ATSAMA5D22C-CN

The ATSAMA5D22C-CN is an ARM® Cortex®-A5 single-core microprocessor IC running at 500 MHz, supplied by Microchip Technology for embedded, industrial applications. It combines a 32-bit Cortex-A5 core with multimedia co-processing and a broad set of memory and peripheral interfaces to support integrated embedded designs.

Designed for industrial-grade environments, the device provides on-chip security features, multiple memory controller options, and standard connectivity interfaces to address compact HMI, secure networking, and multimedia-oriented embedded systems.

Key Features

• Core and Performance — ARM® Cortex®-A5 single 32-bit core operating at 500 MHz, providing deterministic processing for embedded tasks.
• Multimedia Co-processors — Includes multimedia and NEON™ MPE co-processor support to accelerate media and signal-processing workloads.
• Memory Interfaces — Integrated controllers for LPDDR1/LPDDR2/LPDDR3, DDR2, DDR3, DDR3L and QSPI, enabling flexible memory choices for varying application requirements.
• Display and UI — Built-in controllers for keyboard, LCD and touchscreen interfaces to support human–machine interface designs.
• Connectivity — Single 10/100 Mbps Ethernet port and USB 2.0 plus HSIC support for wired networking and peripheral connectivity.
• Security — Comprehensive security feature set including ARM TrustZone (TZ), boot security, cryptography, RTIC, secure fusebox, secure JTAG, secure memory, and secure RTC to support protected boot and runtime operation.
• Package and Mounting — Available in a 196-TFBGA (11×11) CSBGA package for surface-mount assembly, enabling compact board layouts.
• Operating Range and Compliance — Industrial operating temperature range of −40 °C to 105 °C and RoHS compliance for regulated manufacturing environments.
• Additional Interfaces — I²C and graphics acceleration support to aid sensor integration and UI rendering.
• Voltage I/O — 3.3 V I/O voltage for compatibility with common industrial-level signaling.

Typical Applications

• Industrial HMI — Drive LCD and touchscreen interfaces with integrated display controllers and graphics acceleration for operator panels and control interfaces.
• Secure Embedded Networking — Use the integrated 10/100 Mbps Ethernet and security features (ARM TZ, secure boot, cryptography) for protected networked devices.
• Multimedia and Signal Processing — Leverage the NEON™ MPE and multimedia co-processors alongside flexible DDR/LPDDR support for audio, video, and DSP tasks.
• Embedded Control and Instrumentation — Single-core 32-bit processing, broad memory interface options, and industrial temperature rating make the device suitable for control systems and instrumentation.

Unique Advantages

• Integrated Security Suite: On-chip TrustZone, secure boot, cryptography, and secure JTAG simplify implementation of protected systems and reduce external security components.
• Flexible Memory Support: Support for LPDDR1/2/3, DDR2/3/3L and QSPI lets designers choose memory configurations that match performance and cost targets.
• Industrial Temperature Rating: −40 °C to 105 °C operating range supports deployments in demanding environmental conditions.
• Compact Surface-Mount Package: 196-TFBGA (11×11) package enables small form-factor designs while maintaining pin density for peripherals.
• Manufacturer Reliability: Built and supplied by Microchip Technology, offering a defined industrial-grade MPU option for embedded projects.
• Standards-Level Connectivity: Integrated Ethernet and USB 2.0/HSIC interfaces reduce the need for external controllers for common connectivity tasks.

Why Choose ATSAMA5D22C-CN?

The ATSAMA5D22C-CN positions itself as a single-core ARM Cortex-A5 microprocessor tailored for embedded and industrial applications that require integrated security, multimedia acceleration, and flexible memory interfacing. Its 500 MHz core combined with NEON™ MPE support and a compact 196-TFBGA package make it suitable for space-constrained designs that still demand interface richness.

With industrial temperature tolerance, 3.3 V I/O, and RoHS compliance, the ATSAMA5D22C-CN is suitable for long-term deployments in controlled industrial environments and embedded systems where deterministic processing, security, and interface flexibility are required.

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