At electronica 2022, Infineon Technologies launched the XMC7000 family of microcontrollers (MCU) for advanced industrial applications, including industrial drives, electric vehicle (EV) charging, electric two-wheelers and robotics.
The XMC7000 series offers single and dual-core options of 32-bit 350 MHz Arm Cortex-M7 and 32-bit 100 MHz Arm Cortex-M0+, up to 8 MB of integrated flash and 1 MB of on-chip SRAM. The products operate from 2.7 to 5.5 V and reach full specifications from -40° to 125° C.
“Today’s modern industrial devices demand higher computing and peripheral performance without compromising quality and robustness,” said Steve Tateosian, vice president of IoT, Computing and Wireless business unit at Infineon. “Infineon’s new XMC7000 devices meet these requirements, specifically with the company’s system-level expertise with software and tools for the industrial market.”
Infineon's XMC7000 family is an extension of the XMC family of MCUs focused on industrial control with the new XMC7100 and XMC7200. The Infineon XMC7100 includes 4 MB Flash, 768 kB RAM and 250 MHz single or dual-core in different QFP (100, 144 or 176-pin) or 272-pin BGA packages.
The Infineon XMC7200 includes 8 MB Flash, 1 MB RAM and 350 MHz single or dual-core in a 176-pin QFP or 272-pin BGA package.
The Infineon XMC7000 family
The XMC7000 is the latest device in Infineon's industrial microcontroller portfolio, equipped with peripherals such as CAN FD, TCPWM and Gigabit Ethernet, to increase flexibility and offer added value to the designer. The XMC7000 architecture is built on a robust, low-power 40nm embedded flash process technology and delivers best-in-class computing performance for high-end industrial applications.
Infineon's new MCU family offers single- and dual-core Arm Cortex-M7 options, backed by an Arm Cortex-M0+, enabling designers to optimize their end products to meet the dynamic and demanding business conditions of industrial applications.
The advanced set of peripherals and robust security features make it attractive to customers who need a high-quality MCU platform. It is capable of operating in harsh environments with a temperature range of -40° to 125° C and is ideal for critical power applications based on its low power consumption modes, up to 8 μA. The flexible XMC7000 comes in four package and pin types with 17 part number variants to meet various design requirements.
Compatible with Infineon's latest ModusToolbox 3.0 development platform, XMC7000 devices enable developers a unique experience for a variety of use cases, including industrial applications, robotics, electric vehicle charging and other applications. In addition to the XMC7000, the Infineon ModusToolbox 3.0 is also compatible with embedded applications that use Infineon products, including PSoC, AIROC Wi-Fi, AIROC Bluetooth, and EZ-PD PMG1 microcontrollers.
ModusToolbox 3.0 can be downloaded here.