ATSAMA5D24C-CU

The ATSAMA5D24C-CU is a Microchip Technology microprocessor IC based on a single ARM® Cortex®-A5 core running at 500 MHz. Designed for embedded and industrial applications, it combines a 32‑bit application processor architecture with multimedia acceleration and a broad set of peripheral interfaces.

With support for multiple external memory types, integrated security features, Ethernet and USB connectivity, and HMI display controllers, this device targets networked embedded systems that require compute, graphics and secure boot capabilities in a compact 256‑TFBGA package.

Key Features

• Core — ARM® Cortex®-A5 single core, 32‑bit processor at 500 MHz providing deterministic application processing.
• Co-processors / Multimedia — Includes multimedia co-processor support and NEON™ MPE for enhanced media processing and acceleration.
• Memory Interface — External memory controller support for LPDDR1, LPDDR2, LPDDR3, DDR2, DDR3, DDR3L and QSPI, enabling flexible system memory configurations.
• Display & HMI — Built-in controllers for keyboard, LCD and touchscreen interfaces plus graphics acceleration to support user interface designs.
• Connectivity — Integrated 10/100 Mbps Ethernet (1) and USB 2.0 with HSIC for wired networking and host/device connectivity.
• Peripheral Interfaces — Standard embedded interfaces including I2C for sensor and peripheral integration.
• Security — On-chip security features including ARM TrustZone (TZ), boot security, cryptography, RTIC, secure fusebox, secure JTAG, secure memory and secure RTC to support protected boot and data protection schemes.
• Electrical & Mechanical — I/O voltage 3.3 V and surface-mount 256‑TFBGA (8×8) package for compact board designs.
• Industrial Grade & Temperature — Industrial grade device with operating temperature range from −40 °C to 85 °C for deployment in demanding environments.
• Compliance — RoHS compliant.

Typical Applications

• Industrial HMI — Use LCD and touchscreen controllers with graphics acceleration to implement operator interfaces and control panels in industrial equipment.
• Embedded Networking — Single-port 10/100 Mbps Ethernet plus USB 2.0 allow networked controllers and peripheral connectivity for embedded systems.
• Secure Embedded Systems — Integrated security features and secure boot capabilities enable deployment in applications requiring trusted startup and data protection.
• Multimedia-Enabled Devices — NEON™ MPE and multimedia co-processor support facilitate media processing tasks in embedded products.

Unique Advantages

• Balanced compute and media capabilities: A 500 MHz ARM® Cortex®-A5 core with NEON™ MPE and multimedia support offers a combination of application processing and media acceleration for embedded UIs and multimedia tasks.
• Flexible memory options: Support for LPDDR1/2/3, DDR2/3/3L and QSPI lets designers choose the memory architecture that matches performance and cost targets.
• Integrated connectivity: On-chip Ethernet and USB 2.0 simplify board-level integration for networked and peripheral-connected products.
• Comprehensive security: Multiple hardware security features—including TrustZone, cryptography and secure JTAG—help implement secure boot and protect sensitive assets.
• Industrial readiness: Industrial-grade qualification with a −40 °C to 85 °C operating range supports deployment in rugged environments.
• Compact package: 256‑TFBGA (8×8) surface-mount package enables high-density PCB layouts while maintaining robust I/O and memory connectivity.

Why Choose ATSAMA5D24C-CU?

The ATSAMA5D24C-CU combines a 500 MHz ARM® Cortex®-A5 core with multimedia acceleration, extensive external memory support, integrated Ethernet and USB, and a broad set of security features—all in a compact industrial-grade 256‑TFBGA package. This configuration is well suited to embedded system designers who need a secure, connected processor platform for HMI, networking and multimedia-aware applications.

Backed by Microchip Technology, the device provides a clear path for scalable embedded designs that require durable operation across −40 °C to 85 °C, RoHS compliance, and flexible memory and peripheral integration.

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