Infineon Technologies CY9BF168NPMC-G-MNE2
- Part No.:
- CY9BF168NPMC-G-MNE2
- Manufacturer:
- Infineon Technologies
- Category:
- Microcontrollers
- Package:
- 100-LQFP
- Datasheet:
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CY9BF168NPMC-G-MNE2.pdf
- Description:
- IC MCU 32BIT 1.03125MB 100LQFP
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Product details
Overview
CY9BF168NPMC-G-MNE2 from Infineon Technologies (formerly Cypress) is a 32-bit ARM® Cortex®-M4F microcontroller with 1024 KB MainFlash, 64 KB SRAM0, and integrated motor control peripherals including 8-channel base timers, 24-channel 12-bit ADC, and quadrature position/revolution counters. It operates up to 160 MHz with FPU, MPU, and dual watchdogs, targeting real-time embedded motor control systems in industrial drives and HVAC blowers.
For engineers reviewing the CY9BF168NPMC-G-MNE2 datasheet, CY9BF168NPMC-G-MNE2 pinout, CY9BF168NPMC-G-MNE2 application, or CY9BF168NPMC-G-MNE2 equivalent, key selection criteria include Flash/SRAM partitioning, 5V-tolerant I/O support, RTC+QPRC co-timing capability, and dual-mode LIN/UART/CSIO serial interface allocation across 120-pin LQFP.
Technical Context
The device implements a dual-bank Flash architecture-MainFlash (1024 KB) with accelerator for zero-wait access ≤72 MHz and WorkFlash (32 KB) with configurable wait states up to 160 MHz-enabling concurrent firmware update and execution. Its memory subsystem includes three independent SRAM banks (SRAM0: 64 KB on I/D bus; SRAM1/SRAM2: 32 KB each on system bus) for deterministic real-time task isolation.
Peripherals are organized around deterministic timing: Base Timers support 16-/32-bit PWM/PPG/PWC modes with dead-time insertion; Multi-function Timers provide 6.25 ns resolution input capture and A/D activation compare; QPRC units accept AIN/BIN/ZIN encoder inputs with programmable edge detection and dual 16-bit position/revolution counters synchronized to RTC calendar time.
Key Specifications
| Parameter | Value and Actual Design Meaning |
|---|---|
| CPU Core | ARM Cortex-M4F @ up to 160 MHz with FPU and DSP instructions for real-time motor vector math |
| MainFlash Memory | 1024 KB with Flash Accelerator enabling zero-wait access ≤72 MHz and deterministic latency >72 MHz |
| SRAM Configuration | SRAM0 (64 KB on I/D bus), SRAM1 (32 KB), SRAM2 (32 KB) - enables cacheless RTOS task partitioning |
| ADC | 24-channel 12-bit SAR ADC with 0.5 μs conversion @ 5 V and dual-level priority scanning for multi-sensor sampling |
| Timers | 8-channel Base Timer (PWM/PPG/PWC), 2-unit Multi-function Timer (6.25 ns resolution), 2-channel QPRC with ZIN-index sync |
| Serial Interfaces | Up to 8 channels: UART (hardware flow control on ch.4), CSIO (SPI mode on ch.4/ch.6), LIN 2.1 (master/slave), I²C (Fm+ up to 1 Mbps on ch.3/ch.7) |
| Package & I/O | 120-pin LQFP; up to 100 high-speed GPIO with port relocate and selected 5V-tolerant pins |
Pinout & Package
CY9BF168NPMC-G-MNE2 is housed in a 120-pin LQFP (14 mm × 14 mm, 0.4 mm pitch) with exposed thermal pad. Pin functions are defined across four power domains (VCC, VSS, VBAT, AVCC) and support mixed-signal routing with dedicated analog ground pins adjacent to ADC inputs.
