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XMC4500 Relax Kit

IFXXMC4500 Relax Kit

MPN: KITXMC45RELAXV1TOBO1
Infineon Technologies
Development Boards & Kits - ARM XMC4000
71 in stock

Overview

The KITXMC45RELAXV1TOBO1 is an evaluation board for the XMC4500 microcontroller, featuring an ARM Cortex-M4F core with a high-performance floating-point unit. This Relax Kit is designed to demonstrate the industrial communication capabilities of the XMC4000 family, including Ethernet and CAN connectivity. It features a detachable on-board debugger and a massive 4MB of on-board Flash memory for complex firmware applications.

Why Choose This Part

This kit provides an extremely large 4096KB Flash memory footprint, far exceeding typical MCUs in its class, which allows for extensive logging and complex software stacks. The detachable debugger adds value by allowing the programmer to be used with custom hardware once prototyping on the Relax Kit is complete. Its high I/O density with 31 PWM channels and 17 ADC channels makes it a versatile platform for complex power electronics and industrial control.

Applications

Industrial Networking
Utilizing the integrated Ethernet MAC and CAN nodes for factory automation and fieldbus communication.
Embedded Web Servers
Leveraging the 4MB Flash and 250mA power headroom to run lightweight TCP/IP stacks and serve web interfaces.
Solar Inverter Control
Using the 31 PWM channels and 12-bit ADC resolution to manage power conversion stages.
Motor Control Prototyping
Exploiting the high PWM count and dedicated position interface peripherals for precise motor drive development.

Key Specifications

Type MCU 32-Bit
Contents Board(s)
Platform Relax Kit
Mounting Type Fixed
Core Processor ARM Cortex-M4
Utilized IC / Part XMC4500

Getting Started

Developers should use the Infineon DAVE IDE, which provides a professional-grade component-based programming environment for the XMC4000 family. The board is powered and programmed via USB, requiring no external power supply for most basic applications. For Ethernet development, the kit is compatible with standard LwIP stacks often integrated into the DAVE SDK.

Also Consider

Tiva C Series Connected LaunchPad TITexas Instruments - An alternative ARM Cortex-M4F platform with integrated Ethernet PHY and a strong focus on IoT connectivity.
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