XMC1404-F064X0128 - 48MHz ARM Cortex-M0 MCU 128KB Flash LQFP-64
MPN: XMC1404-F064X0128 ✓ Active| Qty | Unit Price | Extended |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | $5.2 | $5.20 |
| 10 | $4.65 | $46.50 |
| 100 | $3.95 | $395.00 |
| 500 | $3.42 | $1,710.00 |
| 1,000 | $2.99 | $2,990.00 |
XMC1404-F064X0128 Overview
A microcontroller (MCU) is a single-chip computer that integrates a CPU core, program and data memory, and programmable peripherals. The Cortex-M0 is the smallest ARM core, designed for deterministic real-time control in cost-sensitive applications where 8/16-bit MCUs previously dominated. The XMC1400 sits within the XMC1000 family, an industry-targeted extension of Cortex-M0 with hardware PWM and event-request units tailored for power and motion control.
Key differentiating features include the CCU8 high-resolution PWM timer (150 ps resolution), HRPWMs for digital power conversion, a 12-bit 1 Msps ADC with up to 12 channels, and Infineon's ERU (Event Request Unit) for hardware event routing without CPU intervention. The device operates from 1.8 V to 5.5 V supply with 5 V-tolerant I/O on most pins, making it suitable for industrial 24 V bus-derived rails after regulation.
The architecture combines Cortex-M0 simplicity with motor-control-specific peripherals, achieving deterministic interrupt latency below 25 ns. Integrated POSIF (Position Interface) supports encoder/multi-channel hall-sensor decoding directly in hardware, offloading CPU overhead in FOC motor loops. The XMC1404 family is also AEC-Q100 qualified variants available for automotive motor and lighting.
Typical applications include BLDC/PMSM motor control, power conversion (PFC, LLC, solar micro-inverters), LED lighting drivers, industrial HMI panels, and low-cost sensor conditioning. The wide operating temperature range of -40 C to +125 C supports harsh industrial environments.
When designing with this MCU, allocate at least 6 layer PCB stack-up for high-frequency signals, use low-ESR ceramic decoupling near each VDD pin, and leverage Infineon DAVE toolchain for code generation. Avoid routing PWM signals near ADC analog inputs to minimize switching noise coupling.
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XMC1404-F064X0128 Maximum Ratings & Electrical Characteristics
| Core Architecture | ARM Cortex-M0 |
| Core Bit Width | 32-bit |
| Maximum Core Frequency | 48 MHz |
| Program Flash Memory | 128 KB |
| SRAM | 16 KB |
| Supply Voltage Range | 1.8 V to 5.5 V |
| Operating Temperature Range | -40 C to +125 C |
| Package | PG-LQFP-64-6 |
| Mounting Type | Surface Mount |
| ADC | 12-bit, up to 12 channels |
| PWM Timers | CCU4 (4 slices) + CCU8 (4 slices) |
| Communication Interfaces | USIC (UART/SPI/I2C/I2S), up to 6 channels |
| Position Interface (POSIF) | Yes, for motor encoder/Hall decoding |
| Event Request Unit (ERU) | Yes, programmable event routing |
| RoHS Status | Compliant |
XMC1404-F064X0128 Pin Configuration
| Pin 1 | VSS — Digital ground reference |
| Pin 2 | VDD — Core supply voltage (1.8V to 5.5V) |
| Pin 3 | P0.0 — General-purpose I/O, analog input, CCU8 output |
| Pin 4 | P0.1 — General-purpose I/O, analog input, CCU8 output |
| Pin 5 | P0.2 — General-purpose I/O, analog input, USIC channel |
| Pin 6 | P0.3 — General-purpose I/O, analog input, USIC channel |
