It unites the elements of a RISC processor core, a microcontroller and a DSP in one chip package.
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).
Different models offer different combinations of memories, peripheral sets, frequencies, temperatures and packaging.
Infineon's portfolio includes microcontrollers with additional hardware features as well as SafeTcore safety software and a watchdog IC.
[3] AUDO families cover safety applications including active suspension and driver assistant systems and also EPS and chassis domain control.