PSOC control MCUs feature hardware CORDIC accelerator for control loop calculations

Infineon Technologies AG has launched PSOC Control, the newest family of high-performance Arm Cortex-M33-based microcontrollers (MCUs). With the support of system design tools and software in ModusToolbox, this comprehensive solution allows developers to create high-performance, highly efficient, and secured motor control and power conversion systems with ease. PSOC Control C3 features Entry and Main Line products which offer a scalable and compatible range of performance, features, and memory options. Dedicated MCUs for Motor Control (C3M) and Power Conversion (C3P) address the needs of focus applications, such as home appliances, industrial drives, robots, light electric vehicles (LEVs), solar, and HVAC systems.

Infineon’s new PSOC Control C3 microcontrollers enable real-time control of systems that need to respond to real-time events with minimal delay and low utilization. The new MCUs with powerful Arm Cortex-M33 operate at up to 180 MHz and are supported by a Digital Signal Processor (DSP), a Floating-Point Unit (FPU), and the Coordinate Rotation Digital Computer (CORDIC), a hardware accelerator for mathematical functions to speed up control loop calculations. All MCUs feature a wide range of peripherals, on-chip memory, as well as various interfaces and Pulse Width Modulation (PWM) architectures.

PSOC Control Entry Line MCUs (C3P2 and C3M2) use high-resolution and high-precision A/D converters and timers, while Main Line MCUs (C3P5 and C3M5) also offer high-resolution PWMs (HRPWMs), allowing high-performance systems to respond to real-time events with minimal delay. All four series support the execution of power and motor control loops, with the Main Line devices offering additional advanced features for higher switching frequencies and support for power systems that utilize Wide Bandgap (WBG) switches.

PSOC Control C3 MCUs are equipped with robust safety features such as Class B and SIL 2 safety libraries as well as PSA Certified Level 2 / EPC2 security. With the crypto accelerator, TrustZone, and secured key storage, enabling IP protection and device firmware updates.

PSOC Control is supported by ModusToolbox, a unified ecosystem platform with tools and software solutions. ModusToolbox offers dedicated ecosystems and software libraries, Motor Suite and Power Suite, for PSOC Control focus applications. The suites provide a seamless graphical user interface that streamlines evaluation and training and provides real-time parameter monitoring for valuable insights into performance, efficiency, and reliability. Specialized application environments enable engineers to quickly identify issues, optimize designs, and enhance overall functionality.

Infineon will be showcasing a demo of the new PSOC Control MCUs at Embedded World 2025 in Nuremberg at the Infineon booth (hall 4A, booth #138).

The PSOC Control C3 Entry and Main Line features 34 devices that are available now. Infineon will further expand these product lines and is developing a Performance Line that will be sampled later this year.