Infineon and Qualcomm Technologies have signed a collaboration agreement to advance central computing in software defined vehicles. This partnership aims to enhance safety and health monitoring by using Infineon’s AURIX microcontrollers and OPTIREG power management ICs to monitor system health and manage real-time functional safety.
The process combines AI and Cockpit Functions by pairing Qualcomm’s high-performance Systems-on-Chip (SoCs) with Infineon’s hardware and software to perform multiple functions. These functions include automated driving, digital cockpits, and standardised network connectivity by integrating Infineon’s BRIGHTLANE Automotive Ethernet and USB connectivity solutions to streamline high-bandwidth data traffic.
As per the agreement, Infineon will develop a microcontroller-based safety subsystem supporting functionalities such as system health monitoring, real-time safety control, power management, and network integration. The designed microcontroller works with Qualcomm’s Snapdragon Ride and Snapdragon Ride Flex to advance driver assistance systems (ADAS) and handle tasks related to AI and data processing.
In addition, Infineon will provide OPTIREG integrated circuits (ICs) for power management and a dedicated software package that collaborates with AURIX microcontrollers to supply reliable power to the control unit. The software is designed to help automakers and Tier-1 suppliers easily integrate the subsystem into vehicle computing platforms.
The collaboration reflects the automotive industry’s shift from distributed Electronic Control Units (ECUs) to centralised computing architectures. This partnership further simplifies the development of advanced vehicle platforms and supports the growing demand for connected, intelligent, and software-driven mobility.
