ATSAMA5D44A-CU - 600MHz Cortex-A5 MPU | Microchip
Teilenummer: ATSAMA5D44A-CU ✓ Aktiv| Menge | Stückpreis | Gesamt |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | $36.5 | $36,50 |
| 10 | $32.85 | $328,50 |
| 100 | $28.5 | $2.850,00 |
| 500 | $24.95 | $12.475,00 |
| 1.000 | $21.4 | $21.400,00 |
ATSAMA5D44A-CU Übersicht
Key features include three USB 2.0 ports (one Host/Device, two Host), dual Ethernet GMAC with 1588 PTP support, an LCD controller up to 1024x768, and an integrated Image Sensor Interface (ISI). The device also provides advanced security through secure boot, AES/SHA hardware accelerators, tamper detection pins, and a True Random Number Generator (TRNG). These security primitives enable root-of-trust implementations in connected industrial and medical products.
The SAMA5D4 family belongs to the Smart ARM-based Embedded MPU category, a class of application processors targeting Linux- and RTOS-driven graphical user interfaces, edge connectivity, and low-power industrial nodes. Positioned within Microchip's portfolio above Cortex-A5 based SAMA5D3 and below Cortex-A7 based SAMA7G, the SAMA5D44A fills the gap between MPU and MCU by combining deterministic real-time control with multimedia throughput.
Typical applications include industrial Human-Machine Interface (HMI) panels, machine vision cameras, building automation gateways, point-of-sale terminals, smart energy meters, and medical patient-monitoring consoles. The integrated LCD controller and image sensor interface allow direct display and camera attachment without external bridges, reducing both BOM cost and PCB complexity.
When designing with the ATSAMA5D44A-CU, ensure the 1.1-1.32 V core rail is sequenced before the 1.8/3.3 V I/O rails to prevent internal latch-up, and provide at least four PCB layers with a continuous ground plane beneath the TFBGA to dissipate the 1-2 W typical dissipation under Linux load.
This page synthesizes distributor pricing, drop-in alternatives, and practical design notes for the ATSAMA5D44A-CU that go beyond the manufacturer datasheet, helping engineers source, compare, and qualify the part quickly.
Drop-in-Alternativen für ATSAMA5D44A-CU – 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 ATSAMA5D44A-CU (gleiche Bauform und Footprint) – abweichend in Ethernet, USB, Package, Operating Temperature, MSL Level.
Schnellvergleichstool – Wählen Sie Alternativbauteile für den Direktvergleich:
ATSAMA5D44B-CU
✅ Drop-In✓ Auf Lager
$24.95 / Stück
Datenblatt ansehen →ATSAMA5D43B-CU
✅ Drop-In✓ Auf Lager
$10.55 / Stück
Datenblatt ansehen →ATSAMA5D43B-CUR
✅ Drop-In✓ Auf Lager
$10.45 / Stück
Datenblatt ansehen →ATSAMA5D42B-CU
✅ Drop-In✓ Auf Lager
$10.4 / Stück
Datenblatt ansehen →ATSAMA5D41B-CU
✅ Drop-In✓ Auf Lager
$10.95 / Stück
Datenblatt ansehen →ATSAMA5D44A-CU Grenzwerte & elektrische Eigenschaften
| Core Processor | ARM Cortex-A5 |
| Core Count | 1 |
| Datenbusbreite | 32-bit |
| Maximum Clock Speed | 600 MHz |
| Core Voltage | 1.1 V to 1.32 V |
| I/O Voltage | 1.2 V, 1.8 V, 3.3 V |
| On-chip ROM | 128 KB |
| On-chip SRAM | 128 KB |
| Gehäuse | 361-TFBGA (16x16 mm, 0.8 mm pitch) |
| Montageart | Surface Mount |
| USB | USB 2.0 x 3 (1 Host/Device + 2 Host) |
| Ethernet | 2x GMAC with 1588 PTP |
| LCD Controller | Up to 1024 x 768 |
| Image Sensor Interface | Yes (ISI) |
| Video Decoder | Hardware H.264 / MPEG-4 / VC-1 |
| Security | Secure boot, AES/SHA, TRNG, tamper pins |
| Betriebstemperatur | -40 C to +85 C |
| RoHS-Status | Compliant |
ATSAMA5D44A-CU 361-tfbga (16x16 mm, 0.8 mm pitch) Pinbelegungsleitfaden
Pinbelegung für ATSAMA5D44A-CU (361-tfbga (16x16 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 ATSAMA5D44A-CU.
