Infineon Technologies CY9BF516NPMC-G-JNE2

Overview

CY9BF516NPMC-G-JNE2 from Infineon Technologies (formerly Cypress) is a 32-bit Arm® Cortex®-M3 microcontroller with 512 KB MainFlash, 32 KB WorkFlash, 64 KB SRAM, integrated USB 2.0 Full-Speed device/host interface, dual CAN 2.0A/B controllers (1 Mbps), and 16-channel 12-bit ADC (1.0 µs conversion @ 5 V). It targets motor control, industrial automation, and embedded gateway applications requiring real-time peripherals including QPRC, multi-function timers, and LIN/UART/I²C/CSIO serial interfaces.

For engineers reviewing the CY9BF516NPMC-G-JNE2 datasheet, CY9BF516NPMC-G-JNE2 pinout, CY9BF516NPMC-G-JNE2 application, or CY9BF516NPMC-G-JNE2 equivalent, key selection criteria include its dual-CAN + USB + LIN support, 144 MHz operation, MPU-enhanced safety, Flash accelerator enabling zero-wait-state access up to 72 MHz, and 103 GPIOs in 120-pin LQFP package with 5 V-tolerant pins.

Technical Context

This MCU implements an Arm Cortex-M3 r2p1 core with Memory Protection Unit (MPU), NVIC supporting 48 peripheral interrupts across 16 priority levels, and SysTick timer for RTOS integration. It integrates two independent on-chip memory banks: MainFlash (512 KB, with 16 KB trace buffer and security lock) and WorkFlash (32 KB, configurable wait states).

The peripheral subsystem includes dual CAN controllers with 32 message buffers each, eight-channel DMA with 32-bit addressing, three multi-function timers with PWM/PPG/waveform generation, and a dedicated quadrature position/revolution counter (QPRC) with AIN/BIN/ZIN edge-configurable inputs and dual 16-bit compare registers - all optimized for closed-loop motor control and industrial I/O timing.

Key Specifications

Pinout & Package

Package: 120-pin LQFP (14 mm × 14 mm, 0.4 mm pitch), RoHS-compliant, moisture sensitivity level 3. Pin functions include multiplexed peripheral signals (CAN0_TX/RX, USB_DP/DM, QPRC_AIN/BIN/ZIN, ADC_IN0–15, UART0–7, LIN0–7, I²C0–7, CSIO0–7), reset (INITX), clock inputs (EXTAL/XTAL, SUBCLK), and 103 general-purpose I/Os with port relocate capability.

Key Features

Applications

Equivalent & Alternatives

The following parts are listed as comparable options for similar microcontroller applications.

Compared with STM32F407VGT6 and RA6M4, CY9BF516NPMC-G-JNE2 uniquely combines dual CAN 2.0, USB device/host, hardware LIN v2.1, and QPRC in a single 120-pin LQFP - delivering lower system-level latency and reduced external component count for industrial motor control and automotive body electronics.

Availability

CY9BF516NPMC-G-JNE2 is available at Aetrix Electronics and suitable for industrial motor drives, automotive body control modules, smart energy gateways, and programmable logic controller I/O modules requiring stable component supply, long-term lifecycle support, and qualified automotive-grade qualification (AEC-Q100 stress-tested variant available).

Supply support for CY9BF516NPMC-G-JNE2 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 global semiconductor leader headquartered in Munich, Germany, specializing in power systems, sensors, and microcontrollers for automotive, industrial, and IoT applications.

CY9BF516NPMC-G-JNE2 belongs to the FM3 family of 32-bit Arm Cortex-M3 microcontrollers, designed specifically for cost-sensitive, high-reliability embedded control applications demanding integrated motor control peripherals, multi-protocol communication, and robust real-time performance.

FAQ

What is the maximum operating frequency and supported voltage range for CY9BF516NPMC-G-JNE2?

The CY9BF516NPMC-G-JNE2 operates at up to 144 MHz using its Arm Cortex-M3 core. Its VCC supply supports 2.7 V to 5.5 V, enabling compatibility with both 3.3 V and 5 V industrial systems. USB I/O requires USBVCC = 3.0–3.6 V when active, but GPIO operation remains valid across the full VCC range. The internal CR oscillators (4 MHz and 100 kHz) provide clock sources independent of external crystals.

Does CY9BF516NPMC-G-JNE2 support USB host functionality, and what endpoint configurations are available?

Yes, it supports USB 2.0 Full-Speed host mode with automatic device connect/disconnect detection, IN/OUT token handshake, and up to 256-byte packet length. It also supports device mode with six endpoints: EP0 (control, 64 bytes), EP1 (configurable transfer, 256 bytes), and EP2–EP5 (64 bytes each). Double buffering is implemented on EP1–EP5, and endpoint types (Bulk, Interrupt, Isochronous) are software-selectable per channel.

How many CAN interfaces does CY9BF516NPMC-G-JNE2 integrate, and what protocol versions are supported?

CY9BF516NPMC-G-JNE2 integrates two independent CAN controllers compliant with ISO 11898-1:2003 (CAN Specification 2.0A/B). Each supports bit rates up to 1 Mbps and includes 32 dedicated message buffers with hardware acceptance filtering, TX/RX prioritization, and error frame handling - enabling dual-bus redundancy or separate diagnostic/control networks without external CAN controllers.

Is there hardware support for motor control-specific functions such as dead-time insertion or emergency stop?

Yes. The multi-function timers include dedicated dead-time insertion (DTI) for complementary PWM outputs and DTIF (Motor Emergency Stop) interrupt generation triggered by external fault signals (e.g., overcurrent, overtemperature). These features are implemented in hardware, ensuring sub-microsecond response and deterministic behavior - critical for IEC 61800-5-2 compliant drive safety functions.