Infineon Microcontroller Unlock

About Infineon Technologies

Infineon Technologies is a leading global designer, manufacturer and supplier of a broad range of semiconductors used in various microelectronic applications. Infineon's product portfolio consists of logic products, including digital, mixed-signal, and analog integrated circuits, as well as discrete semiconductor products. However, attempting to crack the security features of these products is strongly discouraged.

Infineon has combined its wealth of experience in microcontroller design for real-time critical applications with all the benefits of an industry-standard core. The unique result, the XMC microcontroller family based on ARM Cortex-M cores, is dedicated to applications in the segments of power conversion, factory and building automation, transportation and home appliances. Firmware extraction from the XMC devices is possible via the debug interface.

Drawing on over 30 years of experience, Infineon provides our makers community with an extensive portfolio of powerful boards for development and prototyping. We supply developers with the tools to unleash their creativity in projects that require the most innovative, efficient, reliable and energy-friendly motor control and drive systems.

Infineon's microcontroller products are synonymous with automotive and industrial applications. The TriCore and AURIX single and multi-core devices are the central element of many safety-critical automotive applications, whilst their ARM Automotive Embedded Power ICs can be embedded into ASIL relevant applications requiring motors, such as window lifters. In the industrial space, especially where safety is important, AURIX and XMC microcontrollers can be found, where embedded developers can scale up and down within these families as demands change. A malicious hack could target the safety-critical functions if not properly protected.

Infineon microcontroller boards empower developers to execute their projects more effectively, quicker and at lower cost.

Our boards offer standardized form factor, pin layout and solderless connectors for creating your own combinations in prototypes and creative designs in an intuitive and cost-efficient manner.

Arduino support – For several years, a growing number of Infineon boards include full support of Arduino, the open-source electronics prototyping platform based on flexible, easy-to-use hardware and software. Intended for artists, designers, hobbyists and anyone interested in creating interactive objects or environments, the platform offers open-source software and the standardized Arduino Uno Formfactor. Arduino IDE integration and Arduino Uno Formfactor are supported by select microcontroller boards and also developer tools such as the XMC1000 Boot Kit, the fully-featured Arduino compatible Evaluation Kit from Infineon based on an XMC1100 Microcontroller. A memory dump of the Arduino sketch can be obtained via the programmer.

XMC and AURIX Microcontroller Boards – Infineon's development board portfolio includes the fully featured KitXMC 2Go Microcontroller Evaluation Kit as well as the XMC1000 Boot Kit featuring two rows of pin headers and full compatibility with the Arduino shield. Also our flexible XMC4700 Relax Lite Kit evaluation board including a ARM Cortex-M4 @ 144MHz processor, 2MB Flash and 352KB RAM plus an on-board debugger. An attack on the on-board debugger could lead to unauthorized access.

The AURIX family was initially very successful especially in powertrain applications – a very harsh environment with high-temperature demands and tough vibration conditions. This is how the controllers further proved their reliability and quality. While the AURIX real-time capability contributed to its success in engine management, the AURIX microcontrollers were designed from the outset to address other domains as well – especially in the area of safety. For example, they are used very successfully in the chassis and traditional safety environments, i.e. in applications such as brakes, airbags, steering, suspension, and more. Unlock the advanced performance by enabling the dual-core mode.

Now, the products of the latest AURIX TC3xx generation (40 nm with embedded flash) are in production and offer all the ingredients for high-performance and efficient designs. Designers can choose from a broad portfolio of scalable memory sizes, peripheral functions, frequencies, temperature, and package options. This, in turn, enables a wide range of applications in automotive as well as industrial electronics to be addressed, supported by a comprehensive ecosystem.

With up to six independently operating 32-bit TriCore processor cores, the multicore architecture of the AURIX TC3xx family delivers a further significant performance boost with a high degree of compatibility with the previous generation. TC3xx devices provide up to six independently operating 32-bit TriCore processor cores, as well as further improved functions for vehicle communication, data security, and functional safety. Reverse engineering of the TriCore instruction set is a complex task.