ATSAMA5D27A-CUR
| Part Description |
ARM® Cortex®-A5 Microprocessor IC SAMA5D2 1 Core, 32-Bit 500MHz 289-LFBGA (14x14) |
|---|---|
| Quantity | 680 Available (as of October 8, 2026) |
| Product Category | Microprocessors |
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| Part Series | SAMA5D2 |
| Manufacturer | Microchip Technology |
| Manufacturing Status | Obsolete |
| Manufacturer Standard Lead Time | Contact Us |
| Datasheet |
Specifications & Environmental
| Co-Processors/DSP | Multimedia; NEON™ MPE | Core Processor | ARM® Cortex®-A5 | Device Package | 289-LFBGA (14x14) | ||
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| Display & Interface Controllers | Keyboard, LCD, Touchscreen | ECCN | 5A992C | Ethernet | 10/100Mbps (1) | ||
| Grade | Industrial | Graphics Acceleration | Yes | HTS Code | 8542.31.0001 | ||
| Moisture Sensitivity Level | 3 (168 Hours) | Mounting Method | Surface Mount | Mounting Type | Surface Mount | ||
| Number of Cores/Bus Width | 1 Core, 32-Bit | Operating Temperature | -40°C ~ 85°C (TA) | Package / Case | 289-LFBGA | ||
| RAM Controllers | LPDDR1, LPDDR2, LPDDR3, DDR2, DDR3, DDR3L, QSPI | REACH Compliance | REACH Unaffected | RoHS Compliance | ROHS3 Compliant | ||
| Security Features | ARM TZ, Boot Security, Cryptography, RTIC, Secure Fusebox, Secure JTAG, Secure Memory, Secure RTC | Speed | 500MHz | Supplier Device Package | 289-LFBGA (14×14) | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 + HSIC | Voltage – I/O | 3.3V |
Overview of ATSAMA5D27A-CUR – ARM® Cortex®-A5 Microprocessor IC, 500 MHz, 289-LFBGA
The ATSAMA5D27A-CUR is an embedded microprocessor IC from the SAMA5D2 series featuring a single ARM® Cortex®-A5 32-bit core running at 500 MHz in a 289-LFBGA (14×14) package. It targets embedded applications that require a balance of compute performance, on-chip multimedia support, and comprehensive security features.
Key value comes from integrated memory controller options, multiple peripheral interfaces, industrial-grade temperature range, and an extensive security feature set designed for secure boot and runtime protection.
Key Features
- Core & Performance Single ARM® Cortex®-A5 32-bit core at 500 MHz providing deterministic embedded processing for control and application tasks.
- Multimedia & DSP Integrated multimedia and NEON™ MPE co-processor support to accelerate media and signal-processing workloads.
- Memory Support Flexible external memory controller support for LPDDR1/LPDDR2/LPDDR3, DDR2/DDR3/DDR3L and QSPI for code and data storage.
- Display & HMI Interfaces On-chip controllers for keyboard, LCD and touchscreen enable human-machine interface designs without additional controllers.
- Connectivity Integrated 10/100 Mbps Ethernet (1), USB 2.0 with HSIC and I²C for common networking and peripheral connectivity.
- Security Comprehensive security features including ARM TrustZone (ARM TZ), boot security, cryptography, RTIC, secure fusebox, secure JTAG, secure memory and secure RTC.
- Package & Mounting Delivered in a 289-LFBGA (14×14) surface-mount package suitable for compact embedded board designs.
- Operating Range & Compliance Industrial operating temperature range from −40 °C to 85 °C and RoHS compliant for environmental regulatory requirements.
- Graphics Acceleration On-chip graphics acceleration reduces CPU load for UI and display tasks.
- Supply Voltage I/O voltage supported at 3.3 V for common embedded I/O signaling.
Unique Advantages
- Balanced processing and multimedia acceleration: Single 32-bit ARM® Cortex®-A5 core at 500 MHz combined with NEON™ MPE and multimedia DSP support provides responsive control and media handling without excessive power or BOM complexity.
- Wide memory flexibility: Support for multiple DDR and LPDDR generations plus QSPI enables designers to choose the memory type that best meets capacity, performance and cost targets.
- Comprehensive on-chip security: Built-in ARM TZ, secure boot, cryptography and secure JTAG help protect system integrity from boot through runtime.
- Integrated HMI and connectivity: LCD, touchscreen, keyboard controllers, Ethernet, USB 2.0 and I²C reduce the need for external interface ICs and simplify system integration.
- Industrial-grade robustness: −40 °C to 85 °C operating range and surface-mount LFBGA packaging support deployment in industrial embedded environments.
- Regulatory readiness: RoHS compliance supports environmental and manufacturing requirements.
Why Choose ATSAMA5D27A-CUR?
The ATSAMA5D27A-CUR combines a 500 MHz ARM® Cortex®-A5 core with comprehensive memory, display and peripheral interfaces and an extensive security feature set, making it a focused choice for embedded systems that require secure, connected and display-capable processing in an industrial temperature range. Its broad memory compatibility and integrated connectivity help simplify BOM and board design.
This device is suitable for embedded designs that prioritize deterministic 32-bit processing, hardware-accelerated graphics and strong security controls, while maintaining form-factor and environmental compatibility through its 289-LFBGA package and RoHS compliance.
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