According to VW, automated and electric vehicles will require the use of key technologies, including sensors that recognise surroundings, microcontrollers that process data and enable real-time decision-making, and power electronics for the vehicle drivetrain.
“Joint development tools, such as virtual prototyping systems, will make it possible to further reduce development times, despite the continual increase in system complexity,” said Dr Volkmar Tanneberger, VW’s head of electrical and electronic development.
Peter Schiefer, president of Infineon’s automotive division, noted: “We look forward to cooperating even more closely with Volkswagen. High performance semiconductors are key to the future car. With our products, vehicles of every class will soon be fully automated and purely electric.”