Infineon Technologies MB96F6B5RBPMC-GSE2

Overview

MB96F6B5RBPMC-GSE2 from Infineon Technologies (formerly Cypress) is a 16-bit F2MC-16FX microcontroller featuring CAN 2.0A/B compliance, 32 MHz CPU operation via on-chip PLL, 8/10-bit SAR ADC with range comparator, and integrated LCD controller supporting up to 4COM × 36SEG. It targets automotive body control modules requiring real-time CAN communication, low-power sleep modes, and direct segment driving.

For engineers reviewing the MB96F6B5RBPMC-GSE2 datasheet, MB96F6B5RBPMC-GSE2 pinout, MB96F6B5RBPMC-GSE2 application, or MB96F6B5RBPMC-GSE2 equivalent, key selection criteria include ISO16845-certified CAN timing accuracy, dual-bank flash for safe firmware updates, sub-31.2 ns instruction cycle time, and configurable hysteresis per GPIO pin for robust automotive signal acquisition.

Technical Context

The device implements the F2MC-16FX architecture with an 8-byte instruction queue, signed multiply/divide instructions, and 23 addressing modes-enabling efficient bit/byte/word/long-word manipulation in embedded control. Its clock tree supports independent domain selection: CPU from PLL-multiplied 4–8 MHz resonator, peripherals from main/sub/RC clocks, and RTC from 32.768 kHz crystal.

Hardware resources include 32 message objects with individual identifier masks, LIN-capable USARTs with 16-byte FIFO, and QPRC with AIN/BIN/ZIN edge configuration-designed for motor position sensing and synchronized actuator feedback in distributed vehicle networks.

Key Specifications

Pinout & Package

MB96F6B5RBPMC-GSE2 is housed in a 100-pin LQFP package (14 mm × 14 mm, 0.5 mm pitch) with exposed thermal pad. Pin functions are validated per Cypress document 002-04721 Rev. *D, pages 8–11.

Key Features

Applications

Equivalent & Alternatives

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

Compared with MB96F6B5RBPMC-GSE2, the MB96F6B6RBPMC-GSE2 provides redundant CAN for fault-tolerant designs, while the MB96F6B4RBPMC-GSE2 trades display integration for reduced die size-both maintain identical timing behavior, GPIO hysteresis control, and ISO16845 CAN compliance.

Availability

MB96F6B5RBPMC-GSE2 is available at Aetrix Electronics and suitable for automotive body electronics, industrial HMI panels, smart HVAC controllers, and medical device displays requiring stable component supply across extended product lifecycles.

Supply support for MB96F6B5RBPMC-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 ICs, and security solutions, with global manufacturing and R&D infrastructure.

This part belongs to the CY966B0 series within Infineon's legacy F2MC-16FX microcontroller portfolio, designed specifically for cost-optimized, real-time automotive body electronics with integrated analog and communication peripherals.

FAQ

Does MB96F6B5RBPMC-GSE2 support CAN FD?

No. The device implements CAN 2.0A/B only, with bit rates up to 1 Mbps and ISO16845 certification for classical CAN timing. It lacks the arbitration bit rate switching, flexible data-rate payload expansion, and enhanced CRC required for CAN FD compliance.

What is the minimum supply voltage for full-speed operation?

The device operates at full 32 MHz CPU frequency down to 2.7 V, enabled by the on-chip voltage regulator that maintains stable core voltage across the specified 2.7–5.5 V VDD range. Below 2.7 V, brown-out detection triggers reset to prevent undefined behavior.

Can the LCD controller drive common-anode segments?

Yes. The LCD controller supports both common-anode and common-cathode configurations via software-selectable COM/SEG polarity inversion and bias voltage routing. External resistor networks or internal divider resistors configure the required 1/2, 1/3, or 1/4 duty cycle.

Is the on-chip debugger compatible with standard JTAG tools?

No. Debugging uses a proprietary one-wire OCD interface, not JTAG. It requires Infineon's CY8CKIT-002 or compatible debug probes supporting the F2MC-16FX protocol. SWD and JTAG signals are not physically present on the package pins.