Infineon Technologies XMC4504F144K512ACXQMA1

Overview

XMC4504F144K512ACXQMA1 from Infineon is a 32-bit ARM Cortex-M4 microcontroller with 512 KB on-chip Flash, 128 KB RAM (64 KB DSRAM + 32 KB PSRAM + 32 KB CMM), 144-pin LQFP package, and industrial temperature range (–40°C to +125°C). It integrates Ethernet MAC, USB 2.0 OTG with PHY, dual CAN 2.0B interfaces, six USIC channels, four 12-bit VADCs, two 12-bit DACs, CCU4/CCU8 timers for motor control, and LEDTS for HMI - deployed in industrial PLCs, servo drives, and power converters.

For engineers reviewing the XMC4504F144K512ACXQMA1 datasheet, XMC4504F144K512ACXQMA1 pinout, XMC4504F144K512ACXQMA1 application, or XMC4504F144K512ACXQMA1 equivalent, key selection considerations include Flash/RAM partitioning, EBU support for external SDRAM, dual CAN node count (3 total), USB OTG PHY integration, and CCU8-based PWM resolution for high-fidelity motor phase control.

Technical Context

The XMC4504F144K512ACXQMA1 implements a tightly coupled ARM Cortex-M4 core with FPU and MPU, backed by a multi-layer AHB bus matrix enabling concurrent access to Flash, SRAM, and peripherals. Its clock system includes PLL-based CPU clock up to 144 MHz, independent peripheral clocks, and flexible clock gating per module.

Peripheral subsystems are organized into two PBA domains: PBA0 hosts Ethernet, USB, CAN, SDMMC, and USIC; PBA1 manages VADC, DAC, CCU4/CCU8, POSIF, and LEDTS. The EBU supports asynchronous, burst, and SDRAM modes with programmable timing registers and arbitration logic for multi-master access.

Key Specifications

Pinout & Package

Package: 144-pin LQFP (20 × 20 mm, 0.5 mm pitch), RoHS-compliant, moisture sensitivity level 3 (MSL3).

Key Features

Applications

Equivalent & Alternatives

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

Compared with XMC4504F144K512ACXQMA1, the XMC4402 offers lower memory and peripheral count for simpler control tasks, while the XMC4700 extends real-time networking and security capabilities - making the XMC4504 the optimal balance of integration, performance, and thermal envelope for mid-tier industrial edge nodes.

Availability

XMC4504F144K512ACXQMA1 is available at Aetrix Electronics and suitable for industrial PLCs, servo motor drives, solar inverters, and Ethernet gateways requiring stable component supply across extended product lifecycles.

Supply support for XMC4504F144K512ACXQMA1 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, and industrial control ICs, with leadership in high-reliability embedded solutions.

The XMC4000 family targets industrial automation and power conversion, delivering integrated analog/motor/peripheral subsystems optimized for deterministic real-time control and functional safety compliance (IEC 61508 SIL2).

FAQ

Does XMC4504F144K512ACXQMA1 support hardware-based AES encryption?

No. The XMC4504F144K512ACXQMA1 does not include a dedicated cryptographic accelerator. It relies on software libraries for AES operations. For hardware-accelerated crypto, consider the XMC4700 or XMC4800 series, which integrate an AES engine compliant with FIPS 197 and supporting ECB/CBC/CTR modes with key sizes up to 256 bits.

What is the maximum achievable PWM frequency using CCU8 timers?

The CCU8 units support PWM frequencies up to 72 MHz when configured with minimum prescaler and period values. At 144 MHz CPU clock, this yields 2 ns resolution and >1 MHz carrier frequencies for high-frequency inverter switching - validated in Infineon's XMC4500 motor control reference designs using sinusoidal PWM.

Can the EBU interface be used to connect LPDDR2 memory?

No. The EBU supports only asynchronous SRAM, NOR flash, PSRAM, and SDR SDRAM (not DDR or LPDDR). Its timing model lacks DLL-based read/write leveling and bidirectional strobes required for LPDDR2. For LPDDR2, external memory controllers or SoCs like i.MX RT1170 are required.

Is the integrated USB PHY certified for USB-IF compliance?

Yes. The USB 2.0 Full-Speed PHY in XMC4504F144K512ACXQMA1 is USB-IF certified (TID 471185) and meets USB 2.0 specification requirements for electrical signaling, jitter, and eye diagram mask compliance - verified per USB-IF test plan Rev 1.0a.