ATSAMA5D28A-CNR

The ATSAMA5D28A-CNR is an ARM® Cortex®-A5 based microprocessor IC from Microchip Technology's SAMA5D2 series. It provides a single 32-bit core running at 500 MHz and is targeted at embedded, industrial applications requiring integrated connectivity, display support, and security features.

Designed for industrial use, the device combines multimedia acceleration, extensive memory interface options and system-level security to support user interfaces, control systems, and connected embedded devices across a wide operating temperature range.

Key Features

• Core & Performance ARM® Cortex®-A5 single 32-bit core operating at 500 MHz for general-purpose embedded processing.
• Memory & Storage Interfaces Supports LPDDR1/LPDDR2/LPDDR3, DDR2, DDR3, DDR3L and QSPI memory controllers for flexible memory subsystem design.
• Graphics & Display Graphics acceleration plus controllers for LCD, touchscreen and keyboard support enable responsive human-machine interfaces.
• Connectivity Integrated 10/100 Mbps Ethernet (1), USB 2.0 with HSIC and I2C interface provide common wired connectivity options.
• Security & Trusted Boot Hardware security features include ARM TrustZone, boot security, cryptography, RTIC, secure fusebox, secure JTAG, secure memory and a secure RTC.
• Power & I/O 3.3 V I/O voltage for standard embedded system interfacing.
• Package & Mounting Supplied in a 289-LFBGA (14×14) surface-mount package to support compact board layouts.
• Industrial Temperature Range Rated for operation from −40 °C to 105 °C for deployment in demanding environments.
• RoHS Compliance Device is RoHS compliant.

Typical Applications

• Human-Machine Interfaces (HMIs) — Use the integrated display controllers, touchscreen support and graphics acceleration to drive industrial operator panels and control displays.
• Industrial Control & Automation — 10/100 Mbps Ethernet, robust security features and industrial temperature rating make it suitable for embedded controllers and automation nodes.
• Secure Embedded Devices — Built-in ARM TrustZone, secure boot and cryptography support trusted applications and protected device boot chains.
• Networking & Communication Endpoints — Ethernet, USB 2.0 and I2C interfaces enable gateway, bridge and peripheral connectivity roles in embedded systems.

Unique Advantages

• Integrated processing and multimedia: A Cortex-A5 core with NEON™ MPE multimedia support delivers compute and media capabilities in a compact MPU.
• Flexible memory compatibility: Wide support for LPDDR, DDR and QSPI memory types simplifies selection for performance and cost targets.
• Comprehensive security suite: Multiple hardware security features protect boot, code and data for secure embedded designs.
• Industrial-ready temperature performance: −40 °C to 105 °C rating supports deployment in harsh environments.
• Compact LFBGA packaging: 289-LFBGA (14×14) surface-mount package enables space-efficient board designs.

Why Choose ATSAMA5D28A-CNR?

The ATSAMA5D28A-CNR positions itself as an integrated industrial microprocessor solution combining a 500 MHz ARM® Cortex®-A5 core with multimedia acceleration, broad memory interface support and extensive hardware security. Its combination of connectivity options, display capabilities and industrial temperature range make it suitable for embedded designs that require both user interface functionality and trusted operation.

As part of Microchip Technology's SAMA5D2 series, this device is intended for engineers seeking a compact, secure MPU platform with flexible memory and peripheral interfaces for industrial embedded applications.

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