Infineon Technologies XE164G24F66LACFXQMA1

Overview

XE164G24F66LACFXQMA1 from Infineon Technologies is a 16-bit real-time signal controller with 192 KB on-chip Flash, 10 KB PSRAM, dual 10-bit ADCs (11+5 channels), CCU6x PWM units, MultiCAN interface (2 nodes), and 80 MHz CPU clock. It integrates CAPCOM2, GPT12E timers, USIC serial interfaces, and JTAG debug support for motor control and industrial automation systems.

For engineers reviewing the XE164G24F66LACFXQMA1 datasheet, XE164G24F66LACFXQMA1 pinout, XE164G24F66LACFXQMA1 application, or XE164G24F66LACFXQMA1 equivalent, key selection criteria include CAN node count, ADC channel allocation, PSRAM size, CCU6 module count, and LQFP-100 package compatibility.

Technical Context

The XE164G24F66LACFXQMA1 implements a five-stage pipelined C166-compatible CPU core operating at up to 80 MHz with single-cycle 16×16 multiply and MAC instructions. Its memory subsystem includes 192 KB Flash (768 KB max in family), 10 KB PSRAM, 2 KB DPRAM, and 1 KB SBRAM - all mapped within a 16 MB linear address space.

Peripheral integration centers on deterministic real-time control: two synchronizable 10-bit ADCs (conversion time <1 µs), six CCU6 channels supporting center-aligned PWM, two CAN 2.0B nodes (128 message objects), four USIC channels configurable as UART/LIN/SPI/I²C, and hardware PEC for zero-CPU-overhead data transfers.

Key Specifications

Pinout & Package

XE164G24F66LACFXQMA1 is housed in a 100-pin LQFP package (14 × 14 mm, 0.5 mm pitch) with exposed thermal pad. Pin functions are defined per Infineon's XE164x Data Sheet V2.1, Section 2.1.

Key Features

Applications

Equivalent & Alternatives

The following parts are listed as comparable options for similar real-time signal controller applications.

Compared with SAF-XE164G-48F66L and SAF-XE164F-24F66L, XE164G24F66LACFXQMA1 offers optimal cost/performance balance for single-motor drives and dual-network body controllers where 192 KB Flash and two CAN nodes suffice - avoiding over-specification while retaining full debug and peripheral feature set.

Availability

XE164G24F66LACFXQMA1 is available at Aetrix Electronics and suitable for industrial motor drives, automotive body control modules, renewable energy inverters, and PLC I/O modules requiring stable component supply across extended product lifecycles.

Supply support for XE164G24F66LACFXQMA1 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 industrial control ICs, with global R&D and manufacturing infrastructure.

The XE164 family targets high-reliability real-time signal control in motor drives, power conversion, and automotive body electronics - designed for deterministic timing, integrated analog/mixed-signal peripherals, and long-lifecycle industrial deployment.

FAQ

What is the maximum operating frequency and instruction throughput of the XE164G24F66LACFXQMA1?

The device operates at up to 80 MHz CPU clock, delivering a 12.5 ns instruction cycle time. It executes most instructions in one cycle, including 16×16 multiply and 32-bit addition, with MAC and Boolean operations also single-cycle - enabling 80 MIPS sustained throughput for real-time control loops.

Does XE164G24F66LACFXQMA1 support in-system programming and secure firmware updates?

Yes - it includes on-chip Flash with hardware write-protection sectors and a ROM-resident bootstrap loader accessible via UART or CAN. Firmware updates can be performed without external programmers, and Flash ECC detects/corrects single-bit errors during read operations.

How many independent PWM channels does the CCU6x module provide, and what dead-time resolution is supported?

The CCU6x module provides six independent PWM output channels with programmable dead-time insertion down to 12.5 ns resolution (one CPU cycle at 80 MHz). Each channel supports center-aligned, edge-aligned, and asymmetric modes with automatic complementary pair generation.

What is the role of the Peripheral Event Controller (PEC), and how does it reduce CPU load in sensor acquisition?

The PEC handles up to eight concurrent data transfers (e.g., ADC result → RAM, timer capture → buffer) without CPU involvement. In motor control, it autonomously stores 12-bit ADC samples into circular buffers on every PWM trigger - eliminating ISR overhead and guaranteeing sample timing accuracy within ±1 CPU cycle.