Siehe die Datenblatt für die vollständige Pin-Konfiguration.
Typische Anwendungen
ATSAMA5D44A-CU ist geeignet für 6 Anwendungs: Industrial Human-Machine Interface (HMI), Machine Vision and Smart Camera, Building Automation Gateway, Medical Patient-Monitoring Console, Point-of-Sale (POS) Terminal, Smart Energy Meter / Substation Gateway.
Industrial Human-Machine Interface (HMI)
The ATSAMA5D44A-CU's 600 MHz Cortex-A5 core, hardware video decoder, and LCD controller up to 1024x768 make it ideal for industrial HMI panels that render rich graphics and decode instructional video. The MPU's dual GMAC with 1588 PTP timestamping allows synchronized visualization across networked panels, while the 1.1-1.32 V core rail keeps panel power dissipation under 2 W even at full load. Placed at the center of a 7-inch to 10-inch WVGA touch-panel reference design, it can run Qt for Embedded or Crank Storyboard GUI toolkits directly from on-board flash, eliminating external GPU silicon.
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Machine Vision and Smart Camera
The ATSAMA5D44A-CU integrates an Image Sensor Interface (ISI) that connects directly to parallel CMOS sensors up to 5 megapixels, and pairs that with the Cortex-A5 NEON engine for on-device image preprocessing. Designers can run OpenCV on Linux to perform edge detection, barcode reading, or defect inspection without an external DSP. The hardware video decoder simultaneously offloads H.264 encoding for stream recording, while the 128 KB on-chip SRAM buffers frame bursts before DDR buffering.
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Building Automation Gateway
Building automation gateways demand deterministic Ethernet for BACnet, KNX, or Modbus TCP traffic, which the ATSAMA5D44A-CU's dual GMAC with IEEE 1588 PTP timestamping addresses. The 600 MHz Cortex-A5 can run Node-RED or Home Assistant OS, while three USB 2.0 ports support Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and Zigbee dongles for multi-protocol bridges. Secure boot with AES/SHA accelerators prevents unauthorized firmware loading, satisfying IEC 62443 cybersecurity guidelines for building systems.
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Medical Patient-Monitoring Console
The ATSAMA5D44A-CU's combination of deterministic Cortex-A5 throughput, hardware video decoding for telemedicine video calls, and dual isolated Ethernet ports makes it suitable for patient-monitoring consoles that aggregate ECG, SpO2, and NIBP waveforms. The secure boot chain and tamper detection pins support FDA 21 CFR Part 11 audit requirements, while the -40 C to +85 C industrial temperature range allows deployment in unheated hospital equipment rooms. A typical design pairs the MPU with a 128 MB DDR2 and 256 MB NAND for local buffering during network outages.
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Point-of-Sale (POS) Terminal
POS terminals benefit from the ATSAMA5D44A-CU's 600 MHz Cortex-A5 running Linux with Qt Quick interfaces, the LCD controller for cashier-facing displays, and the hardware video decoder for promotional content loops. USB 2.0 ports connect barcode scanners, cash-drawer triggers, and customer-facing secondary displays. Secure boot plus AES hardware acceleration protects card data and complies with PCI PTS 6.x requirements.
