ATSAMA5D26B-CN

The ATSAMA5D26B-CN is an ARM® Cortex®-A5 microprocessor IC from the SAMA5D2 series, featuring a single 32-bit core running at 500 MHz in a 289-LFBGA (14×14) surface-mount package. It is designed for industrial-grade embedded applications that require on-chip security, multimedia acceleration, and broad memory and peripheral support.

With a 3.3 V I/O domain and an operating temperature range of −40 °C to 105 °C, this MPU targets embedded systems that demand reliable operation across extended temperature ranges while offering integrated connectivity and display capabilities.

Key Features

• Core and Performance — Single ARM® Cortex®-A5 32-bit core at 500 MHz, suitable for responsive embedded control and application processing.
• Security — Hardware security suite including ARM TrustZone, Boot Security, Cryptography, RTIC, Secure Fusebox, Secure JTAG, Secure Memory, and a Secure RTC for protected system boot and data integrity.
• Memory Controllers — Support for LPDDR1/LPDDR2/LPDDR3, DDR2, DDR3, DDR3L and QSPI, enabling flexible memory choices for performance and capacity trade-offs.
• Multimedia and Graphics — Multimedia co-processors with NEON™ MPE and graphics acceleration to support user interfaces and media processing.
• Display and HMI Interfaces — Integrated controllers for keyboard, LCD, and touchscreen interfaces for human-machine interface designs.
• Connectivity — On-chip 10/100 Mbps Ethernet (1), USB 2.0 with HSIC, and additional interfaces such as I2C for peripheral communication.
• Power and I/O — 3.3 V I/O compatibility for standard embedded interface levels.
• Package and Mounting — 289-LFBGA (14×14) surface-mount package suitable for compact board designs.
• Industrial Grade — Specified operating temperature range of −40 °C to 105 °C for use in industrial environments.
• RoHS Compliance — Environmentally compliant with RoHS requirements.

Typical Applications

• Industrial Control Systems — Embedded control and monitoring nodes that require industrial temperature operation and secure boot capabilities.
• Human‑Machine Interfaces (HMI) — Touchscreen and LCD-based operator panels leveraging the display controllers and graphics acceleration.
• Secure Embedded Devices — Applications needing hardware-enforced security features such as secure boot, cryptography, and secure memory.
• Connected Devices — Ethernet- and USB-enabled designs that require standard network and peripheral connectivity.

Unique Advantages

• Security‑Rich Platform: Comprehensive hardware security features reduce system-level integration work for trusted boot and data protection.
• Broad Memory Flexibility: Support for multiple DRAM generations and QSPI enables designers to choose memory solutions that match performance and cost targets.
• Integrated Multimedia Acceleration: NEON™ MPE and graphics acceleration simplify development of responsive user interfaces and media tasks.
• Industrial Reliability: −40 °C to 105 °C operating range and industrial grade specification make the device suitable for harsh environments.
• Compact, Surface‑Mount Package: 289-LFBGA (14×14) package provides a compact footprint for space-constrained board designs.
• Standard I/O Levels: 3.3 V I/O compatibility eases integration with common peripheral components.

Why Choose ATSAMA5D26B-CN?

The ATSAMA5D26B-CN combines a 500 MHz ARM® Cortex®-A5 core with extensive on-chip security, multimedia acceleration, and flexible memory and peripheral interfaces to deliver a balanced solution for industrial embedded designs. Its industrial temperature rating and compact 289-LFBGA package make it appropriate for applications that must operate reliably in challenging conditions while offering HMI and connectivity features.

This MPU is well suited for engineers designing secure, connected embedded products that require a single-core 32-bit application processor with integrated multimedia and display support, diverse memory options, and a robust security feature set.

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