ATSAMA5D27B-CUR

The ATSAMA5D27B-CUR is an ARM® Cortex®-A5 microprocessor IC delivering a single 32-bit core at 500 MHz in a compact 289-LFBGA (14×14) package. Designed for embedded applications, it combines processing performance with integrated peripherals, security capabilities, and multimedia support for industrial-grade systems.

With industrial temperature range and a broad set of interfaces, this MPU targets embedded systems that require connectivity, secure boot and cryptography, and support for displays and user interfaces.

Key Features

• Core and Performance ARM® Cortex®-A5, 1 core, 32-bit running at 500 MHz, providing a deterministic general-purpose processing element for embedded workloads.
• Multimedia and DSP Includes multimedia co-processor support and NEON™ MPE for enhanced media processing and acceleration.
• Memory Controllers Flexible memory support for LPDDR1, LPDDR2, LPDDR3, DDR2, DDR3, DDR3L and QSPI, enabling a range of memory configurations for performance and cost trade-offs.
• Display and Input Controllers Integrated controllers for keyboard, LCD and touchscreen interfaces to simplify human-machine interface designs.
• Ethernet and USB Connectivity 10/100 Mbps Ethernet (1) and USB 2.0 with HSIC support for wired networking and peripheral connectivity.
• Additional Interfaces I2C interface provided for common sensor and peripheral communication.
• Security Features Comprehensive hardware security including ARM TrustZone (TZ), boot security, cryptography, RTIC, secure fusebox, secure JTAG, secure memory and secure RTC.
• Graphics Acceleration Built-in graphics acceleration to support responsive display and UI rendering.
• Power and I/O 3.3 V I/O signaling for common embedded system compatibility.
• Package and Mounting 289-LFBGA (14×14) supplier device package, surface mount.
• Temperature and Grade Industrial grade operation with an operating temperature range of −40°C to 85°C.
• Environmental Compliance RoHS compliant.

Typical Applications

• Human-Machine Interfaces (HMI) — Use the integrated LCD, touchscreen and graphics acceleration to implement responsive operator displays and control panels.
• Industrial Control and Automation — Industrial-grade temperature range, Ethernet and I2C support make this MPU suitable for controllers and automation nodes that require reliable operation in harsh environments.
• Edge Networking and Gateways — 10/100 Mbps Ethernet, USB connectivity and hardware security features support secure edge devices and gateway functions.
• Embedded Multimedia Devices — NEON™ MPE and graphics acceleration enable multimedia processing for compact embedded players and UI-driven products.

Unique Advantages

• Integrated processing and multimedia acceleration: Single ARM® Cortex®-A5 core with NEON™ MPE provides CPU and media processing in one device, reducing component count.
• Comprehensive security suite: Hardware TrustZone, boot security, cryptography and secure storage features help protect code and data at the platform level.
• Flexible memory options: Support for LPDDR1/2/3, DDR2/3/3L and QSPI supports a wide range of system memory architectures and cost points.
• Industrial robustness: Industrial-grade rating and −40°C to 85°C operating range enable deployment in demanding environments.
• Rich peripheral set: Built-in Ethernet, USB 2.0 + HSIC, I2C and display/input controllers simplify board design and shorten integration time.
• Compact surface-mount package: 289-LFBGA (14×14) package balances board area with high pin density for complex designs.

Why Choose ATSAMA5D27B-CUR?

The ATSAMA5D27B-CUR positions itself as a balanced embedded MPU combining a 500 MHz ARM® Cortex®-A5 core, multimedia acceleration and an extensive set of security and connectivity features in an industrial-grade package. Its flexible memory support and integrated display and peripheral controllers make it suitable for designs that require secure, connected human interfaces and edge functions.

Manufactured by Microchip Technology and RoHS compliant, this part is aimed at engineers designing industrial embedded systems who need a compact, secure and feature-rich microprocessor solution that supports a range of memory and interface configurations.

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