ATSAMA5D26C-CNR

The ATSAMA5D26C-CNR 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 compute performance with a broad set of integrated peripherals and security features.

With support for multiple memory interfaces, display controllers, wired and USB connectivity, and industrial-grade temperature operation, this device targets embedded systems requiring performance, integration, and secured boot/runtime capabilities.

Key Features

• Core & Performance — Single ARM® Cortex®-A5 32-bit core at 500 MHz providing deterministic application processing for embedded workloads.
• Memory Support — Integrated controllers for LPDDR1/LPDDR2/LPDDR3, DDR2, DDR3, DDR3L and QSPI to support a wide range of system memory configurations and boot options.
• Multimedia and SIMD — Multimedia co-processor support including NEON™ MPE for accelerated media and signal processing tasks.
• Display and Input — Display interface controllers for LCD, touchscreen and keyboard integration plus on-chip graphics acceleration for user interfaces.
• Connectivity — Single 10/100 Mbps Ethernet port, USB 2.0 with HSIC support and I²C for peripheral communication.
• Security and Trust — Comprehensive security suite including ARM TrustZone (TZ), Boot Security, Cryptography, RTIC, Secure Fusebox, Secure JTAG, Secure Memory and Secure RTC for protected boot and runtime operations.
• Power and I/O — 3.3 V I/O voltage level compatible with common embedded peripherals.
• Package & Mounting — 289-LFBGA (14×14 mm) surface-mount package suitable for compact board layouts.
• Industrial Temperature Range — Rated for operation from −40 °C to 105 °C to meet industrial environment requirements.

Typical Applications

• Industrial Embedded Controllers — Use for control and monitoring where industrial temperature range and secure boot are required.
• Human Machine Interfaces (HMIs) — Drive LCD and touchscreen user interfaces with on-chip graphics acceleration and display controllers.
• Networked Devices — Enable Ethernet-based connectivity and USB peripheral support for networked embedded products.
• Secure IoT Gateways — Leverage ARM TrustZone, secure boot and cryptography features to protect device identity and data.

Unique Advantages

• Balanced Compute and Integration: A 500 MHz Cortex-A5 core combined with multimedia acceleration and multiple peripheral controllers reduces the need for external chips.
• Flexible Memory Options: Support for LPDDR, DDR and QSPI memory interfaces allows designers to match cost and performance requirements.
• Comprehensive Security: Built-in TrustZone, secure boot and cryptographic features provide layered device protection for sensitive applications.
• Industrial-Grade Reliability: −40 °C to 105 °C operating range and industrial grade classification make it suitable for harsh environments.
• Compact Implementation: 289-LFBGA (14×14) surface-mount package enables compact PCB designs while preserving I/O and connectivity options.

Why Choose ATSAMA5D26C-CNR?

The ATSAMA5D26C-CNR delivers a practical combination of CPU performance, multimedia capabilities, extensive memory interface options and robust security features in an industrial-grade package. It is well suited to embedded system designs that require a secure, connected platform with display and peripheral support.

Manufactured by Microchip Technology and part of the SAMA5D2 series, this device fits applications that demand reliable operation across industrial temperature ranges while minimizing external component count through integrated interfaces.

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