According to the introduction, this dual-port USB-C PD (charging) solution integrates a boost controller for in-vehicle charging applications, complies with the latest USB Type-C and PD3.1 specifications, and has received AEC Q-100 certification.

This USB-C PD solution can be specifically used for automotive applications that support a Display port, i.e. USB-C Alternate mode. Deployed on the Ideal L9, the solution not only enables charging of electronic devices using the USB port, but also connects them to the car for multimedia sharing. In addition, the EZ-PD CCG7D is particularly suitable for in-car charging applications such as head-up display chargers, car backseat chargers, car backseat entertainment systems, etc.

Infineon EZ-PD CCG7D charging solution introduction:

The CCG7D-based alternate mode solution is equipped with dual USB-C ports, one of which supports DP-Sink and the other DP-Source, thus creating a bi-directional multimedia entertainment center in the car that can charge USB devices while simultaneously transmitting video from a cell phone or personal computer (PC) to the car display and/or sending video to VR glasses. The CCG7D is highly integrated, effectively reducing BOM costs and board area, and is capable of delivering up to 100 W of output power to each port of the solution. In addition to the CCG7D, Infineon can also offer a single-port version, the EZ-PD CCG7S, which is also AEC Q-100 compliant.

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From what Infineon announced on its official website, the two companies are still cooperating in the production of Infineon microcontrollers. After reaching a long-term strategic cooperation agreement with UMC, their production capacity will be multiplied to better meet the growing market demand.

Under the new long-term strategic cooperation agreement, UMC will OEM high-performance microcontrollers for Infineon at their fab in Singapore, using a 40nm process. Infineon’s high-performance microcontrollers utilize their proprietary eNVM (embedded non-volatile memory) technology.

Microcontrollers are key components for controlling multiple functions in automobiles, and the demand for microcontrollers is increasing dramatically as cars become more environmentally friendly, safe and smart. This year, Infineon has increased its sales rate of automotive microcontrollers to close to 1 million per day.

Commenting on the new long-term strategic partnership agreement, Infineon COO Rutger Wijburg said that with the new strategic partnership agreement, they have secured additional long-term capacity to serve customers in the fast-growing automotive market.

Executives from UMC also said they are pleased that Infineon has chosen their Singapore facility to manufacture automotive microcontrollers and that the new multi-year supply agreement will strengthen their long-term relationship with Infineon in multiple areas such as automotive and artificial intelligence IoT.

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The announcement states that Infineon will acquire 100% of the company’s shares, but both parties have agreed not to disclose the amount of the transaction.

Peter Wawer, President of Infineon’s Industrial Power Control business unit, said, “Industrial Analytics has outstanding expertise in using artificial intelligence for predictive analysis of industrial machinery and equipment. Together we intend to expand Industrial Analytics’ business and provide Infineon’s industrial customers with new artificial intelligence solutions to strengthen our semiconductor portfolio.”

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Infineon is selling a new chip with full details (PDF) to anyone who wants to get in on the idea. It’s called the NAC1080, and it’s designed as a single chip that can do almost everything. It has circuitry that recognizes the user’s NFC phone, gets its power, and drives the smart lock’s motor. It also has embedded security features and a 32-bit ARM Cortex M0 CPU to verify that the user and the user’s phone are allowed to open and close the lock in question.

The manufacturer must provide the antenna, a 3V micro motor and a capacitor to take the place of the battery. A lock like this requires a small charge to be built up before powering the motor but can be done in a matter of seconds. Don’t expect this feature to appear on other smart locks, however. Infineon says the key is the design of the smart mechanical latch that can be opened and closed with very little energy. While Infineon says it can be used for front door locks, it admits that more complex locks have longer response times.

Also, this Infineon technology may depend on what kind of phone you have. Infineon says that in the company’s tests, mainstream phones provide an average of 20mW of energy, but the NFC field strength depends on your phone’s antenna, the lock’s antenna, and how close you can get them when trying to unlock it.

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