ATSAMA5D36A-CUR

The ATSAMA5D36A-CUR is an ARM® Cortex®-A5 based microprocessor IC delivering a single 32-bit core at up to 536 MHz. It combines a floating point unit, an integrated memory subsystem and a comprehensive set of connectivity and security peripherals to address embedded industrial and consumer applications.

Optimized for control panel and HMI applications, as well as connected industrial designs, this device emphasizes performance, low-power operation and integrated system features to simplify platform design and accelerate time-to-market.

Key Features

• Core  ARM® Cortex®-A5 processor, single 32-bit core running up to 536 MHz with integrated MMU and VFPv4 floating point unit for accelerated data processing.
• Memory Subsystem  High-bandwidth 32-bit multi-port dynamic RAM controller supporting DDR2, LPDDR and LPDDR2; one 160 Kbyte internal ROM and one 128 Kbyte internal SRAM; independent static memory controller with MLC NAND support and up to 24-bit ECC.
• Bus and DMA  Internal multi-layer bus architecture with 39 DMA channels to sustain processor and high-speed peripheral bandwidth requirements.
• Display and UI  LCD controller with touchscreen interface and overlays for hardware-accelerated image composition, targeting HMI and control-panel user interfaces.
• Connectivity  Integrated Gigabit EMAC (10/100/1000) and additional 10/100 EMAC support, three USB 2.0 ports and CAN interface for broad connectivity options.
• Security  Hardware-accelerated AES, SHA and TDES engines plus a True Random Number Generator (TRNG) and secure boot features for code protection and secure external data transfers.
• Power and Low-Power Modes  Power management features including shut-down controller and fast/low-power oscillators; device achieves sub-0.5 mW power levels in low-power mode.
• System and Timing  One system PLL and a USB-optimized PLL, 64-bit advanced interrupt controller, real-time clock, watchdog and 39-channel DMA infrastructure for deterministic system control.
• Package and Temperature  Supplied in a 324-LFBGA (15×15) surface-mount package and rated for industrial operating temperatures from –40°C to 85°C.

Typical Applications

• Industrial HMI and Control Panels  Drives responsive graphical interfaces and touchscreen control for industrial operator panels.
• Connected Embedded Gateways  Provides Ethernet, CAN and multiple USB ports for bridging sensors, field buses and networked services.
• Battery-Powered Devices  Low-power modes and system-level power management reduce standby consumption for portable embedded products.
• Secure Data Transfer and Storage  Hardware cryptographic engines and secure boot enable protected firmware and secure external data transactions.

Unique Advantages

• Highly Integrated Processing Platform: Single-chip integration of CPU, memory controllers, display and multiple high-speed interfaces reduces BOM and board complexity.
• High Bandwidth Architecture: Multi-layer bus and 39 DMA channels maintain throughput between processor, memory and peripherals for data-intensive tasks.
• Built-in Security Primitives: AES, SHA, TDES and TRNG hardware acceleration supports secure boot and encrypted data paths without external engines.
• Industrial Temperature Grade: –40°C to 85°C rating supports deployment in demanding industrial environments.
• Optimized for HMI: Integrated LCD controller and touchscreen interface simplify development of operator interfaces and display-driven applications.

Why Choose ATSAMA5D36A-CUR?

The ATSAMA5D36A-CUR combines a 536 MHz ARM® Cortex®-A5 core with extensive memory support, high-bandwidth system architecture and a broad peripheral set to deliver a compact, power-efficient embedded MPU solution. Its integrated security, connectivity and user-interface features make it well suited for industrial HMI, connected gateways and other embedded designs that require both performance and system-level integration.

With industrial temperature capability, multi-port memory support and on-chip cryptography, this MPU is positioned for designs that need scalable performance, secure operation and reduced system complexity while leveraging a vendor-backed hardware platform.

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