Infineon adds six protocols to XMC7000 microcontroller
Infineon Technologies and RT-Labs have integrated six Fieldbus and Ethernet-based protocols into the firmware of the triple core XMC7000 industrial microcontroller.
The firmware is available through Infineon’s ModusToolbox development platform, providing access to all major industrial communication protocols for applications including servo drives, I/O modules, robotic arms, industrial gateways, PLCs, and more.
A GitHub repository hosts the middleware, ensuring up-to-date, easily accessible libraries for PROFINET RT, EtherNet/IP, CANopen, CC-Link, Modbus/TCP, EtherCAT Master. Infineon also provides code examples and comprehensive documentation.
The XMC7000 integrates dual ARM Cortex-M7 and M0+ cores with a range of peripherals for industrial motor control.
“Infineon’s XMC microcontrollers have a long history of enabling the factory floor. As Industry 4.0 continues to build momentum, existing Fieldbus and Ethernet-based protocols are critical for industrial automation,” said Panagiotis Venardos, Senior Product Manager Microcontroller at Infineon. “Our partner RT-Labs helps bring scale to this effort with their field-proven and highly optimized Ethernet and Fieldbus protocol stacks.”
“At RT-Labs, we believe industrial communication should be effortless. As a Premium Partner with Infineon, we’re bringing plug-and-play connectivity to ModusToolbox,” said Marcus Ekerhult, CMO RT-Labs. “With support for leading protocols and U-Phy technology, developers can now accelerate development and launch products faster while ensuring reliability and compliance. We’re excited for this partnership and the innovations it will unlock.”
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