As software becomes a critical feature in the variety of embedded solutions in today’s products, embedded developers must have the right software tools to bring these products to market. This includes development tools that provide flexibility and the best platform with features and capabilities that extend from the “getting started” phase to the deployment of…
Infineon adds support to its AURIX embedded software
Infineon Technologies has extended its AURIX TC3xx MCAL by adding support for AUTOSARv4.4.0 to the existing AUTOSARv4.2.2 MCAL. This facilitates software development for OEMs. For ASIL D applications, the MC-ISAR TC3xx roadmap has been updated to also provide ASIL-D-compliant drivers. With the upcoming Maintenance Release 2.25.0, the driver will include ASIL-D-compliant software products. Support for…
Infineon’s CoolSiC XHP 2 high-power modules enable energy efficiency
To meet global climate targets, transportation must shift to more environmentally friendly vehicles such as energy-efficient electrified trains. Trains, however, have demanding operating profiles with frequent acceleration and braking, while being expected to operate reliably over a long service life. Consequently, energy-efficient traction applications with high-power density, reliability, and quality are required for implementation. Infineon…
Infineon adds to its CoolSiC power modules for automotive applications
Infineon Technologies has launched the OptiMOS 7 40V MOSFET family, its latest generation of power MOSFETs for automotive applications in a variety of lead-free and robust power packages. The new family combines 300 mm thin-wafer technology with innovative packaging to deliver significant performance benefits in tiny packages. This makes the MOSFETs ideal for all standard and…
Infineon releases complete portfolio of high-quality GaN devices
Infineon Technologies AG has successfully integrated the CoolGaN 600 V hybrid-drain-embedded gate-injection transistor (HD-GIT) technology into its in-house manufacturing. The company is now releasing the complete portfolio of its high-quality GaN devices to the broader market. Taking advantage of Infineon’s fully owned and controlled supply chain, the expanded GaN portfolio includes a wide range of…
Infineon launches new automotive smart high-side power-switch portfolio
Today, almost every new car is equipped with advanced driver-assistance systems (ADAS), and the automotive industry is striving for even higher automation. Such safety-critical systems require a dependable and intelligent board net architecture and, in combination with more comfort functionalities, lead to an increasing number of loads. The E/E architecture further requires reliable and intelligent…
Infineon and Hi-Lo Systems partner on TPM security chips
Infineon Technologies and Hi-Lo Systems, a Taiwan-based IC programming and testing company, announced a partnership to work on Trusted Platform Module (TPM) security chips. Hi-Lo Systems has officially become an Associated Partner of Infineon in the Greater China market and will provide firmware update programming services for Infineon’s OPTIGA TPMs. This will help accelerate time-to-market…
Infineon offers industry’s first LPDDR Flash memory
Infineon Technologies has launched the industry’s first LPDDR Flash memory to enable next-generation automotive E/E architectures. The Infineon SEMPER X1 LPDDR Flash offers safe, reliable, and real-time code execution critical for automotive domain and zone controllers. The new device delivers eight times the performance of current NOR Flash memories and achieves 20 times faster random…
Infineon’s AIROC system on chip released with Bluetooth 5.4 specification
Infineon Technologies announced its AIROC CYW20829 Bluetooth LE system on chip (SoC) is ready with the newly released Bluetooth 5.4 specification. With the right combination of low power and high performance, AIROC CYW20829 is designed to support the entire spectrum of Bluetooth Low Energy (LE) use cases including smart home, sensors, medical healthcare, lighting, Bluetooth…
SECORA Pay portfolio now available in 28-nm chip technology
Infineon Technologies expands its SECORA Pay solutions portfolio to 28 nm technology. With this, the company further pushes the limits of payment cards with new, innovative product designs. In addition, it also offers the latest technology as a reliable sourcing option to all regional payment ecosystems. The new product family is the first of its…
Infineon teams with Infinitum to drive decarbonization
