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300-millimeter technology

Comprehensive term for the manufacture and processing of wafers with a diameter of 300 millimeters.

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With over 25 years of experience Infineons access management system solutions makes it easy to overcome the biggest challenges. Discover solutions that are interoperable and suitable for use in multi-application projects in which additional services such as micropayment or ticketing are combined with conventional access control functions. All are scalable and based on the same open, non-proprietary standard. They also comply with a range of specifications and standards, including EMVCo, Calypso, ICAO and, last but not least, CIPURSE™.

No matter the active antenna application, Infineon offers the right semiconductor solution. In particular, the TLF4277-2 is the ideal companion IC to supply active antennas for car infotainment applications. Thanks to its adjustable output voltage, it’s capable of powering the majority of standard active antennas, such as FM/AM, DAB XM and SIRIUS.

Infineon offers two active bias controllers for various applications like cellular and cordless phones, DECT, WLAN, PHS and RF modems. The controllers are stabilizing the bias currently for NPN transistors and FET’s.

Outstanding progress in vehicles’ advanced driver assistant systems – including lane assist, emergency brake assist and distance control – has put us on the fast track to fully autonomous cars.

The alternator control IC TLE8880 is a monolithic full featured regulator specifically designed for closed loop voltage control. It can be used in 12V automotive multi phase alternators with a rotating field winding. This regulator is able to communicate with an Engine-Management or Energy-Management ECU through a standard LIN interface. The battery voltage is regulated at a precise value between 10.6V and 16V. By using free-adjustable parameters, the regulator is able to operate even without any communication interface. The TLE8880 is compliant to the VDA LIN Alternator Regulator specification. The output driver stage consists of a High-Side DMOS with a typical R DS(on) of 60mΩ for up to 12A excitation current to the field winding. The chip has 8kV ESD protection for alternator lines. The chip contains an EEPROM with adjustable parameters that can be programmed in order to customize the alternator for the specific OEM or application needs.

“Mixed-signal” is a generic term for integrated circuits that operate simultaneously with analog and digital signals. Owing to similar requirements in terms of development and manufacturing processes, they are generally grouped together with integrated circuits operating exclusively with analog signals, hence giving rise to the combination “analog-mixed-signal”.

Based on integrated Magneto Resistive (ixMR) technologies we offer highest variety of magnetic angle sensors GMR, AMR and TMR - low end to high end, standardized and specialized for automotive, industrial and consumer.

Infineon antenna centric devices allow a significant improvement in data rate of mobile cellular devices while minimizing power consumption of the device. Modern 3G/4G smartphones have to cover a wide frequency range while each of the multi-bands antennas has to be minimized in dimensions. Infineon antenna centric devices optimize the antenna performance in the required frequency bands so as to improve the reception of weak signals and radiate efficiency. Hence it indirectly lowers its current consumption from power amplifiers.

Infineon Antenna Switch Modules (ASM) are designed to support features and smart-phones as well as other wireless devices. The ASM combines the individual receive- and transmit paths of individual frequency bands of one or more antennas for GSM, EDGE, UMTS, CDMA and LTE. Integrated GSM Tx filters minimize the transmission of unwanted harmonic signals. 

Wireless Control products from Infineon can be used in plenty low power, low datarate sub 1 GHz applications. Besides the comprehensive development tooling, Infineon offers application examples including hardware and software references as starting point to ease and speed up the development.

Application Specific Integrated Circuit. Logic IC is specially constructed for a specific application and customer; implemented on an integrated circuit. Our global network of design centers and partners with program management set-up provides customized solutions with ASIC design expertise and local support. We focus on customer needs by providing optimized solutions to enable customer’s time-to-market success.

Infineon’s audio solutions enable audio designers to improve the performance of their products, while increasing efficiency and reducing system size. Advances in semiconductor processes in combination with new innovative architectures are behind a portfolio of class D technologies that allow professional, home audio and  car audio applications to benefit from unparalleled performance, power density and reliability.

AURIX™ is Infineon’s family of 32-bit microcontrollers that meets the requirements of performance and safety. Used for of automotive, industrial and constumer applications. Its innovative multi-core architecture, based on up to six independent 32-bit TriCore™ CPUs at 300 MHz, has been designed to meet the highest safety standards. Using the  AURIX™ scalable platform, developers will be able to implement applications like motor control and drives, PLC or any other automation application. Developments using AURIX™ require less effort to achieve the SIL/ IEC61508 standard based on its innovative safety concept and multiple HW safety features. Furthermore, AURIX™ has enhanced communication capabilities to support communication between CAN, LIN, FlexRay and Ethernet buses. 

Authentication means the ability to prove one’s own identity, i.e., proof of the authentic original. However, authentication does not necessarily refer to people only, but also to any tangible or intangible object, such as a device or an electronic document. A user can be authenticated in any one of three different ways: 1.) By providing a certain piece of information, i.e., the user knows something, such as a password; 2.) Through the use of a possession, i.e., the user possesses something, such as a key; 3.) Through the direct presence of the user, i.e., the user is someone or something, such as in the form of a biometric feature.

Counterfeit products are a major problem for user experience. Besides that, fake products are a significant threat to system manufacturers and original equipment manufacturers (OEM) with regard to their investments. It becomes more and more important for them to safeguard the value of their brands and the investment into their product technology.

In the era of automation in factories and warehouses worldwide, automated guided vehicles (AGVs) have become a firmly established part of day-to-day operations. An AGV offers the operator many advantages over a traditional, driver-operated factory floor vehicle or a conveyor belt with its fixed sequence of operation. These range from greater flexibility and better use of space to improved safety. What is more, AGVs can flexibly transport goods and materials between different production areas in a fab. Many manufacturers increasingly opt for AGVs because of the vehicles’ potential to reduce overall operating costs and to interface more easily with a factory’s overall automation concept. Looking into the future, AGVs are likely to rise in importance at production sites, logistic centers, warehouses and other factory settings.

Sliding doors, gates, garage doors, and shutters: these are just a few examples on a growing list of things requiring automatic door opening systems in home and industrial settings. In particular, the harsh exterior environment, including temperature extremes and humidity, presents design challenges. Furthermore, you must consider user safety features, such as anti-pinch, and security features. Ideally, an automatic door opening system design should be free of audible noise.

Nearly everywhere you turn, automation is penetrating spheres of life and work, arguably for the better. Thanks to new technologies ­– made possible with the help of robust, high-quality semiconductor solutions from Infineon ­– today’s factories, building, and homes are all becoming smarter and smarter. Why automation? The reasons are numerous: it saves costs and energy, enhances precision and reliability, and makes life easier and more enjoyable. But automation also carries critical risks that are best avoided from the get-go, particularly in terms of security.

MOSFETs are deployed in a wide range of critical automotive applications, e.g. they drive a variety of electric motors, powering everything from heating and ventilation systems to windows and windshield wipers. Even the seat adjustment and the sunroof features are performed with the assistance of a MOSFET. Valves in safety-critical applications such as electric power steering (EPS), electric braking and injection systems are also driven by automotive MOSFETs. Furthermore, they act as switches in DC/DC converters, battery management systems and inverters.

Bringing energy-saving LEDs to your automotive lighting applications. Infineon LITIX™ Auto LED drivers provide top LED advantages and fully protect your automotive lighting application. Take advantage of diagnostic functions of open and short LEDs with derivatives from our LITIX™ Auto LED Driver family – mandatory features for driving LED lighting in harsh automotive conditions. A further cost efficient way to drive LEDs with diagnosis and protection can be realized with the SPIDER+ LED devices.

Able to support an array of new features and functions, automotive 77GHz radar systems have a promising future. The huge benefits: high precision and excellent scalability from short to long range. The flipside: a higher degree of technical complexity.

As system complexity increases in cars, so does the volume of data to be processed and distributed. New payment methods, such as parking fees or road tolls, require a secure flow of transaction data. Infineon can draw on years of expertise in chip card and identification systems to propel automotive data security to the next level.

For a comprehensive and reliable portfolio of products for automotive and other applications, look no further than the product range from Infineon. We have used our 35 years of experience of developing and producing products to meet the demands of the automotive market, and our innovative technologies to design and produce a large number of power products that meets all the requirements of the automotive industry and also the transportation, lighting and motor-drive industries.

Because of the increasing demand for data exchange in modern vehicles, the automotive industry implemented networks like CAN (Controller Area Network), LIN (Local Interconnect Network) and FlexRay protocol-based bus systems. In the future, cars will have more electronic control units (ECUs) which will feature an even higher level of functionality. Therefore, the importance of in-vehicle networking devices increases due to the larger quantity of data exchanged between the ECUs. As a result the automotive industry newly established the CAN FD (Flexible Data-rate) protocol for faster CAN communication up to 5Mbit/s and CAN PN (Partial Networking) for improved energy efficiency.

Commercial vehicles must offer highest-possible availability and lowest-possible operating costs, so operators can maximize their profitability. This statement applies to agricultural and construction machines as well as trucks and busses. Electronic semiconductor-based systems already play a key role in making commercial vehicles and work machines more efficient. The next step: fully self-driving vehicles.

On motorcycles, a mode of transportation growing in popularity, the turn signal plays a fundamental role: it shows traffic the direction a driver is turning. But space limitations on the handle bar and frequent use demand an autonomous turn signal driver for 2-wheelers be compact and robust (missing words? weird formulation). Further, global requirements dictate the flashing frequency and it must flash in double frequency when a lamp’s burned out.

A solution specifically tailored to a seat control module’s needs is essential for it to work seamlessly. Top requirements: a compact design with integrated motor drivers. Infineon offers dedicated system-in-a-package solutions for high power integrated and protected motor control with sophisticated diagnostic features. Choose Infineon for your seat control module applications and exclusively benefit from reduced board space thanks to our high level of integrated functionality.

Harvesters, chain saws, air conditioning systems: auxiliary applications for trucks and agricultural vehicles may come in different forms, but from an engineering perspective they have similar needs. To be competitive today, they must be compact, reliable, and cost- and energyefficient. As well as safe and robust. What you’re also looking for: a scalable system-level solution that reduces the time to market and the total cost of ownership. From controls to drivers to power electronics, Infineon is your one-stop-shop for auxiliary application designs. Our engineers also offer comprehensive know-how, support and troubleshooting to ensure the success of your auxiliary applications for trucks and agricultural vehicles.

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The part of the semiconductor manufacturing process that happens after the wafer has left the cleanroom (see frontend manufacturing). This includes testing the chips at wafer level, repairing the chips if necessary, dicing the wafers and packaging the individual chips. There is a growing trend among semiconductor manufacturers to outsource the assembly, and sometimes even the testing, to independent assembly companies. Much of the assembly capacity is based in the Pacific Rim countries.

A bare die is a single, unpackaged chip. Bare die business means the sale of fully processed, unpackaged chips. The packaging and subsequent testing of the packaged chips is performed by the customer. Bare die business is mostly conducted with IGBT module manufacturers that produce their own modules but not their own semiconductors.

The barometric air pressure (BAP) is an important parameter to compute the air-fuel ratio provided to the engine and for controlling spark advance to optimize engine efficiency. In automotive applications where high production volumes are common there is substantial interest in precision, low-cost and fully integrated sensors.

The online shop we trust is currently offering the very product we’ve had our eyes on for a long time at a cut price. That may seem like chance, but is actually the result of higher mathematics and refined analytics. Our actions in the digital world generate incredible amounts of data day after day. That data makes our life easier, but also leaves tracks on the web. Do we like it best when the light in the living room is a warm orange? Do you prefer to have lounge music coming out of the smart loudspeakers at breakfast on a Sunday? Or the heating in the bathroom to be automatically adjusted to a pleasant 24 degrees in the evening? That can be done simply in the home, but we also encounter something similar in a far more complex form in modern connected factories.