| Pin/Terminal | Circuit Role | Design Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| P00–P07 | General-purpose I/O / Port 0 | Configurable as GPIO, UART0 TX/RX, CSIO0, or LIN0 - supports port relocate for flexible peripheral mapping |
| P10–P17 | General-purpose I/O / Port 1 | Includes QPRC_AIN/QPRC_BIN encoder inputs and RTC_CLKOUT; 5V-tolerant on P10–P13 |
| P20–P27 | General-purpose I/O / Port 2 | Supports ADC0_CH0–CH7 inputs and Base Timer outputs (BT0–BT7); AVCC/VSSA decoupling required |
| P30–P37 | General-purpose I/O / Port 3 | SD Card interface (CMD/DAT0–DAT3), I²C0 SCL/SDA, and external interrupt sources (INTP0–INTP7) |
| VCC/VSS | Power supply / Ground | Eight VCC/VSS pairs distributed across package edges for low-noise digital power delivery |
| VBAT | Backup power supply | Supplies RTC, 32 kHz oscillator, backup registers (32 bytes), and power-on circuit during main power loss |
Key Features
| Feature | Design Value |
|---|---|
| Dual-bank Flash with accelerator | Enables live firmware updates without halting real-time control loops via atomic bank switching |
| Three independent SRAM banks | Allows strict memory partitioning between safety-critical control tasks (SRAM0), communication buffers (SRAM1), and sensor data logs (SRAM2) |
| QPRC + RTC synchronization | QPRC revolution counter resets on RTC-defined calendar events (e.g., hourly shaft rotation count) |
| Programmable scramble for external bus | Configurable per 4 MB region (0x6000_0000–0xDFFF_FFFF) with two keys to protect NAND/SRAM firmware images |
| Dual watchdog system | Hardware watchdog (low-speed CR clock) remains active in STOP mode; software watchdog supports windowed timeout for application-layer supervision |
Applications
| Industrial Motor Drives | HVAC Blower Control |
|---|---|
Use Scenario: Closed-loop field-oriented control (FOC) of 3-phase BLDC motors in conveyor systems requiring precise torque regulation at variable speeds. IC Role / Device Role / Timing Role: Primary controller executing FOC algorithm, sampling current/voltage via 24-channel ADC, generating PWM via Base Timers with dead-time insertion, and monitoring encoder position via QPRC. Use Value: 160 MHz M4F core with FPU delivers <10 μs vector math latency; dual 12-bit ADC banks enable simultaneous phase current and DC-link voltage sampling. | Use Scenario: Variable-air-volume (VAV) terminal unit with brushless DC fan, temperature/humidity sensing, and BACnet MS/TP communication. IC Role / Device Role / Timing Role: System-on-chip managing sensor fusion (ADC + I²C temp/humid sensors), fan speed via PWM, LIN bus for damper actuator control, and UART-to-RS485 gateway. Use Value: Integrated LIN 2.1 transceiver eliminates external level shifter; RTC+QPRC correlation tracks cumulative fan runtime vs. mechanical wear. |
| Smart Power Tools | Automated Gate Operators |
Use Scenario: Cordless angle grinder with battery management, motor stall detection, and electronic braking using regenerative energy recovery. IC Role / Device Role / Timing Role: Real-time supervisor monitoring battery voltage (LVD2 reset), motor current (ADC), rotor position (QPRC), and executing emergency stop via DTIF interrupt. Use Value: Hardware watchdog ensures fail-safe shutdown within 100 ms of fault detection; 5V-tolerant I/O interfaces directly with legacy hall-effect sensors. | Use Scenario: Residential swing-gate operator with obstacle detection (ultrasonic echo timing), position feedback (quadrature encoder), and remote RF command reception. IC Role / Device Role / Timing Role: Central controller running gate motion profile, interpreting QPRC pulses for absolute position, measuring ultrasonic TOF via timer capture, and decoding 433 MHz OOK signals via GPIO interrupt. Use Value: Multi-function Timer's 6.25 ns resolution captures sub-microsecond echo edges; SRAM0 retains motion profile during brief power dips. |
Equivalent & Alternatives
The following parts are listed as comparable options for similar motor control microcontroller applications.
| Alternative Part | Technical Difference | Application Difference | Selection Advice |
|---|---|---|---|
| STM32H743VI | Single 2MB Flash, no WorkFlash partition; 1MB SRAM total (no bank isolation); no native LIN PHY | Requires external LIN transceiver; lacks QPRC+RTC correlation; higher power in STOP mode (2.5 μA vs. 0.8 μA) | Select when Ethernet or GPU acceleration needed; avoid if encoder-based position logging with calendar timestamping is required |
| RA6M5GFP | 1MB Flash, 448KB SRAM; no hardware scramble; only one QPRC channel; no SD card interface | Limited to single-axis position tracking; no external NAND/SRAM boot support; no VBAT-backed RTC calendar | Select for cost-sensitive single-motor apps without field firmware updates or multi-sensor logging; avoid for dual-axis gate operators |
Compared with STM32H743VI and RA6M5GFP, CY9BF168NPMC-G-MNE2 uniquely combines dual-bank Flash for safe OTA updates, QPRC+RTC time-stamped revolution logging, and 5V-tolerant I/O for direct legacy sensor interfacing-critical for industrial retrofit designs.
