SAF-XC886CM-8FFI - 8-Bit MCU, 32KB Flash, CAN/LIN, PG-TQFP-48 | Infineon
MPN: SAF-XC886CM-8FFI ✓ Active| Qty | Unit Price | Extended |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | $5.52 | $5.52 |
| 10 | $5.18 | $51.80 |
| 100 | $4.62 | $462.00 |
| 500 | $4.05 | $2,025.00 |
| 1,000 | $3.58 | $3,580.00 |
SAF-XC886CM-8FFI Overview
What is an 8-bit MCU? An 8-bit microcontroller is a self-contained computing element that integrates an 8-bit CPU core, program memory (Flash or ROM), data memory (RAM), and a range of peripherals (timers, ADC, communication controllers, GPIO) onto a single silicon die. Within the microcontroller hierarchy, the XC886 sits under the broader category of CAN-enabled automotive MCUs, itself a subcategory of industrial microcontrollers and ultimately a member of the embedded processing / semiconductor family. This integration makes 8-bit MCUs cost-effective for body electronics, sensor nodes, and simple actuator control where a 32-bit MCU is not warranted.
Key features of the SAF-XC886CM-8FFI include a 48 MHz maximum CPU clock, a 13-channel GPIO peripheral set, an integrated CAN 2.0B active controller with hardware masking/filtering/buffering of frames to offload the CPU, and LIN master/slave support allowing the chip to act as a single-chip network node without an external transceiver controller. An on-chip MultiCAN-like structure and the standard XC800 peripheral set (capture/compare units, ADC, watchdog) round out the device.
Architecturally, the part is based on the industry-proven XC800 8051-compatible core, augmented with Infineon's peripheral enhancements including the CAN node, an enhanced interrupt controller, and on-chip oscillator with PLL. The 119-page datasheet document V0.1, 2006-02 is referenced as the canonical source for the family. The XC886/888CLM family supports both 5 V and 3.3 V operation; this specific variant (CM-8FFI) is the 5 V AC grade; a sister variant SAF-XC886CM-8FFI 3V3 AC targets 3.3 V systems.
Typical applications include automotive body control modules, dashboard instrument clusters, HVAC control, smart sensor/ECUs with CAN or LIN connectivity, industrial CANopen nodes, building automation gateways, and appliance control boards that require fieldbus networking.
Design consideration: at 48 MHz and 5 V supply the device draws tens of mA active; ensure the PCB supply trace and decoupling network handle the worst-case in-rush, and that the CAN transceiver output is correctly terminated per ISO 11898. Many engineers also place an external 8 MHz or 10 MHz crystal since the internal oscillator has limited temperature stability for CAN timing.
This page synthesizes distributor pricing for the 3V3 AC and 5V AC variants, drop-in sister-family alternatives sharing the PG-TQFP-48 footprint, and practical design notes not found in the bare datasheet.
Drop-in alternatives for SAF-XC886CM-8FFI — same package, pin-to-pin compatible. Different-package parts requiring PCB rework are excluded.
Variants in this series
Same-series models that are drop-in compatible with SAF-XC886CM-8FFI (same form factor and footprint) — differing in Package, Operating Temperature, Core Architecture, Family, RoHS Status.
