ATSAMC21E16A-AUT vs ATSAMC21N-XPRO Comparison
Detailed side-by-side comparison of ATSAMC21E16A-AUT by Microchip Technology and ATSAMC21N-XPRO by Microchip Technology. Compare key specifications, electrical parameters, packaging, lifecycle status, pricing, and availability to determine the best component for your design requirements.
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ATSAMC21E16A-AUT - 48MHz Cortex-M0+ MCU 64KB Flash | Microchip
ATSAMC21E16A-AUT β ActiveMicrochip Technology
ATSAMC21N-XPRO - SAM C21N Xplained Pro MCU Eval Kit | Microchip
ATSAMC21N-XPRO β ActiveSpecification Comparison
| Parameter | ATSAMC21E16A-AUT | ATSAMC21N-XPRO |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Microchip Technology | Microchip Technology |
| Category | Microcontrollers | Development Boards |
| Lifecycle Status | Active | Active |
| Stock Status | In Stock | In Stock |
| Unit Price (USD) | $2.78 | $52.75 |
| Core | ARM Cortex-M0+ (32-bit) | ARM Cortex-M0+ 32-bit |
| Maximum CPU Frequency | 48 MHz | 48 MHz |
| Program Memory (Flash) | 64 KB | β |
| SRAM | 8 KB | 32 KB |
| Auxiliary Flash (EEPROM emulation) | 2 KB | β |
| Supply Voltage Range | 2.7 V to 5.5 V | β |
| I/O Tolerance | 5 V tolerant | 5 V |
| Number of I/O Pins | 26 | β |
| Package | 32-pin TQFP (7x7 mm) | β |
| Operating Temperature | -40 C to +85 C (industrial) | β |
| ADC | 12-bit, up to 10 channels | β |
| Communication Peripherals | CAN-FD, USB 2.0 FS, 6x SERCOM (UART/SPI/I2C) | 6x SERCOM, CAN-FD, I2C, SPI, UART |
| Timers | 16-bit TCC, TC, and RTC | β |
| Hardware Multiplier | Single-cycle (32-bit result) | β |
| Memory Protection Unit (MPU) | Yes | β |
| Mounting Type | Surface Mount | β |
| MSL Level | 3 | β |
| RoHS Status | Compliant (per Microchip product page) | Compliant |
| Product Type | β | MCU Evaluation Board (Xplained Pro) |
| Target MCU | β | ATSAMC21N18A |
| Flash Memory | β | 256 KB |
| Operating Voltage (VDD) | β | 2.7 V to 5.5 V |
| ADC / DAC | β | 12-bit ADC, 12-bit DAC |
| On-board Crypto IC | β | ATECC508A-MAHDA-T (UDFN-8) |
| Main Crystal Frequency | β | 16 MHz |
| RTC Crystal Frequency | β | 32.768 kHz |
| Debug Interface | β | EDBG (USB) + 10-pin Cortex Debug |
| Expansion Headers | β | 2x Xplained Pro 20-pin + 1x 10-pin mikroBUS |
| Supported IDEs | β | Microchip Studio, MPLAB X, Atmel Studio 7, Zephyr |
| USB Interface | β | USB Micro-B (power + EDBG + CDC + MSD) |
| Form Factor | β | Xplained Pro (approx. 80 x 60 mm) |