Infineon Technologies Introduces the AUDO TC1775
18 February 2000
Infineon Technologies Introduces the AUDO TC1775 -- A New Generation of 32-bit Microcontrollers for Automotive Applications
SAN JOSE, Calif.--Feb. 17, 2000--Infineon Technologies North America Corp., today announced the 32-bit microcontroller TC1775, the first member of Infineon's innovative AUDO microcontroller family that is designed for future automotive embedded control systems. The TC1775's main components include a 32-bit TriCore(tm) Unified Processor, a 32-bit Peripheral Control Processor (PCP) and an extremely powerful and flexible set of peripheral units."The architecture of the 32-bit TC1775 allows for efficient software development and the maximum exploitation of functionality from the on-chip peripherals," said Anton Mueller, vice president of Sales and Marketing, Automotive and Industrial at Infineon Technologies. "We are preparing a wide range of innovative system solutions using TriCore technology for powertrain, safety, infotainment and body applications."
For automotive industry electronic control system suppliers, decreasing time-to-market during production is critical. To enable this, the TC1775 microcontroller features a properly structured hierarchical architecture of the system software. The architecture is divided into three levels: the application level where control algorithms run, the transfer level for low-level software drivers and communication modules, and the physical level for digital and analog signal acquisition and output signal generation.
Powerful 32-bit TriCore Main Processor
The super-scalar 32-bit RISC TriCore Unified Processor is designed for critical real-time embedded control applications, offering strong context-switch performance and comprehensive bit handling capabilities. Integrated DSP support means the processor is already prepared for the signal processing work that will become increasingly important in the future. TriCore makes simultaneous use of 16-bit and 32-bit commands possible, resulting in a previously unknown combination of high processing power and optimum code density that does not restrict program execution or software development. It also allows system developers to realize memory savings of up to 30 percent, giving them the option of implementing more system functionality with a certain memory configuration or having a system configuration with less program memory.
Power-Efficient 32-bit Peripheral Control Processor
The second 32-bit processor featured in the TC1775, the PCP, has extensive Direct Memory Access (DMA) capabilities. In addition, it efficiently performs logical and mathematical operations. Responsible for the transfer layer, the PCP coordinates the on-chip peripheral operations.
Innovative and Flexible on-chip Peripherals
The General Purpose Timer Array (GPTA) analyzes and controls time- and event-driven activities of the TC1775's inputs and outputs. The architecture of the GPTA has been optimized for maximum functional autonomy and a high degree of configurability. This minimizes the amount of support required from the PCP or the TriCore Unified Processor.
Powerful, integrated peripheral modules, including two synchronizable 12-bit analog-to-digital converters and two CAN modules (TwinCAN) with a built-in gateway function, make previously required external components superfluous. The powerful multi-master 32-bit FPI (Flexible Peripheral Interface) bus acts as a data highway between peripherals, cores and interfaces.
Comprehensive Range of Development Tools
Infineon works closely with well-known development tool and operating system manufacturers to offer comprehensive development systems for all stages of product development. This includes configuration tools such as the Digital Application virtual Engineer (DAvE) application-oriented driver software modules and libraries from Infineon. Manufactured using 0.25 micron technology, the TC1775 provides 5 Volt I/O capability, which is essential for automotive applications. Samples have been delivered to major customers and volume production is planned for summer 2001. Further information at: http://www.infineon.com/audo A press photo can be downloaded at: http://infineon.presseagentur.com/
About Infineon
Infineon Technologies AG, Munich, Germany, offers semiconductor solutions for applications in the wireless and wired communications markets, for the automotive and industrial sectors, for security systems and chip cards as well as memory products. With a global presence, Infineon operates in the U.S. from San Jose, and in the Asia-Pacific region from Singapore. In the fiscal year 1999 (ending September), the company achieved sales of EUR 4.24 billion (US $4.51 billion) with 25,800 employees worldwide. Further information at www.infineon.com Infineon Technologies North America Corp. is the company's North American subsidiary, with headquarters at 1730 North First Street, San Jose, CA 95112. For more information, contact 888/463-4636; 408/501-6000.
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