TriCore architecture and real-time control fit
The SAK-TC1762-128F80HLAC is a 32-bit TriCore microcontroller from Infineon's TC17xx series, clocked at 80 MHz. The TriCore architecture merges RISC processor, DSP, and microcontroller functions into a single core, which means control-loop code and signal-processing math share the same pipeline without a separate DSP co-processor. On-chip connectivity includes ASC, CANbus, MLI, MSC, and SSC — the CANbus interface makes this MCU a natural fit for automotive or industrial CAN networks where a single chip handles both application logic and bus communication.
Temperature grade and supply voltage
A supply voltage of 1.42 V is specified — this is the core rail, and the part expects an external oscillator for the clock source, so the board design must include a crystal or oscillator circuit.
I/O and analog conversion
81 I/O lines are brought out, paired with a 36-channel SAR A/D converter configurable for 8-, 10-, or 12-bit resolution. For applications that need to sample multiple analog sensors — throttle position, pressure, temperature — the 36-channel front-end reduces the need for external multiplexers. Additional on-chip peripherals include DMA, POR, and WDT. The DMA engine offloads data movement from the CPU, which matters when servicing CAN frames or ADC conversion results at the bus rate without stalling the TriCore pipeline.