Infineon and MediaTek Team Up for Affordable Infotainment Solutions

In an effort to revolutionize automotive cockpits, Infineon and MediaTek have joined forces to introduce a cutting-edge solution that caters to the evolving needs of the industry. The collaboration between the two tech giants aims to address the shift towards digital cockpits in vehicles, where traditional buttons and controls are being replaced by advanced displays. This transformation necessitates high-performance features while ensuring functional safety targets are met.

One of the key components of this innovative solution is the Infineon CYT4DN MCU, which serves as a safety companion to the System on Chip (SoC) to achieve the ASIL-B safety target for automotive clusters. The TRAVEO MCU plays a crucial role in monitoring the content displayed by the SoC and seamlessly takes over with reduced functionality in case of errors, while also handling essential functions like communication with the vehicle network.

"Our automotive SoC, in conjunction with Infineon's TRAVEO T2G MCU, offers a cost-effective cockpit solution that opens up new possibilities for OEMs and Tier 1 companies," stated Mr. Xiong Jian, vice general manager of the Automotive product line at MediaTek. This collaboration aims to enhance the performance and capabilities of entry-level car models, making advanced digital cockpits more accessible.

Ralf Koedel, Vice President Microcontroller Smart Mobility at Infineon, emphasized the importance of equipping cost-optimized vehicle models with digital solutions to enhance driver support and overall driving comfort. The TRAVEO T2G CYT4DN MCU, with its low-power flash memory and high-performance peripherals, serves as the foundation for a secure computing platform that enables the realization of modern digital cockpits across all vehicle segments.

The TRAVEO CYT4DN MCU family boasts impressive features tailored for automotive applications, including instrument clusters and head-up displays. Built on a sophisticated 40nm process, these microcontrollers incorporate a 2.5D graphics engine, multiple Arm Cortex-M7 CPUs for primary processing, and an Arm Cortex-M0+ CPU for peripheral and safety functions. With support for advanced connectivity options like CAN FD, LIN, CXPI, and Gigabit Ethernet, the TRAVEO T2G CYT4DN family offers a comprehensive solution for next-generation automotive systems.