Infineon Technologies XMC4800F144K1536AAXQMA1

Overview

XMC4800F144K1536AAXQMA1 from Infineon Technologies is a 32-bit ARM Cortex-M4 microcontroller with 2 MB Flash, 352 KB RAM (96 KB DSRAM + 128 KB CCM + 128 KB PSRAM), 144-pin LQFP package, and integrated EtherCAT Slave, Ethernet MAC, and six USIC channels - designed for real-time industrial motion control and power conversion systems.

For engineers reviewing the XMC4800F144K1536AAXQMA1 datasheet, XMC4800F144K1536AAXQMA1 pinout, XMC4800F144K1536AAXQMA1 application, or XMC4800F144K1536AAXQMA1 equivalent, key selection criteria include EtherCAT timing compliance, CCU8/CCU4 motor control peripheral count, VADC channel resolution and sampling rate, USB OTG PHY integration, and EBU SDRAM interface support.

Technical Context

The device implements a dual-bus matrix architecture with separate instruction (ICode) and data (DCode) buses feeding the Cortex-M4 core, enabling concurrent instruction fetch and data access. It integrates two dedicated DMA controllers (GPDMA0/GPDMA1), an Event Request Unit (ERU) for asynchronous event routing, and a Flexible CRC Engine (FCE) supporting multiple polynomial configurations.

Its analog subsystem includes four 12-bit VADCs (8-channel each) with out-of-range comparators, two 12-bit DACs, a Delta-Sigma Demodulator with digital input stage, and a die temperature sensor. The industrial control peripherals feature two CCU8 units (each with 4 capture/compare channels and dead-time generation) and four CCU4 units (each with 4 channels and shadow register support).

Key Specifications

Pinout & Package

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

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 acceleration and 1 MB more Flash for larger control stacks; versus STM32H743ZIT6, it delivers certified EtherCAT Slave functionality without external components, reducing system complexity and latency.

Availability

XMC4800F144K1536AAXQMA1 is available at Aetrix Electronics and suitable for industrial servo drives, programmable logic controllers, renewable energy inverters, and industrial Ethernet gateways requiring stable component supply and long-term production continuity.

Supply support for XMC4800F144K1536AAXQMA1 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 device belongs to the XMC4000 family - engineered specifically for real-time industrial automation, featuring hardware-accelerated fieldbus interfaces, motor control peripherals, and robust analog front-ends for harsh environments.

FAQ

Does XMC4800F144K1536AAXQMA1 support hardware-based EtherCAT Slave operation without external components?

Yes. It integrates a dedicated EtherCAT Slave Controller with 8 Fieldbus Memory Management Units (FMMUs), 8 Sync Managers, and distributed clock hardware - enabling full compliance with EtherCAT specification ETG.1000 without external ASIC or FPGA. All timing-critical frame processing occurs in hardware, achieving <1 µs jitter.

What is the maximum operating frequency and supported voltage range for this microcontroller?

The XMC4800F144K1536AAXQMA1 operates at up to 144 MHz CPU frequency with a supply voltage range of 3.13 V to 3.63 V for VDD/VDDA/VDDP. It supports industrial temperature range (–40 °C to +125 °C) and includes internal voltage regulators for core (1.2 V) and analog (1.2 V) domains.

How many independent PWM channels does the device provide for motor control applications?

It provides 16 independent PWM channels: 8 from two CCU8 units (4 per unit) and 8 from four CCU4 units (2 per unit). Each CCU8 channel supports programmable dead-time, blanking, and emergency stop inputs - essential for IGBT/MOSFET gate driving in three-phase inverters.

Is USB OTG functionality self-contained, or does it require an external PHY?

USB OTG is fully self-contained with an integrated Full-Speed PHY - no external transceiver is needed. It supports both host and device roles, includes on-chip termination resistors, and complies with USB 2.0 specification. The USB_DP/DM pins connect directly to the USB connector.