Infineon Technologies AG and HL Klemove have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to expand their collaboration in automotive technologies. The agreement combines Infineon's semiconductor expertise and system knowledge with HL Klemove's capabilities in autonomous driving systems to develop vehicle electronic architecture for software-defined vehicles and advance autonomous driving technologies.
The MoU outlines cooperation in three areas:
- Next-generation zonal control units: The companies will develop zone controller applications using Infineon's microcontrollers and power semiconductors. HL Klemove will lead application development, with Infineon providing semiconductor support. Prototype development is intended to enhance competitiveness in software-defined vehicle electronic architecture.
- Vehicle Ethernet-based ADAS and camera solutions: The partners will develop front camera modules and ADAS parking control units incorporating Infineon's Ethernet technology. HL Klemove will manage system and product development, while Infineon supplies Ethernet semiconductors and networking technology for high-speed, reliable in-vehicle networks.
- Next-generation radar technologies: HL Klemove will use Infineon's radar semiconductor solutions to develop high-resolution and short-range satellite radar, including proof-of-concept work for commercialization. The companies will also collaborate on high-resolution imaging radar for precise object recognition.
Peter Schaefer, Executive Vice President and CSO Automotive of Infineon, stated: “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. Our collaboration with HL Klemove combines Infineon’s technology leadership with HL Klemove’s system expertise to deliver safer and smarter mobility solutions.”
Yoon-Haeng Lee, CEO of HL Klemove, stated: “This collaboration marks an important milestone in realizing the next-generation electronic architecture required for the software-defined vehicle era. By combining HL Klemove’s system architecture and integration capabilities with Infineon’s semiconductor technology, we will accelerate innovation in key areas such as next-generation zonal controllers, vehicle Ethernet-based ADAS systems, and high-resolution radar.”
The partnership involves optimizing resources and accelerating proof-of-concept development to bring technologies to market. The companies plan to establish foundations for future projects incorporating high-performance autonomous driving solutions based on Infineon's semiconductors and HL Klemove's system integration.
