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Learn how Infineon enables the transition to the next-generation of E/E architectures and a more efficient, scalable, and connected automotive future

Getting started with Infineon's 48 V Zone Controller Proof-of-Concept Kit

Session 1: Learn how Infineon enables the transition to the next-generation of E/E architectures and a more efficient, scalable, and connected automotive future

The automotive industry is undergoing a significant transformation, driven by the need for increased efficiency, scalability, and flexibility. Because of this, also the automotive EE-Architecture is undergoing a transformative change to enable software complexity reduction on the one side and wire harness complexity reduction on the other side. At the same time the continuously increasing demand for higher power capability is leading to the introduction of the 48 V domain. These transformative changes lead towards a decentralized power distribution system and are enabled by the introduction of Zone Control Units, the heart of new EE-Architectures. This video introduces to you Infineon’s new proof-of-concept 48 V Zone Controller Kit including a broad Infineon chipset to support both 48 V and 12 V loads while also integrating the 48/12 V power conversion.

By watching this webinar, you'll take away key insights on:

The Zone Controller Kit (ZCK) is a reference design kit to quickly evaluate a multitude of ZC functions and supporting proof-of concept bring-ups in a lab setting
Enables quick architectural designs decisions based on our broad chipset (e.g. analog vs. digital diagnosis, integrated vs discrete power distribution, SPI vs direct control, 48 V vs 12 V endpoints)
EE-Architecture transitioning towards 48 V with long-term support for 12 V loads

About the speakers

Stanislaw Krueger

Global Application Manager for Power Distribution (12 + 48) and 48 V/12 V DC-DC

Stanislaw Krueger is a Global Application Manager for the automotive power distribution and 48/12 V DC-DC application, located in Munich, Germany. He joined Infineon in 2022 and since then worked in various marketing roles focusing on different automotive and industrial applications. His educational background includes a master´s degree in Industrial Engineering from TU Dresden.

Rares Irimia

Global System Application Engineer for Power Distribution (12 V+48 V) and Zone Control Unit

Rares Irimia holds a bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering from FH Upper Austria and a master’s degree from Polytechnic University of Bucharest in the same field. He is currently pursuing his PhD degree, and since 2023 he has joined Infineon as a System Application Engineer, located in Bucharest, Romania. His main focus is developing system reference designs for Power Distribution Units and Zone Control Units, within the ATV SYS team.

Session 2: Learn how Infineon's Zone Controller Kit brings software-defined gateway functionality to the heart of next-generation automotive E/E architectures

Join the second session of our two-part webinar series as we dive deeper into the heart of the software-defined vehicle: the Zone Control Unit. As the automotive industry shifts from rigid hardware architectures to flexible, centralized systems, Zone Controllers have evolved into intelligent gateways that bridge heterogeneous networks. We will showcase Infineon's 48 V Zone Controller Kit (ZCK), a turnkey platform that goes beyond hardware by shipping with a fully integrated software stack. You will see real-world demonstrations of seamless communication across CAN, LIN, and Ethernet, featuring a configurable routing engine capable of hardware-accelerated forwarding between up to 8 CAN buses and Gigabit Ethernet, including VLAN-tagged bridging. With its built-in command handler for runtime configuration and diagnostics, the ZCK serves as an immediate proof-of-concept for evaluating next-generation zone-level architectures.

By watching this webinar, you'll take away key insights on:

Multi-Protocol Gateway: Implement configurable routing for CAN, Ethernet, and LIN to rapidly evaluate diverse network topologies.
Power Management: Control Zone Controller functions for power distribution, conversion, and actuation directly via the gateway.
Architectural Flexibility: Decouple routing rules and bus mappings from application logic to quickly adapt to new topology concepts.
Simulation & Testing: Create Vector CANoe configurations to simulate and validate real-life Zone Controller performance.

About the speaker

Eugen Andrei Ionescu

Global System Application Engineer for Zone Control Unit

Eugen earned his Bachelor's and Master's degrees from the Polytechnic University of Bucharest, specializing in Remote Control and Electronics in Transport (2009) and Intelligent Transport Systems (2011). He joined Infineon in 2015, where he has dedicated his career to developing secured systems and advanced automotive applications. His current expertise centers on the Gateway function of Zone Control Units, driving the evolution of software-defined vehicle architectures

Live webinar: Getting started with Infineon's 48 V Zone Controller Proof-of-Concept Kit

June 17, 2026

15:00 ( CET )

Ready for more? Check out these links:

ZC Block diagram

ZCK webpage