ATSAMA5D26B-CU

The ATSAMA5D26B-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 integrates processing, multimedia acceleration and a wide set of system interfaces to support user interfaces, secure boot and networking.

This device targets embedded designs requiring a compact surface-mount package, industrial temperature operation and an on-chip security feature set, while providing flexible memory controller support and common peripheral interfaces.

Key Features

• Core — ARM® Cortex®-A5 single 32-bit core at 500 MHz, suitable for control and application processing tasks.
• Multimedia Co-processor — Integrated multimedia and NEON™ MPE support to accelerate media and signal processing workloads.
• Memory and Storage Controllers — Controllers for LPDDR1/2/3, DDR2, DDR3, DDR3L and QSPI to support a range of external memory configurations.
• Display and HMI Interfaces — Built-in controllers for keyboard, LCD and touchscreen to simplify human-machine interface designs.
• Connectivity — 10/100 Mbps Ethernet (1), USB 2.0 with HSIC and I2C for wired networking and peripheral connections.
• Security and Boot — ARM TrustZone (ARM TZ), boot security, cryptography, RTIC, secure fusebox, secure JTAG, secure memory and secure RTC for layered device security and secure boot flows.
• Power and I/O — 3.3 V I/O voltage for common embedded-level interfacing.
• Package and Mounting — 289-LFBGA (14 × 14 mm) surface-mount package to support compact board designs.
• Operating Range — Industrial temperature rating from −40 °C to 85 °C for deployment in temperature-demanding environments.
• RoHS Compliance — RoHS-compliant material status.

Typical Applications

• Human-Machine Interfaces (HMIs) — Use the LCD, touchscreen and keyboard controllers plus graphics acceleration to implement responsive operator displays and control panels.
• Industrial Control — Industrial temperature range and Ethernet connectivity make the device suitable for control nodes and monitoring equipment in industrial environments.
• Secure Embedded Systems — On-chip security features including TrustZone, secure boot and cryptography support protected boot and secure data handling.
• Multimedia and Signal Processing — NEON MPE and multimedia acceleration enable media decoding or signal processing tasks in embedded products.

Unique Advantages

• Balanced Processing Performance: A 500 MHz ARM® Cortex®-A5 core provides application-level processing suitable for control and HMI tasks while fitting embedded power and footprint constraints.
• Extensive Memory Support: Multiple supported memory types (LPDDR1/2/3, DDR2/3/3L, QSPI) allow designers to choose cost and performance trade-offs for system memory.
• Integrated Security Suite: Comprehensive security features—including TrustZone, secure JTAG and secure memory—reduce the need for separate security components and simplify secure system implementation.
• Broad Peripheral Set: Ethernet, USB 2.0 + HSIC and I2C plus display interfaces provide flexible connectivity for networking, peripherals and user interfaces.
• Industrial Temperature Capability: −40 °C to 85 °C rating supports deployment in temperature-challenging applications without additional thermal qualification.
• Compact Surface-Mount Package: 289-LFBGA (14 × 14 mm) package enables space-efficient PCB layouts for compact embedded systems.

Why Choose ATSAMA5D26B-CU?

The ATSAMA5D26B-CU combines a 500 MHz ARM® Cortex®-A5 core with multimedia acceleration, a wide range of memory controller support and a comprehensive security feature set to address embedded designs that require secure, connected human-machine interfaces and industrial-grade operation. Its combination of connectivity (Ethernet, USB, I2C), display controllers and graphics support helps consolidate system functionality into a single MPU.

Engineers and procurement teams seeking a compact, RoHS-compliant microprocessor in a 289-LFBGA surface-mount package will find the ATSAMA5D26B-CU suited to applications where operational temperature range, security and interface integration are key selection criteria.

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