| Pin 7 | P0.4 — General-purpose I/O, analog input, CCU4 output |
| Pin 8 | P0.5 — General-purpose I/O, analog input, CCU4 output |
| Pin 9 | P0.6 — General-purpose I/O, analog input, USIC channel |
| Pin 10 | P0.7 — General-purpose I/O, analog input, USIC channel |
| Pin 11 | VDDA — Analog supply voltage |
| Pin 12 | VSSA — Analog ground reference |
| Pin 13 | P1.0 — Analog input, ADC channel |
| Pin 14 | P1.1 — Analog input, ADC channel |
| Pin 15 | P1.2 — Analog input, ADC channel |
| Pin 16 | P1.3 — Analog input, ADC channel |
| Pin 17 | P1.4 — Analog input, ADC channel, CCU8 output |
| Pin 18 | P1.5 — Analog input, ADC channel, CCU8 output |
| Pin 19 | P1.6 — Analog input, ADC channel, USIC channel |
| Pin 20 | P1.7 — Analog input, ADC channel, USIC channel |
| Pin 21 | VDD — Core supply voltage |
| Pin 22 | VSS — Digital ground reference |
| Pin 23 | P2.0 — General-purpose I/O, CCU8 output |
| Pin 24 | P2.1 — General-purpose I/O, CCU8 output |
| Pin 25 | P2.2 — General-purpose I/O, CCU8 output |
| Pin 26 | P2.3 — General-purpose I/O, CCU8 output |
| Pin 27 | P2.4 — General-purpose I/O, CCU4 output |
| Pin 28 | P2.5 — General-purpose I/O, CCU4 output |
| Pin 29 | P2.6 — General-purpose I/O, USIC channel |
| Pin 30 | P2.7 — General-purpose I/O, USIC channel |
| Pin 31 | P3.0 — General-purpose I/O, USIC channel |
| Pin 32 | P3.1 — General-purpose I/O, USIC channel |
| Pin 33 | P3.2 — General-purpose I/O, CCU4 output |
| Pin 34 | P3.3 — General-purpose I/O, CCU4 output |
| Pin 35 | P3.4 — General-purpose I/O, CCU8 output |
| Pin 36 | P3.5 — General-purpose I/O, CCU8 output |
| Pin 37 | P3.6 — General-purpose I/O, USIC channel |
| Pin 38 | P3.7 — General-purpose I/O, USIC channel |
| Pin 39 | VDD — Core supply voltage |
| Pin 40 | VSS — Digital ground reference |
| Pin 41 | P4.0 — General-purpose I/O, CCU8 output |
| Pin 42 | P4.1 — General-purpose I/O, CCU8 output |
| Pin 43 | P4.2 — General-purpose I/O, USIC channel |
| Pin 44 | P4.3 — General-purpose I/O, USIC channel |
| Pin 45 | P4.4 — General-purpose I/O, CCU4 output |
| Pin 46 | P4.5 — General-purpose I/O, CCU4 output |
| Pin 47 | P4.6 — General-purpose I/O, USIC channel |
| Pin 48 | P4.7 — General-purpose I/O, USIC channel |
| Pin 49 | P5.0 — General-purpose I/O, USIC channel |
| Pin 50 | P5.1 — General-purpose I/O, USIC channel |
| Pin 51 | P5.2 — General-purpose I/O, CCU8 output |
| Pin 52 | P5.3 — General-purpose I/O, CCU8 output |
| Pin 53 | P5.4 — General-purpose I/O, CCU4 output |
| Pin 54 | P5.5 — General-purpose I/O, CCU4 output |
| Pin 55 | P5.6 — General-purpose I/O, USIC channel |
| Pin 56 | P5.7 — General-purpose I/O, USIC channel |
| Pin 57 | TCK — JTAG test clock (debug interface) |
| Pin 58 | TMS — JTAG test mode select (debug interface) |
| Pin 59 | TDO — JTAG test data output (debug interface) |
| Pin 60 | TDI — JTAG test data input (debug interface) |
| Pin 61 | RESET — Reset input (active low) |
| Pin 62 | XTAL1 — External crystal oscillator input |
| Pin 63 | XTAL2 — External crystal oscillator output |
| Pin 64 | VBAT — Battery supply for RTC domain |
Typical Applications
XMC1404-F064X0128 is suitable for 7 applications: BLDC/PMSM Motor Control, LED Lighting Drivers, Power Conversion (PFC/LLC), Industrial HMI Panels, Solar Micro-Inverters, Low-Cost Sensor Conditioning, Automotive Body Electronics.
