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Infineon and Synopsys partner to develop AI chips for automotive applications

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Artificial intelligence and neural networks are becoming a key factor in developing safer, smart and eco-friendly cars.

In order to support AI-driven solutions with its future automotive microcontrollers, Infineon Technologies has started a collaboration with Synopsys.

Next generation Aurix microcontrollers from Infineon will integrate a new high-performance AI accelerator called Parallel Processing Unit (PPU) that will employ Synopsys’ DesignWare ARC EV Processor IP. [Read more…] about Infineon and Synopsys partner to develop AI chips for automotive applications

Continental names Infineon as its Supplier of the Year

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Automotive parts giant Continental has named chipmaker Infineon as its “Supplier of the Year”.

Following the motto “Success is only possible in a team”, Continental Automotive once a year honors suppliers for their extraordinary accomplishments.

For 2018, Infineon was now named Supplier of the Year in the electronics category. Continental is one of the biggest Tier 1 suppliers to the automotive industry worldwide. [Read more…] about Continental names Infineon as its Supplier of the Year

Arrow Electronics, Infineon and Arkessa partner on connectivity for IoT devices

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Arrow Electronics has announced a global agreement with Infineon and Arkessa that will further extend Arrow’s ability to support customers with cellular communications for the Internet of Things (IoT).

Security remains one of the top concerns for organisations for connected devices. Infineon provides the secured hardware controllers based on GSMA’s Embedded Subscriber Identity Module (eSIM) specification that underpin the new service.

Arkessa provides secured mobile data services with the ability to provision and manage IoT devices from the factory into the field.

[Read more…] about Arrow Electronics, Infineon and Arkessa partner on connectivity for IoT devices

Volkswagen partners with Infineon for electric vehicles

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Infineon Technologies is a new partner in the Volkswagen Group’s strategic supplier network called “Fast”, short for Future Automotive Supply Tracks.

Infineon says the program is aimed at developing close cooperation in key future fields.

As the market leader in semiconductors for electro-mobility, Infineon says it contributes significantly to the move toward electric drivetrains by the world’s largest car maker.

[Read more…] about Volkswagen partners with Infineon for electric vehicles

Infineon ‘outgrowing all other leading suppliers of automotive semiconductors’ in Japan

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Infineon is outgrowing all other leading suppliers of automotive semiconductors in Japan, according to new research by Strategy Analytics.

Infineon says this shows “strong growth in a strategically important market”.

The latest research from Strategy Analytics finds that Infineon Technologies increased its automotive business in Japan by almost 25 percent in 2018. [Read more…] about Infineon ‘outgrowing all other leading suppliers of automotive semiconductors’ in Japan

Infineon expands its development site in Austria

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Infineon is planning to expand its development site in Linz, Austria. The company says it will strengthen its research and development efforts in the field of high-frequency components.

The Infineon Austria holding company – Danube Integrated Circuit Engineering – in Linz will be provided with a new home.

The company broke ground for the new site today.  [Read more…] about Infineon expands its development site in Austria

Infineon and TTTech Auto collaborate for level 4 and 5 automated driving

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Semiconductor firm Infineon Technologies AG and TTTech Auto, a leader in safety platforms for automated driving, have just released the second generation of their fully integrated automotive-grade safety solution for automated driving use cases.

It is based on Infineon’s AURIX™ TC397XM microcontroller and TTTech Auto’s MotionWise safety software platform.

It delivers full support and scalability for level 2+ solutions up to the advanced levels 4 and 5 of automated driving. It is said to help customers achieve faster time-to-market, improved software integration and validation thus reducing overall cost.

[Read more…] about Infineon and TTTech Auto collaborate for level 4 and 5 automated driving

Infineon ships ‘world’s first industrial-grade eSIM in miniaturized package’

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Infineon has started shipping what it says is “the world’s first industrial-grade embedded SIM in a miniaturized package”.

Infineon’s new chip is than 3mm x 3mm and is designed for a wide range of applications.

Machine-to-machine communication in the internet of things requires reliable data collection and uninterrupted data transmission.  [Read more…] about Infineon ships ‘world’s first industrial-grade eSIM in miniaturized package’

Denso takes a stake in Infineon Technologies to advance automated driving

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Automotive supplier Denso Corporation has taken an unspecified stake in Infineon Technologies AG, one of the top manufacturers of in-vehicle semiconductor products, to accelerate the development of technology to achieve next-generation vehicle systems such as automated driving.

With the investment, Infineon Technologies’ advanced semiconductor technologies will be combined with Denso’s in-vehicle technologies and expertise to accelerate the development of new and emerging mobility solutions.

Due to increased functionality of vehicles and advanced electronic control, the demand for semiconductor products is growing exponentially.

[Read more…] about Denso takes a stake in Infineon Technologies to advance automated driving

Infineon establishes development center for automotive electronics and AI in Dresden

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Infineon is setting up a new Development Center at its Dresden location, creating around 100 additional new jobs in the first phase and employing a total of around 250 people in the medium term.

One focus of it will be to develop new products and solutions for automotive and power electronics, as well as artificial intelligence. It is scheduled to be launched in the course of the 2018 calendar year.

In Dresden, the Infineon Group already has one of its largest and most cutting-edge locations for developing wafer technologies and manufacturing processes, as well as a highly automated production plant.

[Read more…] about Infineon establishes development center for automotive electronics and AI in Dresden

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