ATSAMA5D23A-CNR

The ATSAMA5D23A-CNR is an ARM® Cortex®-A5 32-bit microprocessor optimized for embedded and industrial applications. It integrates a single 500 MHz core with a compact 196-TFBGA (11×11) package to deliver a balance of compute, multimedia and secure system capabilities.

Designed for embedded systems requiring industrial-grade operation, the device combines memory interface flexibility, display and peripheral support, wired networking and comprehensive security features to simplify system design and deployment.

Key Features

• Core — ARM® Cortex®-A5 single 32-bit core running at 500 MHz for deterministic embedded processing.
• Memory Interfaces — Integrated controllers for LPDDR1/LPDDR2/LPDDR3, DDR2, DDR3, DDR3L and QSPI to accommodate a range of memory choices.
• Multimedia & Acceleration — Graphics acceleration plus multimedia co-processors and NEON™ MPE support to offload media workloads.
• Display & HMI — On-chip controllers for keyboard, LCD and touchscreen interfaces to support human–machine interfaces.
• Connectivity — Single 10/100 Mbps Ethernet port, USB 2.0 with HSIC and I2C for common peripheral and network connectivity.
• Security — Comprehensive security features including ARM TZ, boot security, cryptography, RTIC, secure fusebox, secure JTAG, secure memory and secure RTC.
• Power & I/O — 3.3 V I/O voltage for compatibility with common embedded peripherals.
• Package & Mounting — 196-TFBGA (11×11) CSBGA package, surface-mount for compact board designs.
• Industrial Grade & Temperature Range — Rated for industrial operation with an operating temperature range of -40 °C to 105 °C.
• Compliance — RoHS compliant.

Typical Applications

• Industrial Control — Single-core processing with industrial temperature rating and Ethernet connectivity for control and monitoring nodes.
• Human–Machine Interfaces (HMIs) — Integrated display controllers and graphics acceleration for LCD and touchscreen-based operator panels.
• Secure Embedded Systems — Hardware security features and secure boot capabilities for devices requiring protected firmware and cryptographic functions.
• Connected Devices — USB 2.0, HSIC and 10/100 Mbps Ethernet enable networked sensor gateways and peripheral-rich embedded systems.

Unique Advantages

• Balanced compute and multimedia: 500 MHz ARM® Cortex®-A5 core with multimedia co-processors and NEON™ MPE for responsive embedded applications.
• Flexible memory support: Multiple supported memory types (LPDDR1/2/3, DDR2/3/3L, QSPI) simplify system BOM and design choices.
• Comprehensive security stack: On-chip ARM TZ, secure boot, cryptography and secure hardware elements reduce system integration effort for secure designs.
• Industrial-ready operation: -40 °C to 105 °C rating and industrial grade classification for deployments in demanding environments.
• Integrated HMI and connectivity: Display controllers, USB, I2C and Ethernet provide a broad interface set for user interfaces and networked devices.
• Compact surface-mount package: 196-TFBGA (11×11) CSBGA footprint allows high-density board layouts.

Why Choose ATSAMA5D23A-CNR?

ATSAMA5D23A-CNR positions itself as a compact, industrial-grade microprocessor that combines a 500 MHz ARM® Cortex®-A5 core with multimedia acceleration, extensive memory interface options and a broad set of peripherals. Its security features and industrial temperature rating make it suited for embedded systems where reliability and protected operation are essential.

Manufactured by Microchip Technology, the device is targeted at designers needing a single-core 32-bit MPU with integrated display, connectivity and security capabilities to reduce system complexity while meeting industrial environmental requirements.

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