ATSAMA5D23A-CUR

The ATSAMA5D23A-CUR is a Microchip Technology microprocessor IC from the SAMA5D2 series featuring a single ARM® Cortex®-A5 32-bit core running at 500 MHz. Designed for embedded and industrial applications, it combines processing performance with integrated connectivity, display support, and a broad set of security features.

This device targets embedded systems that require industrial temperature operation, hardware-level security, multimedia acceleration and flexible memory interface options, enabling compact, surface-mount designs in a 196-TFBGA (11×11) package.

Key Features

• Core Single ARM® Cortex®-A5 32-bit core operating at 500 MHz for embedded processing tasks.
• Co-processors Multimedia and NEON™ MPE support to accelerate media-oriented workloads.
• Memory & Storage Integrated controllers supporting LPDDR1, LPDDR2, LPDDR3, DDR2, DDR3, DDR3L and QSPI memory interfaces for flexible system memory choices.
• Connectivity & I/O Built-in 10/100 Mbps Ethernet (1), USB 2.0 with HSIC, and I2C interface for common embedded networking and peripheral connectivity.
• Display & User Interface Display interface controllers for keyboard, LCD and touchscreen support, plus graphics acceleration for responsive user interfaces.
• Security & System Integrity Comprehensive security features including ARM TrustZone (TZ), boot security, cryptography, RTIC, secure fusebox, secure JTAG, secure memory and secure RTC to protect firmware and data.
• Power & I/O Voltage 3.3 V I/O voltage compatibility to match common embedded system power domains.
• Package & Mounting 196-TFBGA (11×11) CSBGA package, surface mount, suited for compact board designs.
• Operating Range & Grade Industrial grade with an operating temperature range of −40 °C to 85 °C and RoHS compliance for regulatory alignment.

Typical Applications

• Industrial Control & Automation — Use the processor for control logic, network connectivity and secure firmware boot in industrial equipment operating across −40 °C to 85 °C.
• Human-Machine Interfaces (HMI) — Drive LCD and touchscreen displays with graphics acceleration and keyboard interface support for responsive operator panels.
• Embedded Networking Devices — Leverage the integrated 10/100 Mbps Ethernet and USB 2.0 + HSIC for gateways, protocol converters and connected instruments.
• Multimedia-Enabled Embedded Systems — Utilize the multimedia co-processor and NEON MPE for media processing tasks within compact, surface-mount designs.

Unique Advantages

• Integrated Security Suite: Extensive hardware security features (ARM TZ, boot security, cryptography, secure JTAG, secure memory, secure RTC, secure fusebox) reduce system-level integration effort for protected deployments.
• Flexible Memory Support: Multiple supported memory controllers (LPDDR1/2/3, DDR2/3/3L, QSPI) enable designers to choose the right memory technology for cost, performance, and power trade-offs.
• Industrial Temperature Rating: Operation from −40 °C to 85 °C supports deployment in industrial environments requiring wide thermal tolerance.
• Compact Surface-Mount Package: 196-TFBGA (11×11) package allows high integration in space-constrained boards while maintaining robust mounting.
• Broad Connectivity: Built-in Ethernet, USB 2.0 + HSIC and I2C interfaces simplify system I/O design and peripheral integration.
• RoHS Compliant: Environmentally compliant design meets common regulatory requirements for lead-free manufacturing.

Why Choose ATSAMA5D23A-CUR?

The ATSAMA5D23A-CUR delivers a balanced combination of processing performance, security and connectivity for embedded and industrial systems. As part of the SAMA5D2 series from Microchip Technology, it provides a single 500 MHz ARM Cortex-A5 core with multimedia co-processing, flexible memory interfaces and an extensive hardware security feature set suited to industrial applications.

Choose this device for designs that require compact surface-mount packaging, a wide operating temperature range, and integrated peripherals (Ethernet, USB, display controllers) to reduce BOM complexity and accelerate time to market.

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