Infineon Memtool 49 May 2026

Infineon MemTool 4.9 is a PC-based utility used for programming (flashing) and debugging Infineon microcontrollers, primarily the AURIX™ (TC2xx, TC3xx), TRICORE™, and XC2000/XE166 families via bootstrap loader (BSL) or JTAG.

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Unlocking the Power of Infineon MEMTool 49: The Ultimate Guide to XC800, XC16x, and C166 Microcontroller Programming

In the world of embedded systems, the ability to reliably program, debug, and configure microcontrollers is paramount. For engineers working with Infineon’s legacy yet powerful XC800, XC16x, C166, and even the XC2000 families, one name stands out as the industry-standard tool: Infineon MEMTool 49. Infineon MemTool 4

5. Step-by-Step Usage Guide

Step 1: Hardware Connection

1. Connect the Infineon debug probe (e.g., MiniWiggler) to the target board via JTAG.
2. Connect the probe to the PC via USB.
3. Power up the target board.

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• -c : Configuration file (target and hardware)
• -p : Program flash
• -v : Verify
• -e : Erase whole chip
• -exit : Close MEMTool upon completion

Basic workflow

1. Connect the Infineon adapter to the PC and to the target device according to the adapter pinout.
2. Start MemTool; select the correct adapter and target device from the device list.
3. Read device ID (auto-detection) or manually pick the device model.
4. Load the firmware or memory image file (HEX, BIN, or supported formats).
5. Erase device memory if needed (some flows include auto-erase).
6. Program (write) the image to the device.
7. Verify by running the built-in verify or checksum routine.
8. Optionally lock or set security/fuse bits to protect firmware.

Memtool is Infineon’s proprietary, low-level memory programming and debugging tool for their TriCore™, AURIX™, and legacy C166/XC166 microcontroller families. Version 4.9 represents a mature, stable release before the transition to newer tools like AURIX™ Memtool or integration into Infineon Development Studio (IDS). Connect the Infineon debug probe (e