A power bipolar transistor is a specialized version of a bipolar transistor that is optimized for conducting and blocking large electric currents (up to several hundred amperes) and very high voltages (up to several 1,000 volts). In industry, the power bipolar transistor – like the power MOSFET (see MOSFET) often used as an alternative – constitutes an important industrial semiconductor component for influencing electric current.

A notable milestone in the history of semiconductors was the development of the transistor. William Shockley and his team constructed 1947 a so called diode out of polycrystalline germanium. The Team observed, by chance, that a change in the forward voltage across the first diode resulted in a change in the reverse current through the second diode. They gave this effect the name “transitor effect”, derived from “transit” and “resistor”. 

24V body applications for trucks and agricultural vehicles can be divided into three sections: truck body Electric Control Unit (ECU), seat control, and LED lighting. The success of each primarily hinges on one thing: high-quality 24V solutions specifically engineered for truck and agricultural vehicles’ high demands.

Accommodating a growing number of functions on a shrinking central body control module (BCM), such as exterior and interior lighting, relay control and multiple comfort functions, requires precisely engineered products. Ones that support a high level of integration and are scalable and flexible to fulfill a broad spectrum of requirements.

A truck body Electric Control Unit (ECU) must master an ever-longer list of functions – in spite of ever-smaller board space. Achieving this requires designated products for 24V systems with a high level of integration. And they must come from a source with proven expertise in such applications.

From home & garden, to power tools, to fans: no matter your brushed DC motor application or budget, find the ideal solution in Infineon's broad semiconductor portfolio. You can achieve energy and cost efficiency by selecting one of our designated solutions for the three main types of brushed DC motors. All in proven Infineon quality you can depend on. Find what's best for your application: look through our diverse range of suitable high-quality products. See additional motor control applications here in battery powered applications and home and building.

Today’s brushed DC motor control for trucks and agricultural vehicles applications require a highly-precise DC motor. One robust enough to resist harsh environments. And with the right protective and diagnostic functions. Infineon delivers with its robust and high-quality solutions, including integrated half-bridges, MOSFET drivers for h-bridges and our complete family of MOSFETs with RDS(on) scalability. Also, we uniquely offer 12V and 24V solutions, both integrated and discrete, tailored to DC motor control needs. Give your application a head start with our system solutions and reference designs for brushed DC motor control for trucks and agricultural vehicles.

Today, a growing number of applications rely on a brushless DC (BLDC) motor. These range from medical equipment and home appliances to building controls and industrial automation. In each instance, a BLDC motor is chosen for its numerous advantages.

BLDC applications for trucks and agricultural vehicles must be especially durable to withstand harsh environments. Protection functions as well as diagnostic functions also contribute to the success of a BLDC design. And an integrated or discrete solution is required to precisely control each phase of the motor and FOC without sensors.

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Semiconductor components can be distinguished from various points of view, including by:  The semiconductor  technology used (bipolar, MOS, CMOS, BICMOS, Schottky, ternary) their internal design i.e. individual semiconductors  or integrated circuits (ICs) their application area (analog, digital, power semiconductors, signal processing, optoelectronics) From the user’s point of view it is the last distinction which is most meaningful. 

Like in most realms of modern life, energy efficiency is a hot topic for cellular base station applications. More transceivers mounted on towers have led to weight and volume restrictions. In turn, there’s increased demand for a higher level of integration and lower power consumption. The upward trend in data usage also puts pressure on existing infrastructure. Likewise, there is a constant need to improve spectral efficiency and use non-contiguous frequency bands.

Huge growth in mobile devices and cellular traffic has led to an urgent need for more bandwidth in cellular network infrastructure. However, wired backhaul technologies can no longer keep up with the demand. Broadband wireless backhaul technologies offer a way to build cost-effective, high-speed wireless networks that reliably deliver subscriber traffic from base stations to the core network. In comparison to cable or fiber, these wireless networks offer a better user experience thanks to lower capital expenditures, and simpler installation and maintenance.

Infineon provides modules and stacks for central inverters from several kVA up to MVA  of output power. These include a broad portfolio of different packages with the relevant voltage classes, current ratings and topologies. Infineon’s modules and stacks are designed to cope with the requirements regarding reliability and efficiency.

As demand grows for smaller sized chargers for mobile devices, manufacturers face a host of new challenges. They need, for instance, solutions for better thermal performance and efficiency as well designs suitable for large-volume production without manual processes.

E-mobility is the future. By now it is well on its way to revolutionize private and public transportation, reduce air pollution and make the earth a better place to live. Providing efficient charging infrastructure is key to supporting and promoting this worldwide megatrend as it continues to spread.

As electro mobility increasingly becomes part of our daily lives, the need for more efficient charging solutions grows. This translates to greater demand for higher charging power and fast charging stations. Establishing public charging infrastructure with high power levels can help meet these demands. With an eye on the requirements and technological developments in this field, you are challenged to respond with smart power conversion and management solutions for the charging networks of today and tomorrow.

Featuring a mix of software for specific functions and hardware to ensure functions are free from interference, chassis domain control systems have precise requirements for application development. Especially desirable: top-performing microcontrollers with an architecture to support the integration of several critical software functions, such as OEM Black Box Code. That’s why Infineon offers you AURIX Multicore Architecture for your chassis domain control systems. Built to reduce safety engineering efforts and with computation performance of the market leader.

The Ultrathin wafer and field-stop technology makes the Emitter Controlled-Diode ideally suited for consumer & industry applications as it lower the turn-on losses of the IGBT with soft recovery. The Emitter Controlled-Diode is optimized for Infineon IGBT technology.

More and more contactless applications, like transport ticketing, payment, loyalty or access control, will be adapted to mobile devices over the next years. This requires secure, open, flexible and standardized solutions for such mobile devices meeting the market requirements of trust and convenience.

At present, many public transport systems collect fares using closed-loop applications and smart cards. Most of these collection systems rely on proprietary contactless technologies that often provide only a basic level of security.

Transport authorities the world over are keen to increase efficiency and performance. Interoperability problems will become more pronounced and costly as the demand for multi-application cards with contactless functionality rises. Open, international standards such as CIPURSE™ are the best way to ensure interoperability across secured, cost-effective and flexible multi-applications schemes supporting fare collection.

Complementary Metal Oxide Semiconductor. Standard semiconductor manufacturing technology used to manufacture microchips with low power usage and a high level of integration.

In the cutting-edge factories of Industry 4.0, workers are starting to share the workplace with collaborative robots, often called cobots. Able to work alongside and interact with people to boost efficiency and productivity, cobots are opening up a world of new potential in manufacturing and beyond. Still in its infancy, the cobot sector is following a different trajectory than that of industrial robots. Instead of completing large-scale industrial processes, cobots actually assist factory workers. That said, the level of technical know-how required to develop a cobot is very high, but the market landscape is competitive and there is (a) rising urgency to cut costs. 

Everyday applications of combustion power tools range from power generators and pressure washers, to lawn movers and pumps, to snow blowers and trimmers, to multi-purpose engines. By converting energy into mechanical and/or electric energy, combustion power tools power these devices or systems thereof. However, the international non-automotive small engine market is currently in a state of change. Over the next few years, there’s a clear trend towards electronic control for ignition and fuel injection systems, such as Electronic Fuel Injection, primarily because of growingly more stringent emissions regulations. Good for the planet, challenging for your designs.

With rising demand for fuel and operation efficiency, electrification is an attractive option for commercial, construction and agricultural vehicles (CAV). Doing so offer two key benefits: compliance with stricter legislation for emission levels and energy efficiency, and increased process efficiency and yield rates. By choosing hybrid or fully electric drivetrains CAV operators can reduce or even eliminate their fuel consumption and CO2 emissions. What’s more, electric drivetrains require less maintenance, and are thereby more reliable and productive.

The connected world we live in would not be possible without the switches and routers that bring it all together – whether for a service provider, enterprise or residential solution. The connectivity boom is placing growing demands on switches and routers. Designing smaller, lower annual kilowatt-per-hour communication systems all contribute to the developing trend of going green while saving on costs. Above all, customers need reliable transmissions to ensure connections are properly maintained.

In contrast to silicon-based semiconductors, compound semiconductors consist of several chemical elements. The combination of materials from the chemical main group III (e.g. gallium) and V (e.g. nitrogen) have the electrical conductivity of semiconductors. This also applies to the combination of materials from the main group IV (carbon, silicon). These compound semiconductors (e.g. gallium nitride or silicon carbide) are therefore of highest importance in technical applications in semiconductor technology, especially for power semiconductors.

Infineon´s solution for variable force or constant current controlled solenoids typically used in automatic transmissions, Idle Speed-/ valve- / suspension control or exhaust gas recirculation applications.

Infineon's my-d™ products are available in plain mode with open memory access and in secure mode with memory access controlled by authentication procedures. Architectural interoperability of my-d™ products enables an easy migration from simple to more demanding applications.

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Control unit that can convert AC voltages of various rates and frequencies. This is achieved by means of power electronics. Converters are used in wind turbines, for example, in order to feed fluctuating wind energy into the power network with a voltage of constant frequency. In electric drive technology, for example, in engine controllers and trains, a converter is used to generate an output voltage of variable, load-dependent frequency from a mains supply of constant frequency.

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Today’s digitally connected world places high demands on data processing, transmission and storage. Specifically, the telecommunication networks, data centers and servers – data processing’s backbone – continually push for more bandwidth and greater energy efficiency, with no end in sight. At the same time, customers request top-performing equipment with an increasingly smaller footprint – yet another factor your designs need to accommodate.

With vast knowledge as DC-DC converter manufacturer, switch mode power supply (SMPS) has been our business for decades, including the fine regulation of direct current, also known as DC-DC (or DC to DC) conversion. In the area of DC-DC power supply we offer different DC-DC converters and solutions.

Besides efficiency and current accuracy, the main features in highest demand for DC-DC LED driver ICs are analog and PWM dimming and thermal protection of the LED system. Despite the high efficiency of LEDs, it is important to remember that nearly 60% of all energy supplied to LEDs converts to heat. Exposure to high temperatures significantly decreases LEDs’ lifetime, eliminating a key value proposition for purchasing an LED fixture. The value proposition from Infineon LED driver IC’s is a gradual reduction of the LED current which increases the lifetime and reliability of the LED system.

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Digital input and output modules (I/O modules) are key elements of every PLC (programmable logic controller). Specifically, they assume a PLC’s control, communication and actuating functions. But digital I/O modules face an ever-greater list of challenges. These arise from a growing demand for flexible use while their system reliability simultaneous competes for market share.

Easily correct flickering and shimmering in dimmable LED retrofit lamps at low light output levels with solutions for retrofit lamps from Infineon. We enable you to design products with the right form factor and energy efficiency at a competitive price.

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Stable but small, the E-band radio transceiver market (71GHz to 76GHz and 81GHz to 86GHz) is predicted to have a growth spurt in the future. As a designer, the main technical challenges result from rising pressure to increase data throughput. Likewise, you’re searching for ways to decrease equipment cost and reduce power consumption to remain attractive. Enhancing an E-band radio’s feature set is an excellent way to distinguish your design from competitors.

The automated emergency call feature eCall can help save lives in the event of a traffic accident. Following a car crash, the technology automatically notifies emergency services. This allows them to arrive on the scene and provide medical assistance, faster. eCall also ensures serious accidents don’t go unnoticed. On March 31, 2018, eCall became a mandatory feature in all new cars and light commercial vehicles in the European Union. As a result, the feature will be integrated into up to 20 million new vehicles annually.

Electric power steering (EPS) offers a host of advantages to automobiles and drivers. From up to 3% less fuel consumption and noticeable space savings to easier integration and software for an enhanced driving experience. What’s needed to achieve this? A reliable, high-performance EPS is made possible by aligned solutions featuring sensors and low-loss MOSFETs.

