ATSAMA5D26A-CUR

The ATSAMA5D26A-CUR is an ARM® Cortex®-A5 microprocessor IC from the SAMA5D2 series, featuring a single 32-bit core running at 500 MHz. Designed for embedded and industrial applications, it combines processing, multimedia acceleration and a broad set of integrated interfaces for compact system designs.

With industrial-grade operating temperature, multiple memory controller options and built-in security features, this MPU targets designs that require deterministic operation, secure boot and connectivity in a surface-mount 289-LFBGA package.

Key Features

• Core — ARM® Cortex®-A5 single 32-bit core at 500 MHz providing general-purpose application processing for embedded workloads.
• Multimedia Acceleration — Includes multimedia co-processor support and NEON™ MPE for accelerated media and signal processing tasks.
• Memory Support — Flexible RAM controllers supporting LPDDR1, LPDDR2, LPDDR3, DDR2, DDR3, DDR3L and QSPI, enabling a range of memory configurations for different performance and cost targets.
• Display & Input — Integrated display interface controllers for keyboard, LCD and touchscreen to support human‑machine interfaces and graphical displays.
• Connectivity — On‑chip 10/100 Mbps Ethernet (1) plus USB 2.0 with HSIC and I2C for common wired connectivity and device interfacing.
• Security — Hardware security suite including ARM TZ, boot security, cryptography, RTIC, secure fusebox, secure JTAG, secure memory and secure RTC for layered system protection.
• Power & IO — 3.3 V I/O voltage support for common industrial-level signal compatibility.
• Package & Mounting — Supplied in a 289-LFBGA (14×14) package for surface-mount assembly and compact board-level integration.
• Industrial Temperature — Rated for operation from −40 °C to 85 °C to support industrial environments.
• Compliance — RoHS compliant.

Typical Applications

• Industrial HMI — Drives LCD and touchscreen interfaces and keyboard input for machine control panels using integrated display controllers and multimedia acceleration.
• Secure Embedded Controllers — Implements secure boot, cryptography and secure storage for embedded systems requiring trusted execution and tamper-resistant features.
• Networked Devices — Provides 10/100 Mbps Ethernet and USB 2.0 connectivity for connected equipment, gateways or instrumentation.
• Multimedia and User Interfaces — Uses NEON™ MPE and multimedia co‑processor support for basic graphics and media processing alongside display peripherals.

Unique Advantages

• Single-chip integration: Combines CPU, multimedia co-processing, security blocks and multiple interface controllers to reduce BOM and simplify board design.
• Flexible memory options: Broad RAM controller support (LPDDR1/2/3, DDR2/3/3L, QSPI) enables designers to tailor memory performance and cost to the application.
• Industrial temperature range: Operation from −40 °C to 85 °C supports deployment in harsh or temperature-variable environments.
• Comprehensive security feature set: On-chip ARM TZ, secure JTAG, secure fusebox and cryptography functions address device authentication, secure boot and data protection needs.
• Compact surface-mount package: 289-LFBGA (14×14) offers a small footprint for space-constrained embedded designs.
• Standard I/O voltage: 3.3 V I/O simplifies interfacing with common industrial peripherals and legacy devices.

Why Choose ATSAMA5D26A-CUR?

The ATSAMA5D26A-CUR positions itself as a compact, industrial-grade MPU that balances application processing performance with integrated multimedia, connectivity and security features. Its single ARM® Cortex®-A5 core at 500 MHz, combined with extensive memory support and interface integration, suits designs that require a deterministic embedded processor with secure boot and wired connectivity.

Engineers seeking a surface-mount solution with industrial temperature capability, broad memory compatibility and built-in hardware security will find the ATSAMA5D26A-CUR appropriate for a variety of embedded and industrial systems where space, security and reliable operation matter.

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