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RS Components introduces new evaluation & development kits

Application kits target fast and easy development for wide selection of use cases in automotive and industrial automation.

27/07/2021 12:44:14

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RS Components (RS) has announced the availability of a new range of evaluation and development kits for Infineon’s AURIX™ family of microcontrollers, which are based on the manufacturer’s 32-bit TriCore™ microprocessor core.

Infineon’s AURIX™ TriCore™ concept combines the elements of a RISC processor core, a microcontroller and a DSP in a single microcontroller chip, that combines embedded safety
and security features, making it ideal for electronics designers developing systems for a wide range of automotive and industrial applications.

The series of Arduino-compatible low-cost evaluation and development kits range from simple design projects up to more sophisticated designs. In addition, to simplify development, Infineon’s AURIX™ platform offers a highly integrated software development (IDE) environment providing engineers with everything
they need to compile, debug, and Flash program their AURIX™ MCU-based applications.

The AURIX™ TC297 TFT application kit, for example, offers a low-cost and flexible application development platform for the 32-bit AURIX™ TriCore™ platform. The kit comes with various on-board components, with specific features including the TC297 controller in a 292-pin LFBGA package, a 320 x 240 LCD, SD card
slot, high-speed CAN transceiver, and acoustic beeper.

At the high end of the AURIX™ portfolio, the range offers fully featured kits tailored to automotive and industrial use cases, such as motor control units or automotive gateways. While at the lower end, the range includes the TC275 ‘lite’ and the TC375 lite kit, both supported by the free-of-charge IDE (AURIX™
development studio). In addition, the TC275 ‘shield buddy’ and the TC375 lite low-cost kit – which follows the Arduino standard, making it compatible with many of the widely available application shields.

The portfolio provides an extensive range of options for engineers, including a wide choice of memories, peripheral sets, frequencies, temperatures, and packaging options.

Infineon’s AURIX™ TriCore™ microcontroller development kits are shipping now from RS globally.

Written By Sophia Bell

Sophia Bell is the Group Editor of DPA, Connectivity, and PBSI. She joined the team in 2020 as Assistant Editor after achieving a First-Class Honours BA in English Literature and Film Studies from the University of East Anglia. In her current role, she leads the editorial strategy, driving digital growth and ensuring each title continues to deliver trusted, relevant insight for engineering and manufacturing professionals.