Programmable logic controller (PLC)
Industry-leading semiconductor solutions for industrial control
At the heart of most industrial control and factory automation systems is a programmable logic controller (PLC). Commonly referred to as the “brain” of a factory, a PLC controls a wide range of functions by receiving and processing data from sensors and machines. It then uses this data to control and actuate external devices.
Because it’s used in industrial applications, a PLC must be robust. What’s more, a successful design must offer reliability, system stability and 100% interoperability with connected automation systems. Additional factors to consider when engineering a PLC include time to market, space limitations and the high demand for components with a good price-quality ratio.
Programmable logic controller system diagram
Explore Infineon’s high-quality semiconconductor solutions for PLCs
Infineon understands the needs of its industrial customers and offers dedicated semiconductor solutions that overcome the challenges common to PLC projects. In our top-grade portfolio, you’ll find robust, reliable designs as well as a wide range of products for customizing PLC applications. For instance, discover Infineon’s 32-bit industrial microcontroller family XMC 1000 and XMC4000, designed for the demanding tasks of a PLC. For one of the best-embedded security products on the market, choose the OPTIGA™ Trust product family.
Highly integrated or discrete: switching solutions for PLCs
Digital Input and Output modules (I/O modules) are a key element in each PLC. Our product portfolio of smart low-side and high-side switches covers all existing switching solutions for I/O modules, regardless of their configuration, enabling various diagnostic, protection and isolation features. Additionally, we offer a discrete solution with OptiMOS™ 5 40V and 60V, which is thermally optimized to provide the lowest R DS (on) and therefore suitable to help overcome challenges your PLC project faces. Take your PLC design to the next level with Infineon.
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DEMOBOARD IFX81481 | This application board enables you to test the IFX81481ELV high efficiency synchronous step-down DC/DC controller. It is equipped with IFX81481ELV and is pre-adjusted to an output voltage of 5.6V. The application board enables the user to test the performance with two different configurations of the current limit. The board is fully equipped with external components, including two high performance MOSFET switches. |
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DEMOBOARD IFX90121 | This application board enables you to test the performance of the IFX90121 basic buck converter. It is equipped with a IFX90121EL V50 with a fixed 5V output voltage. The application board for the IFX90121 enables the user to test the performance of the low Iq, 5V buck converter. The board is fully equipped with external components. |
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DEMOBOARD IFX91041 | This application board enables you to test the performance of the IFX91041 basic buck converter. It is equipped with a IFX91041EJV for variable output voltages (preadjusted to 4.8V). The board offers several options to modify the schematic and also the possibility to drive LEDs. |
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DEMOBOARD IFX80471V | Multi-purpose buck controller for external PMOS switch, 5V or adjustable output voltage, maximum of 2.3A output current, low quiescent current. |
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DEMOBOARD IFX1040SJ DEMOBOARD IFX1050GVIO DEMOBOARD IFX1050G |
Basic control unit to generate Highspeed CAN datastreams. Plug & play, ready to use system to build up complete CAN networks. Additional software examples are provided to allow timing measurements and to verify signal integrity. |
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DEMOBOARD BTS3046SDL DEMOBOARD BTS3028SDL DEMOBOARD BTS3104SDR DEMOBOARD BTS3046SDR DEMOBOARD BTS3028SDR DEMOBOARD BTS3104SDL |
The HITFET™ Demoboards are a small PCB where a engineering sample is already mounted with a 6 cm² copper cooling area. All device pins can be directly accessed for customer measurements |
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DEMOBOARD ITS4075Q | The ITS4075Q demo board can be used to easily evaluate the 4-channel Industrial PROFET™ ITS4075Q. The demo board is fully equipped with peripheral components and corresponding connectors aside the ITS4075Q. |
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DEMOBOARD ITS4130Q | The ITS4130Q demo board can be used to easily evaluate the 4-channel Industrial PROFET™ ITS4130Q. The demo board is fully equipped with peripheral components and corresponding connectors aside the ITS4130Q. |
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DEMOBOARD ITS4090Q | The ITS4090Q demo board can be used to easily evaluate the 4-channel Industrial PROFET™ ITS4090Q. The demo board is fully equipped with peripheral components and corresponding connectors aside the ITS4090Q. |
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DEMOBOARD ITS4040D | The ITS4040D demo board can be used to easily evaluate the 2-channel Industrial PROFET™ ITS4040D. The demo board is fully equipped with peripheral components and corresponding connectors aside the ITS4040D. |
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IND PROFET_EVAL BOARD | This Industrial PROFET™ universal evaluation kit enables you to test the performance of the new Industrial product family. |
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XMC4800 Relax EtherCAT Kit | Evaluation kit for XMC4800 microcontroller with integrated EtherCAT® Slave Controller |
Compilation of ISOFACETM evaluation boards – dedicated solutions for programmable logic controllers (PLCs)
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XMC1000 Motor Control Application Kit | Implements TLV5012B angle sensor enabling accurate rotor position detection. MCU board with XMC1300 and detachable SEGGER J-Link debug interface - Motor Board: 12 – 24V, up to 3A, On board 3-phase motor (24V, 15W) with hall sensors, Optional encoder interface. |
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Sensors 2GO | Smallest, fully featured evaluation kits - The 3D Magnetic Sensor 2GO is a budget-priced evaluation board equipped with a magnetic sensor for three dimensional measurement combined with an ARM® Cortex™-M0 CPU. The 3D Magnetic Sensor 2GO has a complete set of on-board devices, including an on-board debugger. Build your own application and gadget with the 3D Magnetic Sensor 2GO. |