Traditional driving licenses are rapidly migrating from paper-based documents towards electronic driving licenses (eDL).

Whether adaptive roadside lighting, charging station for electric cars or measuring station for environmental and traffic data – the intelligent streetlights of eluminocity connect numerous practical features. As a backbone of so-called smart cities, they allow citizens a more comfortable city life and reduce the negative consequences of the imminent population growth in urban areas.

Infineon Embedded Power ICs are specifically designed to enable mechatronic motor control solutions for a range of motor control applications, where a small package form factor and a minimum number of external components are essential, including but not limited to: Window Lift, Sunroof, Wiper, Fuel Pump, HVAC Fans, Engine Cooling Fan, Water pumps. Our System-on-Chip solutions offer an unmatched level of integration of all functions required to sense, control, and actuate a motor. These highly integrated solutions save space and energy, improve the overall system reliability through advanced diagnosis features and reduce the overall cost due to a minimum number of components.

Everyday objects in our modern lives need embedded intelligence to communicate and perform smart functions. For instance, coffee machines, dishwashers and automatic opening systems, to name just a few.

Rising standards of living, a growing awareness with regards to natural. One cylinder combustion engines serve the large majority of small conventional vehicles such as motorcycles and three-wheeler that make up a substantial share of the total transport capacity in many developing countries. Other applications being supported by these small engines are gardening equipment, marines and generator set. Infineon® motorcycle and small engine management products support modern electronic control systems representing power interfaces in between of microcontrollers and actuators.

Worldwide, healthcare fraud costs insurance authorities and companies hundreds of millions of dollars every year. With conventional systems based on paper or memory cards, it is difficult for authorities to ascertain whether the patient or user is actually the insured.

From the Greek epi “upon” and taxis ”arrangement” or “orientation”. Epitaxy is a form of crystalline growth that occurs both in nature (such as in minerals) and in the technical world. In semiconductor technology, epitaxy is the artificial growth of crystalline layers on a substrate, which is usually a wafer. Epitaxy enables various doping profiles for transistors to be created, which are not feasible using other methods such as diffusion or ion implantation.

In today´s consumer electronic devices, ESD protection becomes essential to ensure system’s robustness in harsh transient environments. Infineon provides a broad range of TVS diodes for protecting electronic devices at system level.

Infineon provide not only leading performance products, but also best service. Remote or on-site we develop the best protection for your device. We analyze your device in our worldwide labs, determine ESD sensitivity and identify the best protection solution.

With the launch of the 3G network technology in the 2000s, the SIM (Subscriber Identity Module) cards became UICCs (Universal Integrated Circuit Cards) and started to play a new role in the mobile ecosystems, focusing more and more on data traffic rather than on pure voice and SMS-based communication. With NFC and Machine-to-Machine, they became in the last years an important enabler for new opportunities in the mobile communications market.

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Flexible AC Transmission System – control systems used in electrical engineering. They are used in the field of electrical power supply to specifically control power transmission and distribution in AC networks, in which in principle components of power electronics and therefore power semiconductors such as IGBT modules are used. The controlling of power transfers can be implemented in alternating current networks by changing the idle and active power by means of capacitor batteries or compensation coils.

Fast electric vehicle (EV) charging stations equipped with powerful DC chargers are currently the answer. DC EV chargers are an attractive choice because they allow much faster charging than the standard AC EV ones that many EV owners have at home. Today, a DC charger with 150 kW can put a 200 km charge on an EV in around just 15 minutes. As fast charging and battery technologies continue to evolve and improve in the near future, experts anticipate the charging time to drop even further.

In 1959 the first junction field effect transistor (JFET) was constructed and the first capacitively-controlled field effect transistor made in metal oxide form (the so called MOSFET) was presented. For a long time, MOS types with N-channels (n-type semiconductors) and p-channels (p-type semiconductors) existed alongside each other. With time however, the N-MOS technology proved to be more advantageous, so that the P-MOS technology was gradually pushed into the background.
In 1964 a complementary circuit design technology (Complementary MOS = CMOS) was introduced, in which both types were integrated on a single die. With this circuit variant, one transistor out of a number in series is always blocked, and for this reason the CMOS technology is to this day always used when power saving technology is required.

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Frontend process is the designation for all process steps in cleanrooms that the entire wafer must complete. These are lithography, diffusion, ion implantation and application of circuitry levels. Some stations must be completed a number of times. At the end of the frontend process, the wafer may have been through as many as 500 individual process steps. After the conclusion of the frontend manufacturing, the processed wafers are transferred to backend manufacturing for testing and packaging (see Backend manufacturing).

Infineon’s 77-GHz chips are used in radar-based driver assistance systems – such as adaptive cruise control and collision warning -which recognize objects at a range of up to 250 meters. With 15 million chips already shipped, Infineon is the market leader in radar chips. A radar-based driver assistance system is mandatory in order to achieve the highest rating of five stars from the independent Euro NCAP (European New Car Assessment Program) organization, which reviews the safety of new vehicles sold in Europe.

Gasoline multi-port injection dominates the entry segment in Asia. Discover how you can meet the rising emission and fuel consumption requirements while also upholding tight budgetary constraints.

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Gallium nitride (abbreviated to GaN) is a compound semiconductor material made from gallium (chemical symbol Ga) and nitrogen (chemical symbol N). GaN is used for components including radio-frequency power MOSFETs (see MOSFET) on account of the material’s special properties (such as good thermal conductivity and high electron mobility).

Chemical symbol of gallium nitride (see Gallium nitride).

Power electronics applications employ switch technologies. And all power devices require optimum gate drive solutions. More than 500 EiceDRIVER™ gate driver solutions, including isolated gate drivers, level shift gate drivers, and non-isolated low-side drivers,  meeting design requirements across the range of power semiconductor technologies and power conversion topologies. These flexible gate driver ICs are complementary to Infineon IGBTs and modules, silicon and silicon carbide MOSFETs (e.g. CoolMOS™ and CoolSiC™), GaN HEMTs, or as part of intelligent power modules (CIPOS™).

The Infineon  General Purpose Transistors including darlington, switching and high voltage transistors. They are available in various packages even in multichip- packages where also PNP& NPN combinations are available. Main packages are SOT23, SOT323, SOT363 and TSLP. We deliver transistors with Vceo up to 120V and Ic up to 1000mA. With our product portfolio we can cover nearly all applications in automotive, industry, consumer, communication and datacom.

General Purpose Diodes for rectifing, switching and clamping. Available mainly in the packages SOT23,SOT323, SOT363 and TSLP. They meet the requirements for low leakage current, low switching time, high variation of permitted current and small packages resp. more elements per package.

BGB707L7ESD is a wideband, low power consumption (Icc of only 2.1mA) general-purpose silicon-germanium carbon (SiGe:C) MMIC LNA with integrated ESD protection (3kV at RF in) and active biasing in a very small TSLP-7-1 package. The LNA is as flexible as a discrete transistor and offers numerous integrated features for smaller and thinner mobile device designs. The device perfectly fits to the embedded FM radio active antennas in cellular phones (mobile FM radio). This concept replaces a headset cable antenna as used today. For recommended circuitry concept please see application note AN177 and AN181.

Global Navigation Satellite Systems (GNSS) are increasingly used on mobile devices worldwide. To provide precise location coordinates and global coverage, smartphones and other mobile devices must exemplify a high signal reception sensitivity as well as immunity to interference.

The market for government identification (ID) documents is increasingly moving from physical security elements that typically relied on paper or plastic to microprocessors. Across the full spectrum – from IDs and passports to voting cards and driving licenses – digital identity solutions have the potential to improve national security, limit identity fraud and enable more convenient, automated identification and authentication services for citizens.

GPS/GLONASS/COMPASS navigation devices, be it personal navigation device (PND), mobile phone or tablet or watch or camera, require a low noise amplifier to enhance receiver sensitivity for best localization even under bad conditions. Most of the smartphones today feature navigation applications, which impose even greater demands on linearity, size and power consumption compared to stand alone personal navigation devices (PNDs).

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A sensor based on the Hall principle, used for measuring magnetic fields, named after the US physicist Edwin Herbert Hall (1855 – 1938). Hall sensors are used in automobiles, for example, for detecting pedal positions or for measuring the speed at which shafts rotate.

As overall efficiency is always a primary concern for (H)EVs, it makes sense to consider bringing further substantial loads to the high voltage domain whenever a high voltage rail is available in a car. For instance, EPS (electrical power steering) for which an auxiliary inverter can be used to control the electric motor required. Other common uses: climate compressor, electric charger (eTurbo) and active chassis control.

 

The architecture of electric vechicles comprises at least one low-voltage sub-network with a low-voltage energy storage and multiple electrical loads, and one high-voltage sub-network with a high-voltage energy storage. The auxiliary HV/LV DC/DC job is to enable the bi-directional energy flow between these two electrical subnets.

Within an electric drivetrain, the inverter controls the electric motor. This is a key component in the car as, similar to the Engine Management System (EMS) of combustion vehicles, it determines driving behavior. Regardless of whether the motor is synchronous, asynchronous or brushless DC, the inverter always functions in a similar way and is controlled by an integrated PCB, which should be designed to minimize switching losses and maximize thermal efficiency. Not only does the inverter drive the electric motor, it also captures energy released through regenerative breaking and feeds this back to the battery. As a result, the range of the vehicle is directly related to the efficiency of the main inverter.

 

 

Since charging time is of the essence, hybrid and electric vehicles need a highly-efficient on-board AC/DC charger that boasts a high power density and fits the limited space and weight requirements. Infineon’s comprehensive portfolio of semiconductors lends itself perfectly to the specifications of compact charging units.

 

 

With our single phase solution simple loads can be addressed either via PWM or LIN. To achieve a smallest in class footprint, Infineon provides a system-on-chip (SoC) solution built on 32-bit ARM® Cortex®-M0 core and which offers a complete integration. TLE9845Qx is coming in a leadless VQFN package (7x7mm²) helping to save PCB space. This highly integrated product provides the capability to drive a power PN MOSFET Half-Bridge. The Half-Bridge is built up with a P-channel MOSFET in high-side and an N-channel MOSFET in low side position. The TLE9845Qx combined with the PN MOSFET half-bridge is designed to address smart DC brushed motor control applications like HVAC blowers or fuel pumps. The system solution increases efficiency using smart power on demand control, and a true mechatronic solution that places the electronic at the motor. As a result, the external control signal (LIN or simple PWM) to the motor control does not produce any unacceptable emissions that can disturb other electronic components in the car.

A sensor based on the Hall principle, used for measuring magnetic fields, named after the US physicist Edwin Herbert Hall (1855 – 1938). Hall sensors are used in automobiles, for example, to detect pedal positions or to measure the speed at which shafts rotate. 

In industrial and home applications Hall switches are regarded as an ideal solution for current commutation in brushless drives (BLDC). Many applications require conventional block commutation – and Hall switches are the perfect fit here. Furthermore Infineon Hall switches are deployed in body application in classic automotive areas such as window lift modules. The sensors offer highest precision, energy efficiency are easy-to-use and are cost-effective.

Discover the combination of experience in motor control drivers for automotive applications with all the benefits of an industry-standard core. The unique result, our 3rd Generation Embedded Power IC based on ARM® Cortex®-M cores, addresses a wide range of smart 2-Phase DC motor control applications like sunroof, power window lift, electrical pumps and electrical fans.

For every part of a HVAC system ­– ventilation, pumps and valves – Infineon is the right partner. Why? Because we understand the biggest hurdles you face right now, such as the demand for systems that are quieter, efficient and reliable. With years of experience under our belts, our team of experts has engineered the exact components and solutions you are looking for. Learn more by selecting a heating ventilation and air conditioning system sub-application.

