Infineon Technologies XMC4700F100K2048AAXQMA1

Overview

XMC4700F100K2048AAXQMA1 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 interface. It delivers deterministic real-time control for industrial motor drives and PLCs, featuring dual 12-bit DACs, four 12-bit VADCs (8-channel each), and two CCU8 units supporting advanced PWM generation for three-phase inverters.

For engineers reviewing the XMC4700F100K2048AAXQMA1 datasheet, XMC4700F100K2048AAXQMA1 pinout, XMC4700F100K2048AAXQMA1 application, or XMC4700F100K2048AAXQMA1 equivalent, key selection criteria include EtherCAT timing compliance (100 Mbit/s, 64-bit distributed clock), CCU8 dead-time programmability, USB OTG Full-Speed PHY integration, and EBU support for external SDRAM interfacing in motion control HMI systems.

Technical Context

The device implements a tightly coupled memory subsystem with separate instruction (ICode) and data (DCode) buses, enabling concurrent CPU fetches and DMA transfers. Its SCU configures clock domains including a PLL with programmable multiplication factor (up to ×160) and fractional divider for precise peripheral clock derivation.

Real-time determinism is enforced via nested vectored interrupt controller (NVIC) with 240 priority levels, ERU for hardware-triggered event chaining, and ETM trace capability. The EtherCAT Slave interface includes 8 FMMUs and 8 Sync Managers, enabling synchronized I/O mapping across distributed fieldbus nodes without host CPU intervention.

Key Specifications

Pinout & Package

This device is housed in a 100-pin LQFP package (14 mm × 14 mm, 0.5 mm pitch) with exposed thermal pad for industrial ambient operation up to 125°C junction temperature.

Key Features

Applications

Equivalent & Alternatives

The following parts are listed as comparable options for similar industrial real-time control applications.

Compared with XMC4800F100K2048AAXQMA1, this part reduces cost and power by omitting redundant Ethernet, while versus TMS570LS1227ZWTQ, it trades certified safety features for superior real-time EtherCAT determinism and lower BOM complexity.

Availability

XMC4700F100K2048AAXQMA1 is available at Aetrix Electronics and suitable for industrial PLC I/O modules, motor drive controllers, HMI panels, and energy metering gateways requiring stable component supply across multi-year production cycles.

Supply support for XMC4700F100K2048AAXQMA1 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, sensor, and microcontroller solutions for industrial, automotive, and renewable energy markets.

The XMC4000 family targets industrial automation with emphasis on real-time connectivity (EtherCAT, CAN, Ethernet), precision motor control (CCU8, VADC), and robust operation in harsh environments (−40°C to +125°C).

FAQ

Does XMC4700F100K2048AAXQMA1 support hardware-based EtherCAT distributed clocks?

Yes. The device implements full EtherCAT Slave functionality per ETG.1000 specification, including 64-bit distributed clock synchronization with ±10 ns jitter and hardware timestamping in the ECAT module. This enables precise synchronization across multiple slave nodes without CPU involvement or external clock sources.

What is the maximum operating frequency of the ARM Cortex-M4 core in this device?

The core runs at up to 144 MHz, achieved via internal PLL with programmable multiplication factor (up to ×160) and fractional divider. System clock stability is maintained with ±50 ppm jitter from the external 1–20 MHz crystal oscillator, verified under industrial temperature range (−40°C to +125°C).

Can the VADC modules perform simultaneous sampling across all four converters?

No. While each of the four VADC modules supports 8 input channels, simultaneous sampling is limited to pairs: VADC0/VADC1 and VADC2/VADC3 can be triggered synchronously via shared hardware events (e.g., CCU8 period match), but cross-pair synchronization requires software coordination with measurable skew.

Is external RAM required for EtherCAT operation?

No. The on-chip 128 KB DSRAM2 and 128 KB communication RAM (PSRAM) provide sufficient buffer space for EtherCAT process data objects (PDOs), mailbox communication, and FMMU descriptor tables. External RAM via EBU is optional for extended HMI frame buffers or firmware-over-the-air storage.