About XMC4800-F144K1024 AA

The XMC4800-F144K1024 AA is a microcontroller unit (MCU) manufactured by Infineon Technologies. It belongs to the XMC4000 family of MCUs and is based on the ARM Cortex-M4 processor core. This MCU is designed to meet the performance demands of today’s energy efficient embedded control applications. It features a 144MHz ARM Cortex-M4 CPU, 1024kB flash memory, and 200kB RAM.

One standout feature of the XMC4800-F144K1024 AA is its support for EtherCAT nodes, making it the first-ever ARM Cortex-M microcontroller to have this capability. It also includes other communication interfaces such as 6 x CAN nodes, EthernetMAC, USB-OTG, and SD/MMC. The MCU has a versatile 6-channel USIC that can be configured to function. It has 4 x 12-bit ADCs with 26 input channels and 4 x parallel sampling and conversion capabilities.

To ensure reliability and safety, the XMC4800-F144K1024 AA comes with the XMC4000 Functional Safety Package. It has a wide temperature range of -40 to 125°C, making it suitable for industrial applications. The MCU also features a Watch Dog Timer and Real Time Clock for enhanced timing accuracy.

Features

• ARM Cortex-M4 CPU: The MCU is equipped with a 144MHz ARM Cortex-M4 CPU, providing high-performance processing capabilities for energy-efficient embedded control applications.
• EtherCAT nodes: The XMC4800-F144K1024 AA is the first ARM Cortex-M microcontroller to support EtherCAT nodes. This enables seamless integration into EtherCAT networks for industrial automation applications.
• Communication interfaces: The MCU features 6 x CAN nodes, EthernetMAC, USB-OTG, and SD/MMC interfaces, allowing for versatile connectivity options and data exchange in various industrial and embedded systems.
• Versatile USIC: The MCU has a 6-channel Universal Serial Interface Controller (USIC) that can be configured as SPI, UART, IIC, or IIS. This flexibility makes it suitable for different communication protocols and interfaces.
• ADCs and parallel sampling: With 4 x 12-bit ADCs and 26 input channels, it offers precise analog-to-digital conversion. It also supports parallel sampling and conversion, enhancing its performance in applications that require multiple inputs.

Specifications

Applications

• Industrial Automation: With its support for EtherCAT nodes and various communication interfaces, the MCU can be used in industrial automation systems, such as PLCs (Programmable Logic Controllers), motor control, and robotics.
• Embedded Systems: The MCU’s high-performance CPU, versatile USIC, and reliable operation in wide temperature ranges make it ideal for embedded systems in sectors like automotive, consumer electronics, and smart appliances.
• Data Acquisition: The XMC4800-F144K1024 AA’s multiple ADCs with parallel sampling enable precise data acquisition in applications such as environmental monitoring, instrumentation, and sensor networks.
• Networking Devices: The MCU’s communication interfaces, including EthernetMAC and USB-OTG, make it suitable for networking devices such as routers, gateways, and IoT (Internet of Things) edge devices.