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In 1999, Infineon launched the first generation of the AUDO
(AUtomotive unifieD processOr) family. Based on a unified
RISC/MCU/DSP processor core, this 32-bit TriCore™ micro-
controller was a computational power horse. And the com-
pany has evolved and optimized the concept ever since –
culminating in what is now the sixth TriCore™ generation.
Thanks to its high real-time performance and embedded
safety and security features, the TriCore™ family is the
ideal platform for a wide range of automotive applications.
These include the control of combustion engines, electri-
cal and hybrid vehicles, transmission control units, chassis
domains, braking systems, electric power steering sys-
tems, airbags, connectivity and advanced driver assistance
systems to support the trend toward autonomous, clean
and connected cars. TriCore™-based products also deliver
the versatility required for the industrial, CAV and trans-
portation sector, excelling in optimized motor control
applications and signal processing. Infineon’s broad prod-
uct portfolio allows engineers to choose from a wide
range of memories, peripheral sets, frequencies, tempera-
tures and packaging options. And all this with a high degree
of compatibility across generations.
The TriCore™ success story now continues with the intro-
duction of the AURIX™ multicore family. AURIX™ combines
easy-to-use functional safety support, a strong increase
in performance and a future-proven security solution in a
highly scalable product family.
The new AURIX™ TC3xx family members are manufactured
in a 40nm embedded flash technology designed for ulti-
mate reliability in harsh automotive environments. Further-
more, the dual frontend concept ensures continuous supply.
As was the case with previous generations, safety soware
is also available to help manufacturers meet SIL/ASIL safety
standards, as well as AUTOSAR libraries which Infineon
has been developing since 2005.
Evolution of TriCore™ generations
AURIX™
TC3xx
AUDO future AUDO MAX
AURIX™
TC2xx
AUDO NG
(Next generation)
AUDO
