Infineon brings advanced cockpit graphics to cost-efficient microcontroller architectures with TRAVEO™ T2G CYT4EN

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Oct 06, 2026

Munich, Germany – 6 October 2026 – Infineon Technologies AG (FSE: IFX / OTCQX: IFNNY) has introduced the TRAVEO™ CYT4EN, a new microcontroller (MCU) for cost-effective high-performance instrument clusters and display applications in the automotive industry, including two-wheelers. The automotive cluster MCU is designed to leverage external LPDDR4 memory, resulting in capabilities that traditionally required more complex SoC (System-on-chip)-based platforms: The device supports advanced 2.5D graphics and 3D scene rendering, drives high-resolution displays up to Full HD, and can power two displays simultaneously. At the same time, it reduces system complexity and the bill of materials compared to SoC-based platforms.

"Cutting-edge cluster and display solutions are playing a central role for the user experience in connected and software-defined vehicles," said Thomas Boehm, Senior Vice President Automotive Microcontrollers at Infineon. "With TRAVEO T2G CYT4EN, we are helping our customers bring them to market more quickly, efficiently and cost-effectively. By combining the simplicity, safety, and fast responsiveness of an MCU architecture with the high-bandwidth memory required for modern cockpit graphics, we are enabling a new generation of vehicle displays."

While developing CYT4EN, Infineon collaborated closely with Micron to optimize the memory subsystem for the use of LPDDR4 memory to support advanced graphic capabilities while maintaining overall system efficiency. 

“Micron's automotive LPDDR4 memory provides a proven combination of bandwidth, reliability, and functional safety features for cost-optimized cockpit platforms,” said Amanda Henderson, Director of Ecosystem Enablement at Micron. “For vehicle programs where affordability, longevity, and functional safety are key requirements, LPDDR4 remains an effective solution for delivering modern display experiences.”

Built on the proven TRAVEO T2G architecture, the CYT4EN combines high-performance processing, advanced graphics, and automotive-grade safety and security in a highly integrated device. It includes features such as on-the-fly rendering and hardware-accelerated decompression to enable a rich graphical user experience. The device delivers deterministic boot times below 150 milliseconds that are significantly shorter than the multi-second initialization common to complex SoC platforms. It supports functional safety up to ASIL-B according to ISO 26262 and was developed in accordance with ISO 21434 for automotive cybersecurity. In addition, an independent voltage domain keeps central system functions such as communication and basic processing active in low-power modes, improving system efficiency and robustness. 

The high level of integration enables cost-effective smart cockpit designs without complex system implementations. For example, CYT4EN allows designs without additional microcontrollers for system management and in-vehicle network communication, enables simplified PCB layouts with as few as six layers, and avoids the need for active cooling thanks to optimized power efficiency. 

Availability
The TRAVEO™ T2G CYT4EN is now available.
Further information is available at https://www.infineon.com/products/microcontroller/32-bit-traveo-t2g-arm-cortex/for-cluster/t2g-cyt4en 

About Infineon

Infineon Technologies AG is a global semiconductor leader in power systems and IoT. Infineon drives decarbonization and digitalization with its products and solutions. The Company had around 57,000 employees worldwide (end of September 2025) and generated revenue of about €14.7 billion in the 2025 fiscal year (ending 30 September). Infineon is listed on the Frankfurt Stock Exchange (ticker symbol: IFX) and in the USA on the OTCQX International over-the-counter market (ticker symbol: IFNNY).

 

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