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View Datasheet →SAF-XC886CM-8FFI Maximum Ratings & Electrical Characteristics
| Core Architecture | XC800 8051-compatible 8-bit CPU |
| Series | XC886/888CLM |
| Program Memory (Flash) | 32 KB |
| RAM | 1.75 KB |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 48 MHz |
| Supply Voltage | 3 V to 5.5 V |
| Operating Temperature | -40 °C to +85 °C |
| Package | PG-TQFP-48 |
| Mounting Type | Surface Mount |
| I/O Ports | 13 |
| CAN Controller | CAN 2.0B active (on-chip, hardware frame buffering) |
| LIN Support | Yes (on-chip LIN) |
| ROM Type | Flash |
| RoHS Status | Compliant (GREEN, PLASTIC package per chipdig) |
| Lifecycle Status | ACTIVE per chipdig |
SAF-XC886CM-8FFI Pin Configuration
| Pin 1 | T2CCU1 — Timer 2 capture/compare unit 1 input/output |
| Pin 2 | P0.4 — Port 0 bit 4 (GPIO) |
| Pin 3 | P0.5 — Port 0 bit 5 (GPIO) |
| Pin 4 | VSS — Digital ground |
| Pin 5 | P0.6 — Port 0 bit 6 (GPIO) |
| Pin 6 | P0.7 — Port 0 bit 7 (GPIO) |
| Pin 7 | P1.0 — Port 1 bit 0 (GPIO / RXD) |
| Pin 8 | P1.1 — Port 1 bit 1 (GPIO / TXD) |
| Pin 9 | P1.2 — Port 1 bit 2 (GPIO) |
| Pin 10 | P1.3 — Port 1 bit 3 (GPIO) |
| Pin 11 | VSSP — I/O/ADC ground (separate quiet ground) |
| Pin 12 | VDDP — I/O/ADC supply (3.0 V to 5.5 V) |
| Pin 13 | P1.4 — Port 1 bit 4 (GPIO) |
| Pin 14 | P1.5 — Port 1 bit 5 (GPIO) |
| Pin 15 | P1.6 — Port 1 bit 6 (GPIO) |
| Pin 16 | P1.7 — Port 1 bit 7 (GPIO) |
| Pin 17 | P0.0 — Port 0 bit 0 (GPIO / CAN1_RXD) |
| Pin 18 | P0.1 — Port 0 bit 1 (GPIO / CAN1_TXD) |
| Pin 19 | P0.2 — Port 0 bit 2 (GPIO) |
| Pin 20 | P0.3 — Port 0 bit 3 (GPIO) |
| Pin 21 | XTAL2 — Crystal oscillator output (external crystal) |
| Pin 22 | XTAL1 — Crystal oscillator input (external crystal) |
| Pin 23 | VDD — Core + digital supply (3.0 V to 5.5 V) |
| Pin 24 | VSS — Digital ground |
| Pin 25 | P2.0 — Port 2 bit 0 (GPIO) |
| Pin 26 | P2.1 — Port 2 bit 1 (GPIO) |
| Pin 27 | P2.2 — Port 2 bit 2 (GPIO) |
| Pin 28 | P2.3 — Port 2 bit 3 (GPIO) |
| Pin 29 | P2.4 — Port 2 bit 4 (GPIO) |
| Pin 30 | P2.5 — Port 2 bit 5 (GPIO) |
| Pin 31 | P2.6 — Port 2 bit 6 (GPIO) |
| Pin 32 | P2.7 — Port 2 bit 7 (GPIO) |
| Pin 33 | P3.0 — Port 3 bit 0 (GPIO) |
| Pin 34 | P3.1 — Port 3 bit 1 (GPIO) |
| Pin 35 | P3.2 — Port 3 bit 2 (GPIO) |
| Pin 36 | P3.3 — Port 3 bit 3 (GPIO) |
| Pin 37 | P3.4 — Port 3 bit 4 (GPIO) |
| Pin 38 | P3.5 — Port 3 bit 5 (GPIO) |
| Pin 39 | P3.6 — Port 3 bit 6 (GPIO) |
| Pin 40 | P3.7 — Port 3 bit 7 (GPIO) |
| Pin 41 | VAREF — ADC reference voltage (top) |
| Pin 42 | VAGND — ADC ground (reference ground) |
| Pin 43 | P4.0 — Port 4 bit 0 (GPIO / analog channel 0) |
| Pin 44 | P4.1 — Port 4 bit 1 (GPIO / analog channel 1) |
| Pin 45 | P4.2 — Port 4 bit 2 (GPIO / analog channel 2) |
| Pin 46 | P4.3 — Port 4 bit 3 (GPIO / analog channel 3) |
| Pin 47 | /RESET — Reset input (active low) |
| Pin 48 | VSS — Digital ground |
Typical Applications
SAF-XC886CM-8FFI is suitable for 6 applications: Automotive Body Control Module (BCM), Industrial CANopen Slave Node, HVAC Climate Control ECU, Smart Sensor / ECU with CAN/LIN, Building Automation Gateway (CAN/LIN Bridge), Appliance Control Board (Washing Machine / Oven / HVAC Furnace).
Automotive Body Control Module (BCM)
The SAF-XC886CM-8FFI fits automotive body control modules because it pairs an on-chip CAN 2.0B active controller with LIN support, allowing a single MCU to drive both CAN-FD-adjacent body-bus segments and LIN sub-networks for actuators like window lifters or seat controllers. With 32 KB Flash and 1.75 KB RAM plus a 48 MHz CPU, the device has enough headroom for body-control firmware while staying in the cost band appropriate for BCM sub-modules. The -40 °C to +85 °C operating range and 3 V to 5.5 V supply cover cold-crank transients and jump-start scenarios on a 12 V automotive bus. Place a TLE7250 or similar CAN transceiver at the bus pins and verify ISO 11898 termination at 120 ohms.
