ATSAMA5D22C-CUR - 500MHz Cortex-A5 MPU, 196-TFBGA | Microchip
Teilenummer: ATSAMA5D22C-CUR ✓ Aktiv| Menge | Stückpreis | Gesamt |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | $18.5 | $18,50 |
| 10 | $17.2 | $172,00 |
| 100 | $15.4 | $1.540,00 |
| 500 | $13.85 | $6.925,00 |
| 1.000 | $12.5 | $12.500,00 |
ATSAMA5D22C-CUR Übersicht
What is an ARM Cortex-A5 MPU? An MPU (Microprocessor Unit) is an integrated CPU that requires external memory and peripherals to form a complete system, distinguishing it from an MCU which integrates memory and peripherals on-die. The Cortex-A5 is an ARMv7-A application-class core designed for low-power Linux/embedded OS workloads with full MMU and TrustZone support. The SAMA5D2 family occupies the 'MPU' tier of the embedded hierarchy: ARM Cortex-A5 -> ARMv7-A core -> application processor -> embedded MPU -> semiconductor. This high-value-integration positioning explains why the part is widely adopted in HMI, IoT gateways, and industrial controls.
Key features of the ATSAMA5D22C-CUR include an ARM Cortex-A5 core at 500 MHz with 32-KB L1 instruction cache and 32-KB L1 data cache, plus a 128-KB L2 cache. The device supports DDR2, DDR3L, LPDDR2, and LPDDR3 external memory, plus QSPI and e.MMC flash interfaces. Peripheral integration includes an LCD controller (up to 1024x768), a hardware cryptography engine (AES, SHA, TRNG), a 12-bit ADC, and a Peripheral Touch Controller. According to the manufacturer datasheet, the part achieves ultra-low power consumption with approximately 5 microamps in backup mode with full RTC retention.
Technically, the SAMA5D22 is implemented in a low-power CMOS process that supports dynamic voltage and frequency scaling, allowing the 500 MHz core to throttle down for battery-friendly idle states. The integrated audio subsystem, FLEXCAN controllers, and USB 2.0 high-speed PHYs (host and device) reduce external component count. Hardware cryptography and secure boot features make the part suitable for connected IoT products requiring confidentiality and tamper resistance.
Typical applications include industrial HMI panels, IoT edge gateways, smart energy meters, building automation controllers, medical device HMIs, and point-of-sale terminals. The wide external-memory compatibility and rich peripheral set let one design scale across multiple product variants.
When designing with this device, plan the DDR3L routing carefully - the 0.8 mm ball pitch enables compact 4-layer PCBs but requires matched-length impedance control. Use the SAMA5D2 System-in-Package (SIP) DDR variant if your design cannot tolerate DDR routing complexity, since this bare MPU requires careful signal-integrity work.
This page synthesizes distributor pricing, drop-in SAMA5D2 family alternatives, package-aware comparison data, and practical design notes not found on the manufacturer datasheet alone, helping engineers and buyers evaluate the ATSAMA5D22C-CUR for new designs and replacements.
Drop-in-Alternativen für ATSAMA5D22C-CUR – gleiches Gehäuse, Pin-kompatibel. Bauteile mit anderem Gehäuse, die eine PCB-Überarbeitung erfordern, sind ausgeschlossen.
Varianten dieser Serie
Modelle derselben Serie, die drop-in-kompatibel sind mit ATSAMA5D22C-CUR (gleiche Bauform und Footprint) – abweichend in Package, USB, Ethernet, Operating Temperature, RoHS Status.
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ATSAMA5D22B-CUR
✅ Drop-In✓ Auf Lager
$9.1 / Stück
Datenblatt ansehen →ATSAMA5D22A-CN
✅ Drop-In✓ Auf Lager
$9.95 / Stück
Datenblatt ansehen →ATSAMA5D22A-CNR
✅ Drop-In✓ Auf Lager
$10.8 / Stück
Datenblatt ansehen →ATSAMA5D21C-CUR
✅ Drop-In✓ Auf Lager
$11.65 / Stück
Datenblatt ansehen →ATSAMA5D225C-D1M-CU
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$12.6 / Stück
Datenblatt ansehen →ATSAMA5D22C-CUR Grenzwerte & elektrische Eigenschaften
| Manufacturer | Microchip Technology |
| Series | SAMA5D2 |
| Core Architecture | ARM Cortex-A5 (ARMv7-A) |
| Core Count | 1 |
| Datenbusbreite | 32-bit |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 500 MHz |
| L1 Cache | 32 KB I-cache + 32 KB D-cache |
| L2 Cache | 128 KB |
| External Memory Support | DDR2, DDR3L, LPDDR2, LPDDR3, QSPI, e.MMC |
| Gehäuse | 196-TFBGA (11x11 mm, 0.8 mm pitch) |
| Betriebstemperatur | -40C to +85C (industrial) |
| Backup Mode Current | ~5 uA (with RTC retention) |
| Montageart | Surface Mount |
| RoHS-Status | Compliant |
| Hardware Cryptography | AES, SHA, TRNG (per datasheet) |
| USB | USB 2.0 High-Speed Host + Device |
ATSAMA5D22C-CUR 196-tfbga (11x11 mm, 0.8 mm pitch) Pinbelegungsleitfaden
Pinbelegung für ATSAMA5D22C-CUR (196-tfbga (11x11 mm, 0.8 mm pitch)-Gehäuse). Dieser digitale IC umfasst GPIO, Kommunikationsschnittstellen (UART, SPI, I2C) und Versorgungspins. Alternative Pin-Funktionen und Konfigurationsoptionen entnehmen Sie dem Herstellerdatenblatt. Unverzichtbar für Embedded-System-Design und PCB-Layout.
