ATSAMA5D24A-CU

The ATSAMA5D24A-CU is an ARM® Cortex®-A5 based microprocessor IC in the SAMA5D2 series, delivering a single 32-bit core at 500 MHz in a 256-TFBGA (8×8) package. Designed for embedded and industrial applications, it integrates a broad set of memory controllers, peripheral interfaces and security features for compact, secure system designs.

This industrial-grade MPU combines performance and integration—featuring multimedia co-processing, graphics acceleration, wired connectivity and a secure boot/cryptography feature set—to address embedded HMI, control and networked device requirements within the SAMA5D2 family from Microchip Technology.

Key Features

• Core – ARM® Cortex®-A5 single core, 32-bit running at 500 MHz for general-purpose embedded processing.
• Multimedia & DSP – Multimedia co-processors including NEON™ MPE provide acceleration for media and vector operations.
• Memory Interfaces – Integrated controllers for LPDDR1/LPDDR2/LPDDR3, DDR2/DDR3/DDR3L and QSPI for flexible external memory options.
• Graphics & Display – Graphics acceleration with display interface controllers supporting keyboard, LCD and touchscreen integration for HMI applications.
• Connectivity – On-chip 10/100 Mbps Ethernet (1 port) and USB 2.0 with HSIC support for networking and host/device connectivity.
• Peripheral Interfaces – Standard embedded interfaces including I2C plus additional system interfaces for peripheral integration.
• Security – Comprehensive security features including ARM TrustZone (ARM TZ), boot security, cryptography, RTIC, secure fusebox, secure JTAG, secure memory and secure RTC.
• Power & IO – 3.3 V IO voltage compatibility for common embedded peripherals and board-level interfaces.
• Package & Mounting – 256-TFBGA (8×8) supplier device package with surface-mount mounting type for compact PCB designs.
• Industrial Grade – Operating temperature range of -40°C to 85°C suitable for industrial embedded deployments.

Typical Applications

• Embedded Systems – Single-core 32-bit processing at 500 MHz for general embedded control, data handling and application logic within SAMA5D2-based designs.
• Human‑Machine Interfaces (HMI) – Integrated graphics acceleration and display controllers (LCD, touchscreen, keyboard) for control panels and operator interfaces.
• Industrial Networking – 10/100 Mbps Ethernet and USB 2.0 with HSIC enable networked instrumentation, remote monitoring and connectivity solutions.
• Secure Embedded Devices – Hardware security features including secure boot, cryptography and TrustZone for applications requiring robust device integrity and protected storage.

Unique Advantages

• Integrated memory flexibility: Support for LPDDR1/2/3, DDR2/3/3L and QSPI reduces external design constraints and simplifies memory selection for varied performance needs.
• HMI-ready feature set: Graphics acceleration plus dedicated display interface controllers enable compact designs with touchscreen and LCD functionality.
• Built-in security stack: Multiple hardware security elements (TrustZone, secure JTAG, secure fusebox, secure RTC) help protect boot integrity and sensitive operations.
• Industrial temperature rating: Rated for -40°C to 85°C to meet the environmental requirements of industrial embedded applications.
• Compact package: 256-TFBGA (8×8) surface-mount package supports space-constrained PCBs while delivering a high level of integration.

Why Choose ATSAMA5D24A-CU?

The ATSAMA5D24A-CU positions the SAMA5D2 series capability into a compact, industrial-grade MPU that balances processing performance, multimedia capability and on-chip integration. With a 500 MHz ARM® Cortex®-A5 core, extensive memory controller support and a comprehensive security feature set, it is suitable for embedded designs that require both HMI and secure connectivity.

As a Microchip Technology part in the SAMA5D2 family, this device offers a combination of integration and robustness that supports streamlined BOMs and reliable long-term deployment for embedded and industrial product lines.

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