EtherCAT Slave + FOC Solution

Intel

Infineon’s XMC4300 Microcontroller series could reduce the complexity and cost for EtherCAT implementation. “EtherCAT slave + FOC” solution has been applied by outstanding CNC machine tool customers in the country and mass-produced.

Product feature

XMC4300 Microcontrollers have EtherCAT communication function. The product is developed for industrial applications which require cost-effectiveness, design flexibility, connectivity and real-time performance. 

Specifications

Refer to the graph below for XMC4300 Microcontroller internal structure:

Macnica Cytech released “EtherCAT slave + FOC” solution, with EtherCAT slave implementation on a basis of XMC4300, and the implementation of FOC servo motor current loop control by Intel PSG MAX10 application. Refer to the graph below for the system

diagram:

Macnica Cytech could provide reference system board for customers to test and evaluate. The solution facilitates customers for quick prototype design. The development board supports interfaces as below: 

  • EtherCAT Slave x2
  • USB-> UART
  • CAN, RS485
  • DIx8, DO x8

Application

Target applications include factory automation, industrial motor control, I/O module and robotic equipment.