Ambitions and vision
Infineon Technologies Austria AG is one of Austria’s leading microelectronics companies and serves as Infineon’s global competence center for power electronics. Headquartered in Villach, the company combines semiconductor research, development, manufacturing, and global business responsibility to drive innovation in energy-efficient and secure semiconductor technologies. Its solutions support the green and digital transformation by enabling decarbonization, intelligent mobility, industrial automation, and secure connected systems.
Infineon Austria develops semiconductor technologies that connect the real and digital worlds. Its chips are integrated into a wide range of applications including electric vehicles, renewable energy systems, industrial equipment, smart devices, data centers, and secure identification systems. The company places strong emphasis on energy efficiency, sustainability, and intelligent connectivity, helping address global challenges such as climate protection and resource management.
As one of the most research-intensive companies in Austria, Infineon Austria continuously expands its local expertise and global research activities. More than 2,500 experts across Villach, Graz, Linz, Innsbruck, and other Austrian locations contribute to the development of advanced semiconductor technologies and innovative solutions. The Villach site has been Infineon’s worldwide competence center for power electronics since 1997 and plays a strategic role in the company’s global innovation network.
Sustainability, innovation, and technological excellence are core values guiding Infineon Austria’s activities. The company actively contributes to Europe’s semiconductor sovereignty and participates in strategic initiatives such as the IPCEI on Microelectronics and Communication Technologies (IPCEI ME/CT), fostering collaboration between industry, universities, startups, and research institutions across Europe.
Technical fields
Infineon Technologies Austria AG specializes in semiconductor technologies for power electronics, industrial applications, automotive systems, and secure connected devices. Its expertise spans the entire semiconductor value chain, from research and development to advanced manufacturing and industrial deployment.
In the automotive sector, Infineon Austria develops energy-efficient power semiconductors that support electric mobility, battery management systems, and advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS). These technologies contribute to safer, smarter, and more sustainable transportation solutions. The company’s semiconductor solutions also play an important role in intelligent mobility and vehicle electrification.
Within industrial applications, Infineon Austria focuses on power management, factory automation, and Industry 4.0 technologies. Its semiconductor solutions enable efficient energy conversion, motor control, and automation systems used in industrial manufacturing and smart infrastructure. The company’s Innovation Fab in Villach supports advanced semiconductor manufacturing and digitalized production processes.
Infineon Austria is also highly active in research and development related to semiconductor reliability, advanced packaging, and next-generation power systems. Through collaborations with academic and industrial partners, including the KAI Competence Center in Villach, the company contributes to research in semiconductor reliability, functional safety, thermal robustness, and intelligent power systems.
Additionally, Infineon Austria supports secure and seamless communication technologies for connected devices and IoT ecosystems. Its semiconductor innovations help enable secure data transmission, efficient computing, and reliable digital infrastructures across multiple sectors.