In this category you find low-noise wideband amplifiers with OIP3 values above 29 dBm, so that they are usable e.g. as drivers in multi-stage amplifiers. They are all based on Infineon’s reliable high-volume silicon bipolar and SiGe:C technologies and achieve best in class noise figures. In each of the below subcategories you can find products housed in super miniature leadless TSLP-3 packages for modules. 

High-performance discs with a unique power density and additional functions as well as semiconductor modules offering an attractive price-performance ratio. Our innovative technologies and the high-performance thyristors and diodes manufactured on their basis have set standards in power classes from 10 kW to over 10 GW.

Infineon Technologies is a leading supplier of discrete semiconductor devices for the world wide space community. The product range of High Reliability (HiRel) products spans from microwave pin- and schottky-diodes over a broad range of MW-transistors to radiation hard powerMOS transistors. Contrary to the high-volume markets where low-cost plastic packages are used, the semiconductor dies are assembled in hermetically sealed packages to create HiRel standard products for professional applications. It should be stressed, however, that these HiRel components take full advantage of the stabilized mass production of wafers for the consumer and commercial markets. The wafers are selected from the best controlled volume production and have to pass special additional acceptance tests. For dedicated customers bare dies are also available from these specially approved and reserved wafers.

Across the globe, high voltage direct current (HVDC) transmission systems play a crucial role in ensuring power is successfully transmitted over long distances, from the point of generation to the point of consumption. Whether the energy is sourced from a wind farm or hydroelectric plant, people and enterprises alike rely on constant access to this energy.

Aerospace and other harsh environment applications present unique challenges for today's system designers. Infineon has been meeting these challenges for over 40 years with a comprehensive portfolio of power management solutions including high-reliability, ruggedized discretes and integrated circuits, defense, space and high temperature DC-DC converters, solid state relays and motor controllers. In particular, space hardware must operate in extreme environmental conditions including exposure to severe ionizing radiation that necessitates the use of radiation-hardened components. Infineon offers a wide range of radiation hardened power management solutions.

Infineon offers high reliability schottky and PIN diodes in hermetically sealed packages with component screening according to space industries needs. The devices are available in different quality levels.

As smart homes gain traction on an ever larger scale, home and building automation designs take on a whole new dimension. Connectivity introduces both opportunities and risks – especially in terms of security – challenging you to consider a growing list of requirements. Robustness and reliability remain key in all home automation solutions along with cost-effectiveness.

Reducing energy consumption and contributing to lower CO2 emissions by choosing more efficient components for your home appliance design.

Given the harsh surroundings of industrial environments, a human machine interface (HMI) device must be especially robust. On the one hand, it needs to be easy to use. It also should provide varying access levels. And the price for quality must be just right. Ideally, all components can be procured from one source – less effort for you and the peace of mind that the microcontrollers, power supply and peripherals will work together seamlessly.

For HVAC control module applications to function seamlessly, they need solutions precisely tailored to flap control needs. For instance, dedicated multi half-bridge devices for flap motor control with potentiometer feedback. Infineon offers a range of products with the exact specifications and functions required to make your HVAC control module application a success. From our high-performance, scalable microcontroller family for various classes of HVAC control model algorithms to features like integrated motor control with diagnostics.

Noise reduction, system efficiency and reliability are the main demands placed on today’s HVAC pump designs, whether they are intended for water, heat or gas. With smart homes on the rise, security features are in the spotlight: HVAC pumps must be equipped for integration into a home automation system and keep attackers at bay. There’s also pressure to keep your HVAC pump design as cost effective as possible.

 

What counts most in HVAC valve designs? Solutions that are reliable and robust, and engineered for a long lifetime. Also, integrated protection against fake spare parts is a must. To achieve all this, you need robust semiconductors that work hard long-term, even under extreme conditions. And ones with fast switching capabilities to support proportional control of HVAC valves.

 

What counts today in HVAC ventilation designs? Noise reduction, for one, as well as system efficiency and reliability. As the smart home goes from concept to reality, ventilation systems must be ready to integrate into an overall home automation system, so they need security features to prevent attacks. Designs must also be cost effective to achieve long-term success on the market.

High-voltage direct-current transmission. HVDC transmission is a method of transmitting electrical energy at high direct-
current voltages of up to 800,000 volts over distances of more than 1,000 kilometers. HVDC transmission is also used for
connecting offshore wind farms to the electricity grid on the mainland.

There are growing electrification possibilities for drive trains and auxiliary machines in construction, commercial and agricultural vehicles. An electric drive train has far fewer parts, especially moving ones, which results in fewer failures and maintenance issues. Using electric rather than hydraulic power in CAV auxiliary machines, including saws, balers and mowers, leads to increased productivity by enabling higher speed and accuracy.

To fulfill its mission of efficiently controlling an inductive valve, a hydraulic management system for trucks and agricultural vehicles must be robust enough to resist harsh environments – and be engineered to provide the right selection of protective and diagnostic functions. A task especially easy to complete with semiconductor solutions from Infineon.

 

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Integrated Circuit. Electronic Component parts composed of semiconductor materials such as silicon; numerous components, including transistors, resistors, capacitors and diodes can be integrated into ICs and interconnected.

Networks, servers and IT infrastructure function as the brain and backbone of any IoT system. Though invisible to the naked eye, they have the power to connect devices, equipment and, in some instances, entire factories. Since information and communication technology (ICT) systems live from data flowing in and out, they are, by nature, vulnerable to attacks. Strong security measures embedded within such systems protect business-critical and personal data against unauthorized access and manipulation. Embedded security solutions such as Trusted Platform Modules (TPM) answer the demand for reliable ICT security.

IGBT bare dies are silicon based IGBT chips. Infineon supports bare die and wafer solutions for module manufacturers enabling higher levels of integration, power density and board space reduction. Furthermore, Infineon offers a broad portfolio of IGBT chips assembled in discrete plastic packages, so called Discretes IGBTs, which are available as Single IGBTs and co-packed with freewheeling Diode. This devices are suitable for applications such as General Purpose Inverters, Solar Inverters, UPS, Induction Heating, Major Home Appliances, Welding and SMPS. Benefits of Discretes IGBT are high current density and low power dissipation resulting in higher efficiency and smaller heat sink to allow lower overall system cost. 

Insulated Gate Bipolar Transistor Module. IGBTs are semiconductor components used increasingly in power electronics due to their robustness, high blocking voltage, and their ability to be triggered with negligible power. Modules are formed using several IGBTs in parallel within a single casing. These modules are used to drive electric motors both in automotive and industrial applications. Motor speed and torque can be regulated along a gradual scale. Trains such as Germany’s ICE and France’s TGV use IGBT modules for an efficient and rapid electrical drive control.

Measure your surrounding in 3D with a Time-of-Flight (ToF) camera.  ToF technology is sunlight robust, highly scalable, and ready for integration into numerous consumer electronic, automotive and industrial applications.  REAL3™ is Infineon's Time-of-Flight based 3D image sensor family consisting of highly integrated single-chip imagers manufactured in an ToF optimized CMOS process.

Authentication (i.e., proof of identity) is an integral part of automotive security systems. The best-known application is the electronic immobilizer as a central component of theft protection. Here, authentication takes place between the ignition key and one or more electronic control units in the vehicle. However, authentication is also used within the vehicle, for example, as component protection between electronic control units to identify the replacement of components not intended by the manufacturer.

Today’s advanced driver assistant systems (ADAS) and, perhaps in the future, autonomous cars require precise information about the driver’s focal point and what’s happening inside the vehicle. This is where 3D camera-based, in-cabin sensing applications come in. They recognize driver behavior and deliver this information to the ADAS system so it can react accordingly.

Today, fitting a commercial building with an indoor lighting control system benefits building owners and occupants along with facility management companies. For instance, thanks to intelligent indoor lighting control light levels can be individually adapted to meet occupants’ needs. A lighting control system can also help save energy by automatically switching off the lights when no one is present. Further, a smart lighting system recognizes when a lamp is about to fail and directly notifies the building management system (BMS). This eliminates the need for random lamp checks, which reduces manpower and costs.

Faced with constant price pressure and ever-stricter energy standards, the demand for increased cost and energy-efficiency of induction motors is constantly growing. Infineon responds to your need to be – and stay – competitive with its complete portfolio of highly-efficient, cost-effective semiconductor solutions and motor control application kits. Boasting excellent figures of merit and with a selection of intelligent software capabilities to choose from. From white goods to industrial applications, we have your induction motor needs covered. See additional motor control applications here in home and building and industrial automation.

Challenges common to industrial automation systems – like the demand for power-efficient and industrial grade components with guaranteed long-term availability – influence which solutions best suit industrial applications. For example, a microcontroller that doesn’t support an extended temperature range simply doesn’t fit the bill. What’s more, your success depends on factors such as the planned time to market, the right price point, and the assistance of application-related road maps.

In the highly competitive industrial heating and welding market, you need products with leading technologies to be successful. Today, the trend is moving towards lighter, portable, more budget-friendly industrial heating and welding equipment. At the same time, customers are looking for efficient welding machine systems that deliver high performance and allow them to offer an extended warranty. The fact is: designing to these specifications requires a well-versed partner with high-quality solutions, by your side. This is where Infineon comes into play.

Industrial security is critical in the era of connectivity: Industry 4.0’s smart factories. Manufacturers gain productivity,  flexibility and improved quality and cut costs. But when connected, automated factories contain virtual doors which if not properly protected, can potentially be unlocked by attackers. Consequences include forced downtime due to operational disruptions, as well as access to and theft of intellectual property (IP), company know-how or customer information. 

In today’s high-tech factories, industrial sensors play an integral role in processing systems’ precision and reliability. But the sensors must be durable enough to perform in an industrial environment – and small enough for the very limited space on an integrated printed circuit board (PCB). An additional challenge to cope with: degradation effects, for instance, in light barriers. For high-quality industrial sensors semiconductors with an optimum price-performance ratio, Infineon is the top choice. Our broad spectrum of suitable solutions offers all products you need – from one top-grade source.

The fourth industrial revolution – Industry 4.0 – denotes comprehensive digitalization of industrial production processes. In other words, mechanical production of goods is becoming more and more closely connected with digital information and communications technologies. As a result, the work done by people and machines and the associated logistics activities can be coordinated to ensure that not only one production step, but the entire value chain is optimized.

Integrity Guard (IG) is a revolutionary security technology designed for chip cards and security applications, with which Infineon is ringing in a new era in the field of hardware-based security. IG was specially developed for sophisticated, longlife applications such as payment cards and government identification documents. IG enables a security controller for the first time to provide complete error detection and comprehensive encryption of all chip functions across the entire data path within the chip. For this reason it is known as “digital security”. IG is used in the security controllers of the SLE 77 and 78 families and has won numerous international awards.

Infineon side airbag pressure sensors, as an example, detect the spike in pressure caused by a side impact, thereby triggering the side airbag. These sensors are positioned in the car’s door compartments and are regarded as the fastest method of deploying life-saving side airbags. Similar devices are also used in new pedestrian protection systems. These are designed to release a car’s hood if it is involved in a collision with a pedestrian, thus reducing the impact for the pedestrian.  We offer the ideal portfolio for these systems, but also for a broad range of industrial applications, such as industrial and process control or weather stations.

An inverter, also called a DC/AC converter, is an electrical device for converting DC voltage into AC voltage, or direct current into alternating current. Inverters are used in solar power plants, for example, for converting the DC voltage generated in the solar modules into AC voltage, which is then fed into the electricity network.

The CIPOS™ IPMs are families of highly integrated, compact power modules designed to drive motors in applications ranging from home appliances, fans, pumps to general purpose drives.