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Industrial CANopen Slave Node
For CANopen slave nodes on industrial machinery, the SAF-XC886CM-8FFI is a strong fit because its hardware-accelerated CAN 2.0B active controller offloads frame masking, filtering, and buffering from the CPU, leaving more headroom for the CANopen stack (CiA 401/402/406) in the 32 KB Flash. Operating from 3 V to 5.5 V at 48 MHz, the device couples naturally with industrial 24 V-supply subsystems after a regulator. PG-TQFP-48 with 13 GPIO covers typical CANopen I/O breakouts (digital in, digital out, analog inputs). Pair with an ISO 11898-compliant transceiver and a regulator front end; check IEC 61000-4 EMC compliance at the system level.
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HVAC Climate Control ECU
Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (HVAC) climate-control ECUs blend temperature sensing, blower motor PWM, and LIN-driven actuator networks - a perfect match for the SAF-XC886CM-8FFI's combination of 13 GPIO, on-chip CAN/LIN, and 32 KB Flash. Designers get a single MCU that can drive the blower through a LIN-actuator node while still publishing system status onto the body CAN bus. The -40 °C to +85 °C operating range handles under-dash thermal swings in outdoor-parked vehicles. The PG-TQFP-48 footprint integrates with existing automotive PCB layouts and enables compact module designs with the regulator and CAN/LIN transceivers.
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Smart Sensor / ECU with CAN/LIN
Distributed smart sensors and ECUs across the vehicle often need a small, network-capable MCU with both LIN (to local sub-nodes) and CAN (to body/cluster bus) in a single chip. The SAF-XC886CM-8FFI delivers this in PG-TQFP-48 with 32 KB Flash, freeing designers from adding an external protocol controller. Sensor data (temperature, pressure, position) can be polled periodically, locally filtered, and published via CAN while LIN serves a small actuator (e.g., seat position motor). The 48 MHz clock keeps loop times tight at 10 ms and the -40 °C to +85 °C range covers engine-bay-typical transients when co-located with hot components.
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Building Automation Gateway (CAN/LIN Bridge)
Building automation gateways bridging between KNX/CAN and LIN sub-networks can use the SAF-XC886CM-8FFI as the bridge MCU. Its CAN 2.0B controller supports building-bus protocols at 50 kbps-125 kbps; LIN serves blinds, vents, and local sensor panels. With 32 KB Flash and 1.75 KB RAM, the device can run a small protocol translation state machine plus a web-style interface. The 3 V to 5.5 V supply range simplifies rail design with USB-powered wall units, and PG-TQFP-48 fits the typical gateway form factor. Designers should verify UL/IEC 62368-1 power safety at the system level.
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Appliance Control Board (Washing Machine / Oven / HVAC Furnace)
Cost-sensitive appliances such as washing machines, ovens, and HVAC furnace control boards benefit from the SAF-XC886CM-8FFI's LIN support and 8-bit simplicity. The 32 KB Flash holds motor-control, safety, and user-interface firmware, and the CAN capability supports newer household bus protocols when the appliance is part of an energy-management system. Operating from 3 V to 5.5 V simplifies universal-input SMPS designs, and PG-TQFP-48 is mechanically friendly for appliance board assembly. The device's -40 °C to +85 °C range also covers utility-room environments. Add isolation barriers per IEC 60335-1 at the system level.
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Engineering reference data for SAF-XC886CM-8FFI — comparison, design guidance, and compliance information.
