32-bit XMC™ industrial microcontroller Arm® Cortex®-M

Empowering industrial applications with robustness, reliability and scalability

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About the 32-bit XMC™ Family

The XMC™ Industrial Microcontroller Family is designed to power the future of industrial applications with precision, reliability, and quality. Built on ARM® Cortex®-M processors, the XMC family offers versatile solutions tailored for a wide range of industrial use cases. From motor control and automation to energy management and power conversion, these microcontrollers enable smarter, more efficient operations.

What sets the XMC family apart is the scalable portfolio (hosting ARM® Cortex® M0 up to M7 cores), the integration of added value peripherals, and its robust performance, making it the ideal choice for modern industrial demands. Whether you're developing solutions for smart factories, renewable energy systems, or connected devices, XMC microcontrollers provide the power and flexibility you need to innovate.

The XMC family helps businesses achieve sustainability goals while staying ahead in competitive industries. Explore how XMC™ can elevate your industrial applications with intelligent design and cutting-edge technology.

Which Microcontroller Is Best for Industrial Applications? Comparing XMC™ Subcategories
The XMC™ Industrial Microcontroller Family offers a wide range of subcategories tailored to different industrial needs. Each subcategory is optimized for specific applications, ensuring industries can select the best-fit solution for their unique requirements.

32-bit XMC1000 Industrial Microcontroller Arm® Cortex®-M0

Best for: Cost-sensitive industrial applications.

Key Features:

1.ARM® Cortex®-M0 core for efficient processing.
 

2.Optimized for motor control, digital power conversion, and LED lighting.
 

3.Compact design suitable for entry-level applications. 

Use Cases: 

  • Motor Control
    • Ideal for compact motor drives in fans, pumps, power tools and small appliances.
  • LED Lighting
    • Powers energy-efficient smart lighting systems, including dimmable and color-adjustable LEDs.
  • Basic Industrial Automation
    • Controls for HVAC systems and small-scale industrial machinery.
  • Power Conversion
    • Used in digital power supplies for industrial tools and systems.

With its ARM® Cortex®-M0 core, the XMC1000 series excels in cost-sensitive projects requiring reliable and energy-efficient microcontrollers for industrial applications.

32-bit XMC4000 Industrial Microcontroller Arm® Cortex®-M4

Best for: Complex industrial application related tasks.

Key Features:

1. ARM® Cortex®-M4 core with Floating Point Unit

2. Advanced communication interfaces such as EtherCAT Slave, CAN, and USB interfaces

3. Memory footprint up to 2MB in scalable portfolio (75 devices)

Use Cases: 

  • Smart Factories
    • Manages process automation, machine-to-machine communication, and data collection.
  • Energy Management
    • Powers systems like drives, renewable energy monitoring, and grid control.
  • Advanced Motor Control
    • Drives precision machinery and industrial robots requiring high processing power.

This series' Cortex®-M4 core and robust connectivity make it ideal for industrial microcontroller applications demanding performance and security.

XMC5000 Industrial Microcontroller Arm® Cortex®-M4F

Best for: Main Control Unit , Low-end Motor Control and Low-end Digital power Applications.

Key Features:
1. Dual-core architecture (Cortex-M4F with FPU and M0+ taking care secondary tasks & security)

2. Flexible power supply (2.7V to 5.5V)

3. Up to 2 MB flash and 7 different memory/package combinations

4. 3x SAR ADCs with parallel operation.

5. Scalable to XMC7000 with 64-144-pin QFP packages

Use Cases: 

• Home Appliances: Precise control and energy efficiency

• Motor Control: High-resolution timers and SAR ADCs ensure precise control.

• HVAC : Reliable operation in harsh environments with scalable I/Os.

• Power Tools: Efficient processing and low power modes optimize energy use.

The XMC5000 family is designed to support a wide spectrum of applications, delivering performance, reliability, and scalability for both industrial and home environments.

32-bit XMC7000 Industrial Microcontroller Arm® Cortex®-M7

Best for: High-end, demanding industrial applications.

Key Features:

  1. 2xARM® Cortex®-M7 cores, along with an M0+, for the highest processing power in the XMC family.
  2. Plenty of interfaces, along with added value features for complex industrial tasks.
  3. Designed for robust performance under demanding conditions.

Use Cases: 

  • Robotics
    • Controls high-speed, multi-axis robots in assembly lines or warehousing.
  • Renewable Energy
    • Supports real-time monitoring and control of wind turbines, solar inverters, and energy storage systems.
  • Industrial Automation
    • Ideal for supporting industrial motion control and acting as communication hub.
  • Light Electric Vehicles
    • Executes multiple tasks, providing advanced security and the usual Infineon quality.