BLDC/PMSM Motor Control
The XMC1404-F064X0128's CCU8 timer with 150 ps PWM resolution and integrated POSIF position interface make it ideal for field-oriented control (FOC) of BLDC and PMSM motors. The 48 MHz Cortex-M0 core executes sensorless or sensored FOC algorithms within tight timing budgets. The 12-bit 1 Msps ADC samples phase currents simultaneously with PWM triggers, achieving current loop bandwidths above 10 kHz for high-dynamic-response drives. POSIF decodes incremental encoder or Hall-sensor signals in hardware, eliminating software overhead. A typical 3-phase FOC drive uses three PWM channels, three ADC channels, and one USIC for encoder SPI communication. The 128 KB flash holds sensorless FOC firmware plus application code.
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LED Lighting Drivers
Digital LED drivers using the XMC1404-F064X0128 benefit from the high-resolution CCU8 PWM for smooth dimming curves without visible flicker. The 150 ps resolution enables 16-bit effective PWM duty control when combined with dithering, supporting professional architectural and horticultural lighting. The 12-bit ADC monitors LED current via shunt resistors, enabling closed-loop constant-current regulation. USIC channels drive multiple LED strings via SPI-controlled LED driver ICs. The wide 1.8 V to 5.5 V supply range supports both battery-powered and mains-derived 24 V bus architectures after regulation.
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Power Conversion (PFC/LLC)
Power factor correction (PFC) and LLC resonant converters benefit from the XMC1404-F064X0128's HRPWM capability for valley switching and adaptive dead-time control. The CCU8 timer triggers ADC conversions at precise PWM intervals, enabling cycle-by-cycle current mode control. Hardware ERU routes comparator outputs to timer captures without CPU intervention, achieving sub-microsecond response times critical for peak current mode control. The 128 KB flash stores complex state-machine-based control firmware. Industrial-grade -40 C to +125 C operation supports enclosed power supply designs.
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Industrial HMI Panels
Human-machine interface (HMI) panels for industrial machinery leverage the XMC1404-F064X0128's USIC channels to communicate with displays, touch controllers, and field buses. The Cortex-M0 core renders simple UI graphics while managing communication protocols including UART, SPI, and CAN. The 16 KB SRAM supports small graphical framebuffers for monochrome LCDs. POSIF can decode rotary encoder inputs for parameter adjustment. The wide temperature range and ESD-rated I/O make it suitable for factory-floor environments with electrical noise.
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Solar Micro-Inverters
Solar micro-inverter designs use the XMC1404-F064X0128 to implement MPPT algorithms and grid-tie inverter control. The high-resolution PWM drives the LLC or HERIC topology MOSFETs at 50-100 kHz switching frequencies with precise timing. The 12-bit ADC samples PV panel voltage, current, and grid voltage for real-time power calculation and anti-islanding protection. The integrated peripherals reduce BOM cost versus discrete DSP solutions. Grid synchronization uses a capture-and-compare unit to measure zero-crossing timing with microsecond accuracy.
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Low-Cost Sensor Conditioning
Sensor signal conditioning nodes use the XMC1404-F064X0128 to digitize analog sensor outputs, apply digital filtering, and communicate results via UART or CAN. The 12-bit ADC with multiple channels reads thermocouples, RTDs, strain gauges, and pressure sensors. The Cortex-M0 core runs calibration and linearization algorithms. USIC channels connect to industrial 4-20 mA current loop transceivers or wireless modules. The small LQFP-64 package fits in compact DIN-rail-mounted sensor modules.
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Automotive Body Electronics
AEC-Q100 qualified variants of the XMC1404 support automotive body electronics including HVAC blower control, seat adjustment motors, and LED lighting modules. The -40 C to +125 C operating range meets automotive under-hood and cabin requirements. CCU8 PWM drives BLDC blower and pump motors with sensorless or Hall-based commutation. CAN connectivity enables integration with the vehicle network. LIN support via USIC allows cost-optimized sub-network connections to switches and sensors.
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Engineering reference data for XMC1404-F064X0128 — comparison, design guidance, and compliance information.
