Generations of TRAVEO? microcontrollers

Infineon TRAVEO? microcontrollers (MCU) consist of multiple models suited to specific automotive applications, from vehicle motor control to electrification. These components emerged from Infineon¡¯s acquisition of the Cypress Semiconductor Corporation.

TRAVEO? MCUs utilize Arm? Cortex? technology to provide enhanced security and connectivity in car components. They offer high-performance solutions for low-end applications. This guide outlines the history and functions of the TRAVEO? range, highlighting the use cases and benefits of these sophisticated microcontroller devices.

Origins of TRAVEO?

Infineon acquired the TRAVEO? family of microcontrollers after its takeover of the Cypress Semiconductor Corporation in 2020. Earlier models in the TRAVEO? family included the single-chip S6J3100, S6J3200, S6J3300 and S6J3400 Series. These 32-bit microcontrollers used Arm Cortex-R5 and R5F cores for increased safety and memory functions within cars. Together, these models were known as the TRAVEO? T1G family.

Infineon has upgraded the TRAVEO? microcontroller since the acquisition of Cypress. The TRAVEO? II, or T2G, family of products addressed the problems that emerged in the automotive and manufacturing industries over the past few years.

Now, Infineon boasts a solid range of TRAVEO? microcontrollers that are well-suited to low and medium-end applications. They provide cost-effective solutions for automobile manufacturers. 

Let¡¯s explore Infineon¡¯s range of popular TRAVEO? models from the two core families. In this section, we highlight the specifications of key models in the T1G and T2G series.

The T1G models were the first in the TRAVEO? line and built off the successful FR81S and FCR4 families. When Infineon TRAVEO? 32-Bit Legacy T1G MCUs were introduced, they offered revolutionary solutions for low-end applications.

These microchips continue to deliver secure, high-performance networking protocols for automotive cluster applications like interior lighting, HVAC, LCD panels, and body control modules (BCMs). Some of the key models in the TRAVEO? T1G family include:

  • S6J3100 Series
  • S6J3200 Series
  • S6J3300 Series
  • S6J3400 series
  • CY9D560 Series

The TRAVEO? T1G family covers a wide range of use cases. For instance, the MB9D560 family of MCUs use Arm Cortex-R5 cores and operate at 200 MHz They¡¯re ideal for vehicle motor control in electric vehicles (EVs).

The portfolio of TRAVEO? T2G automotive MCUs spans body entry, body high, and cluster microcontrollers. They use Arm Cortex-M4 and M7 base cores to deliver optimal performance and ensure reliability and functional safety of their components. The TRAVEO? T2G family builds on the T1G models, enabling them to handle increased demand for autonomy and connectivity in the modern automotive and manufacturing industries.

Examples of TRAVEO? T2G product families include:

The TRAVEO family of microchips are designed for multiple automotive applications. Whereas Infineon¡¯s other products, like AURIX TriCore? MCUs, are designed for high-end uses, TRAVEO? microcontrollers are better suited to low-end applications.

This makes them cost-effective solutions for manufacturers to stay within budget while ensuring their components remain functionally safe and legally compliant. In this section, we list the wide range of applications that TRAVEO? MCUs can be used for.

Infineon TRAVEO? chips are ISO26262 and ISO 21434 compliant, ensuring complete operational safety and increased data security. As a result, they are used in numerous vehicle features where safety is paramount, including:

  • Motor Control
  • Car Access
  • Braking Assist
  • Air bag control

To meet the demand of increased connectivity in modern automobiles, TRAVEO? MCUs have evolved to facilitate the following features:

  • Wireless Charging
  • Gateways
  • Automotive Instrument Cluster
  • Charging Connectivity Modules
  • Telematics Control Unit (TCU)

Infineon TRAVEO? microcontrollers are also used in other areas of vehicles:

  • Cockpit Graphics
  • Zone control
  • Body Control Module
  • Seat Control
  • Door Control
  • HVAC
  • Front and Rear Lighting
  • Secondary Power Distribution Centers

 

There are many reasons to get excited about with TRAVEO? automotive MCUs. For one, they allow for increased autonomy in vehicles, facilitating features like assisted braking and cruise control information.

They are also rigorously tested and comply with ISO safety standards, assuring platform design that their end products remain functionally safe. TRAVEO? T2G microcontrollers also integrate with HSM to provide security functions that protect connected cars from cybertheft, wiretapping, feature manipulation, and unauthorized tuning.

Additionally, TRAVEO? microcontrollers are scalable and can easily adapt to your manufacturing needs. There are numerous models to choose from, each with varying flash memory sizes and pin counts, helping you build innovative vehicles more efficiently.

 

The Future of TRAVEO? Technology

Current predictions and market analysis indicate that cars will become increasingly autonomous over the next decade. Consumers desire connectivity and accessibility in their lives, and these demands alter the scale and scope of production. With more innovation in the automotive space, parts like microchips must evolve to accommodate these requirements.

As a result, Infineon will continue to develop its TRAVEO? technology with more advanced safety and connectivity features. It¡¯s likely that future models will have a greater Flash Memory capacity and more comprehensive ethernet connectivity. Plus, future TRAVEO? families will offer greater functional safety features and security features.

Infineon is a leading provider of microcontroller solutions for automotive and manufacturing applications. Our powerful TRAVEO? family of products is a cost-effective way to accommodate advanced demands generated by the ever-increasing innovation within the automotive space.

The latest TRAVEO? microcontroller technology provides robust motor control, body control, security, cockpit graphics safety companion and connectivity functions, ensuring your designs are fully operational and compliant with safety regulations. Browse our cutting-edge microcontrollers today.