The Cortex®-M7 core provides real-time capabilities, making the XMC7000 Series the best microcontroller for high-end industrial applications.

About the 32-bit XMC™ Family

The XMC™ Industrial Microcontroller Family is designed to power the future of industrial applications with precision, reliability, and quality. Built on ARM® Cortex®-M processors, the XMC family offers versatile solutions tailored for a wide range of industrial use cases. From motor control and automation to energy management and power conversion, these microcontrollers enable smarter, more efficient operations.

What sets the XMC family apart is the scalable portfolio (hosting ARM® Cortex® M0 up to M7 cores), the integration of added value peripherals, and its robust performance, making it the ideal choice for modern industrial demands. Whether you're developing solutions for smart factories, renewable energy systems, or connected devices, XMC microcontrollers provide the power and flexibility you need to innovate.

The XMC family helps businesses achieve sustainability goals while staying ahead in competitive industries. Explore how XMC™ can elevate your industrial applications with intelligent design and cutting-edge technology.

Which Microcontroller Is Best for Industrial Applications? Comparing XMC™ Subcategories
The XMC™ Industrial Microcontroller Family offers a wide range of subcategories tailored to different industrial needs. Each subcategory is optimized for specific applications, ensuring industries can select the best-fit solution for their unique requirements.

32-bit XMC1000 Industrial Microcontroller Arm® Cortex®-M0

Best for: Cost-sensitive industrial applications.

Key Features:

1.ARM® Cortex®-M0 core for efficient processing.
 

2.Optimized for motor control, digital power conversion, and LED lighting.
 

3.Compact design suitable for entry-level applications. 

Use Cases: 

  • Motor Control
    • Ideal for compact motor drives in fans, pumps, power tools and small appliances.
  • LED Lighting
    • Powers energy-efficient smart lighting systems, including dimmable and color-adjustable LEDs.
  • Basic Industrial Automation
    • Controls for HVAC systems and small-scale industrial machinery.
  • Power Conversion
    • Used in digital power supplies for industrial tools and systems.

With its ARM® Cortex®-M0 core, the XMC1000 series excels in cost-sensitive projects requiring reliable and energy-efficient microcontrollers for industrial applications.

32-bit XMC4000 Industrial Microcontroller Arm® Cortex®-M4

Best for: Complex industrial application related tasks.

Key Features:

1. ARM® Cortex®-M4 core with Floating Point Unit

2. Advanced communication interfaces such as EtherCAT Slave, CAN, and USB interfaces

3. Memory footprint up to 2MB in scalable portfolio (75 devices)

Use Cases: 

  • Smart Factories
    • Manages process automation, machine-to-machine communication, and data collection.
  • Energy Management
    • Powers systems like drives, renewable energy monitoring, and grid control.
  • Advanced Motor Control
    • Drives precision machinery and industrial robots requiring high processing power.

This series' Cortex®-M4 core and robust connectivity make it ideal for industrial microcontroller applications demanding performance and security.

XMC5000 Industrial Microcontroller Arm® Cortex®-M4F

Best for: Main Control Unit , Low-end Motor Control and Low-end Digital power Applications.

Key Features:
1. Dual-core architecture (Cortex-M4F with FPU and M0+ taking care secondary tasks & security)

2. Flexible power supply (2.7V to 5.5V)

3. Up to 2 MB flash and 7 different memory/package combinations

4. 3x SAR ADCs with parallel operation.

5. Scalable to XMC7000 with 64-144-pin QFP packages

Use Cases: 

• Home Appliances: Precise control and energy efficiency

• Motor Control: High-resolution timers and SAR ADCs ensure precise control.

• HVAC : Reliable operation in harsh environments with scalable I/Os.

• Power Tools: Efficient processing and low power modes optimize energy use.

The XMC5000 family is designed to support a wide spectrum of applications, delivering performance, reliability, and scalability for both industrial and home environments.

32-bit XMC7000 Industrial Microcontroller Arm® Cortex®-M7

Best for: High-end, demanding industrial applications.

Key Features:

  1. 2xARM® Cortex®-M7 cores, along with an M0+, for the highest processing power in the XMC family.
  2. Plenty of interfaces, along with added value features for complex industrial tasks.
  3. Designed for robust performance under demanding conditions.

Use Cases: 

  • Robotics
    • Controls high-speed, multi-axis robots in assembly lines or warehousing.
  • Renewable Energy
    • Supports real-time monitoring and control of wind turbines, solar inverters, and energy storage systems.
  • Industrial Automation
    • Ideal for supporting industrial motion control and acting as communication hub.
  • Light Electric Vehicles
    • Executes multiple tasks, providing advanced security and the usual Infineon quality.

The Cortex®-M7 core provides real-time capabilities, making the XMC7000 Series the best microcontroller for high-end industrial applications.

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