🦅 Falcon Board — Technical Specification

Overview

Falcon is a high-performance control and communication board based on the Infineon XMC4800 microcontroller.
It is designed for industrial automation and embedded applications, supporting EtherCAT, Ethernet, CAN, and multiple peripheral interfaces for flexible connectivity.

Electrical Specifications

Parameter	Description
Operating Voltage	5 V DC
Logic Level	3.3 V (for all GPIOs)
Microcontroller	Infineon XMC4800 Series
Power Input	5 V regulated input through connector or external source

Communication Interfaces

Interface	Description
EtherCAT	Dual-port EtherCAT (IN & OUT) for real-time industrial communication
Ethernet	Standard Ethernet interface for network and IoT connectivity
CAN	Single-channel CAN interface for industrial communication and control networks
SPI	- 2 × SPI Channels for peripheral communication - 1 × Dedicated SPI Channel for external device interface
I²C	Single-channel I²C interface for sensor or peripheral communication
UART	Single UART channel for serial data communication and debugging

General Features

Powered by Infineon XMC4800 with integrated EtherCAT and CAN support
Operates at 5 V with 3.3 V logic for all digital I/O
Multiple serial communication interfaces for diverse connectivity
Compact, modular, and reliable design suitable for industrial use
Designed for easy integration with external devices and expansion boards

Applications

Industrial Automation Controllers
Communication Gateways
Motion Control Systems
CAN-Based Control Units
Data Acquisition Modules
Research and Development Platforms

Future Enhancements (Optional)

Support for additional communication buses (LIN, RS485)
Extended memory and storage options
Modular connector interface for stacking expansion boards

Falcon – Powered by Infineon XMC4800 for next-generation industrial connectivity.