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XMC1400 Drive Card

IFXXMC1400 Drive Card

MPN: KITXMC1400DCV1TOBO1
Infineon Technologies
Development Boards & Kits - ARM XMC1400 Drive Card
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Overview

The KITXMC1400DCV1TOBO1 is a drive card development platform featuring the XMC1402 microcontroller based on the Arm Cortex-M0 core. Designed specifically for motor control and power conversion applications, this board provides 200KB of Flash memory and an isolated on-board debug interface for safe development in high-voltage environments. It is part of the XMC1000 family, offering a cost-effective 32-bit entry point with 5V logic compatibility.

Why Choose This Part

The board operates at a native 5V VDD, simplifying the interface to industrial sensors and motor drivers without level shifters. Its isolated on-board debugger protects PC hardware from potential noise or surges during high-power motor testing, while the 200KB Flash provides ample space for complex control algorithms.

Applications

Brushless DC (BLDC) Motor Control
Utilizes the XMC1400 specialized timers and PWM channels for efficient commutation of BLDC and PMSM motors.
Digital Power Conversion
Ideal for implementing switched-mode power supplies (SMPS) using the 12-bit ADC and 5V power domain.
Industrial Automation
Suitable for small-scale industrial control systems requiring 24 GPIOs and 5V I/O for sensor interfacing.
Intelligent Lighting Control
Leverages high-resolution PWM channels to manage LED dimming and color mixing applications.

Key Specifications

Type MCU 32-Bit
Contents Board(s)
Platform Boot Kit
Mounting Type Fixed
Core Processor ARM Cortex-M0
Utilized IC / Part XMC1400

Getting Started

Start development by connecting the micro-USB port to a PC to power the board and access the isolated debugger. Use Infineon's DAVE IDE or other Arm-supported toolchains like Keil MDK or IAR EWARM to write and flash firmware. For motor applications, this drive card is designed to plug into larger power stages such as the XMC1000 Application Kit.