Generations of AURIX? Microcontroller

The Infineon AURIX? range is a landmark microcontroller, defining years of cutting-edge MCU developments. It entered the market in 2012, evolving on previous TriCore? MCUs like the AUDO (AUtomotive unifieD processOr) range. AURIX? has undergone several upgrades since.

Thanks to large processing power and comprehensive safety features, Infineon AURIX? MCUs have established themselves as world-leading microcontrollers. They are used in a variety of industrial and automotive applications, from brushed DC motor control to sensor fusion. AURIX? microcontroller have successfully adapted to increasingly ambitious technological demands and remain at the forefront of innovation.

This article explores the generations of AURIX? microcontrollers through the years. We answer the question ¡°What is AURIX? family?¡± and the origins and evolutions of AURIX families, detailing the types and applications of these revolutionary components.

 Key Dates:

  • 1999: Infineon rolls out its signature TriCore? technology, which later forms the basis of the AURIX? microcontroller
  • 2012: AURIX? is added to ±õ²Ô´Ú¾±²Ô±ð´Ç²Ô¡¯²õ product line.
  • 2014: The new AURIX? TC2xx family is launched.
  • 2018: The new TC3xx family is released, featuring hexa-core architecture for improved performance and security.
  • 2021: The new AURIX? TC4x family is introduced, offering enhanced scalability, AI acceleration, and cutting-edge safety features for next-generation automotive applications.
  • 2023: The AURIX? TC3xx family receives another upgrade, making it easier for OEMs to develop safe software.

Origins of AURIX? Architecture

TriCore? technology, rolled out by Infineon in 1999, is at the heart of every AURIX? microcontroller. It is named for its sophisticated architecture that contains three parts: a 32-bit microcontroller, a RISC processor, and a DSP.

±õ²Ô´Ú¾±²Ô±ð´Ç²Ô¡¯²õ TriCore? architecture revolutionized microchips. The initial AUDO family of MCUs dominated the market through the 2000s, but the new-and-improved AURIX? line took over in 2012. Since then, AURIX? generations have included the TC2xx, TC3xx, and now the TC4x families. AURIX? microcontroller are making fully automated and interconnected vehicles a possibility.

The microcontrollers in the AURIX? range vary from powerful 300 MHz devices with three cores and 8MB of embedded Flash to 80 MHz single-core lockstep devices with just 0.5MB of embedded Flash. Safety features include an access permission system, component protection, voltage monitors, and ISO 26262 conformance.

AURIX? family has developed over the years, and each upgrade has made the chip safer and more reliable than before. These new features don¡¯t just adapt to rapid change, they drive it. Learn more about the AURIX? generations below:

  • AURIX? TC2xx Family: The TC2xx family was designed to offer superior performance, safety, reliability, and scalability. Manufacturers and developers who use AURIX? TC2xx microcontrollers achieve ASIL-D standards and protect against fraud more easily thanks to its centered platform and built-in hardware security module. The TC2xx family revolutionized powertrain and safety applications in vehicles.
  • AURIX? TC3xx Family: The TC3xx family features hexa-core architecture (six CPU cores) to offer advanced safety and connectivity capabilities. These 32-bit microcontrollers are well-suited to applications like braking, airbags, wireless charging, inverter control, and battery management. Â鶹¹ÙÍø in this range include the 3x Series, 5xA Series, and the 9xA Series.
  • AURIX? TC4x Family: ±õ²Ô´Ú¾±²Ô±ð´Ç²Ô¡¯²õ AURIX? TC4x family was created to address major disruptors in the automotive industry and broaden the scope of what MCU devices can accomplish. They provide boosted E/E architecture and enhanced safety and security features. These chips also offer a memory upgrade of up to 25MB of on-chip Flash.

Safety & Security Applications

AURIX? microcontroller are vital for ensuring the functional safety and security of vehicle components. They are used in automotive features such as:

The safety-compliant properties of AURIX? MCUs ensure vital vehicle applications remain operationally safe and fully functional.

Connectivity Applications

±õ²Ô´Ú¾±²Ô±ð´Ç²Ô¡¯²õ AURIX? family is also used in connectivity features within vehicles. These include:

Electric Vehicles

AURIX? chips are essential components of electric vehicles (EVs), driving innovation and sustainability in a world where eco-conscious values are increasingly important. They play significant roles in EV functions, such as:

  • EV Charging
  • Inverters
  • DC-DC (High and Low Voltages)
  • Off-Board Charging

±õ²Ô´Ú¾±²Ô±ð´Ç²Ô¡¯²õ AURIX? Development Studio is a platform that offers guidance and instructions on how to optimize and use AURIX? family in industrial and automotive contexts. This development environment is free to use and provides tools such as the Infineon Low-Level Driver (iLLD), Eclipse IDE, C-Compiler, and Multi-Core Debugger. You¡¯ll also find comprehensive training resources to help you take full advantage of the cutting-edge AURIX? family.

As more disruptors emerge in the ever-advancing automotive industry, ±õ²Ô´Ú¾±²Ô±ð´Ç²Ô¡¯²õ AURIX? TriCore? technology will evolve to solve problems and drive innovation. The generations of AURIX? MCUs have successfully grown to meet increasing safety demands and extend the possibilities of automated driving.

And don¡¯t expect technological change to slow down anytime soon. Infineon is constantly seeking new ways to push boundaries and challenge the norms of what sophisticated microcontrollers can achieve. Browse our range of world-leading microcontrollers today.