Infineon Technologies XMC1200T038F0200AAXUMA1

Overview

XMC1200T038F0200AAXUMA1 from Infineon Technologies is an ARM® Cortex™-M0 32-bit microcontroller with 200 kB flash, 16 kB SRAM, and integrated analog peripherals including a 12-bit VADC (16-channel), 2x CCU4 timers, and USIC serial interfaces. It targets LED lighting control and HMI systems requiring real-time PWM generation, analog sensing, and multi-protocol serial communication.

For engineers reviewing the XMC1200T038F0200AAXUMA1 datasheet, XMC1200T038F0200AAXUMA1 pinout, XMC1200T038F0200AAXUMA1 application, or XMC1200T038F0200AAXUMA1 equivalent, key selection criteria include flash/SRAM size, VADC resolution and channel count, CCU4 timer flexibility for LED dimming, USIC support for I²C/UART/SPI/IIS, and TSSOP-38 package compatibility with industrial PCB layouts.

Technical Context

The device implements a single-cycle ARM Cortex-M0 core running at up to 48 MHz, coupled with a dedicated peripheral subsystem for deterministic timing: CCU4 units provide four 16-bit capture/compare channels per unit with dead-time insertion and shadow transfer, enabling precise LED current regulation and motor phase control. The VADC supports simultaneous sampling across multiple channels with hardware trigger synchronization via ERU or CCU4 events.

Its analog system integrates two independent analog comparators (ACMP), an out-of-range comparator (ORC) for overvoltage/undervoltage monitoring, and a factory-calibrated temperature sensor. The USIC module offers three independent channels configurable as UART, SPI, I²C, or IIS-each with dedicated baud-rate generators and FIFOs-supporting concurrent multi-protocol communication without CPU intervention.

Key Specifications

Pinout & Package

TSSOP-38 (Thin Shrink Small Outline Package, 38-pin, 0.65 mm pitch, body width 4.4 mm) with exposed thermal pad for enhanced power dissipation in LED driver applications.

Key Features

Applications

Equivalent & Alternatives

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

Compared with XMC1202T038F0200AAXUMA1, this part omits USB but retains identical analog/timing capability in same package; versus XMC1100T016F0064AAXUMA1, it delivers 3× more flash, dual CCU4, and LEDTS-enabling richer HMI and lighting features without board redesign.

Availability

XMC1200T038F0200AAXUMA1 is available at Aetrix Electronics and suitable for LED lighting control, industrial HMI panels, smart power outlets, and small BLDC fan controllers requiring stable component supply and long-term industrial lifecycle support.

Supply support for XMC1200T038F0200AAXUMA1 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 industrial microcontrollers, with global R&D and manufacturing infrastructure.

The XMC1000 family was designed specifically for industrial real-time control applications-including LED lighting, motor control, and human-machine interface-emphasizing analog integration, deterministic timing, and robust operation across extended temperature ranges.

FAQ

What is the maximum operating frequency of the XMC1200T038F0200AAXUMA1?

The ARM Cortex-M0 core operates at up to 48 MHz, confirmed in Section 3.1.3 (Operating Conditions) of the V1.4 datasheet. This frequency is supported across the full industrial temperature range (-40°C to +125°C) with VDDP ≥ 3.3 V. System clock derivation uses the internal DCO or external crystal, with PLL options enabling precise frequency synthesis for USIC baud-rate generation.

Does this MCU support hardware-based PWM dead-time insertion?

Yes, both CCU4 units support programmable dead-time insertion between complementary PWM outputs. Section 2.2.2 (Port I/O Functions) and the CCU4 chapter detail register-controlled dead-time values from 12.5 ns to 12.8 µs in 12.5 ns steps, synchronized to the CCU4 prescaler clock. This is used directly in LED string drivers to prevent shoot-through during switching transitions.

Can the VADC perform simultaneous sampling on multiple channels?

Yes, the VADC supports hardware-synchronized sampling across up to 8 channels using the Event Router Unit (ERU) or CCU4 trigger sources. Table 3 in the datasheet lists "Simultaneous Sampling" as a supported mode, and Figure 9 illustrates the trigger chain from CCU4 event to VADC start-of-conversion, enabling correlated measurements for current/voltage phase analysis in power applications.

Is there a factory-calibrated temperature sensor onboard?

Yes, the device integrates a factory-calibrated temperature sensor with ±2.5°C accuracy over -40°C to +125°C, documented in Section 3.2.5. Its output connects to AIN14 and is accessible via dedicated VADC channel; calibration coefficients are stored in ROM and applied automatically by firmware using the provided DAVE™ library functions.