ATSAMA5D27C-D5M-CU

The ATSAMA5D27C-D5M-CU is an ARM® Cortex®-A5 based microprocessor IC in the SAMA5D2 family delivering a single 32‑bit core at 500 MHz in a 289‑LFBGA (14×14) package. It targets industrial-grade embedded systems that require integrated multimedia acceleration, a broad set of peripheral interfaces and comprehensive security features.

Designed for embedded applications, this device combines performance, industrial temperature operation and system-level integration to simplify PCB design and support display, connectivity and secure boot use cases.

Key Features

• Core – ARM® Cortex®‑A5 single 32‑bit core running at 500 MHz for control and application processing.
• Multimedia & DSP – Includes multimedia co‑processor support and NEON™ MPE for accelerated media processing and signal workload offload.
• Memory Interfaces – Compatible with LPDDR1/LPDDR2/LPDDR3, DDR2/DDR3/DDR3L and QSPI memory controllers to support a range of on‑board memory configurations.
• Display & User IO – Integrated controllers for keyboard, LCD and touchscreen interfaces to support human‑machine interface designs.
• Connectivity – 10/100 Mbps Ethernet (1 port), USB 2.0 plus HSIC and I2C for networking and peripheral communication.
• Security – Hardware security features including ARM TrustZone (TZ), boot security, cryptography, secure fusebox, secure JTAG, secure memory and secure RTC for protected systems and secure boot chains.
• Graphics Acceleration – Built‑in graphics acceleration to offload GUI rendering and improve display responsiveness.
• Power & IO Voltage – I/O voltage specified at 3.3 V to match common industrial peripheral requirements.
• Package & Mounting – 289‑LFBGA (14×14) surface‑mount package suited to compact embedded PCBs.
• Industrial Temperature Range – Rated for operation from −40 °C to 85 °C for deployment in industrial environments.

Typical Applications

• Industrial HMI and Control – LCD/touchscreen and keyboard controllers plus Ethernet and I2C support enable robust human‑machine interface and control panels.
• Multimedia Embedded Devices – NEON™ MPE and graphics acceleration support display‑rich applications and media playback in compact embedded products.
• Secure Embedded Networking – Integrated Ethernet, USB and hardware security elements make it suitable for networked embedded appliances requiring secure boot and cryptography.
• Compact System‑in‑Package Designs – Series SIP options integrate DDR/LPDDR memory with the MPU to reduce PCB routing complexity and conserve board area.

Unique Advantages

• Industrial‑grade operation: Rated from −40 °C to 85 °C to meet the thermal demands of industrial deployments.
• Comprehensive security suite: Includes TrustZone, boot security, cryptography and secure JTAG to protect firmware, keys and system integrity.
• Flexible memory support: Controllers for LPDDR/DDR and QSPI enable designers to tailor memory subsystems to OS and performance needs.
• Integrated display and input support: Built‑in LCD, touchscreen and keyboard controllers accelerate development of user interfaces without external controllers.
• Compact LFBGA footprint: 289‑LFBGA (14×14) surface‑mount package provides a compact, manufacturable form factor for small‑board designs.
• Connectivity options: On‑chip Ethernet and USB plus I2C provide the interfaces required for networked embedded applications and peripheral integration.

Why Choose ATSAMA5D27C-D5M-CU?

The ATSAMA5D27C-D5M-CU combines the ARM® Cortex®‑A5 single‑core performance at 500 MHz with multimedia acceleration, broad memory interface support and extensive hardware security features in an industrial‑rated LFBGA package. Its integration of display controllers and connectivity reduces BOM and simplifies system design for embedded applications needing secure networking and responsive user interfaces.

This device is suited to engineers building industrial HMIs, secure networked appliances and multimedia‑enabled embedded systems that require a reliable, integrated MPU platform with long‑term vendor support and scalable memory options.

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