In 1999,
Infineon launched the first generation of
AUDO (Automotive unified processor) which is based on what the company describes as a 32-bit "unified
RISC/
MCU/
DSP microcontroller
core", called TriCore, which as of 2011 is on its fourth generation, called AUDO MAX (version 1.6). TriCore is a heterogeneous, asymmetric dual core architecture with a peripheral control processor that enables user modes and core system protection. Infineon's AUDO families target gasoline and diesel
engine control units (ECUs), applications in
hybrid and
electric vehicles as well as transmission, active and passive safety and chassis applications. It also targets industrial applications, e.g. optimized motor control applications and signal processing. Different models offer different combinations of memories, peripheral sets, frequencies, temperatures and packaging. Infineon also offers software claimed to help manufacturers meet SIL/ASIL safety standards. All members of the AUDO family are binary-compatible and share the same development tools. An
AUTOSAR library that enables existing code to be integrated is also available. ==Safety==