The AURIX TC4Dx microcontroller (MCU), the first of the newest AURIX TC4x series, was released by Infineon Technologies. The AURIX TC4Dx provides high-speed connection and enhanced performance thanks to its 28nm technology.
It blends the newest developments in virtualization, artificial intelligence, functional safety, cybersecurity, and networking with power and performance improvements, opening the door for new Electric/Electronical (E/E) designs and the upcoming generation of software-defined cars.
Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS), chassis, and vehicle motion control are just a few of the many systems in the car that depend on MCUs like the AURIX TC4Dx for monitoring and control.
The AURIX TC4Dx Features:
- An advanced multi-core architecture with the new 500MHz TriCore with six cores, all with lock-steps for highest functional safety performance.
- With its Parallel Processing Unit (PPU), the MCU provides an innovative platform for developing embedded AI-based use cases such as motor control, battery management systems or vehicle motion control.
- The MCU is supported by a strong software ecosystem and includes networking accelerators to boost Ethernet and CAN communication, as well as the latest interfaces such as 5 Gbit/s Ethernet, PCIe, 10Base-T1S and CAN-XL.
- This increased networking throughput and connectivity gives customers the performance and flexibility needed to implement E/E architectures.
- Its holistic approach to functional safety meets the highest functional safety requirements according to ISO26262 ASIL-D. The AURIX TC4Dx also fulfills latest cyber security standards according to ISO/SAE21434 including post-quantum cryptography support.
Availability
The AURIX TC4Dx is currently sampling and will go in mass production in 2025. More information is available at www.infineon.com/aurixTC4x. Infineon will showcase the new MCU at electronica 2024 in Munich from November 12 to 15 (hall C3, booth 502).
Key Comments
“Microcontrollers like our new AURIX TC4Dx are the backbone of software-defined vehicles. They are essential to further improve vehicle performance, safety and comfort.” said Thomas Boehm, Senior Vice President for Microcontrollers at Infineon. “The AURIX TC4Dx will contribute to secured processing performance and efficiency, and our customers will benefit from faster time-to-market and lower total system cost.”
