Discover Infineon's SAF-C163-LF, a 16-bit AURIX™ microcontroller for automotive safety. TriCore™ architecture, ASIL D support, wide temp range. Power your auto electronics.
SAF-C163-LF Product Description
Infineon's SAF-C163-LF is a 16-bit microcontroller (MCU) designed for automotive safety and powertrain systems. It is a member of the advanced AURIX™ family and is based on the high-performance TriCore™ RISC architecture. The MCU is equipped with one or more TC27x series TriCore™ cores, combined with large on-chip flash and RAM, to support complex program and data processing. In order to meet the highest safety standard ISO 26262 ASIL D in the automotive industry, the SAF-C163-LF integrates hardware redundancy and self-diagnostic functions to ensure that the system remains stable even in harsh environments. Its rich communication interfaces, including CAN, LIN, FlexRay, Ethernet, etc., make data exchange inside and outside the vehicle easy. Built-in multiple analog and digital peripherals, such as ADC, DAC, timer and PWM, can flexibly connect various sensors and actuators. SAF-C163-LF adopts compact LQFP package, can operate reliably in a wide temperature range of -40°C to 125°C, and provides multiple energy-saving modes to optimize power consumption. This comprehensive capability makes it an indispensable core component in modern automotive electronic systems.
SAF-C163-LF Product Features
1. Architecture:SAF-C163-LF is based on the TriCore™ architecture, a high-performance RISC (Reduced Instruction Set Computer) processor architecture that is particularly suitable for real-time control and signal processing.
2. Core: This MCU has one or more high-performance TC27x series TriCore™ cores, providing high computing performance and low power consumption.
3. Memory:It is equipped with large-capacity on-chip flash memory and RAM to support complex applications and data storage needs.
4. Safety features:To meet the stringent safety standards of the automotive industry, such as ISO 26262 ASIL D, SAF-C163-LF includes hardware redundancy and self-diagnosis mechanisms to ensure system stability and reliability even under extreme conditions.
5. Communication interface:The MCU supports multiple communication protocols, including CAN (Controller Area Network), LIN (Local Interconnect Network), FlexRay, Ethernet and other high-speed bus interfaces to achieve data exchange inside and outside the vehicle.
6. Peripherals:Various analog and digital peripherals are built in, such as ADC (Analog-to-Digital Converter), DAC (Digital-to-Analog Converter), timer, PWM (Pulse Width Modulation), etc., suitable for different sensor and actuator interfaces.
7.Package:SAF-C163-LFis typically available in compact packages such as LQFP (Thin Quad Flat Package) to accommodate space-constrained automotive environments.
8.Temperature Range:Designed for a wide temperature range, from -40°C to 125°C, to ensure reliable operation in a variety of climate conditions.
SAF-C163-LF Product Application
1. Industrial automation control system upgrade: In the automation production line transformation project of large factories, the SAF-C163-LF chip is used to upgrade the data acquisition and transmission system. Through its high-speed data transmission capability and wide interface compatibility, it realizes the rapid exchange of data between various devices on the production line, significantly improving production efficiency and data accuracy.
2. Wireless communication base station signal enhancement:In remote areas or environments with poor signal coverage, the SAF-C163-LF chip is used for wireless communication base station signal amplification, which can enhance signal strength, expand communication coverage, and improve call quality and data transmission rate.
3. Automotive electronic system optimization:SAF-C163-LF chip is used in the new generation of automotive electronic systems, responsible for the communication of the vehicle's internal network. Its excellent temperature adaptability and low power consumption design ensure that the vehicle's entertainment system, navigation system, etc. can maintain efficient and stable operation even in extreme weather conditions, providing drivers with a safe and reliable driving experience.