This collaboration enables AURIX microcontroller users to streamline their design, reduce costs, and bring innovative automotive solutions to market more quickly.
Infineon Technologies AG has announced a strategic collaboration with Typhoon HIL to accelerate the development and testing of power electronic systems in electric vehicles (xEVs). This partnership combines Infineon’s AURIX TC3x and TC4x automotive microcontrollers with Typhoon HIL’s real-time simulation platform to create a comprehensive development environment for automotive engineers.
Through this collaboration, developers working on xEV systems such as motor drives, battery management systems (BMS), onboard chargers, and DC-DC converters can now leverage Typhoon HIL’s high-fidelity hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) testing capabilities. The integrated system includes Typhoon’s HIL simulators, specialized testbed hardware and software tools, and Infineon’s TriBoard Interface Card. This interface connects Infineon’s evaluation boards directly to the HIL simulator, enabling fast and efficient plug-and-play integration.
As the automotive industry pushes for faster development cycles, Controller Hardware-in-the-Loop (C-HIL) testing has become essential for early prototyping and validation. The collaboration allows customers to simulate the real-world performance of their systems, even before final hardware is available. This leads to quicker iterations, reduced costs, and more reliable final products.
The platform also supports a wide range of automotive communication protocols including CAN, CAN FD, LIN, and SPI, through an Automotive Communication Extender powered by an AURIX TC3xx processor. This feature enhances the ability to connect with multiple electronic control units (ECUs), streamlining complex system testing. Both companies see the partnership as a way to provide a competitive advantage to developers, enabling faster time to market and increased design efficiency. The collaboration aims to simplify validation workflows and reduce system complexity for automotive innovators developing next-generation electric vehicles.