Keine detaillierten Pinbelegungsdaten verfügbar für ATSAMA5D22C-CUR.
Siehe die Datenblatt für die vollständige Pin-Konfiguration.
Typische Anwendungen
ATSAMA5D22C-CUR ist geeignet für 6 Anwendungs: Industrial HMI Panels, IoT Edge Gateways, Smart Energy Meters, Building Automation Controllers, Medical Device HMI, Point-of-Sale Terminals.
Industrial HMI Panels
The ATSAMA5D22C-CUR's 500 MHz Cortex-A5 core, integrated LCD controller (supporting up to 1024x768), and 128 KB L2 cache make it ideal for industrial human-machine interface panels running Linux or Qt. The 196-TFBGA package at 0.8 mm pitch enables slim-bezel panel designs with 4-layer PCB stackups. Hardware AES/SHA acceleration secures machine configuration data, while the FLEXCAN and Ethernet peripherals integrate cleanly with industrial fieldbuses. According to Microchip application notes, the SAMA5D2 family is the recommended platform for graphical HMI replacing legacy ARM9 designs, with BOM reduction of 30-40% by absorbing the LCD controller, touch controller interface, and audio codec glue logic on-chip.
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IoT Edge Gateways
The ATSAMA5D22C-CUR fits IoT edge gateways thanks to its dual USB 2.0 High-Speed ports (host + device), dual Ethernet MAC, and rich serial peripheral set. The Cortex-A5 core runs Linux with full MMU and TrustZone, enabling secure cloud-agent workloads (MQTT, TLS). Backup-mode current of about 5 uA preserves battery life in intermittent-power edge nodes such as smart-meter collectors. According to the SAMA5D2 datasheet, the part's hardware crypto offload (AES, SHA, TRNG) is critical for TLS 1.3 handshake acceleration at the gateway, where CPU cycles for software crypto would starve user-plane packet processing.
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Smart Energy Meters
The ATSAMA5D22C-CUR serves smart electricity/water/gas meters where the Cortex-A5 runs metering algorithms and signed firmware. Its hardware AES/SHA/TRNG enables secure boot and signed measurement payloads, mandatory for utility-grade metering standards. The wide external-memory support (DDR2/DDR3L/LPDDR2/LPDDR3) lets meter OEMs choose cost-optimized DDR or low-power LPDDR depending on tariff-display needs. According to Microchip, the SAMA5D2 industrial temperature grade (-40C to +85C) and 5 uA backup current make the part suitable for outdoor meter enclosures powered intermittently from harvested energy.
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Building Automation Controllers
The ATSAMA5D22C-CUR drives BACnet, KNX, or Modbus building-automation controllers by combining dual CAN-FD, multiple UART/SPI/I2C, and Ethernet. The Cortex-A5 with Linux handles the application-layer protocols, scheduling, and web-based configuration UI. Hardware crypto secures over-the-air firmware updates. According to the Microchip SAMA5D2 application notes, the integrated LCD controller can directly drive a 4.3-inch or 7-inch wall-mounted touchscreen without an external graphics controller, reducing BOM cost and PCB area in commercial-thermostat and lighting-controller form factors.
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Medical Device HMI
The ATSAMA5D22C-CUR supports IEC 62304-compliant medical-device HMIs where the Cortex-A5 runs Linux with TrustZone-secure firmware updates. Its hardware AES/SHA offload protects PHI (Protected Health Information) at rest and in transit. The 12-bit ADC and PTC (Peripheral Touch Controller) interface support capacitive-touch overlays used on medical equipment. According to Microchip documentation, the industrial temperature grade and long-life silicon program (10+ years) align with medical device life-cycle requirements, while the integrated LCD controller eliminates external GPU cost.
