging capabilities
- Cybersecurity: Integrated HSM and development according to ISO 21434
- Functional Safety: Capable of ASIL-D per ISO 26262
- Communications: CAN, CAN-FD capable, LIN, SENT, and Ethernet
- Sensing: Current monitoring, speed sensors, and analog I/O
- Commands: H-bridge switching, high-side drivers, and low-side drivers
- Diagnostics: Comprehensive fault diagnostics with OBDII and J1939 compliance
Off the Shelf Options
- VCU – Vehicle Control Unit: Cost-effective vehicle supervisory control unit for ICE, EV, and hybrid applications.
- EVCC – Electric Vehicle Charge Controller: Supports CCS and Megawatt Charging applications including CP, PP, PLC communication, MCS insertion detection, charge enable, and Ethernet communication.
NX3 Multi-Purpose OpenECU Controller
OpenECU Volume Discounts
Applications
- Megawatt Charging Control
- Megawatt + CCS Combined Charging Control
- Vehicle Supervisory Control
- On Vehicle Charge Management



















