AT91SAM9260B-CU

The AT91SAM9260B-CU is an embedded microprocessor integrating an ARM926EJ-S core running at 180 MHz with on-chip memory and a broad set of peripherals. Designed for industrial embedded applications, it combines connectivity, external-memory support and real-time peripherals to address networking, multimedia capture and system-control use cases.

This device delivers a compact, surface-mount solution in a 217-ball LFBGA (15 × 15 mm) package with industrial temperature grade, offering integrated Ethernet, USB and flexible external bus options to simplify system design and reduce board-level complexity.

Key Features

• Core & Performance ARM926EJ-S 32-bit processor core at 180 MHz with instruction and data caches and MMU for efficient embedded execution.
• Memory & Boot On-chip memories include internal ROM and SRAM; external bus supports 32-bit External Bus Interface with 4-bank SDRAM and static memory, plus boot from NAND/serial memory as described in the datasheet.
• Connectivity & Interfaces Integrated 10/100 Mbps Ethernet MAC and dual USB 2.0 ports (host and device functionality available per datasheet) for wired networking and peripheral connectivity.
• Peripherals & I/O Rich peripheral set including ISI (image sensor interface), multiple USARTs/UARTs, SPI, TWI, SSC, timer/counters, ADC and up to 96 programmable I/O lines multiplexed with peripheral functions.
• System & DMA Six-layer AHB bus matrix and 22 peripheral DMA channels allow high internal bandwidth and efficient data movement without heavy CPU intervention.
• External Bus & Expansion External Bus Interface (EBI/EMI) supports CompactFlash, SLC NAND Flash with ECC and other external memories for flexible storage and expansion options.
• Package & Mounting 217-ball LFBGA package (15 × 15 × 1.4 mm, 0.8 mm pitch), surface-mount, suitable for compact, high-density board designs.
• Industrial Grade & Temperature Range Industrial grade device with operating temperature from −40 °C to 85 °C for deployment in demanding environments.
• Compliance RoHS compliant.

Typical Applications

• Industrial Control Use the device for embedded controllers and automation systems that require industrial temperature operation, real-time timers and rich I/O capabilities.
• Networking & Communications Leverage the integrated 10/100 Mbps Ethernet MAC and USB host/device for networked control nodes, gateways and peripheral hubs.
• Multimedia Capture Employ the ISI (image sensor interface) and high-bandwidth bus matrix for camera input and basic image-capture applications.
• Mass Storage & Memory-Intensive Systems Use the External Bus Interface for SDRAM, CompactFlash or NAND Flash interfacing where external memory and boot options are required.

Unique Advantages

• Highly integrated connectivity: Built-in Ethernet MAC plus USB host/device support reduces external component count and simplifies BOM for connected embedded designs.
• Balanced performance and efficiency: 180 MHz ARM926EJ-S core with caches and MMU provides responsive application performance while supporting embedded OSes and multitasking.
• Flexible memory and boot options: 32-bit external bus with multi-bank SDRAM support and NAND/serial boot capability enables scalable memory architectures and flexible storage choices.
• High internal throughput: Six-layer AHB bus matrix and 22 DMA channels facilitate concurrent peripheral transfers and system-level throughput without excessive CPU load.
• Industrial robustness: Rated for −40 °C to 85 °C and supplied in a compact LFBGA package suitable for industrial embedded deployments.
• Design density: 217-ball LFBGA 15 × 15 mm package provides a low-profile, high-pin-count solution for space-constrained boards.

Why Choose AT91SAM9260B-CU?

The AT91SAM9260B-CU positions itself as a versatile, industrial-grade embedded MPU that combines a proven ARM926EJ-S core with a comprehensive peripheral set and flexible external memory interfaces. Its integrated Ethernet and USB plus on-chip system features make it well suited to designs that require both connectivity and I/O density without sacrificing board space.

This MPU is appropriate for engineers building industrial control systems, networked appliances, multimedia capture devices and other embedded products that need a compact, RoHS-compliant, surface-mount processor solution with robust temperature capability and system-level integration.

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