Press Releases

Infineon to build 200-millimeter SiC Power Fab in Kulim, Malaysia

Infineon Technologies AG is now taking a further, decisive step to shape this market: By expanding its Kulim fab over and above the original investment announced in February 2022, Infineon will build 200-millimeter SiC (silicon carbide) Power Fab. The planned expansion is backed by customer commitments covering about five billion euros of new design-wins in automotive and industrial applications as well as about one billion euros in pre-payments.

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August 3, 2023

Posted by: Shriya Raban

Infineon unveils smart power-switch family Power PROFET for automotive applications

Infineon Technologies AG has launched ultra-low ohmic high-side switches in a TO-leadless package, a Power PROFET + 12V switch family.

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July 18, 2023

Posted by: Shriya Raban

Infineon launches XENSIV MEMS microphone with analog interface for audio, active noise cancellation

An automotive-qualified MEMS (microelectromechanical systems) microphone from Infineon has an analogue interface for audio and active noise cancelation (ANC) systems. ANC ensures a quiet vehicle interior and provides passengers with a more moderate driving experience.  (more…)

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June 30, 2023

Posted by: Janmesh Chintankar

Infineon launches two XENSIV barometric air pressure sensors

Infineon Technologies AG introduces two new XENSIV barometric air pressure (BAP) sensors: a KP464 and KP466, both targeted at automotive applications. While a KP464 is designed for engine control management, a KP466 BAP sensor is intended for seat comfort functions.

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June 28, 2023

Posted by: Shriya Raban

Infineon provides XENSIV PAS CO2 sensor for greener buildings

Infineon announces its XENSIV PAS CO2 has passed the performance requirements defined by the internationally recognised green building certifications WELL and LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design). A sensor contributes to 5 WELL features (e.g. ventilation design, air quality monitoring and awareness), and 6 LEED credits (e.g. optimised energy performance and enhanced indoor air quality strategies). These contributions enable buildings that pursue a certification to earn a maximum of 28 points for LEED and up to six points for WELL. (more…)

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June 22, 2023

Posted by: Shriya Raban

Infineon joins AIMS5.0 project for more sustainability, resilience in European manufacturing

Infineon Technologies AG is taking over coordination of the wide-scope European research project AIMS5.0 (“Artificial Intelligence in Manufacturing Leading to Sustainability and Industry 5.0”). Hardware and software-based artificial intelligence are to improve resource consumption in manufacturing and at the same time raise product quality. In addition, the objective is to improve resilience, optimise supply chains and time-to-market in order to boost the international competitive strength of Europe as a commercial location. (more…)

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May 30, 2023

Posted by: Shriya Raban

Infineon’s CALYPSO move enables easily interoperable ticketing solutions based on open standards

Munich, Germany – As cities grow, public transport operators must cope with ever-increasing numbers of passengers, especially during major events such as football matches and the Olympic Games. This, coupled with the need for sustainability and convenience, is creating an expanding market for digital ticketing and smart mobility. This transformation requires open standards that enable secured, convenient and interoperable ticketing solutions with the necessary transparency and trust. (more…)

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May 19, 2023

Posted by: Janmesh Chintankar

Infineon, Apex.AI develop platform, expedites software development for automotive customers

Infineon Technologies AG and Apex.AI, a company developing safety-certified software for mobility and autonomous applications, have announced to co-develop a platform that significantly expedites software development for automotive customers. The companies have integrated Apex.AI’s software development kit and Infineon’s AURIX TC3X microcontroller to enable faster integration of safety-critical automotive functions into future vehicles. (more…)

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March 23, 2023

Posted by: Shriya Raban

Continental, Infineon to develop server-based vehicle architectures

Continental will be collaborating with Infineon Technologies AG in the development of server-based vehicle architectures. The goal is an organised electrics/electronics (E/E) architecture with central high-performance computers (HPC) and a few, powerful zone control units (ZCU) instead of up to a hundred or even more individual control units, as it was previously the case. Continental now uses Infineon’s AURIX TC4 microcontroller for its ZCU platform. (more…)

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March 21, 2023

Posted by: Janmesh Chintankar

Infineon’s NFC controller with energy-harvesting enables battery-free smart sensing IoT solutions

Munich, Germany – NFC-based sensing controllers with energy-harvesting capabilities are critical for the development of passive smart devices that can operate with high accuracy, efficiency, and design convenience in a wide range of IoT applications. With the NGC1081, Infineon Technologies AG expands its product portfolio of NFC tag-side controllers. (more…)

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March 17, 2023

Posted by: Janmesh Chintankar