ATSAMA5D22C-CU

The ATSAMA5D22C-CU is a single-core ARM® Cortex®-A5 microprocessor IC from the SAMA5D2 series by Microchip Technology. It delivers 500 MHz 32-bit processing in a compact 196-TFBGA (11×11) package for embedded applications.

Designed for industrial environments, the device combines on-chip multimedia acceleration, broad memory controller support, and integrated security features to address display, connectivity and secure embedded use cases.

Key Features

• Core — ARM® Cortex®-A5 single 32-bit core running at 500 MHz.
• Co-Processing & Multimedia — Multimedia DSP and NEON™ MPE acceleration for enhanced media processing.
• Memory Interfaces — Integrated controllers supporting LPDDR1/LPDDR2/LPDDR3, DDR2, DDR3, DDR3L and QSPI for flexible external memory choices.
• Display & UI — Built-in display interface controllers for keyboard, LCD and touchscreen integration to support human-machine interfaces.
• Connectivity — 10/100 Mbps Ethernet (1), USB 2.0 plus HSIC, and I2C for peripheral and network connectivity.
• Security — Hardware security features including ARM TZ, boot security, cryptography, RTIC, secure fusebox, secure JTAG, secure memory and secure RTC.
• Power & IO — 3.3 V I/O specification for interfacing with common embedded peripherals.
• Package & Mounting — 196-TFBGA (11×11) CSBGA surface-mount package for space-efficient board designs.
• Operating Range & Grade — Industrial grade operation with an ambient temperature range of −40 °C to 85 °C.
• Compliance — RoHS compliant.
• Graphics — Graphics acceleration available for UI and display tasks.

Typical Applications

• Industrial Control — Reliable single-core processing with industrial temperature rating and 10/100 Mbps Ethernet for machine control and monitoring systems.
• Human-Machine Interface (HMI) — Integrated LCD, touchscreen and keyboard controllers plus graphics acceleration for operator panels and display subsystems.
• Secure Embedded Systems — On-chip security features such as ARM TZ, secure boot and cryptography for protected device operation and secure boot chains.
• Connectivity Gateways — USB 2.0, HSIC and I2C combined with Ethernet support for protocol bridging and edge connectivity tasks.

Unique Advantages

• Compact, production-ready package: 196-TFBGA (11×11) surface-mount package supports dense board layouts and industrial assemblies.
• Integrated security suite: Multiple hardware security primitives (ARM TZ, secure JTAG, secure memory, secure RTC, secure fusebox) reduce external security component needs.
• Flexible memory support: Broad compatibility with LPDDR, DDR and QSPI memory types simplifies BOM selection across system cost and performance targets.
• Display and UI integration: On-chip controllers for LCD, touchscreen and keyboard plus graphics acceleration streamline HMI development.
• Industrial temperature rating: −40 °C to 85 °C operation suitable for a wide range of embedded industrial environments.
• Connectivity-ready: Built-in 10/100 Ethernet, USB 2.0 + HSIC and I2C interfaces enable networked and peripheral-rich designs.

Why Choose ATSAMA5D22C-CU?

The ATSAMA5D22C-CU positions itself as a balanced embedded MPU for designs that require a focused mix of processing, multimedia capability and hardware security within an industrial temperature envelope. Its 500 MHz Cortex-A5 core, multimedia acceleration and extensive memory interface support make it suitable for compact HMIs, secure controllers and connectivity gateways.

With an industrial-grade package, a comprehensive security feature set and RoHS compliance, this Microchip Technology MPU is aimed at engineers and procurement teams seeking a compact, integration-friendly microprocessor for long-lived embedded products.

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