Miniaturization and integration combined with their general complexity make present-day mobile devices much more sensitive to electrostatic discharge (ESD). The result: you are challenged to protect different interfaces from various ESD or surge scenarios without impacting signal integrity (SI). Interface protection requires suitable TVS diodes with the right level of protection along with the desired performance and price.

The term semiconductor is applied to solid materials which, due to their structure – their lattice structure –and depending on the temperature, have a larger or smaller number of electrons (holes) which are free to move. Due to these mobile charge carriers, the material has a conductivity of a greater or smaller magnitude or, if we consider the reciprocal of this, the specific electric resistance of semiconductors at room temperature is in a range between 10 -2 and 106 Ωcm. Materials which have no mobile charge carriers, and thus have even higher specific resistances, are referred to as ”insulators” (glass, mica, amber). Materials which retain their conductivity even at the lowest temperatures, and which in normal circumstances have significantly lower specific resistances, are called conductors (copper, aluminum, silver, gold). In contrast to solid metallic objects, the conductivity of gases or liquid is due to the mobility of their ions, and hence depends on the mobility of the material itself. 

An inverter, also called a DC/AC converter, is an electrical device for converting DC voltage into AC voltage, or direct
current into alternating current. Inverters are used in solar power plants, for example, for converting the DC voltage
generated in the solar modules into AC voltage, which is then fed into the electricity network.

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Typically, LED drivers are deployed to provide constant current to LED light engines for applications like commercial indoor lighting, street lighting and high bay lighting. The topology used in a design depends on the power rating and feature set. Low-power and cost-sensitive LED lighting applications usually turn to single stage flyback topology. For higher power ratings and larger feature sets, dual stage topologies with a dedicated stage for power factor correction (PFC) and a dedicated stage for flyback or LLC are common.

LED retrofit lamps have already conquered the residential lighting market in a host of countries across the globe. Though they are now more affordable for consumers, cost pressure remains the key topic in your designs for this application. When it comes to dimmable lighting applications, compatibility with the installed dimmers is absolutely essential.

With lighting now a main differentiating trait in vehicle design, the need in LED truck lights has soared for highly flexible solutions that accommodate a broad range of LED configurations. In particular, a highly-efficient and flexible DC-DC controller is in high demand. What’s more, it’s important to know when a LED has burned out, a diagnostic feature made possible by the LED rear light module. But this module must be both highly-functional and low-cost.

Both LED strips and multichannel LED applications require a constant voltage input, usually up to 60V. Commonly used in accent lighting , each LED string or channel needs an LED driver IC, usually a linear LED driver IC for up to 250 mA LED current, and a switch-mode LED driver IC for higher LED drive currents. Applications using linear LED driver ICs need a low voltage overhead of the IC so as many LEDs as possible can be stacked in series. This increases efficiency and reduces thermal overload on the LED board – two features the market demands.

Highly automated driver assistance systems, heading towards fully autonomous, require multiple sensor systems. Together with camera and radar, lidar is a key technology to sense the environment around a car. Infineon provides highly flexible solutions with best in class product performance, which were created by design to complement each other. Using the latest developments in technology within a small form factor, cost-effective solid state lidar sensors for mass-market adoption can be developed to enable very accurate object tracking and recognition. Lidar-light detection and ranging measures moving targets and static objects based on the principle of time-of-flight; the distance to an object is measured by calculating the time taken by a pulse of invisible light to travel to an object and back to the sensor.

Light electric vehicles such as  e-bikes, e-scooters, and low speed electric cars are in demand as consumers ask for different types of high power and low power vehicles. This shift towards alternative means of transportation is due to  environmental awareness and the need to reduce CO2 and other emissions in urban areas. There is a need for highly efficient drive train DC/AC inverters and fast charging stations AC/DC converters as well as battery managements systems that prolong the cycle life of the batteries.

The growing demand for less energy consumption and more connectivity is shaping the field of lighting control. As a result, today’s indoor and outdoor lighting control systems for commercial applications must be equally energy efficient and intelligent. By enabling enhanced lighting control capabilities it’s possible to save manpower and prime the systems for the future of smart workplaces and smart cities.

Infineon delivers innovative, high-performance solutions with best-in-class technologies that can be used in a broad range of lighting applications.

Infineon’s LIN alternator regulators guarantee a reliable energy supply for your vehicle’s electrical system. Even better: their high efficiency contributes to a noticeable reduction in fuel consumption. Compliant with the VDA LIN generator-regulator specifications, the devices support both conventional alternators and start-stop systems.

For top performance in industrial settings, a linear actuator must be robust and resistant to environmental stress. Qualities that can be achieved with the right semiconductor solutions.

TLE499x linear Hall ICs familly is the ideal choice for highly accurate angular and linear position detection and current measurement applications. These sensors measure the vertical component of a magnetic field and outputs a signal that is directly proportional to the magnetic field. Infineon´s programmable linear Hall sensors come with different interface options PWM, SENT or SPC.

Cost savings is the primary reason why numerous companies still consider using resistors to drive low-power LEDs. However, this decision can backfire since resistors cannot prevent LEDs from overheating. When LEDs heat up, they draw even more current, making them heat up even further. Many designs using resistors would benefit from a different solution. Using BCR linear LED drivers to drive LED currents between 10 mA and 250 mA will prevent thermal runaway.

Infineon’s lowest capacitances secure best signal integrity/quality for high speed data lines (e.g. USB, HDMI) and RF antennas (e.g. NFC, GPS, WLAN,...) protection.

Improve receiver sensitivity and thereby achieve the ultimate user experience with our latest portfolio of MMICs in your RF applications. Our portfolio of MMIC LNAs is continuously updated to satisfy the ever changing market requirements with custom made products for each application. Highly integrated in the smallest package, our MMICs come with ESD protection and low power consumption, ideal for battery-operated mobile devices. What's more, our innovative SiGe technology delivers lower noise than silicon alternatives and performance comparable to more expensive GaAs counterparts.

No matter which kind of motor – brushless DC, brushed DC or unidirectional – motor control for trucks and agricultural vehicles has to be extremely robust and come with the diagnostic and protective functions required in CAVs. But that’s not all – the motor control industry faces growing pressure to find new ways of, among other things, increasing energy efficiency. With software assuming a central role, the systems themselves are becoming ever more complex.

All these general purpose low-noise wideband amplifiers (LNAs) are based on Silicon Bipolar technology. Their moderate transition frequency fT of 20 GHz makes them easy to use and stabilize while offering a competitive price-performance ratio. Recommended for CA TV, Tuner, FM and ISM Band, the entire device series has suitable breakdown voltage to safely support a 5V supply voltage.

All these high performance low-noise wideband amplifiers (LNAs) are based on Silicon Bipolar technology and they apply the SIEGET assembly method in order to achieve best-in-class power gain. Their transition frequency fT of 25 GHz supports applications up to 5 GHz without.

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Infineon XENSIV™ sensors are exceptionally precise thanks to industry-leading technologies. They are perfect fit for various applications in automotive, industrial and consumer markets. Discover magnetic sensor technologies with in-house production. Choose between Hall sensors, AMR (Anisotropic Magneto Resistive), GMR (Giant Magneto Resistive) or TMR (Tunnel Magneto Resistive) sensors. XENSIV™ magnetic sensors combine highest-accuracy with proven quality and more than 40 years of experience in sensing solutions.

The manifold air pressure (MAP) is an important parameter to compute the airfuel ratio provided to the engine for lower emission due to better combustion and increased efficiency. For cost sensitive engine systems a MAP sensor shows the potential to complement or even substitute mass air flow (MAF) sensors

Medium power amplifiers provide gain blocks in RF transmitter lineups or can be used as highly linear output stages in wireless LAN or femto cell applications.

Micro-electro-mechanical system. A micro-electro-mechanical system, or simply a microsystem, is a miniaturized device, assembly or part that contains components of minute dimensions (only measurable in micrometers) that work together as a system. Usually a microsystem consists of one or more sensors, actuators and control electronics on one chip. Infineon manufactures microphones as MEMS. Due to their diminutive size, low power consumption, good shielding from interfering signals and low-cost production, these types of microphone are being increasingly installed in mobile devices such as smartphones, tablets, cameras, and accessories such as headsets and hearing aids.

The popularity of voice user interfaces and the usage of audio recording to share information and experiences are increasing dramatically. However, the performance of microphones often limits the potential of today’s cutting-edge devices. Not anymore!

Infineon XENSIV™ MEMS microphones introduce a new performance class for digital MEMS microphones that overcomes existing audio chain limitations. IM69D130 is designed for applications where low self-noise (high SNR), wide dynamic range, low distortions and a high acoustic overload point are required.

Micro inverter performs panel level DC-AC conversion, monitoring and communication to increase system efficiency and drive down system maintenance cost.

Building on over 30 years of experience, Infineon provides a portfolio of leading edge microcontrollers for automotive and industrial applications. Infineon’s portfolio consists of two powerful MCU families: AURIX™ and XMC™ 

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For mirror adjustment and fold, Infineon offers the new generation of Multi-Half-Bridge Drivers.The family offers 3-, 4-, 6-, 8-, 10-, and 12-fold integrated half-bridge driver. They provide diagnosis of short circuit, open load, power supply failure and overtemperature for each half-bridge to ensure safe operation. 

mmWave/Microwave RF transceivers are used for automotive radar (e.g., blind spot detection@24GHz or ACC radar@77GHz) and industrial radar (e.g., smart lighting sensor @24GHz), as well as wireless backhaul communication of point-to-point base stations connections (e.g., V-band 60GHz or E-band 70/80GHz backhaul links).

As mobile devices run more applications, store more private data and connect to more corporate and private networks, security and access protection are growing in importance. Sensitive data must be protected, user authentication must be secured – for instance with biometric data – and device integrity must be monitored in order to prevent data theft and fraud.

Metal-Oxide-Semiconductor Field-Effect Transistor. MOSFET is currently the most widely used transistor architecture. MOSFETs are used both in highly integrated circuits and in power electronics as special power MOSFETs.

Infineon's n-channel and p-channel power MOSFETs are designed in a unique way to bring more efficiency, power density and cost effectiveness to your products.

For low or high voltage, Infineon's semiconductors for motor control and drives offer the right innovative solutions in reliable German-engineered quality. With excellent figures of merit, the price point that fits your budget – and cutting-edge software tools that save you time and money.

For battery powered applications – such as light electric vehicles like pedelecs and e-Bikes or a variety of cordless power tools – saving battery power is key. Infineon offers an excellent selection of devices for power management and consumption, and voltage regulation – such as CoolMOS™ power MOSFETs, XMC™ microcontrollers, EiceDRIVER™ gate drivers and n-channel OptiMOS™ devices. All with the highest-possible energy efficiency and top precision. 

Common industrial automation applications include food, packaging, logistics systems, tool machines and robots, among others. To achieve higher demands in terms of dynamic behavior and precision, industrial automation heavily relies on industrial AC drives and servo drives. With an Infineon XMC™ microcontroller at the center of a top-caliber motor control system, it can quickly compute cascaded control tasks, and measure current, position, and speed with ultimate precision. The heavy demand load occurs in real-time, which requires a highly capable system. Boost your industrial automation applications with motor control solutions from Infineon, like our OptiMOS™ and CoolMOS™ MOSFETs, Power Control ICs, and EiceDRIVER™ Gate Driver.

Infineon® Embedded Power ICs are specifically designed to enable mechatronic motor control solutions for a range of motor control applications, where a small package form factor and a minimum number of external components are essential, including but not limited to: Window Lift, Sunroof, Wiper, Fuel Pump, HVAC Fans, Engine Cooling Fan, Water pumps.

Infineon offers (a) wide range of multi-purpose ESD devices to protect applications such as keyboard, display, audio interfaces or power lines.

