At electronica 2022, Infineon Technologies launched the XMC7000 microcontroller (MCU) family for advanced industrial applications, including industrial drives, electrical vehicle (EV) charging, two-wheel electrical vehicles, and robotics. The XMC7000 series offers single and dual-core options of 350-MHz 32-bit Arm Cortex-M7 and a 100-MHz 32-bit Arm Cortex-M0+, up to 8 MB of embedded flash and 1…

A high-performance and reliable radar module is the key to an improved automated driving-assistance system and autonomous driving in the future. New features, such as advanced emergency braking systems (AEBs) that react to crossing motorcyclists, will demand higher performance and increased modules per car. Key drivers for this growth are NCAP programs and legislation. Infineon…

Infineon Technologies has announced its new PSoC 4100S Max family. It features expanded Flash memory and general-purpose inputs/outputs (GPIO) for next-generation human-machine interface (HMI) applications to support the fifth-generation CAPSENSE touch sensors. Available in 7×7, 10×10, and 14×14 mm² packages, PSoC 4100S Max with CAPSENSE technology is ideal for industrial control, automotive HMI, home automation,…

Dreame, a Chinese-based company specializing in smart home cleaning devices, has launched its new vacuum cleaning robot — the Dreame Bot W10 Pro. The smart vacuum cleaner is equipped with a camera featuring the REAL3 Time-of-Flight (ToF) image sensor from Infineon Technologies and pmdtechnologies. The ToF imager enables smart navigation, 3D mapping, and excellent obstacle…

Infineon Technologies has announced the commercial availability of what’s currently labeled as the industry’s highest-density serial F-RAMs — the company’s new 8- and 16-Mbit EXCELON F-RAM memories. The new EXCELON F-RAM (Ferroelectric RAM) memories address the non-volatile datalogging requirements of next-generation automotive and industrial systems to help prevent data loss in harsh operating environments. The…

The new dimension of digitalization is enormous and global data volumes will only multiply exponentially in the future with video streaming, virtual conferences, cloud services, cryptocurrencies, and many other digital applications. Experts estimate a 146-fold increase in data in just 15 years. According to the U.S. International Trade Commission, 175 zettabytes (≙ 175,000,000,000,000,000,000,000 bytes) of…

一个关键的方法来解决公司的全球趋势reasing share of volatile renewable energy sources and growing electrification in mobility is to improve the system integration of electricity consumers from all sectors. Implementation requires holistic thinking: from green power generation to a stable and efficient grid infrastructure to storage and consumption. Bidirectional charging contributes significantly…

As multicore devices become prevalent in the embedded microcontroller space, system designers face increasingly complex challenges in software development. To help accelerate time-to-market and simplify overall design, Infineon Technologies has announced the release of ModusToolbox 3.0 – an improved development platform with enhanced support for multi-core project workflow. The release features dual-core device support, a new…

Optimized performance, efficiency, and reliability in high-voltage power supplies need to be combined with reduced bill-of-material (BOM) count and cost, as well as lower design efforts. With its 5th generation fixed-frequency (FF) CoolSET portfolio, Infineon Technologies offers the ideal components to meet these needs and effectively manage the critical design trade-offs. The new 800 and 950 V AC-DC…

Modern cars feature numerous advanced driver-assistance systems (ADAS). Safety-critical ADAS applications must be designed for high availability, and automated driving functions are even more challenging to implement as they introduce fail operational requirements. The impact on the primary power distribution is the introduction of safety elements to guarantee fast failure isolation in less than 100…

As artificial intelligence (AI) technology is integrated into massive data centers, the demand for higher performance will continue to increase. Following this trend, high power density and energy-efficient solutions for smart enterprise systems have also become challenging. As a result, Infineon Technologies has introduced a new family of OptiMOS 5 IPOL buck regulators with VR14-compliant SVID standard…

Autonomous driving (AD) and advanced driver-assistance systems (ADAS) rely on the precise sensing of the vehicle’s surrounding environment to safely navigate. Global manufacturers have turned to advanced sensors and algorithms to enhance perception and reach unprecedented levels of safety. TERAKI, a provider of edge sensor processing, has released the latest radar-detection software that accurately identifies…

Infineon Technologies has added HYPERRAM 3.0 to its portfolio of high-bandwidth, low-pin count memory solutions. The device features a new,16-bit extended version of the HyperBus interface that doubles throughput to 800 MBps. With HYPERRAM 3.0, Infineon offers a portfolio of high-bandwidth memories with low pin count and low power. It’s an ideal fit for applications…

The CoolSiC products from Infineon Technologies have been adopted by Delta Electronics, a Taiwan-based global provider of power and energy management solutions, to allow for a big step toward energy transition and carbon neutrality with green power. With the successful development of bi-directional inverters, a hybrid three-in-one system that integrates solar, energy storage, and charging…

随着越来越多的移动设备,笔记本s, and battery-powered equipment, the need for increased charging power and fast charging has emerged. For engineers, this trend poses the challenge of achieving ever-higher power levels in smaller form factors while simultaneously meeting thermal performance requirements. To address these contemporary design needs, Infineon Technologies combines the hybrid…

Contemporary server, communication, and network storage applications struggle to minimize power losses and solution size. The rapidly changing market also requires system solution providers to address market needs faster than usual. To address these issues, Infineon Technologies has introduced highly efficient and reliable step-down DC-DC converter modules. Adding to the point-of-load (POL) family, these modules…

Infineon Technologies and Oxford Ionics have announced a collaboration to build high-performance and fully integrated quantum-processing units (QPUs). The combination of Oxford Ionics’ unique electronic qubit-control (EQC) technology with Infineon’s engineering and manufacturing capabilities, and expertise in quantum technology, will lay the foundations for the industrial production of QPUs offering hundreds of qubits within the…

Global megatrends such as digitalization, and decarbonization, call for wide bandgap (WBG) devices (SiC/GaN). Due to their unique technological characteristics, they enable the highest performance and energy efficiency. With a commitment to these domains, Infineon Technologies and Delta Electronics, Inc., are deepening their collaboration to deliver superior solutions for the convenience of end customers. The…

Infineon Technologies is introducing its battery-powered Smart Alarm System (SAS). The technology platform achieves high accuracy and low-power operation using sensor fusion based on artificial intelligence/machine learning (AI/ML). This technology combined with low-power wake-on acoustic event-detection provides remarkable performance. The compact design exceeds the detection accuracy of acoustic-only alarm systems used today in smart buildings…

Due to their numerous advantages, three-phase brushless DC (BLDC) motors are becoming the preferred choice for designing modern battery-powered motor products. However, reducing their size and weight to enhance ergonomics and extended battery life leads to design challenges. To help designers meet the end-market objectives, Infineon Technologies has launched the fully programmable motor controllers MOTIX IMD700A and…