ATSAMA5D26C-CN

The ATSAMA5D26C-CN is a 32-bit microprocessor based on a single ARM® Cortex®-A5 core running at 500 MHz, designed for embedded systems. Targeted for industrial applications, the device combines processing performance with integrated connectivity, multimedia acceleration and hardware security features to support a range of industrial and embedded use cases.

Key Features

• Core & Processing  Single ARM® Cortex®-A5 core at 500 MHz delivering 32-bit processing for control and application tasks; includes multimedia co-processors and NEON™ MPE for enhanced media processing.
• Memory Controllers  Supports a broad set of memory interfaces including LPDDR1/LPDDR2/LPDDR3, DDR2, DDR3, DDR3L and QSPI to match varied memory performance and cost targets.
• Display & Graphics  On-chip display interface controllers for keyboard, LCD and touchscreen plus graphics acceleration to support human-machine interfaces and graphical displays.
• Connectivity  Integrated 10/100 Mbps Ethernet (1) and USB 2.0 with HSIC provide wired networking and peripheral connectivity; additional I2C interface supports sensor and peripheral integration.
• Security  Comprehensive hardware security features including ARM TrustZone (TZ), boot security, cryptography, RTIC, secure fusebox, secure JTAG, secure memory and secure RTC to protect system integrity and secrets.
• Package & Mounting  289-LFBGA package (14×14 mm) in a surface-mount form factor for compact board implementations.
• Industrial Grade & Temperature  Industrial-grade device with an operating temperature range of −40 °C to 105 °C for deployment in demanding environments.
• Power I/O  3.3 V I/O signalling voltage for compatibility with common embedded peripherals and interfaces.

Typical Applications

• Industrial Control  Embedded controllers and automation devices leveraging the industrial temperature rating and Ethernet connectivity for factory and process control systems.
• Human-Machine Interfaces (HMI)  Touchscreen and LCD-driven operator panels using the integrated display controllers and graphics acceleration for responsive user interfaces.
• Multimedia & Smart Devices  Multimedia-capable embedded products that benefit from NEON™ MPE and graphics acceleration for media processing and display tasks.
• Networked Embedded Systems  Connected products requiring wired networking and USB peripherals, supported by the on-chip 10/100 Mbps Ethernet and USB 2.0 + HSIC interfaces.

Unique Advantages

• Compact, manufacturable package: 289-LFBGA (14×14) surface-mount package enables space-efficient board designs and standard SMT assembly.
• Broad memory support: Native controllers for LPDDR1/2/3, DDR2/3/3L and QSPI provide flexibility across performance and cost trade-offs.
• Integrated security stack: Multiple hardware security features including ARM TrustZone, secure JTAG and secure memory help protect boot, runtime and stored secrets.
• Industrial operating range: Rated for −40 °C to 105 °C, making the device suitable for deployment in harsh or temperature-variable environments.
• Multimedia acceleration: NEON™ MPE and graphics acceleration support media processing and user-interface graphics without requiring external accelerators.
• Ready-made connectivity: On-chip Ethernet, USB 2.0 + HSIC and I2C reduce external component count for networked and peripheral-enabled designs.

Why Choose ATSAMA5D26C-CN?

The ATSAMA5D26C-CN positions a single 500 MHz ARM® Cortex®-A5 core with multimedia co-processors and a comprehensive set of memory controllers and interfaces into an industrial-grade MPU. It is suited for embedded designs that require a balance of processing capability, integrated security and compact packaging.

Designs that need flexible memory options, built-in display and connectivity interfaces, and operation across −40 °C to 105 °C will benefit from the device's integration and industrial rating. The combination of hardware security features and peripheral support helps simplify system architecture while addressing common embedded application requirements.

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