TriCore™ is a 32-bit

32-bit

The range of integer values that can be stored in 32 bits is 0 through 4,294,967,295. Hence, a processor with 32-bit memory addresses can directly access 4 GB of byte-addressable memory....

 microcontroller

Microcontroller

A microcontroller is a small computer on a single integrated circuit containing a processor core, memory, and programmable input/output peripherals. Program memory in the form of NOR flash or OTP ROM is also often included on chip, as well as a typically small amount of RAM...

 architecture from Infineon. It unites the elements of a RISC processor core, a microcontroller and a DSP

Digital signal processor

A digital signal processor is a specialized microprocessor with an architecture optimized for the fast operational needs of digital signal processing.-Typical characteristics:...

 in one chip package

Chip carrier

A chip carrier, also known as a chip container or chip package, is a container for a transistor or an integrated circuit. The carrier usually provides metal leads, or "pins", which are sturdy enough to electrically and mechanically connect the fragile chip to a circuit board. This connection may be...

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History and background

In 1999, Infineon launched the first generation of AUDO (Automotive unified processor) which is based on what the company describes as a 32-bit ”unified RISC/MCU/DSP

Digital signal processing

Digital signal processing is concerned with the representation of discrete time signals by a sequence of numbers or symbols and the processing of these signals. Digital signal processing and analog signal processing are subfields of signal processing...

 microcontroller core,” called TriCore, which is as of 2011 on its fourth generation, called AUDO MAX (version 1.6).

TriCore is a heterogeneous, asymmetric dual core architecture with a peripheral control processor that enables user modes and core system protection.

Infineon’s AUDO families targets gasoline and diesel engine management systems, applications in hybrid

Hybrid vehicle

A hybrid vehicle is a vehicle that uses two or more distinct power sources to move the vehicle. The term most commonly refers to hybrid electric vehicles , which combine an internal combustion engine and one or more electric motors.-Power:...

 and electric vehicles as well as transmission, active and passive safety and chassis applications.
It also targets industrial applications, e.g. optimized motor control applications and signal processing.

Different models offer different combinations of memories, peripheral sets, frequencies, temperatures and packaging. Infineon also offers software
claimed to help manufacturers meet SIL/ASIL safety standards. All members of the AUDO family are binary-compatible and share the same development tools. An AUTOSAR library that enables existing code to be integrated is also available.

Safety

Infineon’s portfolio includes microcontrollers with additional hardware features as well as SafeTcore safety software and a watchdog IC.

AUDO families cover safety applications including active suspension and driver assistant systems and also EPS and chassis domain control. Some features of the product portfolio are memory protection, redundant peripherals, MemCheck units with integrated CRCs, ECC on memories, integrated test and debug functionality and FlexRay.

External links

• http://www.infineon.com/microcontroller Infineon official website for Microcontroller