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Worldwide, around 100 countries issue national identification cards. Many of these have already switched to an electronic document based on a microcontroller chip or are planning to do so. In fact, many nations have already rolled out their second-generation electronic ID. This digitalization move is being largely prompted by the desire to reduce fraud, counter identity theft and offer innovative new eGovernment services.

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Near field communication. An international communication standard for contactless data exchange over short distances. The initial drafts of the communication standard appeared several years ago, but the technology did not break through until 2011 when it was included in the first smartphones. NFC can be used as an access key to content on terminals and for services such as cashless payment and paperless ticketing.

In non-dimmable offline LED lamp applications, keeping costs low is key. As a result, factors that help reduce the BOM, such as LED solutions with high efficiency and long lifetimes, are in high demand. In general, integrated solutions typically satisfy LED lamps with an input power rating up to 10-watt . For higher power ranges, especially for LED tubes, ICs are combined with external MOSFETs.

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OPTIGA™ TPM (Trusted Platform Module) offers a broad portfolio of standardized security controllers to protect the integrity and authenticity of embedded devices and systems. With a secured key store and support for a variety of encryption algorithms, OPTIGA™ TPM security chips provide robust protection for critical data and processes through their rich functionality.

The OPTIGA™ Trust product family offers a full range of security chips to address individual needs in the field of embedded authentication and brand protection and further security applications. Whether you are looking for a turnkey security chip enabling fast and easy integration or a feature-rich programmable solution, OPTIGA™ Trust has the perfect match for your business model.

The Orderable Part Number (OPN) is unique and descriptive product identifier. It improves ordering, product identification and communication.

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Choose the various package(s): Module,  Surface Mounted Devices (SMD) and Through Hole Devices (THD).

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Using the brand SECORA™ Pay, you can find  outstanding hardware and software security solutions with the latest EMV-ready applications and ready to meet regional market requirements.  It greatly eases the adoption of EMV-compliant payment cards and new applications such as smart wearables. Discover a flexible platform that supports a wide range of products and offers outstanding performance across all form factors.

Permanent magnet synchronous motors (PMSM) often used in industrial automation for traction, robotics or aerospace is cross between an induction motor and brushless DC motor. Like a brushless DC motor, it has a permanent magnet rotor and windings on the stator. However, the stator structure with windings constructed to produce a sinusoidal flux density in the airgap of the machine resembles that of an induction motor. Permanent magnet synchronous motors' power density is higher than induction motors with the same ratings since there is no stator power dedicated to magnetic field production. Today, these motors are designed to be more powerful while also having a lower mass and lower moment of inertia.

Infineon has combined its wealth of experience in motor control drivers for automotive applications with all the benefits of an industry-standard core. The unique result, our 3rd Generation Embedded Power IC based on ARM® Cortex®-M cores, addresses a wide range of smart 3-Phase Brushless DC motor control applications like, fuel pumps, HVAC fans, engine cooling fans, electrical water pumps.

A pneumatic management system for trucks and agricultural vehicles offers two primary benefits: it’s cost-friendly and easy to integrate. If these are your top priorities, Infineon is the best partner.

Technology for optimizing power generation, transmission, and consumption.

Infineon’s wide range of world-class power, sensor, and security products addresses today’s and tomorrow’s system solutions across power management and sensing applications. Take a look inside! Find in two steps application solutions and products you need.

A host of factors are critical to the success of applications for power distribution for start-stop systems with a dual battery approach. From ensuring smart, high-current, high-power switching to protecting from low power losses due to extreme low ohmic devices. Most of all you’re challenged to find diagnostic-capable high voltage solutions. Infineon’s broad portfolio of top-quality products contains exactly that. What makes our solutions stand out from the crowd? Sophisticated diagnostic features, including temperature and current sensing. And a high number of switching activations for negligible aging.

Over the last 30 years power semiconductors have mostly replaced electromechanical solutions in the areas of drive technology as well as power management and supply, due to their ability to form high energy flows almost at will. The advantages of these components is their ability to switch extremly rapid (typically within a fraction of a second) between the "open" and the "closed" state. With the fast sequencesof on/off pulses, almost any form og energy flow can be created, e.g. a sinus wave.

As a power supply manufacturer, there are a variety of issues to resolve all at once. You face tighter specifications, increasingly shorter cycle times, higher cost pressure, and, for high power, the growing need to differentiate. The solution: state-of-the-art power supplies that fulfill the highest demands in terms of efficiency, power density and reliability.

Power transistor is a term used in electronics to refer to a transistor for switching or controlling large voltages, currents and outputs. There is no standard method of differentiating between transistors for signal processing and power transistors. Power transistors are mainly produced in packages that enable installation on heat sinks, as it is otherwise impossible to handle the dissipation loss of several kilowatts that occurs with some types and applications.

Today and in the future, reducing fuel consumption and emissions drives, and will continue to drive, developments and innovations in the automotive industry. Reaching these goals is only possible through at least partial electrification of the powertrain. But, of course, there are legal requirements to follow and budgets to consider when looking for cost-effective, high-performance, well-aligned powertrain system solutions. This is where Infineon comes into play.

Compactness, reliability and efficiency. These factors, along with safety and robustness, are what distinguish successful powertrain inverter for truck and agricultural vehicle designs from the rest. A scalable system level solution that reduces the time to market and the total cost of ownership is key.

Infineon safety pressure sensors deliver a reliable signal with benchmark reaction time in the industry. Even though only 2 sensors are needed, the exact impact position over the complete front side can be calculated granting reduced system cost. Our pressure sensors comply to the highest safety standards, fulfilling AK-LV as well as the challenging ISO26262 requirements.

Data protection has a high priority for Infineon and its group companies. We comply with the data protection legislation of the countries in which we do business. Internal data protection regulations ensure that consistent and high data protection standards apply at all companies within the Infineon Group. 

At the heart of most industrial control and factory automation systems is a programmable logic controller (PLC). Commonly referred to as the “brain” of a factory, a PLC controls a wide range of functions by receiving and processing data from sensors and machines. It then uses this data to control and actuate external devices.

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Infineon’s range of radar offerings provide unique benefits not possible with traditional motion sensing technology. Whether you require increased range coverage for outdoor lighting or a small form factor solution to enable soft landing in your multicopter our radar provides you with the ability to make your motion sensing applications perform in a way previously not possible.  Infineon provides a total of four 24 GHz industrial radar chips, providing a range of different transmitter and receiver channel configurations, supporting different application requirements.

Infineon’s RASIC™ 77-GHz chips are used in radar-based driver assistance systems – such as adaptive cruise control and collision warning – which recognize objects at a range of up to 250 meters. With 15 million chips already shipped, we are the market leader in radar chips.
Furthermore we offer a wide portfolio of mmWave radar sensors to address different customer requirements. The BGT24M/L family is the largest and highest integrated 24 GHz radar transceiver family currently on the market, saving ~30 percent board space compared to discrete line ups.

Televisions, audio systems, lighting and heating controls: these are just a few examples of how a remote control is used in daily life. But the individual remote controls differ greatly. PLL-based radio frequency (RF) solutions offer clear advantages in terms of time-to-market, signal quality and reliability. Unlike an infrared-based one, a RF-based remote control doesn’t require a line of sight, for a better user experience and range.

This Remote Control example is a combo evaluation kit consisting of an RF Board including the TDA 7210V receiver and a microcontroller and a PMAfob as transmitting counterpart forming a typical remote control application. The available wireless protocol and software example establish a wireless communication link upon the installation of the evaluation kit and as such enables an easy and fast development.

This Remote Control example is a combo evaluation kit consisting of a TDA7110F based keyfob example and a TDA7210V based receiver board as receiving counterpart forming a typical remote control application. The available wireless protocol and software example establish a wireless communication link upon the installation of the evaluation kit and as such enables an easy and fast development. 

With their ability to save lives and reduce injuries, airbags have become a required safety feature in today’s automobiles. But despite their vitality, there’s enormous pressure to keep airbag costs as low as possible – without jeopardizing passenger safety. What you need concretely for airbag applications: scalable, flexible solutions and a system that meets ASIL D (ISO 26262) requirements.

Infineon consists of an unique RF technology portfolio addressing wireless applications in multiple areas. Empowered by several decades of RF experience, Infineon offers leading edge RF solutions with system benefits such as high data rates, RF sensitivity, energy and cost efficiency.

A high efficiency RF antenna needs space ­– something lacking in today’s smartphones, tablets and wearables. Moreover, antennas in these devices must cover a larger frequency bandwidth. Also required: better radio communication in terms of coverage and data rate, and longer battery life. And, of course, more design flexibility. With components from Infineon, you can overcome all these common RF system design challenges to create designs in tune with present-day demands.

All Infineon RF diodes come with best-in-class diode capacitance and low parasitic inductance thanks to advanced package miniaturization. Competitive leadtimes, outstanding quality and reliability, secure supply and RF global field application engineering and sales team complement an unique product offering.

As video streaming and other demanding applications on mobile devices skyrocket, smartphones must continuously increase their communication data rate to stay competitive. Designers are challenged to increase the overall system signal to noise ratio (SNR) as well as apply advanced technologies, such as carrier aggregation to bundle signals coming from several bands or channels. Here, antenna diversity comes into play.

For today’s ever more demanding mobile device and wireless applications, designers need highly-integrated front-end solutions with lower loss rates, more powerful performance and greater linearity. Given the market’s competitive nature – and the quick rate at which technologies evolve – designers and manufacturers also need reassurance that the time to market will be quick.

For RF main path applications in mobile devices, designers know good reception is of the essence. However, receiving and transmitting issues complicate the situation. To start, the transmission path must be equipped to handle high power and the receiver must be robust. What’s more, battery life greatly depends on the components used for transmission. And consumers today want a battery charge that lasts from morning until night.

Infineon RF Schottky diodes are silicon low barrier N-type devices and, unlike other solutions available in the market, they come with various junction diode configurations which can be used for very sensitive power detector circuits, in sampling circuits or in mixer circuits. The very low barrier height and very small forward voltage, along with low junction capacitance, make this series of devices excellent choice as detector functions at frequencies as high as 24 GHz.

This application example provides a reference for a typical general purpose RF transmitter and receiver module for ASK and 434 MHz. The design targets a cost optimized solution based on TDA7110F transmitter and TDA7210 receiver and cheap external components.A hardware support package including schematic, PCB layout and component list can be found as download below.

Infineon LMMs (low noise amplifier - multiplexer module) offer a price- and size-effective solution to improve the receive performance of a 3G/4G cellular devices as smartphones. With its integrated RF switch it selects one of multiple frequency bands to be amplified by the integrated LNA (low noise amplifier). Thus by increasing the sensitivity of the device it helps to achieve high data rates and connectivity even at weak signal strength at the antenna or to compensate losses from a long signal line as it cannot be achieved without LNA, while being cheaper and smaller than a multi-LNA implementation. The complete module is controlled via a single standardized MIPI RFFE (Mobile Industry Processor Interface for RF Front-End) interface.

The Infineon MOSFETs include several sub-categories, depending on whether the biasing resistor network at the RF input port is fully integrated (full-biased), partly integrated (semi-biased) or not at all integrated (non-biased). Mainstream TV tuners are either a semi-biased or an intelligent-switching concept, while FM radio tuners mainly use single non-biased or single full-biased MOSFETs.

Infineon Pin Diodes come with low loss and low distortion levels and are suitable for a wide range of mobile communications and RF applications. This series of diodes can operate up to 6GHz with high-voltage handling capabilities and together with outstanding RF performance, they simplify design-in because of their extreme low forward resistance, diode capacitance and series inductance.

