Release Notes v1.0.0

Highlights of this Version

• Initial Release Notes
• Comprehensive DRIVECORE documentation structure
• Enhanced navigation and organization

Introduction

Welcome to the initial release of the DRIVECORE Documentation! This document serves as an essential guide to understanding and navigating the content for Infineon's DRIVECORE software bundle portfolio. Whether you're a new developer or an experienced engineer, these release notes will help you get started with DRIVECORE for AURIX™, TRAVEO™, and PSOC™ microcontroller families.

Purpose

• Provide an Overview: This documentation offers a detailed and accurate description of Infineon's DRIVECORE software bundles, including their architecture, features, and integration capabilities. It aims to facilitate the development of automotive software applications using DRIVECORE, ensuring developers can effectively accelerate their time-to-market and streamline development processes.
• Intended Audience: This documentation is intended for automotive software developers, engineers, and technical professionals involved in designing, developing, and testing applications and systems utilizing DRIVECORE software bundles for AURIX™, TRAVEO™, and PSOC™ microcontrollers.

What's Inside

• DRIVECORE Overview: Introduction to Infineon's DRIVECORE scalable software bundle portfolio for AURIX™, TRAVEO™, and PSOC™ microcontroller families. Covers key benefits including quick microcontroller evaluation, reduced time-to-market, and support for AUTOSAR and non-AUTOSAR software bundles.
• DRIVECORE Documentation: Comprehensive documentation hub providing access to all DRIVECORE-related resources organized by microcontroller family.
• AURIX™ DRIVECORE Documentation: Complete documentation for AURIX™ DRIVECORE bundles, including product briefs, getting started guides, and detailed technical documentation.
• AURIX™ DRIVECORE Product Briefs: Product briefs for various AURIX™ DRIVECORE configurations, including:
  • AUTOSAR [Infineon, Elektrobit, HighTec]
  • AUTOSAR [Infineon, Neusoft Reach, HighTec]
  • AUTOSAR [Infineon, iSOFT, TASKING]
  • Additional configurations and toolchain combinations
• AURIX™ DRIVECORE Getting Started Guides: Step-by-step guides to help developers quickly evaluate and start developing with AURIX™ DRIVECORE bundles, including HTML and PDF formats.
• AURIX™ DRIVECORE AUTOSAR Guides: Detailed documentation covering:
  • Bundle overview and software stack architecture
  • Hardware setup and requirements
  • Software installation and configuration
  • Development environment setup
  • Example applications and use cases
• Trademarks and Legal: Comprehensive disclaimer, trademarks, legal notices, important warnings, and imprint information for documentation usage and product liability.
• Improved Navigation: Enhanced sidebar structure and organized documentation hierarchy for ease of use and quick access to relevant content.

Key Features

• Pre-integrated Software Stacks: Ready-to-use software bundles combining Infineon and third-party provider tools under three-month evaluation licenses.
• Scalable Portfolio: Support for multiple microcontroller families (AURIX™, TRAVEO™, PSOC™) enabling easy migration and development.
• Comprehensive Toolchain Support: Documentation covers various toolchain combinations including HighTec, TASKING, and other industry-standard tools.
• AUTOSAR & Non-AUTOSAR: Coverage for both AUTOSAR-compliant and non-AUTOSAR software bundles to support various market requirements.
• Multi-format Documentation: Content available in both HTML and PDF formats for flexible access and offline use.

Documentation Structure

The documentation is organized hierarchically to provide intuitive navigation:

• Top Level: DRIVECORE overview and general information
• Platform Level: Dedicated sections for AURIX™, TRAVEO™, and PSOC™
• Product Level: Specific DRIVECORE bundle configurations and variants
• Document Level: Product briefs, getting started guides, and detailed technical documentation

Updates and Revisions

This is the initial release of the documentation, corresponding to version 2.0.0. Future updates and revisions will be documented in this "Release Notes" section, with clear instructions on accessing the latest version. Users can track documentation versions and changes through the version control system integrated into the documentation platform.

Getting Started

To begin using this documentation:

1. Start with the DRIVECORE Overview to understand the portfolio and key benefits
2. Navigate to your target microcontroller family (AURIX™, TRAVEO™, or PSOC™)
3. Review the relevant product briefs to identify the right bundle for your needs
4. Follow the Getting Started Guide for your chosen configuration
5. Refer to detailed technical documentation as needed during development

Feedback

We value your feedback! If you have comments, suggestions, or encounter any issues while using this documentation, please contact Infineon documentation support or your regional Infineon representative.

Thank you for choosing DRIVECORE for your automotive software development. We hope this documentation helps you accelerate your development process and achieve faster time-to-market with Infineon's microcontroller solutions!

Additional Resources

• Infineon Website: Visit the official Infineon website for product updates and additional resources
• Technical Support: Contact Infineon technical support for development assistance
• Community Forums: Engage with other developers in Infineon community forums
• Training Materials: Access training courses and webinars for DRIVECORE products