Infineon TC234LX32F200FABKXUMA1 AURIX TC200 MCU, LQFP32 for Automotive ECUs & Industrial Safety

Infineon TC234LX32F200FABKXUMA1 AURIX TC200 MCU Overview for Safety-Critical Automotive & Industrial Systems

The Infineon TC234LX32F200FABKXUMA1 is a safety-focused, low-power AURIX TC200 series MCU-engineered for B2B applications demanding functional safety compliance, minimal power use, and ruggedness for automotive electronics and industrial automation. It targets Automotive Electronics (low-voltage ECUs, automotive sensor hubs, body control modules) and Industrial Automation (safety relays, machine control units, low-power industrial sensors). Key integrations include: 32-bit TriCore CPU (optimized for safety-critical tasks, up to 80MHz), 200KB flash memory, 32KB RAM, embedded CAN 2.0B/LIN 2.2 (automotive-grade communication), UART/SPI/I2C, 10-bit ADC (16 channels, 500kSPS), 3.0V?C5.5V supply range, LQFP32 (Low Profile Quad Flat Package, 32-pin) surface-mount package, and -40??C to +105??C operating temperature-delivering consistent performance in safety-sensitive, harsh environments.

With 32-bit TriCore CPU + 1.1mA ultra-low active current (tuned for safety compliance and long battery life in 12V systems), it balances three critical B2B needs: functional safety (for automotive and industrial standards), power efficiency (for battery-powered sensors), and ease of integration (for fast prototyping). As part of Infineon??s AURIX TC200 series-a lineup trusted by 150,000+ automotive safety engineers and industrial control developers-it meets strict quality benchmarks: ISO 26262 ASIL-B compliance, IEC 61508 SIL 2, AEC-Q100 Grade 2 (automotive durability), RoHS 3, and 20,000+ hours of reliability testing (voltage transient resistance, thermal cycling, communication fault tolerance).

Senior engineers at a leading automotive ECU manufacturer endorse it: ??This AURIX TC200 MCU powers our low-voltage ECUs. Its ISO 26262 ASIL-B support cut certification time by 3 months, and 1.1mA current reduced battery drain-we hit 99.96% ECU yield and 98% client satisfaction.?? For more safety-compliant, low-power MCUs for automotive and industrial designs, visit IC Manufacturer.

Technical Parameters of Infineon TC234LX32F200FABKXUMA1

Key Technical Features of TC234LX32F200FABKXUMA1 AURIX TC200 MCU

• ISO 26262 ASIL-B Compliance: Eliminates external safety components. An automotive ECU firm noted: ??ASIL-B support cut our sensor hub certification costs by $75,000 yearly-no need for $5k external safety chips. We launched 3 months ahead of competitors.??
• 1.1mA Ultra-Low Active Current: Reduces automotive battery drain. A car sensor brand shared: ??1.1mA current cuts 12V battery drain by 48% vs. 2.1mA MCUs-our sensor hubs extend battery life by 18%, reducing roadside calls by 65%.??
• LQFP32 Package: Accelerates prototyping. An industrial safety firm confirmed: ??LQFP32 works with off-the-shelf dev kits-prototyping for safety relays fell from 6 weeks to 4.8 weeks. We saved $16,000 yearly in development costs.??
• AEC-Q100 Grade 2: Ensures under-hood durability. An automotive BCM firm said: ??AEC-Q100 Grade 2 survives -40??C to +105??C-BCM failure rates dropped by 38%, cutting warranty claims by $42,000 yearly.??
• 200KB Flash Memory: Fits safety-critical code. An industrial BMS firm explained: ??Our 175KB low-voltage BMS code fits without external flash-we avoided $2.80 per unit in costs, saving $56,000 yearly on 20,000 units.??

Advantages vs. Typical Alternatives

Compared to non-safety automotive MCUs (no ISO 26262), high-power automotive MCUs (fast battery drain), and BGA-package industrial MCUs (hard to prototype), this Infineon AURIX TC200 MCU solves critical B2B pain points-backed by real customer feedback:

1. Safety Compliance vs. Non-Safety Automotive MCUs: Non-safety MCUs lack ISO 26262 support, forcing engineers to add $5,000 external safety chips per ECU design. ASIL-B compliance eliminates this cost. An automotive ECU firm said: ??Our old non-safety MCUs needed $5k safety chips-this ASIL-B model doesn??t. We saved $75k yearly across 15 designs and won a $1.1M contract with a major carmaker.??

2. Lower Power vs. High-Power Automotive MCUs: High-power (2.1mA active) automotive MCUs drain 12V batteries 2x faster, leading to 22% more roadside assistance calls. The 1.1mA active current cuts drain by 48%. A car sensor brand shared: ??Our old 2.1mA sensor hubs caused 22% more battery calls-this 1.1mA model cuts calls by 65%. We retained a $850k annual contract and improved customer satisfaction by 30%.??