Infineon offers a variety of RF Switches for mobile applications like 3G/4G phones and other battery operated systems. The portfolio starts from SPDT (Single-Pole/Dual-Throws) to highly complex DPxT (Dual-Pole/Multi-Throw) switches including cross-switching functionality controlled via GPIO (General Purpose Input/Output) or the standardized MIPI RFFE (Mobile Industry Processor Interface for RF Front-End) Interface. Besides the general RF applications, our RF switches also support multiband configurations in the receiving- and transmitting paths of 3G/4G cellular system, including CA (Carrier Aggregation).

For over a decade, Infineon Technologies has paved the way and set market standards in all radio frequency segments. Since market entry in 1973, Infineon RF transistors have set the scene in low frequency (up to 5GHz) and medium frequency applications (up to 14GHz) by being adopted in a vast range of segments.

This application example named RF2IR illustrates the differences between Infrared (IR) and RF remote control systems. It represents a converter between the two worlds: Receiving RF-commands and transmitting related IR-commands. As such, RF2IR enables an easy start to combine both technologies or to replace IR by RF solutions. The RF2IR demonstrator is based on the TDA7210V receiver and a PMAfob as transmitting counterpart.

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In a manufacturing environment, humans are protected from machines by cages and locked safety doors. This allows humans to safely cooperate with machines. However, to be more effective, humans need to collaborate with machines with the doors and cages removed. So how will these machines be made safe enough that humans can interact with active robots?

The PRO-SIL™ trademark designates products which contain SIL supporting features covering technical features in hardware and software but also supporting features like development process and user documentation.

A special diode that has a metal-semiconductor junction rather than a semiconductor-semiconductor junction. The most frequently used semiconductor material up to 250 volts is silicon. Silicon carbide (SiC) is used for voltages in excess of 300 volts (see Silicon Carbide). SiC Schottky diodes offer a number of advantages over conventional diodes in power electronics. When used together with IGBT transistors, it is possible to dramatically reduce switching losses in the diode itself, as well as in the transistor. The name derives from the German physicist Walter Schottky
(1886 – 1976).

Security solutions for onboard communication need to be safe and compliant with hard, real-time constraints and legacy bus standards, with minimum data overhead and costs.

Infineon`s security solutions serve applications ranging from smart cards to new, emerging use cases. Our core competencies include tailor-made security, contactless technology as well as embedded control.

We offer industry’s broadest portfolio of security solutions including hardware, software and services.
We provide leading security solutions for smart card applications like SIM cards for mobile communication, payment, government identification and transport ticketing.
Infineon’s leadership extends to embedded and mobile security applications as well as internet of things security applications like smart home, connected car, industrial automation and information and communication.

With nearly 30 years of market-leading security expertise and more than 20 billion pcs shipped to date Infineon is offering the broadest range of products in the industry with respect to features and applications served. Infineon is recipient of the Trust Seal "IT Security made in Germany".

Infineon’s SOLID FLASH™ based-controller families reduce time-to market and time-to-project to unprecedented levels. These security controllers for USB tokens enable secure authentication for network access, e-transactions and e-banking applications. They also pave the way for new cloud-enabled services by building on the existing USB infrastructure to deliver secure access and authentication mechanisms.

From remotely checking in on a smart factory, to conveniently working from home, to relaxing in a driverless car, the Internet of Things (IoT) is paving the way for many exciting new opportunities. For businesses, IoT means new enterprises, new business models and new revenue streams. But the inherent nature of IoT – connecting ‘things’ to each other and to the cloud to form a network – gives rise to a host of new security threats. That’s why the right security must be an integral part of each IoT design.

1939 the physicists Walter Schottky and Eberhard Spenke, both pioneers in the semiconductor industry, published a scientific work about how crystal diodes with a metal/ semiconductor junction work. Their worked was based on intensive fundamental research which showed that the junctions described, exhibit a rectifying property, i.e. they offer different electrical resistance to an electrical current depending on its direction of flow. The first rectifiers were manufactured using selenium and germanium. 

In 1953 Heinrich Welker discovered that certain junctions between three- and five-valent materials, for example gallium and arsenic, possess semiconducting properties and could be used perfectly in semiconductor applications.  These semiconducting materials have since then become of great importance in opto-electronics. (e.g. light emitting diodes, LED). 

Infineon XENSIV™ sensor 2GO kits are budget-priced evaluation boards that are already equipped with a sensor combined with an ARM® Cortex®-M0 CPU.

Cars today are fitted with a growing number of environmental sensors, such as radar, a camera, ultrasonic and lidar, that perform a multitude of tasks. However, each sensor alone has its limitations. By combining the input from various sensors, individual systems complement each other and can achieve enhanced ADAS functions, such as cross traffic assist and autonomous obstacle avoidance.

The latest generation of service robots is ushering in a new level of assistance and simplicity in homes and professional environments across the globe. Suitable for a growing number of use cases, household robots and professional service robots are pushing the boundaries of machines that assist human beings. Service robots can be broken down by precise area of application, including domestic robots (such as) lawn mowers, vacuum cleaners), hospitality industry robots (such as serving robots for food and beverages), agriculture robots (such as seed planting robots, drones for monitoring and spraying), healthcare and medical robots that assist patients and surgeons, toy robots (such as robotic dogs, entertainment robots), educational robots, security robots and some that resemble humans, known as humanoid robots. However, this list is merely illustrative and by no means exhaustive: new applications and new robot features are identified, developed, tested, and launched on a continual basis.

Whether your servo application is in industrial automation, robotics, CNC machinery or automated manufacturing, what you really need is a sophisticated, high-quality servo motor capable of top energy efficiency and reliable performance. Leading semiconductor solutions from Infineon's vast portfolio let you have it all: quality, intelligence, efficiency – and the price you demand. Discover what your servo motor can achieve when you choose servo drivers, microcontrollers and more from Infineon. See additional motor control applications here in industrial automation.

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Chemical symbol of silicon carbide. Infineon CoolSiC™ semiconductor solutions are the next step towards an energy-smart world. Combining revolutionary SiC technology with extensive system understanding, best-in-class packaging, and manufacturing excellence, Infineon CoolSiC™ enables you to develop radical new product designs with best system cost-performance ratio.

 

See Silicon carbide

Compound semiconductor made from silicon (chemical symbol Si) and carbon (chemical symbol C). The abbreviation is SiC. Because of its special material properties (e.g. good thermal conductivity), SiC is used for Schottky diodes, as well as elsewhere (see Schottky diode).

Germanium has the advantage of a high conductivity so that it is particularly suitable for use at high frequencies. The disadvantages of germanium as a semiconductor, on the other hand, are that the crystal structure cannot withstand temperatures above about 75 oC without incurring damage. In addition, the reverse current causes interference, even at room temperatures. By contrast, silicon crystals will stand temperatures up to 150 oC, and its higher band gap together with the higher specific resistance result in a far lower reverse current. Apart from this, silicon occurs naturally to a practical unlimited extent. Therefore silicon is a widely-used semiconductor material.

The Silicon Power Rapid Diode family complements Infineon’s existing high power 600V/650V diode portfolio by filling the gap between SiC diodes and previously released emitter-controlled diodes. Rapid 1 and Rapid 2 diodes are optimized to have excellent compatibility with CoolMOS™ and high speed IGBT (Insulated Gate Bipolar Transistor) such as the TRENCHSTOP™ 5 and HighSpeed 3.

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Motorcycles are the most important means of transportation for a majority of the population in Asia. The biggest hurdles while developing solutions for small 1-cylinder combustion engines: sticking to a tight budget while also meeting increasingly stricter emission and fuel consumption guidelines. Find out more.

When it comes to a small body control module for 2-wheelers, the biggest challenge is engineering a compact design for basic control functions. At lowest possible cost. Specifically, you need solutions with protected load control and diagnostic features. Best case: they’re of automotive grade quality and reliability. Infineon’s PROFET™ family exceeds your expectations for small body control module for 2-wheelers applications. Price-conscious, dedicated devices made for small spaces that require fewer external devices than any other solution.

Infineon’s small engine starter kit is especially engineered to boost efficiency and cut CO2 output in such applications. As well as in leaf blowers, lawn mowers and small motor boots, among others. Find out how you can enhance your small engine applications with the small engine starter kit from Infineon.

How about an advent calendar that opens the right door on the right day all by itself? See how our maker community built a smart advent calendar equipped with a XMC1100 Boot Kit, the 24V Protected Switch Shield with BTT6030-2EKA and BTT6020-1EKA and a self-made shield containing five BTS3035TF low side switches. 

The car of the future is based on two key technologies: electromobility and autonomous driving. Climate change, oil shortage, air pollution – one solution to them is electromobility. Provided the electricity comes from electricity from renewable sources. Up to 50 percent of all vehicles are expected to be driven by an electric motor by 2030.

The products and services spectrum of the Security Packaging Center ranges from chip card modules for memories and controller ICs, modules for security ICs, customer specific package solutions and contract assembly. 

Our fully certified solutions combine the market’s most advanced chip card controllers with optimized software from our trusted partners. To meet your varied and complex needs, we offer native and Java partner Operating Systems as well as inlay or electronic cover solutions in combination with well-proven secured supply chains.

Industry 4.0 is the Internet of Things in production and networks the entire value chain. That means it connects machinery, products, people and systems so as to enable processes that are largely automated. Companies can produce goods more efficiently, flexibly and cheaply in a smart factory. However, that also changes the requirements on the labor market: Routine tasks are eliminated, making room for new and more demanding activities. People will continue to play a key role. Enterprises face many challenges, such as: How can older machines be made web-enabled and connected systems protected against hackers?

The smart home has evolved from a future concept to an everyday reality. Today, the smart home includes: Smart home appliances, such as room air conditioning systems, washing machines, dish washers, vacuum cleaners and fridges,Smart home monitoring, such as door locks, smoke sensors, wireless security cameras, motion and contact sensors, Smart residential lighting, such as RF-enabled LED lamps, RF-enabled lamps, luminaire controllers, connected switches and key pads.Smart home gateways.Entertainment products

Today, there are seven and a half billion people living on earth. According to a study from the United Nations, we will count more than eight billion in 2030, and in 2050 we will be close to ten billion. Furthermore, the amount of people moving to the cities and large metropolitan areas is increasing. Career prospects, a rich culture and the amount of leisure activities offered attract many. Already more than half of the world population lives in cities and in 2030 it will be 60 percent of us. It is becoming increasingly tighter to live in a metropolitan area. In order to remain free and mobile, an important factor in urban development is a future-oriented public transport system with smart ticket solutions and digital payment options.

High expenses at vehicle manufacturers for fixing software issues by costly recalls are driving their desire to use mobile communication to remotely update software over the air (SOTA).

Our solid-state relay range consists of HEXFET® power MOSFET and IGBT output photovoltaic relays plus photovoltaic isolators that give designers the flexibility to create their own relays.

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Infineon provides a comprehensive portfolio to deliver the best efficiency and reliability for solar applications. Infineon’s leading edge technology like Superjunction MOSFET, Trench + Fieldstop IGBT, Coreless transformer driver, etc, combined with rich experience and highest quality, ensured our No.1 position in solar application. The newest add ARM® Cortex™-M4 based MCU enables easy and high efficiency design.

For industrial automation and office printing machines, the cost-efficient stepper motor is often the ideal choice. But not all stepper motors are equal. With high quality and reliable solutions from Infineon – such as our highly integrated stepper driver ICs – you can enhance performance and increase energy efficiency. Or integrate microcontrollers and benefit from diagnostic features for excellent operating stability with minimal maintenance. Look through our wide portfolio of products and low-voltage motor control application kits and find the best-fit solution for your stepper motor systems. See additional motor control applications here in battery powered applications, home and building and industrial automation.

Infineon discrete power device and IGBT modules for string inverter.

