Domain controller for ADAS & autonomous driving

Safety systems monitoring solutions with scalable microcontrollers complementing PMIC and safety-centric memory solutions

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Overview

Elevate advanced driver assistance system (ADAS) and autonomous driving (AD) design features with Infineon's automotive domain controller solutions. As a trusted partner for sensor fusion applications, Infineon's commitment to quality supports ASIL-D safety requirements, reduces CPU loads, and improves system reliability with dependable products ranging from scalable microcontrollers to radar chips, power components, and much more.

Benefits

  • ASIL-D compliant
  • High-scalability and flexibility
  • High-system interoperability
  • Plug and play software support
  • Fast time to market
  • Decreasing development cost

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About

ADAS/AD driving Software-Defined Vehicle (SDV) implementation

Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) and Autonomous Driving (AD) are central to the Software-Defined Vehicle (SDV) concept, as both rely heavily on software for innovation, adaptability, and functionality. Combining AI, sensor fusion, real-time data processing, and connectivity, these systems enable features like lane-keeping, adaptive cruise control, and Autonomous Driving. This naturally aligns with SDVs, which emphasize modular software design, cloud integration, and over-the-air updates to ensure continuous improvement. The SDV approach enhances ADAS/AD by supporting scalable deployment, frequent updates, and the integration of advanced computing and data management capabilities. Conversely, the complexity and safety demands of ADAS/AD systems are pushing SDV platforms to evolve, driving advancements in high-performance processors and cybersecurity. Together, ADAS/AD and Software-Defined Vehicles complement and shape one another, positioning ADAS/AD as a key driver of the SDV transformation.

More about Infineon's solutions for SDVs
AURIX™ automotive microcontroller for real-time applications
  • One-stop shop as a trusted automotive partner for sensor fusion applications together with software and tool partners.
  • Enabling safe ASIL-D processing at ADAS/AD ECU level.
  • Reducing the communication load on CPUs with hardware accelerators to integrate more sophisticated functions per ECU.
  • Faster time-to-market in the dynamic AD environment with early development support based on virtual prototyping. 
  • Individual and scalable ADAS/AD system performance with scalable MCU family, including HW and SW approach for platform reuse.
AURIX™ TC4
Read more about external safety MCUs
OPTIREG™ multiphase: Integrated power stage and multiphase controller
  • Increased system reliability and simplified fault root cause investigation.
  • High efficiency for high power requirements of ADAS/AD ECUs, minimizing cooling efforts and extending lifetime.
  • Superior transient response to reduce thermal stress and the required amount of power stages.
  • Operation with a broad range of SoCs, accelerators, GPUs, and application processors.
  • Fast design-in with GUI, application boards, and reference designs.
Digital multiphase controllers
SEMPER™ NOR Flash: Safe and reliable
  • Trusted partner and a leading supplier of automotive NOR Flash.
  • Extended temperature support up to 125ºC (AEC-Q100 Grade 1).
  • Qualified with popular ADAS SoCs.
  • Supporting ASIL-D systems with safety documentation.
  • Development tools and resources for fast design-in.
  • Longevity of support for automotive designs.
SEMPER™ NOR Flash
High-speed communication for ADAS & Autonomous Driving controllers
  • Comprehensive range of PHY transceivers, switches, and bridges supporting network speeds from 100 Mbps to 10 Gbps
  • Designed to handle the data-intensive demands of ADAS and autonomous driving systems, enabling collision detection, lane departure warnings, and real-time sensor fusion
  • Features like Trusted Boot, deep packet inspection, and secure data transmission protect in-vehicle networks from malicious attacks
  • Media-dependent interface (MDI) termination resistors simplify board layout and reduce costs, while an integrated voltage regulator allows operation from a single 3.3 V supply
  • Offer Time Sensitive Networking (TSN) for deterministic communication and are ideal for advanced driver assistance systems, central gateways, and domain controllers
  • Multi-Gbit bridge with MIPI CSI-2 interface for direct connection to automotive-grade cameras and GPUs, supporting 10GBASE-T1 Ethernet for high-performance, low-latency data transfer
  • Designed to meet ASIL requirements, ensuring reliable and safe operation for critical ADAS/AD use cases
Ethernet solutions

ADAS/AD driving Software-Defined Vehicle (SDV) implementation

Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) and Autonomous Driving (AD) are central to the Software-Defined Vehicle (SDV) concept, as both rely heavily on software for innovation, adaptability, and functionality. Combining AI, sensor fusion, real-time data processing, and connectivity, these systems enable features like lane-keeping, adaptive cruise control, and Autonomous Driving. This naturally aligns with SDVs, which emphasize modular software design, cloud integration, and over-the-air updates to ensure continuous improvement. The SDV approach enhances ADAS/AD by supporting scalable deployment, frequent updates, and the integration of advanced computing and data management capabilities. Conversely, the complexity and safety demands of ADAS/AD systems are pushing SDV platforms to evolve, driving advancements in high-performance processors and cybersecurity. Together, ADAS/AD and Software-Defined Vehicles complement and shape one another, positioning ADAS/AD as a key driver of the SDV transformation.

More about Infineon's solutions for SDVs

AURIX™ automotive microcontroller for real-time applications
  • One-stop shop as a trusted automotive partner for sensor fusion applications together with software and tool partners.
  • Enabling safe ASIL-D processing at ADAS/AD ECU level.
  • Reducing the communication load on CPUs with hardware accelerators to integrate more sophisticated functions per ECU.
  • Faster time-to-market in the dynamic AD environment with early development support based on virtual prototyping. 
  • Individual and scalable ADAS/AD system performance with scalable MCU family, including HW and SW approach for platform reuse.
AURIX™ TC4
Read more about external safety MCUs

OPTIREG™ multiphase: Integrated power stage and multiphase controller
  • Increased system reliability and simplified fault root cause investigation.
  • High efficiency for high power requirements of ADAS/AD ECUs, minimizing cooling efforts and extending lifetime.
  • Superior transient response to reduce thermal stress and the required amount of power stages.
  • Operation with a broad range of SoCs, accelerators, GPUs, and application processors.
  • Fast design-in with GUI, application boards, and reference designs.
Digital multiphase controllers

SEMPER™ NOR Flash: Safe and reliable
  • Trusted partner and a leading supplier of automotive NOR Flash.
  • Extended temperature support up to 125ºC (AEC-Q100 Grade 1).
  • Qualified with popular ADAS SoCs.
  • Supporting ASIL-D systems with safety documentation.
  • Development tools and resources for fast design-in.
  • Longevity of support for automotive designs.
SEMPER™ NOR Flash

High-speed communication for ADAS & Autonomous Driving controllers
  • Comprehensive range of PHY transceivers, switches, and bridges supporting network speeds from 100 Mbps to 10 Gbps
  • Designed to handle the data-intensive demands of ADAS and autonomous driving systems, enabling collision detection, lane departure warnings, and real-time sensor fusion
  • Features like Trusted Boot, deep packet inspection, and secure data transmission protect in-vehicle networks from malicious attacks
  • Media-dependent interface (MDI) termination resistors simplify board layout and reduce costs, while an integrated voltage regulator allows operation from a single 3.3 V supply
  • Offer Time Sensitive Networking (TSN) for deterministic communication and are ideal for advanced driver assistance systems, central gateways, and domain controllers
  • Multi-Gbit bridge with MIPI CSI-2 interface for direct connection to automotive-grade cameras and GPUs, supporting 10GBASE-T1 Ethernet for high-performance, low-latency data transfer
  • Designed to meet ASIL requirements, ensuring reliable and safe operation for critical ADAS/AD use cases
Ethernet solutions

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