ATSAMA5D28C-LD1G-CU

The ATSAMA5D28C-LD1G-CU is an ARM® Cortex®-A5 microprocessor IC from the SAMA5D2 series, delivering a single 32-bit core running at 500 MHz in a 289-LFBGA (14×14) package. Designed for industrial-grade embedded systems, it combines processing performance with integrated multimedia and security capabilities for robust, connected applications.

Its architecture and integrated controllers support display, memory and connectivity peripherals, making it suitable for human-machine interfaces, industrial control and networked embedded devices that require sustained operation across a wide temperature range.

Key Features

• Core — ARM® Cortex®-A5 single 32-bit core running at 500 MHz for deterministic application processing.
• Multimedia & DSP — Includes multimedia co-processor support and NEON™ MPE for enhanced media and signal processing acceleration.
• Memory Controllers — Supports LPDDR1/LPDDR2/LPDDR3, DDR2, DDR3, DDR3L and QSPI to match a variety of memory configurations and performance needs.
• Display & HMI — Integrated controllers for keyboard, LCD and touchscreen interfaces to drive user interfaces directly.
• Connectivity — 10/100 Mbps Ethernet (1), USB 2.0 with HSIC, and I2C for common peripheral and network connectivity.
• Security — Hardware security suite including ARM TrustZone, boot security, cryptography, RTIC, secure fusebox, secure JTAG, secure memory and secure RTC.
• Package & Mounting — 289-LFBGA (14×14) surface-mount package suitable for compact board designs.
• Power & I/O — I/O voltage at 3.3 V for common embedded interfaces.
• Operating Range — Industrial temperature operation from −40 °C to 85 °C.
• Environmental — RoHS compliant.

Typical Applications

• Industrial HMI — Drives LCD and touchscreen interfaces with on-chip display controllers and graphics acceleration for operator panels and control displays.
• Industrial Control & Monitoring — Single-core processing with robust security features and industrial temperature range for reliable fielded devices.
• Networked Embedded Devices — Built-in 10/100 Mbps Ethernet and USB 2.0 (with HSIC) enable connectivity for gateways, controllers and instrumentation.
• Multimedia-enabled Devices — NEON™ MPE and multimedia co-processor support for light media processing tasks in portable or fixed embedded systems.

Unique Advantages

• Integrated MPU and memory options — The SAMA5D2 system-in-package approach reduces PCB routing complexity, area and number of layers, facilitating design for EMI, ESD and signal integrity.
• Industrial-grade operation — Rated for −40 °C to 85 °C operation to meet the environmental needs of industrial applications.
• Comprehensive hardware security — Multiple on-chip security mechanisms protect boot, debug and cryptographic functions for deployed systems.
• Flexible memory support — Wide range of supported memory interfaces (LPDDRx, DDRx, QSPI) provides design flexibility for different OS and application memory footprints.
• Rich peripheral set — Integrated Ethernet, USB and I2C plus display and input controllers reduce external component count and simplify system integration.

Why Choose ATSAMA5D28C-LD1G-CU?

The ATSAMA5D28C-LD1G-CU positions itself as a compact, industrial-grade MPU solution that balances processing capability with integrated multimedia, memory and security features. Its single ARM® Cortex®-A5 core at 500 MHz, combined with extensive memory controller support and on-chip peripherals, makes it well suited for embedded designs that require consistent runtime behavior and secure operation.

Engineers designing industrial HMIs, networked controllers or multimedia-capable embedded devices will find the device’s integration, thermal range and hardware security advantageous for reducing board complexity and accelerating development while meeting robust operational requirements.

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