Embodiments of the present disclosure relate to a control infrastructure and relates systems and devices for controlling automotive components associated with a first domain of automotive components. In accordance with one exemplary embodiment the system comprises a Performance Cluster chip, at least a first Peripheral Integrated Circuit (IC) chip, and a digital real-time communication link connecting the Performance Cluster chip and the first Peripheral IC chip. The Performance Cluster chip is configured to execute application specific software, which includes at least one control algorithm for controlling at least one automotive component of the first domain. The Performance Cluster chip includes a first clock generator circuit generating a master clock signal, and Peripheral IC chip includes a second clock generator circuit, which synchronizes to the master clock signal via the communication link to generate a slave clock signal for the Peripheral IC chip. The Peripheral IC chip includes at least one of: an interface circuit to couple at least one sensor and a driver stage generating a control signal for at least one actuator.