Infineon and HL Klemove align on software-defined vehicle platforms
Infineon Technologies and HL Klemove have agreed to deepen their cooperation in automotive technologies, with a focus on electronic architectures supporting the software-defined vehicle. The companies have signed a memorandum of understanding outlining joint development activities across several vehicle domains.
For eeNews Europe readers working on automotive electronics and embedded systems, the announcement is relevant because it highlights how semiconductor suppliers and system integrators are aligning around zonal architectures, in-vehicle networking and sensing, all of which are increasingly shaping European SDV programmes.
SDV architectures: zonal control and in-vehicle networking
Under the agreement, Infineon and HL Klemove plan to collaborate on next-generation zonal control units, combining Infineon’s microcontrollers and power semiconductors with HL Klemove’s application development. Zonal architectures are widely viewed as a potential route to reducing wiring complexity and supporting more flexible software deployment in future vehicles.
Another area of cooperation centres on vehicle Ethernet-based ADAS and camera systems. The partners intend to work on front camera modules and parking control units that use Ethernet as the in-vehicle backbone. Infineon is expected to contribute its Ethernet semiconductor and networking technologies, while HL Klemove takes responsibility for system integration and product development. Such Ethernet-based approaches are increasingly relevant for higher data-rate sensor fusion and over-the-air update strategies.
HL Klemove also pointed to architectural implications. “This collaboration marks an important milestone in realizing the next-generation electronic architecture required for the software-defined vehicle era,” said Yoon-Haeng Lee, CEO of HL Klemove.
Radar technologies for future ADAS
The memorandum also covers joint work on radar systems. HL Klemove plans to use Infineon’s radar semiconductor portfolio to develop high-resolution and short-range radar concepts, initially through proof-of-concept projects. The companies have also indicated plans to explore imaging radar, which is being investigated across the industry as a way to improve object detection and classification for advanced driver assistance systems. Such sensing approaches are increasingly being evaluated as part of broader software-defined vehicle strategies, where perception, fusion, and updateability are tightly coupled.
Infineon framed the collaboration as part of its broader automotive strategy. “Based on our holistic product portfolio, deep system understanding and application know-how, Infineon aims to empower the automotive industry to accelerate time-to-market of software-defined vehicles,” said Peter Schaefer, Executive Vice President and CSO Automotive of Infineon. “Our collaboration with HL Klemove combines Infineon’s technology leadership with HL Klemove’s system expertise to deliver safer and smarter mobility solutions.”
The partners indicated that early prototype development will be used to validate concepts before wider deployment, reflecting a cautious, stepwise approach typical of automotive electronics development.
If you enjoyed this article, you will like the following ones: don't miss them by subscribing to :
