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Infineon ModusToolbox

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Spec score 8.4 #5 of 30 in Embedded Systems Toolchains

What it is

Infineon ModusToolbox is a free development ecosystem for building embedded applications with Infineon microcontrollers. Its desktop applications support software component management, peripheral and middleware configuration, compilation, programming, and debugging. Supported device families listed include PSOC, TRAVEO T2G, XMC, AIROC Wi-Fi and Bluetooth, and USB-C Power Delivery microcontrollers. The installation package supports Windows, Linux, and macOS. A GNU make build system supports workflows through desktop IDEs, a command-line terminal, or continuous integration, with named IDE options including Eclipse, Visual Studio Code, IAR Embedded Workbench, and Arm MDK with µVision. Embedded assets include board support packages, drivers, middleware, and code examples, with runtime software provided through GitHub-hosted repositories. Board targets can be customized or retargeted. ModusToolbox for Security lists Trusted Firmware-M, cryptographic libraries, secure boot, firmware updates, and secure communication protocols. Infineon also lists training videos, documentation, code examples, and libraries as development resources.

Spec sheet

Purpose
ModusToolbox is a development ecosystem for building embedded applications for Infineon microcontrollers and devices.Read 7 Oct 2026 · infineon.com
Support
The product page directs users to Infineon’s Developer Community to find answers, ask questions, and connect with engineers.Read 7 Oct 2026 · infineon.com
Headquarters
Neubiberg, GermanyRead 28 Sep 2026 · infineon.com
Founded
1999Read 28 Sep 2026 · infineon.com
Board support
Board support packages are part of the build system and can be customized or retargeted to another device.Read 5 Oct 2026 · infineon.com
Build and CI
Its GNU make build system supports development in desktop IDEs, a command-line terminal, and continuous integration workflows.Read 5 Oct 2026 · infineon.com
Build and workflow
It uses a GNU make build system and supports development through a desktop IDE, command-line terminal, or continuous integration workflow.Read 7 Oct 2026 · infineon.com
Components
It includes development tools, libraries, and embedded runtime assets.Read 5 Oct 2026 · infineon.com
Development tasks
Its desktop tools support creating embedded applications, managing software components, configuring peripherals and middleware, compiling, programming, and debugging.Read 7 Oct 2026 · infineon.com
FOSS terms
Infineon says its free and open-source software packages are provided under the applicable license included in each download archive and are supplied as is without warranty.Read 7 Oct 2026 · infineon.com
IDE integrations
ModusToolbox supports embedded application development in Eclipse IDE, Microsoft Visual Studio Code, IAR Embedded Workbench, and Arm MDK with µVision IDE.Read 7 Oct 2026 · infineon.com
Maker founded
Infineon says it became independent on April 1, 1999.Read 5 Oct 2026 · infineon.com
Maker headquarters
Infineon Technologies AG lists its headquarters in Neubiberg, Germany.Read 5 Oct 2026 · infineon.com
Offline installation
Infineon lists an offline installation option for ModusToolbox.Read 7 Oct 2026 · infineon.com
Operating systems
The development tools installation package supports Windows, Linux, and macOS.Read 5 Oct 2026 · infineon.com
Release
The page states that ModusToolbox Software v3.8 is available and can be updated through the ModusToolbox Setup program.Read 5 Oct 2026 · infineon.com
Runtime repositories
Runtime middleware, device drivers, and code examples are provided through GitHub-hosted repositories that the development tools access directly.Read 7 Oct 2026 · infineon.com
Runtime software
Middleware, device drivers, and code examples are provided through GitHub-hosted repositories.Read 5 Oct 2026 · infineon.com
Security certifications
Infineon states that PSOC 64 has PSA Certified Level 2 and PSOC 62 has PSA Certified Level 1 certification.Read 7 Oct 2026 · infineon.com
Security features
The security offering includes Trusted Firmware-M, Mbed TLS support, cryptographic drivers, secure boot, and device firmware update middleware.Read 7 Oct 2026 · infineon.com
Software assets
Embedded assets include board support packages, peripheral drivers, middleware, and code examples, with board targets that can be customized or retargeted.Read 7 Oct 2026 · infineon.com
Support resources
Infineon lists training videos, documents, code examples, and libraries as ModusToolbox development resources.Read 5 Oct 2026 · infineon.com
Supported devices
Supported devices include PSOC, TRAVEO T2G, XMC, AIROC Wi-Fi and Bluetooth, and USB-C Power Delivery microcontrollers.Read 7 Oct 2026 · infineon.com

Plans and prices

ModusToolbox™ Software Free Infineon microcontroller development ecosystem · Windows, Linux, macOS Read 7 Oct 2026 · infineon.com

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Strong points and limits

Strong points

  • Free software for Infineon microcontroller development.
  • Supports Windows, Linux, and macOS.
  • GNU make supports desktop IDE, terminal, and CI workflows.
  • Includes board support packages, drivers, middleware, and examples.

Limits

  • Development ecosystem is for Infineon microcontrollers.
  • Runtime software repositories are hosted on GitHub.
  • Free and open-source packages are supplied as is without warranty.

Who it suits

ModusToolbox suits developers creating embedded applications for Infineon microcontrollers. Its IDE, command-line, and CI workflows also fit teams that need to customize board targets or incorporate embedded assets into a build process.

Verdict

ModusToolbox combines device-focused desktop tools, build support, and embedded assets across several development workflows. Developers should confirm that their microcontroller family is supported and review the license terms included with each package.

Where Specifiction places it

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