Infineon Technologies has launched the PSOC Control C3 Performance Line microcontroller family, designed for high-performance real-time power conversion and motor-control applications. The new MCUs combine multi-core processing, advanced control peripherals and post-quantum security features to improve efficiency and system reliability in demanding industrial and power systems.
Infineon PSOC Control C3 Performance Line microcontrollers
Key Characteristics
- Architecture: Multi-core Arm Cortex-M33
- Clock frequency: Up to 180 MHz
- Hardware acceleration for higher-performance real-time control
- Programmable Power Control Accelerator for power-conversion designs
- High-resolution PWM capabilities
- Fast analogue and digital peripherals for precise control loops
- Wide-bandgap readiness — optimized for SiC and GaN power stages
- Security features:
- Post-Quantum Cryptography (CNSA Suite 2.0 compliant)
- PSA Level 3 security enablement
- Secure boot
- Protected firmware updates
- Code protection
- Secure key storage and device attestation
- Dedicated device variants for power conversion and motor control
- Multiple package and configuration options
The architecture is designed to increase control-loop frequency and accuracy while minimizing response delay to real-time events, helping improve overall system efficiency.
Target Applications
- AI server power supplies
- Solar power equipment
- Switched-mode power supplies (SMPS)
- Electric vehicle charging systems
- High-end motor control
Infineon supports the family with ModusToolbox Power Suite and Motor Suite, offering control libraries, development tools and graphical interfaces for faster evaluation and system development. Samples are available now.
Source: Electronics For You