Infineon Technologies XMC4700F100F2048AAXQMA1

Overview

XMC4700F100F2048AAXQMA1 from Infineon Technologies is a 32-bit ARM® Cortex®-M4 microcontroller with 2 MB on-chip Flash, 256 KB RAM (96 KB DSRAM + 128 KB CCM), and 100-pin LQFP package. It integrates Ethernet MAC, EtherCAT Slave, USB 2.0 OTG, six USIC channels, four 12-bit VADCs (8-channel each), two 12-bit DACs, CCU8/CCU4 timers, and POSIF for servo control - deployed in industrial motor drives and PLC I/O modules.

For engineers reviewing the XMC4700F100F2048AAXQMA1 datasheet, XMC4700F100F2048AAXQMA1 pinout, XMC4700F100F2048AAXQMA1 application, or XMC4700F100F2048AAXQMA1 equivalent, key selection criteria include EtherCAT timing compliance (≤100 ns jitter), dual 12-bit DAC channel synchronization, 100 MHz CPU clock stability under industrial temperature range (–40°C to +125°C), and EBU interface support for external SDRAM expansion.

Technical Context

The device implements a tightly coupled memory subsystem with separate instruction (ICode) and data (DCode) buses, enabling concurrent fetch and execution. Its CPU subsystem includes a hardware FPU, MPU, NVIC, and SysTick timer - all required for real-time deterministic control in safety-critical motion applications.

Communication peripherals are architecturally decoupled: Ethernet and EtherCAT share dedicated MII interfaces with independent FMMUs and Sync Managers; USB OTG uses an integrated PHY; MultiCAN supports up to 6 nodes at 1 MBaud with 256 message objects. All USIC channels support UART, SPI, IIC, IIS, and LIN via configurable shift registers and baud rate generators.

Key Specifications

Pinout & Package

Package: LQFP-100 (14 mm × 14 mm, 0.5 mm pitch), thermally enhanced with exposed die pad for improved heat dissipation in enclosed drive enclosures.

Key Features

Applications

Equivalent & Alternatives

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

Compared with XMC4800F100F2048AAXQMA1, this part reduces system cost without sacrificing EtherCAT performance or motor control peripherals; versus STM32H743VI, it delivers guaranteed sub-100 ns EtherCAT jitter and integrated fieldbus offload - critical for certified industrial automation deployments.

Availability

XMC4700F100F2048AAXQMA1 is available at Aetrix Electronics and suitable for industrial motor drives, programmable logic controllers, human-machine interface panels, and energy monitoring gateways requiring stable component supply across multi-year production cycles.

Supply support for XMC4700F100F2048AAXQMA1 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 global manufacturing and quality certification to ISO/TS 16949 and IECQ QC 080000.

This device belongs to the XMC4000 family - engineered specifically for industrial connectivity and real-time control, emphasizing hardware-accelerated fieldbus interfaces, motor control peripherals, and functional safety readiness (IEC 61508 SIL2 capable).

FAQ

Does XMC4700F100F2048AAXQMA1 support hardware-based EtherCAT slave functionality without external components?

Yes. It integrates a dedicated EtherCAT Slave Controller with two MII ports, eight Fieldbus Memory Management Units (FMMUs), eight Sync Managers, and distributed clock hardware - enabling full IEC 61158 Type 12 compliance at 100 Mbit/s with ≤100 ns jitter. No external ASIC or PHY is required beyond standard magnetics.

What is the maximum operating temperature and thermal design guidance for this MCU in enclosed industrial enclosures?

The device is rated for –40°C to +125°C ambient operation. Thermal design requires soldering the exposed die pad to a minimum 4 cm² internal copper pour connected to ground, with ≥4 thermal vias (0.3 mm diameter) beneath the pad. Junction temperature must remain ≤150°C under worst-case 144 MHz operation with all peripherals active.

Can the on-chip VADCs perform simultaneous sampling across multiple channels for three-phase current reconstruction?

Yes. Four independent VADC modules support hardware-synchronized start triggers via CCU8 or POSIF events. Each VADC can sample up to 8 channels with 12-bit resolution and ≤1 µs conversion time - enabling true simultaneous acquisition of all three phase currents plus DC-link voltage for FOC algorithms.

Is the USB interface capable of acting as a host to connect external peripherals like USB flash drives or keyboards?

No. The USB 2.0 interface is Full-Speed OTG with integrated PHY but operates only in device mode or limited host mode via external VBUS detection circuitry - not full host stack support. It is intended for firmware updates, debug communication, or connection to PC hosts, not peripheral enumeration.