Infineon Technologies is supplying the security chips for the world's first electronic passports incorporating the Supplemental Access Control protocol. This enhances protection against unauthorized access and possible abuse of personal data. The Republic of Kosovo passports contain Infineon SLE 78 security chips with ”Integrity Guard,” which offers the highest level of data security over the long term and are ideally suited for sover...

Infineon Technologies is expanding its portfolio of LIN and CAN automotive communications ICs with its first FlexRay transceiver. The new TLE9221SX is fully compliant to the most current FlexRay Electrical Physical Layer Specification version 3.0.1. It enables very high data rates of up to 10Mbit/s for in-vehicle communication and features best-in-class ESD rating of +/-10kV. As an interface between the communication controller unit and bus wires...

Infineon Technologies today announced that it has settled its patent infringement claim against Atmel Corporation, and both Infineon and Atmel have agreed to seek dismissal of all pending patent infringement claims.

Infineon Technologies introduces a new Transient Voltage Suppressor diode series to protect antennas and front-end devices from transient voltage events. The new ESD101x and ESD103x diodes absorb dangerous electrostatic discharges to prevent damage to the antenna system while maintaining signal integrity.

Infineon introduced a series of Transient Voltage Suppression devices offering best-in-class protection against Electrostatic Discharge for electronic systems. With very-low dynamic resistance and ultra-low capacitance the ESD102 TVS Diode enable engineers to achieve strict requirements for ESD robustness and signal quality of the high-speed interfaces used in the latest generation smartphones and tablets.

Infineon Technologies today introduced a family of 3D Image Sensor chips for implementation of touchless gesture recognition. Developed in cooperation with pmdtechnologies, the new chips are the first to combine a 3D image sensing pixel array with the digital conversion and control functionality needed to design very compact and accurate monocular systems for gesture recognition applications in computers and consumer electronics devices.

Infineon Technologies announced that it is supplying security chips to Taiwan’s electronic passport program. Infineon is the only supplier and has started shipping security chips of the SLE78 product family based on the digital security technology “Integrity Guard”.

Infineon Technologies has introduced BGA825L6S, a highly cost-effective Low Noise Amplifier for Global Navigation Satellite Systems. It features an ultra-low noise figure, high linearity, high gain and low current consumption over a wide range of supply voltages from 3.6V down to 1.5V.

Infineon Technologies today introduced its next generation of high-voltage IGBT gate drivers. Designed for the main inverter of hybrid and electric vehicles (HEV), the new EiceDRIVER SIL and the EiceDRIVER Boost drivers enable automotive system suppliers to more easily and more cost-effectively design HEV drivetrain subsystems that are compliant with ASIL C/D functional safety requirements (ISO 26262). Target applications of the new EiceDRIVERs a...

Infineon Technologies introduce the new TO-Leadless package offering reduced package resistance, significantly smaller size as well as improved EMI behaviour. It contains the latest OptiMOS MOSFET generation for applications with high power and reliability requirements such as forklift, light electric vehicles, eFuse, Point of Load and telecom systems.

At PCIM Europe 2013 in Nuremberg (May 14-16, 2013), Infineon Technologies AG launches its new EconoDUAL 3 IGBT modules, which are fully qualified according to automotive standards. The new offering addresses demanding applications in commercial, construction or agricultural vehicles where extended reliability is a key. Automotive qualification means that the modules provide significantly increased thermal cycling and thermal shock capability, whi...

Infineon Technologies highlights its 650V TRENCHSTOP 5 at the PCIM Europe 2013 in Nuremberg. Since the introduction of this next generation thin wafer IGBT (Insulated Gate Bipolar Transistor) in the autumn of 2012, the TRENCHSTOP 5 has attained strong market attention and is recognized as a game changing technology.

Next week at the PCIM 2013 trade show for power electronics, Infineon Technologies will present the new 2EDL EiceDRIVER Compact half-bridge gate driver, which is intended for applications with a blocking voltage of 600 Volts.

Infineon Technologies expands its High Voltage portfolio with CoolMOS C7, introducing a new 650V Superjunction MOSFET technology. The new C7 product family provides Best-in-Class R DS(on) for all standard packages and - thanks to its low switching losses - efficiency improvements over the full load range.

Thanks to a predictable set of requirements, OEMs are now able to prescribe system-on-chip (SoC) solutions that can reduce BOM costs and simplify production for emerging medical applications. By Dr Christian Obermüller, Product Marketing Manager, Medical Platform, at Infineon Technologies.

Infineon Technologies and Globalfoundries announce a joint technology development and production agreement for 40 nanometre embedded flash process technology. The cooperation will focus on technology development based on Infineon’s eFlash cell design and manufacturing of automotive and security microcontrollers with 40nm process structures.

Infineon Technologies is hosting a two-day meeting at its Villach site to kick-off one of the largest European research projects focused on advancing industrial production capability. The research project, “Enhanced Power Pilot Line”, is aimed at further strengthening Europe as a high-technology industrial production site.

Infineon Technologies AG has launched Hall Sensors aimed at automotive and industrial applications demanding the highest precision, the lowest energy consumption and the smallest space requirements. The new TLE496x sensors are available in the world’s smallest package (SOT23) for Hall Sensors. They are based on a new 35µm process technology developed by Infineon. Based on this new technology Infineon can now offer Hall Sensors with various mag...

Infineon Technologies today introduced a new transceiver family that simplifies system design and production logistics by replacing more than 10 discrete devices. Due to their low power consumption the single-chip high-integration transceivers also help to reduce fixed expenses in high data rate millimeter wave wireless backhaul communication systems.

Infineon Technologies was selected by Visa as a preferred supplier of security controllers for new GlobalPlatform compliant payment cards issued in the Latin America and Caribbean region. Infineon will supply its SOLID FLASH security controllers for both contact-based as well as Dual Interface debit and credit cards including VISA approved Visa Smart Debit Credit applets. Infineon supports the payment industry with the latest VSDC applets to prov...