Infineon Technologies MB96F673ABPMC-GSE2

Overview

MB96F673ABPMC-GSE2 from Infineon Technologies (formerly Cypress) is a 16-bit F2MC-16FX microcontroller with integrated CAN 2.0A/B interface, 12-channel 8/10-bit SAR ADC, dual-operation Flash memory (128.5KB + 32KB), and stepping motor controller supporting two channels with high-current outputs. It operates at up to 32MHz CPU frequency via internal PLL, delivers 31.2ns minimum instruction cycle time, and targets automotive body control and industrial motion systems.

For engineers reviewing the MB96F673ABPMC-GSE2 datasheet, MB96F673ABPMC-GSE2 pinout, MB96F673ABPMC-GSE2 application, or MB96F673ABPMC-GSE2 equivalent, key selection criteria include CAN protocol compliance (ISO16845), dual-bank Flash for concurrent read/erase, sub-100μA stop-mode current, 48–50 GPIOs in single/dual clock mode, and hardware watchdog with window function.

Technical Context

The MB96F673ABPMC-GSE2 implements the F2MC-16FX RISC-like architecture with 8-byte instruction queue, signed multiply/divide instructions, and 23 addressing modes-enabling direct migration from F2MC-16LX software. Its clock tree supports independent domain selection: CPU from PLL-multiplied 4–8MHz resonator, peripherals from main/sub/RC clocks.

System-level features include on-chip voltage regulator (2.7V min supply), programmable low-voltage detection, flash security lock, and built-in OCD with one-wire debug interface, 6 hardware breakpoints, and 42-branch trace. The CAN module provides 32 message objects with per-object identifier masking and configurable FIFO concatenation.

Key Specifications

Pinout & Package

LQFP-64 package (10 mm × 10 mm, 0.5 mm pitch) with exposed thermal pad; pin-compatible with CY96F673A series devices per Infineon's ordering documentation.

Key Features

Applications

Equivalent & Alternatives

The following parts are listed as comparable options for similar 16-bit CAN microcontroller applications.

Compared with MB96F675ABPMC-GSE2, this part trades LIN capability for lower gate count and marginally reduced debug footprint; versus MB96F356RPMC-GSE2, it delivers 60% higher instruction throughput, integrated motor control, and certified CAN compliance-justifying upgrade in motion-critical applications.

Availability

MB96F673ABPMC-GSE2 is available at Aetrix Electronics and suitable for automotive body electronics, industrial motion controllers, smart HVAC actuators, and energy-metering gateways requiring stable component supply across multi-year production cycles.

Supply support for MB96F673ABPMC-GSE2 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 AG is a German semiconductor manufacturer specializing in power management, automotive MCUs, and security solutions, with global manufacturing and R&D infrastructure.

This device belongs to the former Cypress CY96670 series-designed specifically for cost-sensitive, real-time automotive and industrial control applications demanding integrated CAN, motor control, and low-power operation.

FAQ

Does MB96F673ABPMC-GSE2 support CAN FD?

No. The integrated CAN controller complies strictly with ISO 11898-1:2015 for Classical CAN (CAN 2.0A/B) up to 1 Mbps. It does not implement CAN FD frame format, arbitration bit rate switching, or extended data length. Applications requiring CAN FD must use Infineon's newer AURIX™ or XMC™ families.

What is the maximum ambient temperature rating for continuous operation?

The device is rated for industrial temperature range: –40°C to +85°C ambient. Electrical characteristics in the datasheet (Rev. *D, Section 14.2) specify operation up to +85°C at Vcc = 2.7–5.5 V. Derating is not required within this range when PCB thermal design maintains junction temperature below 125°C.

Can the on-chip voltage regulator be bypassed for external supply to the core?

No. The internal regulator is non-bypassable and supplies the CPU core directly from Vcc. It is designed to maintain stable 1.8 V core voltage across the full 2.7–5.5 V Vcc range. External core supply is neither supported nor electrically possible-pin connections do not expose internal regulator inputs or outputs.

Is the Boot ROM reprogrammable or field-upgradable?

No. The Boot ROM is mask-programmed during fabrication and immutable in the field. It contains fixed startup routines, clock initialization, and configuration marker parsing logic. Firmware updates occur exclusively in user-accessible Flash memory; the Boot ROM remains unchanged across all product revisions and programming cycles.