ATSAMA5D26B-CUR

The ATSAMA5D26B-CUR is a Microchip Technology microprocessor IC based on a single ARM® Cortex®-A5 core running at 500 MHz. Designed for industrial-grade embedded systems, it combines a 32-bit core with multimedia DSP/NEON MPE support and on-chip graphics acceleration for user interface and multimedia tasks.

This device integrates a wide set of memory controllers and peripheral interfaces, along with a comprehensive security feature set and industrial temperature range, making it suited for secure, connected embedded applications that require robust integration and long-term reliability.

Key Features

• Core — ARM® Cortex®-A5 single 32-bit core at 500 MHz for general-purpose processing and control.
• Multimedia and DSP — Integrated multimedia DSP capability with NEON™ MPE support to accelerate media and signal processing workloads.
• Memory Support — Flexible RAM controllers supporting LPDDR1/LPDDR2/LPDDR3, DDR2, DDR3, DDR3L and QSPI interfaces for system memory and external flash.
• Display and UI — Built-in display interface controllers for keyboard, LCD and touchscreen and on-chip graphics acceleration for responsive user interfaces.
• Connectivity — Integrated 10/100 Mbps Ethernet (1), USB 2.0 with HSIC support and I2C for peripheral and network connectivity.
• Security — Comprehensive security features including ARM TrustZone (TZ), Boot Security, Cryptography, RTIC, Secure Fusebox, Secure JTAG, Secure Memory and Secure RTC to support secure boot and protected operation.
• Power and IO — 3.3 V I/O voltage for standard embedded signal levels.
• Package and Mounting — 289-LFBGA package (14 × 14 mm) in a surface-mount form factor for compact, board-level integration.
• Industrial Grade and Temperature Range — Industrial grade device rated for operation from −40 °C to 85 °C.

Typical Applications

• Human-Machine Interfaces (HMI) — Drives LCD and touchscreen interfaces with graphics acceleration and UI controller support for interactive displays.
• Industrial Control — Provides connectivity via Ethernet and USB alongside industrial temperature tolerance for embedded control systems.
• Secure Embedded Platforms — Implements secure boot, cryptography and TrustZone features for devices requiring protected execution and secure key storage.
• Multimedia Devices — Leverages NEON MPE and graphics acceleration for media decoding and signal processing tasks.
• Connected Peripherals — Combines USB 2.0/HSIC and I2C to interface with sensors, storage and communication modules.

Unique Advantages

• Single-chip integration: Combines processing, memory controllers and multiple interfaces in one device to reduce BOM and simplify board design.
• Security-ready architecture: Built-in TrustZone, secure boot and cryptographic features provide a foundation for secure product designs.
• Flexible memory options: Support for LPDDR, DDR and QSPI interfaces enables designers to choose the optimal memory topology for performance and cost.
• Industrial robustness: Industrial grade rating and −40 °C to 85 °C operating range support deployment in harsh environments.
• User interface capability: Dedicated LCD, touchscreen and keyboard controllers plus graphics acceleration enable responsive embedded GUIs.
• Standard I/O levels: 3.3 V I/O compatibility simplifies integration with common peripheral devices and sensors.

Why Choose ATSAMA5D26B-CUR?

The ATSAMA5D26B-CUR delivers a balanced combination of processing capability, multimedia acceleration and security features in a compact 289-LFBGA package targeted at industrial embedded applications. Its ARM® Cortex®-A5 core at 500 MHz, broad memory controller support and integrated connectivity make it suitable for designs that require responsive user interfaces, secure operation and flexible memory choices.

Engineers and procurement teams seeking a scalable, secure MPU for industrial environments will find value in the ATSAMA5D26B-CUR's integrated feature set, operating temperature range and surface-mount package for streamlined manufacturing and long-term deployment.

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