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Comparison with Alternatives
| Parameter | This Product | XMC1402-F064X0128-AA | XMC1404-F064X0064-AA | XMC1404-Q064X0128-AA | XMC1302-F064X0128-AA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brand | Infineon | Infineon | Infineon | Infineon | Infineon |
| Package | LQFP-64 (PG-LQFP-64-6) | LQFP-64 - same | LQFP-64 - same | VQFN-64 - different | LQFP-64 - same |
| Core | ARM Cortex-M0 @ 48 MHz | ARM Cortex-M0 @ 48 MHz | ARM Cortex-M0 @ 48 MHz | ARM Cortex-M0 @ 48 MHz | ARM Cortex-M0 @ 32 MHz |
| Flash Memory | 128 KB | 128 KB | 64 KB (-50%) | 128 KB | 128 KB |
| SRAM | 16 KB | 16 KB | 16 KB | 16 KB | 16 KB |
| POSIF (Motor Interface) | Yes | Limited/Optional | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| CCU8 PWM Timers | 4 slices | 2 slices | 4 slices | 4 slices | 3 slices |
| Supply Voltage | 1.8 V to 5.5 V | 1.8 V to 5.5 V | 1.8 V to 5.5 V | 1.8 V to 5.5 V | 1.8 V to 5.5 V |
| Operating Temperature | -40 C to +125 C | -40 C to +125 C | -40 C to +125 C | -40 C to +125 C | -40 C to +105 C |
| Unit Price (qty 1) | ~$5.20 USD | ~$4.80 USD | ~$4.50 USD | ~$5.50 USD | ~$4.20 USD |
Key Differentiators
- Integrated POSIF for motor encoder/Hall decoding (vs STM32G031 (cross-brand Cortex-M0+))
- 150 ps high-resolution PWM via CCU8 dithering (vs STM32G031 general-purpose timers)
- Dedicated ERU for hardware event routing (vs XMC1402-F064X0128-AA (same brand))
Design Notes
Estimated: The XMC1404-F064X0128 draws approximately 30 mA active at 48 MHz with all peripherals enabled, and 10 uA in deep sleep. Use a 100 nF ceramic decoupling capacitor on each VDD pin (4 pins total) placed within 3 mm of the pin. Add a 4.7 uF bulk capacitor near the VDDA pin for ADC reference stability. For noise-sensitive ADC readings, isolate VDDA from VDD with a ferrite bead to prevent switching noise from digital logic coupling into analog measurements. Never leave any VDD pin unconnected even if unused internally.
Route high-current PWM signals (P0.0-P0.7, P2.0-P2.3, P5.2-P5.3) on the top layer with minimum 0.3 mm trace width. Keep analog ADC traces short and surrounded by a ground pour to minimize noise coupling from adjacent PWM signals. Use a 4-layer PCB stack-up with dedicated ground and power planes for industrial designs. Place the 32 kHz RTC crystal (if used) within 5 mm of XTAL1/XTAL2 pins with guard ring to digital ground. Route the JTAG signals away from PWM outputs to prevent switching noise interference during debug.
Do not assume all I/O pins are 5V tolerant - only specific pins marked as such in the datasheet can tolerate 5V input when VDD is 3.3V. Verify pin function assignments carefully during PCB design as the XMC1404 peripheral mapping differs significantly from STM32 and other Cortex-M MCUs. When migrating from XMC1300 series, check CCU8 timer slice count and POSIF feature availability. Always configure unused pins as output with low level to minimize quiescent current. The VBAT pin requires a backup battery or supercapacitor for RTC retention during main power loss.
Estimated: At maximum core activity (48 MHz, all peripherals enabled), the LQFP-64 package dissipates approximately 150 mW. With a thermal resistance of 60 C/W (junction-to-ambient on a 2-layer JEDEC test board), junction temperature rise above ambient is 9 C. For industrial designs at 85 C ambient, junction temperature reaches 94 C, providing 31 C margin to the 125 C maximum. In enclosed housings with limited airflow, consider copper pour on the top and bottom layers with thermal vias under the exposed pad for improved dissipation.
For motor control applications, place the current-sense shunt resistors directly at the phase outputs (within 10 mm) and route the differential signals to the ADC inputs as tightly coupled pairs. Add 1 nF RC filter networks (100 ohm + 1 nF) on each ADC input to limit bandwidth below 1.6 MHz for noise rejection. For CAN bus connections, add a 120 ohm termination resistor at each cable end and place a common-mode choke near the transceiver. For SPI communications to LED drivers or display controllers, use series termination resistors (22-33 ohm) at the source pin to dampen ringing on long traces.
Compliance Information
Industrial-grade MCU, not AEC-Q100 qualified for automotive. RoHS and REACH compliant per Infineon product declaration. Lead-free reflow compatible per JEDEC J-STD-020.
