ATSAMA5D27C-D1G-CU

The ATSAMA5D27C-D1G-CU is a single-core Arm® Cortex®-A5 microprocessor running at 500 MHz in a 289-TFBGA (14×14) surface-mount package. Designed for industrial embedded applications, it combines a 32‑bit core, multimedia acceleration and a wide set of memory and peripheral controllers to support graphics, user interfaces and secure networked endpoints.

Its industrial-grade specification, extended operating temperature range and built-in security features make it suitable for embedded systems that require resilience, connectivity and on-device cryptography.

Key Features

• Core — Arm® Cortex®-A5, 1 core, 32‑bit running at 500 MHz for general-purpose embedded compute.
• Multimedia DSP — NEON™ MPE and multimedia co-processor support to accelerate signal and media processing tasks.
• Memory controllers — Supports LPDDR1, LPDDR2, LPDDR3, DDR2, DDR3, DDR3L and QSPI memory interfaces to accommodate a range of external memory options.
• Display and input — Integrated controllers for keyboard, LCD and touchscreen interfaces to support HMI and display subsystems.
• Connectivity — Single 10/100 Mbps Ethernet MAC, USB 2.0 with HSIC and I2C for common peripheral and network connectivity.
• Graphics acceleration — On-chip graphics acceleration to assist display rendering and GUI performance.
• Security features — ARM TrustZone (TZ), boot security, cryptography, RTIC, secure fusebox, secure JTAG, secure memory and secure RTC for layered device protection.
• Power and I/O — 3.3 V I/O signaling.
• Package and mounting — 289‑TFBGA (14×14) supplier device package, surface mount.
• Operating range and grade — Industrial grade with an operating temperature range of −40 °C to 85 °C.
• Compliance — RoHS compliant.

Typical Applications

• Industrial HMI and control panels — LCD/touchscreen and keyboard controllers plus graphics acceleration enable responsive human-machine interfaces in industrial environments operating across −40 °C to 85 °C.
• Embedded networking endpoints — 10/100 Mbps Ethernet and hardware security features support connected devices that require on-board cryptography and secure boot.
• USB-enabled embedded peripherals — USB 2.0 with HSIC and I2C support make the device suitable for USB-based peripherals and accessory controllers.
• Multimedia display controllers — NEON™ MPE and graphics acceleration provide hardware assistance for display rendering and media tasks in compact embedded systems.

Unique Advantages

• Single-core performance at 500 MHz: Delivers deterministic, efficient processing for control, HMI and networking workloads.
• Multimedia acceleration included: NEON MPE and graphics acceleration reduce CPU load for media and UI rendering workloads.
• Flexible memory options: Broad support for LPDDR, DDR and QSPI interfaces enables selection of memory topologies to match system requirements.
• Comprehensive on-chip security: Multiple security primitives (TrustZone, secure boot, cryptography, secure JTAG, secure memory/RTC) support robust device protection strategies.
• Industrial-grade thermal range: −40 °C to 85 °C operation and a rugged package make it suitable for demanding embedded deployments.
• Standard 3.3 V I/O and surface-mount package: Simplifies integration into existing PCB designs and industrial hardware platforms.

Why Choose ATSAMA5D27C-D1G-CU?

The ATSAMA5D27C-D1G-CU positions a capable Arm® Cortex®-A5 core with multimedia and graphics acceleration in a compact 289‑TFBGA package targeted at industrial embedded designs. Its combination of connectivity, display interfaces and a broad set of memory controllers supports a variety of HMI, networking and multimedia applications.

Manufactured by Microchip Technology and delivered in an industrial-grade package with comprehensive security features and RoHS compliance, this device is suited for designers seeking a secure, well-specified MPU platform for long‑life embedded products.

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