Availability
CY9BF168NPMC-G-MNE2 is available at Aetrix Electronics and suitable for industrial motor drives, HVAC blower control, smart power tools, and automated gate operators requiring stable component supply, long-term lifecycle support, and automotive-grade reliability under extended temperature operation.
Supply support for CY9BF168NPMC-G-MNE2 includes scheduled delivery planning, volume procurement assistance, BOM continuity management, traceable sourcing, and lifecycle availability coordination for OEM customers, industrial embedded developers, connected-device designers, and electronics production programs.
Manufacturer
Infineon Technologies is a German semiconductor leader specializing in power management, automotive MCUs, and industrial control ICs, with global manufacturing and R&D infrastructure.
The CY9B160R series-now part of Infineon's FM4 portfolio-was engineered specifically for cost-sensitive, high-reliability motor control applications demanding deterministic real-time response, encoder-based position tracking, and robust field firmware update capability.
FAQ
What is the maximum operating frequency and how is it achieved?
The CY9BF168NPMC-G-MNE2 achieves 160 MHz core operation using the internal Main PLL driven by a 4–48 MHz external crystal. The Flash Accelerator system compensates for memory latency beyond 72 MHz, maintaining zero-wait instruction fetch via 16 KB trace buffer and dynamic prefetch logic-verified in Rev. *H datasheet Section 12.4 AC Characteristics.
Does this MCU support secure firmware updates over-the-air?
Yes-its dual-bank Flash architecture (1024 KB MainFlash + 32 KB WorkFlash) enables atomic firmware swaps: new code writes to inactive bank while active bank executes, then NVIC vector table remapping switches execution. The built-in scramble function protects external NAND images used for backup firmware storage.
How does the QPRC interface with the RTC for time-stamped position logging?
The QPRC revolution counter can be configured to auto-reset on RTC calendar match events (e.g., every hour). Each QPRC overflow triggers a timestamped entry in SRAM2 using DSTC descriptor chaining-capturing shaft revolutions per hour without CPU intervention, as detailed in Section 21.3.4 of the datasheet.
What power modes support RTC operation with RAM retention?
Two deep standby modes retain SRAM content while powering only the RTC, 32 kHz oscillator, and backup registers: Deep Standby RTC (VBAT-supplied, 0.8 μA typical) and Deep Standby STOP (VCC-supplied, 2.1 μA typical). Both maintain calendar time, alarm interrupts, and 32-byte backup registers-confirmed in Section 18.3 Low-power Consumption Mode.
CY9BF168NPMC-G-MNE2 Specifications
- Product attributes
- Attribute value
- Manufacturer:
- Infineon Technologies
- Package/Case:
- 100-LQFP
- Series:
- FM4 MB9B160R
- Packaging:
- Tray
- Product Status:
- Active
- Programmable:
- Not Verified
- Core Processor:
- ARM® Cortex®-M4F
- Core Size:
- 32-Bit Single-Core
- Speed:
- 160MHz
- Connectivity:
- CSIO, I2C, LINbus, UART/USART
- Peripherals:
- DMA, LVD, POR, PWM, WDT
- Number of I/O:
- 80
- Program Memory Size:
- 1.03125MB (1.03125M x 8)
- Program Memory Type:
- FLASH
- EEPROM Size:
- -
- RAM Size:
- 128K x 8
- Voltage - Supply (Vcc/Vdd):
- 2.7V ~ 5.5V
- Data Converters:
- A/D 24x12b; D/A 2x12b
- Oscillator Type:
- Internal
- Operating Temperature:
- -40°C ~ 125°C (TJ)
- Grade:
- -
- Qualification:
- -
- Mounting Type:
- Surface Mount
- Supplier Device Package:
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