Infineon Technologies XMC4700E196K2048AAXQMA1

Overview

XMC4700E196K2048AAXQMA1 from Infineon Technologies is a 32-bit ARM Cortex-M4 microcontroller with 2048 KB on-chip Flash, 128 KB SRAM, and integrated Ethernet MAC, EtherCAT Slave, USB OTG, MultiCAN, six USIC channels, four 12-bit VADCs, two 12-bit DACs, and dual CCU8 units - designed for real-time industrial control, motor drive, and power conversion systems.

For engineers reviewing the XMC4700E196K2048AAXQMA1 datasheet, XMC4700E196K2048AAXQMA1 pinout, XMC4700E196K2048AAXQMA1 application, or XMC4700E196K2048AAXQMA1 equivalent, key selection considerations include EtherCAT timing compliance (100 Mbit/s), dual CCU8 support for three-phase motor PWM generation, 12-bit ADC channel count and sampling rate, EBU interface capability for external SDRAM expansion, and industrial-grade temperature range (–40 °C to +125 °C).

Technical Context

The device implements a tightly coupled memory subsystem with 8 KB instruction cache, 96 KB program SRAM, 128 KB data SRAM, and 128 KB communication SRAM - enabling deterministic execution in servo loop and real-time Ethernet applications. Its SCU configures clock tree via PLL with programmable dividers, supporting up to 144 MHz CPU frequency and independent peripheral clock domains.

EtherCAT Slave functionality integrates 8 FMMUs, 8 Sync Managers, and distributed clocks synchronized to ±100 ns accuracy across network nodes. The dual CCU8 modules provide complementary PWM outputs with dead-time insertion, fault protection inputs, and hardware synchronization - essential for IGBT gate driving in inverters.

Key Specifications

Pinout & Package

This device is housed in a 196-pin LQFP package (24 × 24 mm, 0.5 mm pitch) with dedicated power/ground pin distribution for analog/digital/IO supply domains and separate VDDP/VSSP pins for high-speed peripheral I/O.

Key Features

Applications

Equivalent & Alternatives

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

Compared with XMC4800F144F2048AAXQMA1, this part adds EBU and two extra USICs for expanded connectivity; versus STM32H743ZIT6, it delivers certified EtherCAT Slave functionality without external components - reducing design risk and time-to-certification for industrial automation equipment.

Availability

XMC4700E196K2048AAXQMA1 is available at Aetrix Electronics and suitable for industrial servo drives, PLC communication modules, renewable energy inverters, and intelligent power supplies requiring stable component supply across multi-year production cycles.

Supply support for XMC4700E196K2048AAXQMA1 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 is a German semiconductor manufacturer specializing in power management, automotive, and industrial control ICs, with leadership in high-reliability embedded solutions for harsh environments.

This microcontroller belongs to the XMC4000 family - engineered specifically for real-time industrial connectivity and control, emphasizing deterministic peripherals (EtherCAT, CCU8, VADC), functional safety readiness (IEC 61508 SIL2), and seamless integration with power stages.

FAQ

Does XMC4700E196K2048AAXQMA1 include an integrated Ethernet PHY?

No, it contains only the Ethernet MAC layer. An external 10/100 Mbit/s PHY (e.g., Infineon TDA5235 or compatible IEEE 802.3-compliant device) must be connected via MII or RMII interface. The MAC supports both modes with configurable timing registers and integrated MDIO management interface.

What is the maximum supported clock frequency for the ARM Cortex-M4 core?

The CPU operates at up to 144 MHz, derived from a PLL fed by either internal RC oscillator (10 MHz), external crystal (1–20 MHz), or external clock source. The PLL supports fractional division and multiple output clocks for independent peripheral domain scaling without CPU throttling.

How many independent PWM channels can be generated simultaneously using CCU8 units?

Each CCU8 unit provides up to 6 complementary PWM outputs (12 total), configurable in center-aligned or edge-aligned mode. Both units support hardware synchronization, dead-time insertion (programmable 1–1023 ns), and fault input triggering - enabling full-bridge and three-phase inverter control with cycle-accurate timing.

Is the 2048 KB Flash memory organized as a single bank or multiple banks for concurrent read/erase operations?

The Flash is implemented as a single bank with 8 KB instruction cache. While it does not support true concurrent read-while-write, background erase of sectors (minimum 8 KB) is possible during code execution from other sectors, and the FCE accelerates CRC verification during firmware updates to minimize downtime.