ATSAMA5D29-CN

The ATSAMA5D29-CN is an Arm® Cortex®-A5 based embedded microprocessor running at up to 500 MHz. It delivers a single 32-bit core MPU architecture with multimedia acceleration and a broad set of peripherals for connectivity, human interfaces and secure edge processing.

Designed for industrial and IoT applications, the device combines performance, ultra-low-power modes and extensive security engines to support secure boot, authenticated communications and protected code/data storage across a wide operating range.

Key Features

• Core – Single Arm® Cortex®-A5 core, 32-bit, operating up to 500 MHz with integrated NEON™ SIMD and a floating point unit for accelerated multimedia and signal processing.
• Memory – Support for multiple memory types including DDR2, DDR3, DDR3L, LPDDR, LPDDR2 and LPDDR3, plus QSPI and e.MMC Flash and parallel NAND with up to 32-bit ECC.
• Graphics & Display – Integrated LCD/TFT controller with overlays and hardware-accelerated image composition; on-chip graphics acceleration and an image sensor controller for camera interfaces.
• Connectivity – 10/100 Mbps Ethernet MAC (with IEEE 1588 support), USB ports with HSIC support, two ISO-compliant CAN-FD interfaces, SDIO/SD/e.MMC, multiple UARTs, SPIs and TWI/I2C.
• Security – Extensive hardware security including AES, SHA, TDES, TRNG, ARM TrustZone® technology, Secure JTAG, secure memory, secure RTC, boot security and cryptographic accelerators.
• System & DMA – Internal multilayer bus architecture with configurable 128-Kbyte L2 cache, floating point unit and multiple DMA channels (including dedicated DMAs for peripheral communications) for low-overhead data transfers.
• Low-Power Modes – Software-selectable Idle, Ultra-Low-Power (two modes) and Backup modes with flexible peripheral wake-up and optional DDR self-refresh for extended low-power operation.
• Audio & Multimedia I/O – Audio support via I2S and SSC, stereo Class D amplifier support and digital microphone interfaces.
• Package & Temperature – 289-LFBGA (14 × 14 mm) surface-mount package; industrial operating temperature range of −40 °C to 105 °C.
• Automotive-Grade Qualification – AEC‑Q100 Grade 2 qualification reported for the SAMA5D29 series.

Typical Applications

• Industrial Automation – Deterministic Ethernet, CAN‑FD and rich peripheral sets enable machine control, protocol bridging and secure field controllers.
• Human-Machine Interfaces (HMI) – Integrated LCD controller, graphics acceleration and audio support suit touchscreen displays, operator panels and multimedia HMIs.
• Secure IoT Edge Devices – On-chip cryptographic engines, TrustZone and secure boot capabilities provide hardware-backed device authentication and data protection for IoT endpoints.
• Embedded Vision & Imaging – Image sensor controller and hardware overlays support camera input, image composition and multimedia processing tasks.

Unique Advantages

• Comprehensive security suite: Hardware AES, SHA, TDES, TRNG and TrustZone support secure boot, encrypted execution and protected key storage to reduce system security integration effort.
• Flexible memory support: Broad compatibility with DDR2/DDR3/DDR3L/LPDDR variants plus QSPI and e.MMC simplifies BOM choices across performance and cost points.
• Integrated multimedia and I/O: LCD/TFT controller, image sensor interface, audio peripherals and NEON™ acceleration enable rich user interfaces with fewer external components.
• Robust connectivity: Ethernet with IEEE 1588 support, USB with HSIC, CAN‑FD and multiple serial interfaces provide a wide set of wired communication options.
• Low-power flexibility: Multiple idle and ultra-low-power modes with peripheral wake-up and backup options allow designers to optimize energy consumption.
• Industrial temperature and packaging: 289-LFBGA surface-mount package with −40 °C to 105 °C rating supports deployment in demanding environments.

Why Choose ATSAMA5D29-CN?

The ATSAMA5D29-CN positions itself as a high-performance, secure and versatile MPU for industrial and IoT designs that require multimedia capability, broad connectivity and hardware-enforced security. Its combination of an Arm® Cortex®-A5 core, NEON acceleration, extensive memory options and peripheral set simplifies system design while preserving performance and power efficiency.

Delivered with software ecosystem support including AutoSAR MCAL libraries and a free Linux distribution plus development tool support, the device provides a pathway for scalable, long-lived designs where security, integration and vendor-supported software are important.

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