ATSAMA5D28C-LD2G-CUR

The ATSAMA5D28C-LD2G-CUR is a Microchip Technology SAMA5D2-series microprocessor IC featuring a single ARM® Cortex®-A5 core running at 500 MHz in a 289-LFBGA (14×14) surface-mount package. It targets embedded and industrial applications that require a compact, single-core 32-bit MPU with multimedia and security capabilities.

Built for integrated systems, the device combines a modern ARM core with multimedia co-processing, broad memory controller support, multiple interfaces and a range of hardware security features—offering designers a capable building block for connected, secure embedded designs.

Key Features

• Core — ARM® Cortex®-A5 single core, 32-bit architecture running at 500 MHz, designed for embedded operating systems and real-time applications.
• Multimedia & DSP — Includes multimedia co-processing and NEON™ MPE support to accelerate signal and media processing workloads.
• Memory Controller Support — Controllers for LPDDR1, LPDDR2, LPDDR3, DDR2, DDR3, DDR3L and QSPI are supported, enabling flexible system memory architectures.
• Display & HMI — Integrated controllers for keyboard, LCD and touchscreen interfaces plus graphics acceleration for responsive user interfaces.
• Connectivity — On-chip 10/100 Mbps Ethernet (1), USB 2.0 with HSIC support, and I2C for common peripheral connectivity.
• Security — Hardware features including ARM TrustZone (TZ), boot security, cryptography engines, RTIC, secure fusebox, secure JTAG, secure memory and secure RTC provide layered protection for system integrity.
• Power & I/O — 3.3 V I/O voltage and industry-oriented power interfaces suitable for typical embedded power domains.
• Package & Temperature — 289-LFBGA (14×14) surface-mount package with Industrial grade operation from −40 °C to 85 °C.
• Compliance — RoHS compliant.

Typical Applications

• Industrial HMI — Drive LCD and touchscreen user interfaces with graphics acceleration and keyboard support for machine control panels.
• Secure Embedded Controllers — Use the device’s boot security, cryptography and TrustZone features to protect firmware and sensitive data in industrial systems.
• Connected Devices & Gateways — Integrate 10/100 Mbps Ethernet and USB 2.0 connectivity for networked sensors, protocol bridges or lightweight gateways.
• Multimedia Endpoints — Leverage NEON MPE and multimedia co-processing for audio/video handling and responsive UI rendering in consumer or industrial products.

Unique Advantages

• Compact single-chip MPU solution: A 500 MHz Cortex-A5 core in a 289-LFBGA package provides a small-footprint processing node for space-constrained boards.
• Flexible memory support: Broad controller compatibility (LPDDR1/2/3, DDR2/3/3L, QSPI) enables designers to match memory selection to performance and cost targets.
• Layered hardware security: Multiple built-in security mechanisms (TrustZone, secure JTAG, secure memory, secure RTC, secure fusebox) simplify secure system design.
• Integrated multimedia acceleration: NEON MPE and multimedia DSP support reduce CPU load for media and signal-processing tasks.
• Industrial-grade robustness: Rated for −40 °C to 85 °C operation and RoHS compliance for deployment in industrial environments.
• Versatile connectivity: On-chip Ethernet, USB 2.0 + HSIC and common serial interfaces (I2C) support a wide range of peripherals and network topologies.

Why Choose ATSAMA5D28C-LD2G-CUR?

The ATSAMA5D28C-LD2G-CUR positions itself as a compact, industrial-grade microprocessor solution combining an ARM Cortex-A5 core with multimedia acceleration and extensive hardware security features. Its broad memory controller support and integrated connectivity make it well suited to embedded designs that require responsive user interfaces, secure boot/runtime, and reliable networking.

Engineers designing industrial HMIs, secure controllers, connected gateways or multimedia-enabled embedded devices will find the feature set and package options conducive to reduced PCB complexity and robust operation across temperature extremes, backed by Microchip’s SAMA5D2-series architecture.

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