At APEC 2023, Infineon Technologies announced that the company is joining forces with Infinitum, creator of the sustainable, breakthrough air core motor. In this technology collaboration, Infineon will provide silicon-carbide (SiC) CoolSiC MOSFETs and other key semiconductor components that greatly contribute to the Infinitum motor system’s precise motor control, optimal power, and energy savings. The…
Infineon’s new AIROC combines Wi-Fi 5 and Bluetooth for extended battery life
Infineon Technologies has announced the new AIROC CYW43022 ultra-low power, dual-band Wi-Fi 5 and Bluetooth combo, extending its broad portfolio of existing Wi-Fi and Bluetooth products. The CYW43022 ultra-low power architecture delivers industry-leading performance, with up to a 65% reduction in power usage during “deep sleep,” significantly extending battery life for applications such as smart…
Infineon is first major semiconductor manufacturer to officially support Rust
The development of secure systems is critical for the automotive market. The Rust programming language — with its built-in support for memory-safe software development — is an important enabler for the design of mission-critical automotive software. Infineon Technologies is taking the first step, creating a Rust ecosystem in the embedded sector. This makes the company…
Infineon’s AURIX and TRAVEO microcontrollers offer new support features
Industrial control systems must have a minimal error rate, especially in harsh environments, which makes safe and secure system development crucial. The AURIX TC3x and TRAVEO T2G microcontroller product families from Infineon Technologies address these requirements with a wide range of integrated hardware functional safety and cybersecurity features. Both product families have extended their support…
Infineon’s QDPAK and DDPAK cooling packages registered for JEDEC standard
The trends toward higher power density and cost optimization dominate the development goals of efficient high-power applications that create substantial value for segments such as electromobility. To push these boundaries, Infineon Technologies has announced it has successfully registered its QDPAK and DDPAK top-side cooling (TSC) packages, which are ideal for high-voltage MOSFETs as a JEDEC…
Infineon launches new PDM microphone with low power consumption
For the third consecutive year, Infineon Technologies has successfully defended its position as a MEMS microphone supplier. Moreover, Infineon’s market share rose to a staggering 45% as bare die microphone manufacturer in 2021 — according to recent research published by technology expert Omdia. This positive development is due to Infineon’s long-term experience in MEMS microphone…
Infineon and Sentry partner on cold-storage crypto wallet platforms
Sentry Enterprises, a technology-based company focused on transforming what identity means across the physical and digital worlds, selected Infineon’s latest generation SLC37x Secure Element chip family to fuel its biometric platforms. Sentry Enterprises is the creator and maker of the SentryCard biometric platform, a privacy-centric, proof-of-identity solution, along with the soon-to-be-released Sentinel biometric cold-storage crypto wallet.…
Infineon releases MERUS multilevel Class D audio amplifiers
Long-lasting music playback performance that comes in compact, cost-effective, and power-efficient designs, is indispensable for battery-powered applications. Infineon Technologies recently introduced its latest generation of MERUS multilevel Class D audio amplifiers. Several ecosystem partners of Infineon are now ready to support interested customers with their design-in efforts. Partnering with the experts, the company aims to…
Infineon offers MOTIX 3-phase gate driver IC with power management
The MOTIX family for automotive and industrial motor-control applications from Infineon Technologies offers a broad product portfolio with various levels of integration. To further expand its offering, Infineon introduces the MOTIX 3-phase gate driver IC 6ED2742S01Q. The 160 V silicon-on-insulator (SOI) gate driver features an integrated power management unit (PMU) and is available in a…
Infineon and Green Hills Software partner to enhance automotive safety
Infineon Technologies and Green Hills Software, a global provider of embedded safety and security, will provide a complete ecosystem for the development and deployment of advanced safety applications for the automotive industry. This collaboration combines Infineon’s cutting-edge TRAVEO T2G Body and TRAVEO T2G Cluster microcontrollers (MCUs) with Green Hills’ comprehensive production-proven software solutions comprising of…