Automotive Motor Control
From Watt to Kilowatt
The Importance of Motor Control in Automotive Applications
Infineon shapes the future of mobility with microelectronics enabling clean, safe, and smart cars. Infineon wide-ranging motor control solutions, from pumps and fans to high-power Traction Motors play an important role in these areas of green and safe mobility or automated driving.
Importance of motor control in automotive:
Clean
We enable clean mobility through advanced EV thermal management, high‑efficiency electric oil pumps, and modern 48‑volt mobility solutions.
Safe
Our safety technologies include fail‑operational electric power steering, electric braking systems, brake‑by‑wire and steer‑by‑wire capabilities, and seat‑belt pretensioners.
Smart
For smarter vehicles, we support interior and comfort applications such as power seats and movable displays, along with closure systems including passive entry, power doors, window lift, sunroof, lift gate, and e‑latch functions.
Four Main Criteria Influencing Automotive Motor Control Design
Application
Key system requirements include power, voltage, size, weight, noise, and efficiency, while also meeting functional safety standards such as ISO 26262.
Environment
Environmental factors cover temperature variations, cold start conditions, communication needs, and overall vehicle architecture to ensure reliable operation in diverse scenarios.
System supplier
Development considerations involve the availability of engineering resources, opportunities for microcontroller software reuse, and access to reliable second source options.
Component supplier
Supplier capabilities are defined by a clear technology roadmap, a strong product portfolio, and robust application support to enable seamless and future proof motor control designs.
Infineon focuses on developing competitive and energy-efficient motor control solutions that meet the highest safety standards. We support a comprehensive ecosystem including online simulation access, reference designs, evaluation boards, our Modus Toolbox™ embedded software development solution, and components that can seamlessly be reused across multiple projects to meet all kinds of design requirements.
Solutions
| Control | AURIX™ + PMIC | TRAVEO™ |
|---|---|---|
| Power | HP Modules / Discretes | MOS |
| Interface | Gate Drivers | Gate Drivers |
| Connectivity | Ethernet / CAN / LIN | CAN / LIN |
Infineon provides best-in-class and comprehensive solutions to meet motor control application requirements
One-stop-shop for high quality semiconductor products
We provide a full range of semiconductor options, from discrete to highly integrated motor control solutions, supporting brushed and brushless DC motors with ISO 26262 compliance and Grade 1/Grade 0 variants.
System solutions (HW - SW) based on application expertise
Our hardware–software system solutions are backed by application experts, preferred design houses, reference designs, verified chipsets, and dedicated software support.
Innovation, quality, manufacturing excellence
We deliver innovation and manufacturing excellence through unique solutions, clear roadmaps, low defect rates, and a combined outsourcing and in house, multi site production approach.
Premium service and design-in support
Our premium service framework offers global design in support, a strong partner network, long term product availability, and comprehensive motor control tools for hardware, simulation, and configuration.
Infineon is your trusted partner and one-stop shop for automotive motor control solutions, offering the industry's broadest portfolio. Our portfolio spans from highly integrated MOTIX™ to complementary & scalable solutions like OptiMOS™ MOSFETs, OPTIREG™ power supply ICs, transceivers, microcontrollers (AURIX™, TRAVEO™) and XENSIV™ sensors.