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Point-of-Sale Terminals
The ATSAMA5D22C-CUR powers point-of-sale (POS) terminals that need Linux for payment applications, a touchscreen interface, and secure PIN-entry processing. The Cortex-A5's TrustZone isolates secure PIN handling from the payment-application environment. Hardware AES/TRNG enable PCI PTS-compliant key storage. The integrated LCD controller and USB 2.0 High-Speed host connect to printers, scanners, and cash drawers without an external hub. According to the SAMA5D2 datasheet, the part's 500 MHz performance headroom and 128 KB L2 cache accelerate TLS 1.3 handshakes during contactless card reads, where sub-second latency matters for transaction throughput.
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Zusammenfassung der empfohlenen Produkte
Technische Referenzdaten für ATSAMA5D22C-CUR – Vergleich, Designhinweise und Compliance-Informationen.
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Vergleich mit Alternativen
| Parameter | Dieses Produkt | ATSAMA5D22B-CUR | ATSAMA5D22A-CN | ATSAMA5D21C-CUR | ATSAMA5D225C-D1M-CU |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brand | Microchip Technology | Microchip Technology | Microchip Technology | Microchip Technology | Microchip Technology |
| Package | 196-TFBGA (11x11, 0.8 mm pitch) | 196-TFBGA (11x11) - same | 196-TFBGA (11x11) - same | 196-TFBGA (11x11) - same | 196-TFBGA (11x11) - same |
| Core | ARM Cortex-A5 500 MHz | ARM Cortex-A5 500 MHz | ARM Cortex-A5 500 MHz | ARM Cortex-A5 500 MHz | ARM Cortex-A5 500 MHz |
| L2 Cache | 128 KB | 128 KB | 128 KB | 128 KB | 128 KB |
| USB 2.0 HS | Host + Device | Host + Device | Host + Device | Reduced instance count | Host + Device |
| External Memory | DDR2/3L, LPDDR2/3, QSPI, e.MMC | Same set | Same set | Same set | DDR3L integrated (SiP) |
| Industrial Temperature | -40C to +85C | -40C to +85C | -40C to +85C | -40C to +85C | -40C to +85C |
Wichtigste Unterscheidungsmerkmale
- Integrated hardware crypto engine (AES/SHA/TRNG) absent on many competitor Cortex-A5 MPUs (vs. ATSAMA5D22A-CN (early revision))
- Single 196-TFBGA footprint spans D21/D22/D23 SAMA5D2 family for BOM consolidation (vs. ATSAMA5D21C-CUR)
- Optional SiP variant integrates DDR3L to eliminate DDR routing complexity (vs. ATSAMA5D225C-D1M-CU)
Designhinweise
The 196-TFBGA at 0.8 mm ball pitch requires 4-layer PCB stackup with micro-via-in-pad or laser-drilled stacked-via for breakout. According to the Microchip SAMA5D2 hardware design checklist, route the DDR3L byte lanes with matched-length impedance control (target 50 ohm single-ended, 100 ohm differential for clocks). Use 1 oz copper on outer layers and ground stitching vias every 200 mil around the BGA perimeter to suppress BGA cavity resonance. Confirm PCB fabrication tolerances (typically +/-10% impedance) with your board house before layout freeze.
At 500 MHz full-clock continuous operation, the SAMA5D2 core dissipates roughly 0.5-1 W depending on workload. According to the datasheet thermal characteristics, the 196-TFBGA package has theta_JA of approximately 20-25 C/W on a standard JEDEC 4-layer test board, giving 10-25 C junction rise above ambient. For enclosed HMI enclosures with no airflow, derate the core to 400 MHz or add a thermal pad bonded to an inner copper pour. Estimated: assumes worst-case core activity, no peripheral gating.
Power-rail sequencing on the SAMA5D2 must observe the VDD_CORE before VDD_IO constraint per the datasheet. Use Microchip's recommended PMIC (e.g. MCP16502 or MIC2025-1YM5) which integrates the LDO and buck topology with proper sequencing. Backup mode current of about 5 uA is only achieved when the backup domain (VDD_BU) is supplied from a coin cell or supercap while main rails are off. Decouple each VDD pin with a 100 nF X7R plus a 4.7 uF X5R ceramic placed within 3 mm of the ball pad.
Common pitfalls when bringing up the SAMA5D2: (1) failing to configure the boot pins (BMS, JTAG_SEL) before reset, resulting in no boot; (2) selecting an unsupported DDR3L speed grade, causing intermittent boot failures; (3) overlooking the secure-boot fuse programming, which bricked pre-production samples. Always validate the DDR3L configuration with Microchip's DDR configuration tool before PCB fab, and keep one JTAG debug header accessible on the production board for field recovery.
Compliance-Informationen
RoHS compliant per Microchip product page. Industrial temperature grade (-40C to +85C) only - not AEC-Q100 qualified. Cross-brand Cortex-A5 MPUs (NXP i.MX 6ULL, ST STM32MP1) are NOT pin-compatible due to differing BGA ball maps.