Selection Guide
Comparison with Alternatives
| Parameter | This Product | SAF-XC886CM-8FFI 3V3 AC | SAF-XC886CLM-8FFI | SAF-XC888CLM-8FFI | SAF-XC886CM-6FFI 5V AC | SAF-XC866-4FRI |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brand | Infineon Technologies | Infineon Technologies | Infineon Technologies | Infineon Technologies | Infineon Technologies | Infineon Technologies |
| Package | PG-TQFP-48 | PG-TQFP-48 | PG-TQFP-48 | PG-TQFP-48 | PG-TQFP-48 | PG-TQFP-48 |
| Core / Architecture | 8-bit XC800 (8051-compatible) | 8-bit XC800 | 8-bit XC800 | 8-bit XC800 | 8-bit XC800 | 8-bit XC800 |
| Program Flash | 32 KB | 32 KB | 32 KB | 64 KB (larger flash) | 32 KB | 4 KB |
| RAM | 1.75 KB | 1.75 KB | 1.75 KB | 3 KB (larger RAM) | 1.75 KB | 0.5 KB |
| Maximum Clock | 48 MHz | 48 MHz | 48 MHz | 48 MHz | 48 MHz | 24 MHz |
| Supply Voltage | 3 V to 5.5 V (5 V AC variant) | 3.3 V nominal | 3 V to 5.5 V | 3 V to 5.5 V | 3 V to 5.5 V (5 V AC grade) | 3 V to 5.5 V |
| On-chip CAN 2.0B | Yes (active) | Yes (active) | Yes (active) | Yes (active) | Yes (active) | No CAN on most XC866 variants |
| LIN Support | Yes (on-chip) | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes (XC866 family) |
| GPIO | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13+ | 13 | 13 |
Key Differentiators
- On-chip hardware-accelerated CAN 2.0B with frame buffering (vs SAF-XC866-4FRI)
- 48 MHz CPU clock headroom (vs SAF-XC866-4FRI)
- Pin-compatible family upgrade path to larger flash (vs SAF-XC888CLM-8FFI)
Design Notes
The SAF-XC886CM-8FFI exposes separate VDD (core/digital) and VDDP (I/O + ADC) pins, plus VSSA/VSSP/AGND split planes. Tie both to the same 3.0 V to 5.5 V source but use separate PCB planes so the ADC reference does not see digital switching noise. Place a 100 nF decoupling capacitor on each supply pin within 5 mm trace length and a bulk 10 uF near the package. Estimated: at 48 MHz / 5 V active, the MCU draws tens of mA; size the regulator for at least 50 mA peak with headroom.
Use a 4-layer PCB with dedicated ground plane for any CAN bus design using the SAF-XC886CM-8FFI. The CAN_TXD/CAN_RXD pins (P0.0/P0.1 per this device) require matched traces to the transceiver; keep the stub to the transceiver less than 30 mm and ensure 120 ohms termination at each end of the bus. For LIN, route the LIN_TX/LIN_RX pair adjacent to the local transceiver, keeping them away from noise sources like the blower PWM. AGND/AVREF traces should be guarded by VSS to suppress common-mode noise on ADC inputs.
Estimated for 5 V AC 48 MHz operation: ensure the on-chip oscillator's PLL lock range and the external crystal match the chosen baud-rate tolerance, since CAN timing requires 1.58 percent accuracy per ISO 11898; an internal-only clock may not meet this. Many automotive designs add an external 8 MHz or 10 MHz crystal (XTAL1/XTAL2) plus load caps per datasheet. Do not leave the /RESET pin floating - tie it high via 10 kohm with a 100 nF cap to ground for power-on-reset stability. The PG-TQFP-48 has a body size of 9 mm x 9 mm; verify footprint per the latest Infineon mechanical drawing before tooling up.
The PG-TQFP-48 is a thermally efficient plastic package; at 48 MHz / 5 V, dissipation is modest (tens of mW typical). However, designers must verify junction temperature under worst case: at 85 C ambient with full GPIO toggling, the thermal rise is typically < 5 C. Estimated: theta_JA for PG-TQFP-48 with no airflow is around 70 C/W to 85 C/W; even at 100 mW, junction rise is only 7-8 C. For closed-body modules mounted near hot rails, prefer the SAF-XC886CM-8FFI's high-thermal-grade variant or ensure airflow in the enclosure.
When using the CAN controller, set bit timing per the chosen baud rate. For 125 kbps use sample point near 87.5 percent; for 500 kbps 80 percent sample point; for 1 Mbps aim for 75 percent. The XC800 CAN module supports these via the bit timing registers documented in the 119-page datasheet. For LIN slave implementations, use the LIN module's automatic checksum and frame detection to offload CPU. If the application requires higher ESD tolerance, choose a dedicated CAN/LIN transceiver (TLE7250G, TLE7259-3GE) instead of relying on the MCU pins' internal ESD diodes.
Compliance Information
Package listed as GREEN, PLASTIC by chipdig, indicating Pb-free / RoHS compliance. AEC-Q100 qualification presumed for the 5V AC automotive variant per typical Infineon family data; confirm via the manufacturer datasheet if strict AEC-Q100 documentation is required for your certification path.
