ATSAMA5D28C-D1G-CU

The ATSAMA5D28C-D1G-CU is a single-core ARM® Cortex®-A5 32-bit microprocessor running at 500 MHz, offered in a 289-LFBGA (14×14) surface-mount package. Designed for industrial applications, it combines a compact package, broad memory-controller support and integrated security features to address embedded HMI, connectivity and multimedia use cases.

With support for common external memories, display interfaces and wired connectivity, this device targets embedded designs that require a balance of processing performance, hardware security and robust operating-temperature range.

Key Features

• Core – ARM® Cortex®-A5 single core, 32-bit architecture at 500 MHz for efficient embedded processing.
• Memory support – Memory controller compatibility with LPDDR1, LPDDR2, LPDDR3, DDR2, DDR3, DDR3L and QSPI for flexible system memory and boot options.
• Multimedia and acceleration – Integrated multimedia co-processor support including NEON™ MPE and graphics acceleration to assist UI and media tasks.
• Security – Hardware security features including ARM TrustZone (TZ), boot security, cryptography engines, RTIC, secure fusebox, secure JTAG, secure memory and secure RTC for layered device protection.
• Connectivity – On-chip Ethernet 10/100 Mbps (1) and USB 2.0 with HSIC support for wired network and peripheral connectivity.
• Display & input – Display interface controllers for LCD, touchscreen and keyboard support to enable human-machine interfaces.
• Peripheral interfaces – I2C and other standard embedded interfaces for sensor and peripheral integration.
• Power and I/O – 3.3 V I/O voltage for compatibility with common board-level signaling.
• Package and mounting – 289-LFBGA (14×14) package, surface-mount construction suitable for compact PCB designs.
• Industrial temperature – Operating temperature range from −40 °C to 85 °C for deployment in industrial environments.
• Compliance – RoHS compliant.

Typical Applications

• Industrial HMI and control panels – LCD and touchscreen controller support combined with industrial temperature rating make this device suitable for operator interfaces and machine control displays.
• Secure embedded gateways – Integrated Ethernet, USB and extensive hardware security features support secure connectivity and edge processing for industrial and IoT gateways.
• Multimedia endpoints – NEON™ MPE and graphics acceleration enable responsive user interfaces and media playback in compact embedded systems.
• Connectivity modules – 10/100 Mbps Ethernet and USB 2.0 support facilitate networked peripherals and communication modules in embedded products.

Unique Advantages

• Balanced processing and efficiency – 500 MHz Cortex-A5 core delivers single-core performance suitable for control, UI and connectivity tasks while keeping power and complexity manageable.
• Flexible memory options – Broad support for LPDDR and DDR families plus QSPI enables designers to choose memory configurations that match system cost and capacity needs.
• Comprehensive hardware security – Multiple built-in security blocks (TrustZone, cryptography, secure fusebox, secure JTAG, secure memory and RTC) help protect firmware, keys and runtime operations.
• Integrated display and peripheral interfaces – On-chip controllers for LCD, touchscreen, keyboard, I2C and standard connectivity simplify system integration for HMI and sensor applications.
• Industrial robustness – −40 °C to 85 °C operating range and RoHS compliance support deployment in industrial environments with regulatory compliance needs.
• Compact surface-mount package – 289-LFBGA (14×14) enables dense PCB layouts while delivering the required I/O and functionality for embedded designs.

Why Choose ATSAMA5D28C-D1G-CU?

The ATSAMA5D28C-D1G-CU positions itself as a compact, industrial-grade single-core application processor that combines a 500 MHz ARM Cortex-A5 core with broad memory support, extensive hardware security and integrated display and connectivity interfaces. It is suited to designs that need a capable embedded processor with secure boot and runtime protection in a small surface-mount package.

Backed by Microchip Technology as the manufacturer and accompanied by detailed technical documentation, this device is appropriate for engineers building industrial HMIs, secure gateways, multimedia-enabled embedded products and compact connectivity modules where predictable performance and integration are primary requirements.

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