ATSAMA5D36A-CNR

The ATSAMA5D36A-CNR is an industrial-grade embedded microprocessor based on the ARM® Cortex®-A5 architecture, delivering a 32-bit single-core CPU at up to 536 MHz. It combines a floating point unit, high-bandwidth memory subsystems and extensive connectivity to address control panels, HMIs, industrial networking and portable embedded designs.

Designed for applications that require secure boot, robust connectivity and low-power operation, the device integrates advanced security engines and multiple peripheral interfaces while supporting industrial temperature ranges and a compact 324-LFBGA (15×15) package.

Key Features

• Core ARM® Cortex®-A5 single-core 32-bit processor running up to 536 MHz with floating point unit and on-chip instruction and data caches for accelerated compute.
• Memory Subsystem Integrated memory controllers supporting LPDDR, LPDDR2 and DDR2; internal boot-capable ROM (160 KB) and internal SRAM (128 KB); support for MLC NAND with up to 24-bit ECC.
• Connectivity Gigabit Ethernet (with IEEE® 1588) plus 10/100 Ethernet, three USB 2.0 ports, and CAN interfaces provide broad wired connectivity options for networked embedded systems.
• Security Hardware-accelerated AES, SHA and TDES engines plus a true random number generator (TRNG) and secure boot mechanism to protect code and external data transfers.
• Display and Sensor Interfaces Integrated LCD controller with overlays, touchscreen interface and a CMOS sensor interface to support rich user interfaces and image capture subsystems.
• System Architecture & DMA Multi-layer bus architecture with 39 DMA channels and multiple 64-bit central DMA controllers to sustain high data throughput for peripherals and memory.
• Power and Clocking Low-power operating modes with on-chip oscillators and PLLs (including a USB-optimized 480 MHz PLL) to balance performance and power for battery-operated designs.
• Package & Mounting 324-LFBGA (15×15) surface-mount package suited for compact, rugged embedded assemblies.
• Operating Range Industrial temperature rating from -40°C to 105°C for deployment in demanding environments.
• Compliance RoHS compliant.

Typical Applications

• Control Panels / HMI — Drives graphical displays and touchscreen interfaces with the integrated LCD controller and touchscreen support for operator consoles and machine interfaces.
• Industrial Networking Gateways — Provides wired connectivity with Gigabit Ethernet (IEEE® 1588) and CAN to bridge sensors, controllers and enterprise networks.
• Portable and Battery-Powered Devices — Low-power modes and integrated peripherals enable compact, power-efficient designs that require secure boot and data protection.
• Sensor and Vision Systems — CMOS sensor interface and high-bandwidth DMA architecture support image capture and preprocessing for embedded vision and monitoring applications.
• Secure Embedded Controllers — Hardware cryptography (AES, SHA, TDES, TRNG) and secure boot are suited to applications requiring anti-cloning and protected code/data transfer.

Unique Advantages

• Highly integrated processing platform: Combines CPU, FPU, memory controllers and a broad peripheral set to minimize external components and simplify system design.
• Comprehensive connectivity: Gigabit Ethernet, multiple USB 2.0 ports and CAN deliver flexible I/O options for networked embedded systems.
• Built-in security engines: Hardware AES, SHA, TDES and TRNG accelerate cryptographic operations and support secure boot strategies.
• Designed for high data throughput: Multi-layer bus and 39 DMA channels sustain the bandwidth required by high-speed peripherals and memory transfers.
• Industrial-ready temperature range: Rated from -40°C to 105°C for reliable operation in harsh environments.
• Compact surface-mount package: 324-LFBGA (15×15) enables dense PCB layouts for space-constrained applications.

Why Choose ATSAMA5D36A-CNR?

The ATSAMA5D36A-CNR positions itself as a performance-oriented, highly integrated MPU for embedded applications that require secure operations, rich connectivity and efficient power management. Its ARM® Cortex®-A5 core at 536 MHz, combined with floating point capabilities, robust memory support and hardware security, makes it suitable for industrial HMIs, networking gateways and portable systems that demand reliable, long-term operation.

With a multi-layer bus architecture, extensive DMA support, and industrial temperature rating, the device delivers the scalability and robustness needed for complex embedded designs while reducing BOM and board-level complexity.

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