AURIX™ TC4x enables future chassis applications

Guiding x-by-wire solutions from concept stage to market readiness

X-by-wire solutions, like brake-by-wire or steer-by-wire, are revolutionizing the automotive industry by replacing traditional mechanical systems with electronic or electromechanical systems. Manufacturers benefit from reduced complexity in vehicle design, leading to lighter and more efficient vehicles, while customers enjoy enhanced driving experiences and increased safety features. Furthermore, x-by-wire solutions pave the way for the integration of advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) and autonomous driving technologies, shaping the future of automotive innovation. 

Cooperation with Arnold NextG

We exchange technology that enables us to better design our products for steer-by-wire systems. Arnold NextG benefits by access to the latest semiconductor technology and our extensive experience on functional safety. Besides the use of Infineon products in the current version of the NextG ECU, we are working together to define the next generation of steer by wire ECUs and functionality.

Safety Motor Control

Safe Motor Control is a quick start solution for Infineon customers to develop safe motor control solutions. It supports brushless DC motors with fail-safe behavior up to fail-operational redundant and diverse systems. It contains all required hardware components and a PCB design that fits into motor housings. The current design integrates an AURIX™ TC3 and an upgradable version using AURIX™ TC4 will be developed in future. The ASIL-D software base layer of device drivers enables a reliable development. Rapid prototyping and early sample builds are powered by the example motor control software and tooling. 

The kit is scheduled to be available either by the end of this year or in the early months of 2025.

Key elements: Redundant and diverse hardware design using ASIL-D components, ASIL-D compliant SW drivers, motor control software and tooling.

AURIX™ TC4x enabling it

The critical nature of these functions demands a microcontroller solution that adheres to the highest safety standards. The AURIX™ TC3 has been the benchmark for several years for highest automotive safety MCUs. The TC4 is extending this aspiration to lead the transition from fail-safe to fail-operational automotive ECU designs. Our latest AURIX™ TC4x devices are designed to meet and exceed standards, setting a new benchmark for reliability and safety in chassis applications. AURIX™ TC4x microcontrollers are equipped with high-performance security modules and secure crypto and hash engines, addressing the key requirement for future chassis applications. Furthermore, the comprehensive Ethernet and CAN connectivity, along with enhanced motor control capabilities, enable safety-critical real-time communication and pave the way for the seamless integration of a wide variety of future in-vehicle network (IVN) demands.

Embracing the forefront of automotive innovation, our microcontrollers are at the heart of the industry's transition towards advanced X-by-wire systems. The AURIX™ TC4x paves the way for future-ready safety-critical applications.

Chassis webpage
TC4x webpage

X-by-wire solutions, like brake-by-wire or steer-by-wire, are revolutionizing the automotive industry by replacing traditional mechanical systems with electronic or electromechanical systems. Manufacturers benefit from reduced complexity in vehicle design, leading to lighter and more efficient vehicles, while customers enjoy enhanced driving experiences and increased safety features. Furthermore, x-by-wire solutions pave the way for the integration of advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) and autonomous driving technologies, shaping the future of automotive innovation. 

Cooperation with Arnold NextG

We exchange technology that enables us to better design our products for steer-by-wire systems. Arnold NextG benefits by access to the latest semiconductor technology and our extensive experience on functional safety. Besides the use of Infineon products in the current version of the NextG ECU, we are working together to define the next generation of steer by wire ECUs and functionality.

Safety Motor Control

Safe Motor Control is a quick start solution for Infineon customers to develop safe motor control solutions. It supports brushless DC motors with fail-safe behavior up to fail-operational redundant and diverse systems. It contains all required hardware components and a PCB design that fits into motor housings. The current design integrates an AURIX™ TC3 and an upgradable version using AURIX™ TC4 will be developed in future. The ASIL-D software base layer of device drivers enables a reliable development. Rapid prototyping and early sample builds are powered by the example motor control software and tooling. 

The kit is scheduled to be available either by the end of this year or in the early months of 2025.

Key elements: Redundant and diverse hardware design using ASIL-D components, ASIL-D compliant SW drivers, motor control software and tooling.

AURIX™ TC4x enabling it

The critical nature of these functions demands a microcontroller solution that adheres to the highest safety standards. The AURIX™ TC3 has been the benchmark for several years for highest automotive safety MCUs. The TC4 is extending this aspiration to lead the transition from fail-safe to fail-operational automotive ECU designs. Our latest AURIX™ TC4x devices are designed to meet and exceed standards, setting a new benchmark for reliability and safety in chassis applications. AURIX™ TC4x microcontrollers are equipped with high-performance security modules and secure crypto and hash engines, addressing the key requirement for future chassis applications. Furthermore, the comprehensive Ethernet and CAN connectivity, along with enhanced motor control capabilities, enable safety-critical real-time communication and pave the way for the seamless integration of a wide variety of future in-vehicle network (IVN) demands.

Embracing the forefront of automotive innovation, our microcontrollers are at the heart of the industry's transition towards advanced X-by-wire systems. The AURIX™ TC4x paves the way for future-ready safety-critical applications.

Chassis webpage
TC4x webpage