3. Easier Prototyping vs. BGA-Package Industrial MCUs: BGA-package MCUs require custom prototyping boards ($2,800 per design) and delay development by 2 weeks. The LQFP32 uses $180 off-the-shelf dev kits, saving time and cost. An industrial safety firm confirmed: ??Our old BGA MCUs needed $2.8k custom boards-this LQFP32 uses $180 kits. We saved $32k yearly in prototyping costs and got safety relays to market 2 weeks faster.??

Typical Applications

• Automotive Electronics (Low-Voltage ECUs): ISO 26262 ASIL-B simplifies certification, 1.1mA current reduces battery drain. An ECU firm sold 18,000 units to a carmaker, saving $75k yearly in certification costs and winning a $1.1M contract.
• Industrial Automation (Safety Relays): IEC 61508 SIL 2 ensures safety, LQFP32 speeds prototyping. A safety firm sold 12,000 relays to a manufacturing plant, cutting development time by 2 weeks and saving $16k yearly.
• Automotive Electronics (Automotive Sensor Hubs): CAN/LIN support enables vehicle communication, -40??C to +105??C handles under-hood temps. A sensor brand sold 25,000 hubs to a truck maker, reducing roadside calls by 65% and improving battery life by 18%.
• Industrial Automation (Machine Control Units): TriCore CPU handles safety logic, 1.1mA current saves power. A machine firm sold 9,000 units to a factory, improving machine uptime by 25% and cutting energy costs by $14k yearly.
• Energy and Power (Low-Voltage BMS): 200KB flash fits BMS code, 10-bit ADC tracks battery levels. A BMS firm sold 22,000 units to an EV accessory maker, saving $56k yearly in external flash costs.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Why is ISO 26262 ASIL-B compliance important for automotive low-voltage ECUs?

Automotive low-voltage ECUs (e.g., for lighting or door locks) require safety certification to meet global carmaker standards-non-compliant MCUs need $5,000 external safety chips per design, adding $75k yearly for 15 designs. ASIL-B compliance eliminates external parts and cuts certification time by 3 months. An ECU engineer said: ??Our old non-compliant ECUs needed $5k safety chips-this ASIL-B model doesn??t. We saved $75k yearly and won a $1.1M contract with a major carmaker, launching 3 months ahead of competitors.??

How does 1.1mA active current benefit automotive sensor hubs?

Automotive sensor hubs run on 12V batteries-high-power (2.1mA) MCUs drain batteries 2x faster, leading to 22% more roadside assistance calls and customer complaints. 1.1mA active current cuts drain by 48%, extending battery life by 18%. A car sensor engineer said: ??Our old 2.1mA hubs caused 22% more battery-related calls-this 1.1mA model cuts calls by 65%. We retained a $850k annual contract and improved customer satisfaction by 30%, which helped us win a new deal with a regional car dealer.??

What value does the LQFP32 package add for industrial safety relay prototyping?

Industrial safety relay prototyping with BGA-package MCUs requires custom boards costing $2,800 per design and delays development by 2 weeks-critical for meeting factory client deadlines. The LQFP32 package works with $180 off-the-shelf dev kits, cutting prototyping costs by 93% and speeding time-to-market. An industrial safety engineer said: ??Our old BGA MCUs needed $2.8k custom boards-this LQFP32 uses $180 kits. We saved $32k yearly in prototyping costs and got 3 safety relay models to market 2 weeks faster, which helped us retain a $900k annual contract with a manufacturing plant.??

Why is AEC-Q100 Grade 2 necessary for automotive body control modules (BCMs)?

Automotive BCMs are often mounted near the engine, facing -40??C (winter) to +105??C (summer) temperatures-non-AEC-Q100 MCUs have 38% higher failure rates, leading to $42k yearly in warranty claims. AEC-Q100 Grade 2 tests for thermal resilience, voltage stability, and long-term durability, cutting failure rates by 38%. A BCM engineer said: ??Our old non-AEC-Q100 BCMs had 38% more failures-this Grade 2 model cuts failures by 38%. We saved $42k yearly in warranty claims and improved client trust, leading to a 15% increase in BCM orders from our biggest carmaker client.??

How does 200KB flash memory support low-voltage industrial BMS?

Low-voltage industrial BMS (for EV accessories or small energy storage) needs ~175KB code for battery monitoring, charge control, and safety logic-128KB flash MCUs require $2.80 external flash chips, adding $56k yearly for 20,000 units. 200KB flash fits all code without external storage, reducing costs and PCB complexity. A BMS engineer said: ??Our old 128KB BMS units needed $2.80 external flash chips-this 200KB model doesn??t. We saved $56k yearly and reduced PCB component count by 9%, cutting production errors by 12% and improving BMS reliability for our EV accessory clients.??