ATSAMR21ZLL-EK vs ATSAMR21-XPRO Comparison
Detailed side-by-side comparison of ATSAMR21ZLL-EK by Microchip Technology and ATSAMR21-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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ATSAMR21ZLL-EK - SAM R21 802.15.4 2.4GHz Eval Kit | Microchip
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ATSAMR21-XPRO - ATSAMR21G18A 802.15.4 2.4GHz Eval Kit | Microchip
ATSAMR21-XPRO ✓ ActiveSpecification Comparison
| Parameter | ATSAMR21ZLL-EK | ATSAMR21-XPRO |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Microchip Technology | Microchip Technology |
| Category | Development Boards | Development Boards |
| Lifecycle Status | Active | Active |
| Stock Status | In Stock | In Stock |
| Unit Price (USD) | $100.76 | $66.00 |
| Product Type | Evaluation Kit / Development Board (Xplained Pro) | Evaluation Kit / Development Board |
| Target Device | ATSAMR21G18A | — |
| Core Architecture | ARM Cortex-M0+ (32-bit) | ARM Cortex-M0+ 32-bit |
| CPU Clock Speed | Up to 48 MHz | — |
| Wireless Protocol | IEEE 802.15.4 / ZigBee PRO / ZigBee Green Power | — |
| Radio Frequency Band | 2.4 GHz (2.4 – 2.4835 GHz ISM) | — |
| On-board Flash | 256 KB | — |
| On-board SRAM | 32 KB | — |
| On-board Transceiver | Integrated 2.4 GHz 802.15.4 | — |
| Antenna Connector | SMA footprint (chip antenna on board) | — |
| Debug Interface | On-board Embedded Debugger (EDBG) over USB | On-board EDBG (USB to SWD + VCOM + DGI) |
| Expansion Headers | Arduino R3-compatible, mikroBUS | — |
| Power Supply | USB-powered (micro-USB / USB) | — |
| Operating System Support | Windows 7 32/64-bit, Windows XP 32/64-bit | — |
| IDE Support | Atmel Studio / Microchip Studio | — |
| On-board Indicators | RGB PLCC4 LED (PWM-driven, current-sink) | — |
| RoHS Status | Compliant (per Microchip product page) | Compliant |
| On-board MCU | — | ATSAMR21G18A |
| Operating Frequency | — | Up to 48 MHz |
| Program Memory | — | 256 KB Flash |
| RAM | — | 32 KB SRAM |
| RF Frequency Band | — | 2.4 GHz ISM |
| RF Standard | — | IEEE 802.15.4 / Zigbee / 6LoWPAN |
| Modulation | — | O-QPSK (per IEEE 802.15.4 PHY) |
| RF Link Budget | — | 103 dB |
| MCU Package | — | 64-pin QFN |
| On-board Antenna | — | Integrated 2.4 GHz ceramic chip antenna |
| Host Interface | — | USB Micro-B |
| Form Factor | — | Xplained Pro (compatible with Xplained Pro extensions) |
| Supported Software | — | Atmel Studio, Microchip Studio, ASF, BitCloud Zigbee PRO, IEEE 802.15.4 MAC |
| Lead-Free | — | Yes |