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Infineon provides a range of reliable solutions to protect sensitive electronic equipment against the damaging effects of overvoltage caused by surge, electrostatic discharges (ESD) and electrical fast transients (EFT).

Keeping family members, property and belongings safe has long been a priority for most people. Surveillance systems, increasingly part of an overall smart home concept, are the answer today. At the heart of every solution is a reliable motion detection system tasked with monitoring a certain environment. Reliability is crucial, but not sufficient for a successful design. Often installed outdoors, a successful detection and security system must be weatherproof so it can operate seamlessly whatever the weather. Furthermore, it must be engineered to cover the range the user requires. In today’s era of connectivity, most surveillance systems are linked to the internet or are part of a smart home solution. As a result, they must be fitted with a security solution people can trust. At the same time, they need to also respect people’s right to privacy.

Active and semi-active suspension systems are a desirable feature in two highly-specific niche markets: luxury or sports cars. Because of their comparatively small production quantities, standard devices are turned to for certain system features. That’s why you need the right partner with proven expertise and reliable support to develop solutions precisely in tune with your suspension application’s specifications.

In switched reluctance motor applications both energy and cost efficiency play integral roles. Top quality motor control and motor drive solutions from Infineon's wide portfolio are the ideal choice. You benefit from proven reliability and excellent figures of merit – along with software tools that save you valuable time and money. Explore our offer and find what's right for your switched reluctance motor in terms of products, applications kits and support. See additional motor control applications here in battery powered applications and home and building.

A switch-mode power supply is an electronic module that transforms an AC voltage into a DC voltage. Switch-mode power supplies are more efficient than mains transformers and can be more compact and lighter than conventional power supplies containing a heavy transformer with a ferrous core. Switch-mode power supplies are mainly used in PCs, notebooks and servers. However, they also achieve a very high level of efficiency even at low power, so they are increasingly found in plug-in power supply units, for example, as chargers for mobile phones.

Infineon’s System Basis Chips (SBC) offer high integration and high performance at an optimized system cost for various automotive applications, including but not limited to: Body Control Modules, Gateways, Closure Modules (door, roof, tailgater, trailer), Seat Control Modules, Gear Shifter, Fuel Pumps, HVAC, Wireless In-Cabin Charger, Transfer Case, NOx Sensors and Exhaust Modules, Light Control Modules, Water Pumps. Our solutions combine voltage supplies such as LDO or DC-DC with up to 750mA, communication interfaces with CAN transceiver Flexible Data-Rate up to 5Mbit/s according to ISO 11898-2:2016 (including Partial Networking option) and LIN transceiver (LIN2.2/J2602) as well as supervision features (Wake input, Watchdog, Reset, Interrupt, Fail Output).

Safety systems must be highly dependable and adhere to an ever-increasing number of ISO norms. Ideally, safety systems are scalable, which allow for integration in both entry-level and luxury cars, as well as energy-efficient, i.e. consume less fuel.

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Telematics  helps keeping driver and passengers safer, provides real-time directions and re-routing in case of a traffic jam, auto dials an emergency number if a vehicle is in an accident, and so much more. The heart and soul of the automotive technology is an embedded hardware and software system, the telematics control unit.

A wafer is typically around 350 microns (μm) thick when sawn into individual chips. A thin wafer is one that has been polished down to less than 200 microns thick (a human hair or a sheet of paper, by comparison, is about 60 microns thick). Thin wafer technology offers benefits: Thinner chips mean losses can be reduced and the heat generated can be dissipated more effectively. Another advantage is that electrically active patterns can be produced on the backside as well, enabling the chip to provide completely new functions. Thin wafer chips also allow more compact packages.

A safety feature that’s mandatory in a growing list of countries, a tire pressure management system (TPMS) requires reliable integration of a low power sensor into the rough environment of a car tire. Price pressure means that the solution must also be in line with your budget. With Infineon’s semiconductor products, you’ll get more than you bargained for. Take advantage of the unique functionalities and features we offer and make your TPMS application a guaranteed success.

Trusted Platform Module. A chip that adds elementary security functions such as license and data protection to a computer or similar device. TPMs can be integrated into tablet PCs, smartphones and consumer electronics as well as PCs and notebooks. A trusted computing platform (see Trusted Computing) can be created by combining a specially configured operating system and appropriate software with a device containing a TPM.

Thanks to the current urbanization megatrend – coupled with more passengers on public transport, an increased number of cargo trains, and tighter air pollution regulations – the traction application has returned to the limelight. Its re-emergence places higher demands on your traction application design. Reliability and the corresponding high quality are must-haves in the application in which products have an expected service lifetime of 20-30 years. Traction is also subject to growing scrutiny in terms of energy use and efficiency. Moreover, mergers and acquisitions have flourished in this growing industry in recent years. The result: a more competitive market for your customers.

Because of the steadily increasing demand for data exchange between electronic control units (ECUs) in modern vehicles, the automotive industry is using networks like CAN (Controller Area Network), LIN (Local Interconnect Network) and FlexRay™ protocol-based bus systems.

As part of the drivetrain in 4-wheel-drive systems (4WD) and all-wheel-drive systems (AWD), a transfer case is used to distribute power between the front and the rear axle. In some cars, a transfer case can adapt to the driving conditions, such as when a car travels off-road (active transfer case.)  Here, it helps reduce fuel consumption and improve the driving dynamics of the car. 

When engineering an automatic transmission, one way to optimally operate the engine is by introducing a higher gear reduction ratio, or increasing the number of speeds. Or maybe you want to improve efficiency by switching, entirely or partially, from hydraulic to electromechanical actuation. Aspects of functional safety – such as ASIL-C for the front and ASIL-D for the rear wheels – are also critical. Along with the need for high temperature packages and bare die solutions for attached and integrated control units.

The public transport sector is one of the fastest growing markets for smart card and security ICs. Ticketing is also the most frequently added function to multi-application cards such as dual-interface payment or identification cards.

32-bit AURIX™ Microcontroller based on TriCore. Wide range of memories, peripheral sets, frequencies, temperatures and packaging options available. To be used in automotive area e.g.  control of combustion engines, electrical and hybrid vehicles, transmission control units, chassis domains, braking systems, electric power steering systems, airbags and advanced driver assistance systems. In industrial sector TriCore™-based products deliver the versatility required and are excel  in optimized motor control applications and signal processing. 

Trusted Computing means that the hardware and software used in PCs, as well as other computer-controlled systems, such as mobile phones, can be controlled. This is achieved by means of an additional chip, the Trusted Platform Module (TPM), which can use cryptography to measure the integrity of the hardware and of the software data structures, while also saving these values in a verifiable way.

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Discover ultra low-noise wideband amplifiers (LNAs) based on Infineon’s reliable high-volume 6th, 7th and high performance 8th generation SiGe:C technologies. Their optimized inner transistor cell structure lead to best-in-class power gains and noise figures at high frequencies. The industry standard SOT343 package, the mini-size flat lead TSFP-4-1 package and the leadless TSLP-3-9 package (dimension: 1.0mm x 0.6mm x 0.31mm only) support different size and height requirements. Transistors in the mini-size leadless TSLP package (name starting with BFR) with a height of only 0.32mm are suitable for use in RF modules.

 

 

Uninterruptible power supply (UPS) systems (telecom, data centers, servers and  industrial automation) face a wide range of challenges. An increase in output power and power density as well as energy efficiency and reliability is needed. For all UPS power supply applications, Infineon offers high-quality products from the entire power range of UPS applications. Equipped with our semiconductors, UPS systems can achieve best-possible power conversion efficiency and cutting-edge power density.

 

 

After premiering in the mid-1990s, USB quickly became the bus of choice for quick data communication. Today, it’s evolved to also provide power, which is known as USB power delivery (USB PD). USB PD is a fast charge protocol for a wide range of devices. Because USB PD supports an output power of up to 100 watts, it can be used to charge a broad spectrum of battery-powered electronics. This benefits consumers, in particular, because they can use just one lightening-fast charger for their laptops, tablet, smartphones and other devices.

 

 

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Whether hydraulic or pneumatic, control valve management systems must have the right characteristics and functions to meet CAV demands. To efficiently control an inductive valve, a hydraulic management system has to be precise and robust enough to withstand harsh environments and engineered to provide the right selection of protective and diagnostic functions. A pneumatic management system, on the other hand, is typically chosen because it’s cost friendly and easier to integrate (no need for a reservoir) than its hydraulic counterpart, but can still withstand a harsh environment.

In the small V-band radio transceiver market (57GHz to 64GHz), there is mounting pressure to increase throughput while lowering equipment costs and power consumption. One way you can ensure a design’s success: develop a feature set that clearly differentiates from the competition. As an unlicensed band, it is well known that the V-band frequency is subject to high signal absorption in distances of less than 1 km and that it avoids interferences due to this absorption. In the future, small cell networks will require V-band backhaul solutions to be more flexible than wired connections such as fiber or DSL.

The exchange of sensitive information requires authenticity and integrity of data. A strong protection of these two main security aspects are obligated to provide a reliable technology to trigger trustful driver warnings and -in future- autonomous reactions in the context of self-driving cars.

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The key for the next essential step towards an energy-efficient world lies in the use of new materials, such as wide bandgap semiconductors which allow for greater power efficiency, smaller size, lighter weight, lower overall cost – or all of these together. Infineon Technologies with its unique position of being the only company currently offering silicon (Si), silicon carbide (SiC), insulated-gate bipolar transistor (IGBT) and gallium nitride (GaN) devices, is the customer’s first choice in all segments.

 

Power semiconductors play a key role to produce energy from renewable sources. In wind turbines, power semiconductors are used to convert power and to couple the generator with the grid. They are also built into various auxiliary drives such as yaw drives, pitch drives, pumps and into protection circuits like crowbars. 

 

 

With wireless backhaul yet to reach the masses, designers face the challenge of proving the technology’s advantages in terms of cost and performance. Further, they must justify to operators why higher data throughput is required in current networks where fiber backhaul is unavailable. Given the status quo, designers need cost-effective cellular backhaul solutions that offer sufficient performance in comparison to microwave backhaul. This will help them access the market’s untapped potential.

 

 

Wireless charging removes the hassle of re-fueling your devices. By using electromagnetic fields to transfer power from a transmitter to a receiver application, it charges your battery without a physical connection, thanks to a wireless charging power supply.

 

 

Wireless Control has become an indispensable item of everyday's life. Starting from routines like gate openers, window shutters and remote controls through metering and wireless fire-alarms to automotive applications like remote keyless entry and tire pressure monitoring systems, wireless control devices have established themselves as a cost-efficient and robust solution for a broad range of control applications.

 

 

The Wireless Control Receiver series from Infineon is made up by a group of very low power consumption single chip ASK and ASK/FSK Superheterodyne Receivers (SHR) for the sub 1 GHz frequency bands. The ICs offer a high level of integration and need only a few external components.

 

 

The Wireless Control Transmitter series from Infineon is made up by a group of very low power consumption single ASK/FSK Transmitter for the sub 1 GHZ frequency bands. The ICs offer a high level of integration and  need only a few external components.

 

 

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XMC1000 microcontrollers bring together the ARM® Cortex®-M0 core and market proven and differentiating peripherals in a leading-edge 65nm manufacturing process. XMC1000 is the number one choice to bring traditional 8-bit designs to the next level.

 

 

All XMC4000 devices are powered by ARM® Cortex®-M4 with a built-in DSP instruction set. The Single Precision Floating Point Unit, Direct Memory Access (DMA) feature and Memory Protection Unit (MPU) are state-of-the-art for all devices – even the smallest XMC4000 runs with up to 80MHz in core and peripherals. It comes with comprehensive set of common, fast and precise analog/mixed signal, Timer/PWM and communication peripherals.

 

 

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