ATSAMA5D26C-CU

The ATSAMA5D26C-CU is a single-core, 32-bit microprocessor based on the ARM® Cortex®-A5 core running at 500 MHz. It is packaged in a 289-LFBGA (14×14) surface-mount package and is specified for industrial-grade operation.

Designed for embedded applications that require on-chip multimedia, secure boot and cryptography, and a broad set of peripheral interfaces, this MPU integrates connectivity and display controllers alongside extensive memory interface support.

Key Features

• Core — ARM® Cortex®-A5 single core, 32-bit architecture running at 500 MHz for deterministic embedded processing.
• Memory Interfaces — Integrated controllers supporting LPDDR1/LPDDR2/LPDDR3, DDR2, DDR3, DDR3L and QSPI for flexible system memory and code storage options.
• Multimedia & Acceleration — Includes multimedia co-processors and NEON™ MPE for SIMD acceleration and on-chip graphics acceleration to assist UI and media tasks.
• Display & HMI — Built-in display interface controllers for keyboard, LCD and touchscreen implementations to simplify human-machine interfaces.
• Connectivity — On-chip 10/100 Mbps Ethernet (1) plus USB 2.0 and HSIC support; additional I2C interface for sensor and peripheral integration.
• Security — Comprehensive security features including ARM TrustZone (TZ), Boot Security, Cryptography, RTIC, Secure Fusebox, Secure JTAG, Secure Memory and Secure RTC.
• Power & I/O — 3.3 V I/O voltage standard for compatibility with common industrial peripherals.
• Package & Temperature — 289-LFBGA (14×14) surface-mount package rated for industrial operating temperatures from −40 °C to 85 °C.
• Compliance — RoHS compliant.

Typical Applications

• Industrial Control — Embedded controllers and automation equipment that require industrial temperature operation and Ethernet connectivity.
• Human-Machine Interfaces (HMI) — LCD and touchscreen-based operator panels leveraging the integrated display controllers and graphics acceleration.
• Connected Devices — Networked embedded systems using the on-chip 10/100 Mbps Ethernet and USB 2.0 interfaces for connectivity and peripheral support.
• Multimedia-Enabled Embedded Products — Devices that benefit from NEON™ MPE and multimedia co-processing for accelerated media processing and UI responsiveness.

Unique Advantages

• Integrated Processing and Peripherals: Single-chip solution combining a 500 MHz Cortex-A5 core with Ethernet, USB, display controllers and I2C to reduce BOM and simplify board design.
• Flexible Memory Support: Wide support for LPDDR, DDR2/DDR3/DDR3L and QSPI enables designers to choose appropriate memory options for performance and cost targets.
• Security-First Design: Multiple built-in security features—TrustZone, secure boot, cryptography and secure JTAG—help protect system integrity and sensitive data.
• Industrial Reliability: Rated for −40 °C to 85 °C operation and supplied in a compact 289-LFBGA surface-mount package for robust deployment in industrial environments.
• Multimedia Acceleration: NEON™ MPE and dedicated multimedia co-processors provide hardware acceleration to offload media and signal-processing tasks from the CPU core.

Why Choose ATSAMA5D26C-CU?

The ATSAMA5D26C-CU delivers a balanced combination of embedded processing performance, peripheral integration and industrial-grade reliability. With a 500 MHz ARM® Cortex®-A5 core, extensive memory interface options, on-chip connectivity and a rich security feature set, it is suited for designs that require secure, connected and interactive embedded functionality.

This MPU is appropriate for developers targeting industrial embedded systems, HMIs and networked devices that need a compact surface-mount package, broad memory flexibility and robust security capabilities while operating across industrial temperature ranges.

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