Infineon Technologies XMC4800E196K2048AAXQMA1

Overview

XMC4800E196K2048AAXQMA1 from Infineon Technologies is a 32-bit ARM Cortex-M4 microcontroller with 2048 KB on-chip Flash, 128 KB SRAM, and integrated EtherCAT Slave, Ethernet MAC, six USIC channels, four 12-bit VADCs (8-channel each), and dual 12-bit DACs - designed for real-time industrial control in servo drives, PLCs, and motor inverters.

For engineers reviewing the XMC4800E196K2048AAXQMA1 datasheet, XMC4800E196K2048AAXQMA1 pinout, XMC4800E196K2048AAXQMA1 application, or XMC4800E196K2048AAXQMA1 equivalent, key selection criteria include EtherCAT timing compliance, CCU8/CCU4 motor control peripheral count, VADC channel multiplexing capability, and EBU interface support for external SDRAM expansion.

Technical Context

The device implements a deterministic real-time architecture with dual CCU8 units supporting center-aligned PWM generation, dead-time insertion, and emergency stop handling - essential for IEC 61800-compliant motor drives. Its EtherCAT Slave controller includes 8 FMMUs, 8 Sync Managers, and distributed clock synchronization with <±50 ns jitter over 100 Mbit/s.

It integrates four independent VADC modules, each with 8 input channels, out-of-range comparators, and hardware-triggered conversion sequences - enabling synchronized current/voltage sampling across three-phase power stages without CPU intervention.

Key Specifications

Pinout & Package

This device is housed in a 196-pin LQFP package (24 × 24 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 microcontroller applications.

Compared with XMC4700F144K1024AAXQMA1, this part adds EtherCAT hardware offload and doubles Flash capacity; versus IMXRT1064CVL5B, it delivers deterministic EtherCAT timing without external silicon but trades off raw CPU performance and graphics capability.

Availability

XMC4800E196K2048AAXQMA1 is available at Aetrix Electronics and suitable for industrial servo drives, programmable logic controllers, renewable energy inverters, and human-machine interface panels requiring stable component supply across extended product lifecycles.

Supply support for XMC4800E196K2048AAXQMA1 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.

This part belongs to the XMC4000 family - engineered specifically for industrial real-time control, featuring tightly coupled peripherals for motor drives, power conversion, and deterministic networking.

FAQ

Does XMC4800E196K2048AAXQMA1 support hardware-based EtherCAT Slave functionality without external ASIC?

Yes. It integrates a dedicated EtherCAT Slave Controller with 8 Fieldbus Memory Management Units (FMMUs), 8 Sync Managers, and distributed clock hardware - enabling full IEC 61158 Type 12 compliance without external silicon. All frame processing, mailbox handling, and synchronization occur in dedicated hardware blocks, freeing the Cortex-M4 core for application logic.

What is the maximum supported SDRAM size via the External Bus Interface (EBU)?

The EBU supports up to 128 MB of SDRAM using 16-bit data bus, 13-bit row address, and 10-bit column address - compatible with standard 64 Mbit to 512 Mbit SDRAM components. Configuration is performed via SCU registers, and burst-mode access is supported for high-throughput data streaming in HMI or protocol stack applications.

How many independent PWM channels can be generated simultaneously using CCU8 and CCU4 units?

The device provides two CCU8 units (8 channels each) and four CCU4 units (4 channels each), totaling 32 independent PWM outputs. CCU8 channels support complementary pair generation with programmable dead time (1–255 ns), while CCU4 units offer flexible timer modes including single-shot, periodic, and one-shot with reload - all configurable independently and triggered by hardware events.

Is the on-chip 2048 KB Flash memory organized to support secure firmware updates with rollback capability?

Yes. The Flash is partitioned into sectors with independent write/erase control, and the embedded boot ROM supports dual-bank firmware update schemes. Using the Flash Configuration Registers (FCR), users can define protected regions, enable ECC checking, and implement atomic swap between active/inactive banks - meeting IEC 62443-3-3 requirements for secure field updates in industrial systems.