Automotive supplier Marelli is to use the latest Aurix TC4x microcontrollers from Infineon for the next generation of Zone Control Units (ZCUs).
Marelli has built a ZCU platform with a Data Routing Engine that ensures communication with ultra-low latency and improves the efficiency and speed of data transmission in the vehicle as well as hypervisor integration to support independent software updates. Lighting control software is also to be integrated into the ZCU, paving the way for future lamps without their own microcontrollers to cut the number of devices in a vehicle.
The Marelli ZCU demonstrator will be shown at electronica 2024 in Munich next week.
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The Aurix TC4x, based on the TriCore controller core. is aimed at new architectures for software-defined vehicles, providing strong security performance through an enhanced security cluster and compliance with ISO/SAE 21434. The virtualisation-enabled hardware protection mechanism, facilitates the integration of different applications and ensures that each has its own allocated resources and requirements.
“Marelli and Infineon have a long history of working together and the joint development of our ZCUs is another significant step forward,” said Ravi Tallapragada, President of Marelli’s Electronic Systems business. “With Infineon’s contribution, Marelli is well positioned to strengthen its role as a partner to carmakers venturing into zonal architectures. This collaboration allows us to offer market-leading products that enable the implementation of software-defined vehicles and build on our industry-leading position in ZCUs.”
“We are proud of our proven and strong collaboration with Marelli, it underlines our shared commitment to excellence and innovation,” said Lars Wemme, Senior Vice President Product Line ADAS, Chassis, E/E Architecture at Infineon. “With our new microcontrollers, we are helping Marelli drive its innovative solutions and become a pioneer in the growing OEM zone control market.”
Samples of the AURIX TC4x are now available. Further information is available at www.infineon.com/aurixTC4x.
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