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Smart Energy Meter / Substation Gateway
Smart meters and substation gateways demand isolated, time-synchronized Ethernet, which the ATSAMA5D44A-CU's dual GMAC with 1588 PTP hardware timestamping delivers to within 50 ns accuracy. The Cortex-A5 core handles DLMS/COSEM and IEC 61850 protocol stacks on Linux, while three USB 2.0 ports accept cellular or Wi-SUN RF modules for last-mile backhaul. Operating temperature of -40 C to +85 C supports outdoor cabinet installation in utility deployments.
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Zusammenfassung der empfohlenen Produkte
Technische Referenzdaten für ATSAMA5D44A-CU – Vergleich, Designhinweise und Compliance-Informationen.
Auswahlhilfe
Vergleich mit Alternativen
| Parameter | Dieses Produkt | ATSAMA5D44B-CU | ATSAMA5D43B-CU | ATSAMA5D43B-CUR | ATSAMA5D42B-CU | ATSAMA5D41B-CU |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brand | Microchip Technology | Microchip Technology | Microchip Technology | Microchip Technology | Microchip Technology | Microchip Technology |
| Package | 361-TFBGA (16x16 mm) | 361-TFBGA (16x16 mm) - same | 361-TFBGA (16x16 mm) - same | 361-TFBGA (16x16 mm) - same | 361-TFBGA (16x16 mm) - same | 361-TFBGA (16x16 mm) - same |
| Core Processor | ARM Cortex-A5 | ARM Cortex-A5 | ARM Cortex-A5 | ARM Cortex-A5 | ARM Cortex-A5 | ARM Cortex-A5 |
| Maximum Clock Speed | 600 MHz | 600 MHz | 600 MHz | 600 MHz | 600 MHz | 600 MHz |
| Hardware Video Decoder | Yes (H.264/MPEG-4/VC-1) | Yes (H.264/MPEG-4/VC-1) | No | No | No | No |
| Ethernet Ports | 2x GMAC with 1588 PTP | 2x GMAC with 1588 PTP | 2x GMAC with 1588 PTP | 2x GMAC with 1588 PTP | 1x GMAC with 1588 PTP | 1x GMAC with 1588 PTP |
| LCD Controller | Up to 1024 x 768 | Up to 1024 x 768 | Up to 1024 x 768 | Up to 1024 x 768 | Up to 1024 x 768 | None |
| USB 2.0 Ports | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 |
Wichtigste Unterscheidungsmerkmale
- Hardware video decoder integrated (vs. ATSAMA5D43B-CU)
- Dual GMAC with IEEE 1588 PTP hardware timestamping (vs. ATSAMA5D42B-CU)
- LCD controller up to 1024 x 768 with touchscreen interface (vs. ATSAMA5D41B-CU)
Designhinweise
Power-sequence the 1.1-1.32 V core rail BEFORE the 1.8/3.3 V I/O rails; otherwise internal I/O buffers can latch up and draw excessive current. Microchip recommends a reset generator such as the MIC2775 or equivalent to enforce 100 ms sequencing delay. Each rail should source at least 500 mA to handle peak Linux boot transients without browning out the Cortex-A5 core.
Estimated: at 600 MHz full CPU utilization with all peripherals active, the ATSAMA5D44A-CU dissipates approximately 1.5 W to 2.0 W. The 361-TFBGA package has a typical theta_JA around 25 C/W on a 4-layer JEDEC test board, yielding a 50 C junction rise above ambient at 2 W. For fanless enclosures, provide at least 8 cm^2 of continuous copper ground plane beneath the BGA and 9 thermal vias in the central pad array.
Use a minimum 4-layer PCB stack-up with continuous ground plane on layer 2 and power planes on layer 3 to deliver low-impedance return paths for the 600 MHz DDR2/LPDDR interface. Route DDR signals with length-matched traces within 25 mil tolerance and place series termination resistors within 200 mil of the MPU balls. Decouple each VDDCORE pin with a 100 nF X7R 0402 capacitor and a 4.7 uF bulk capacitor placed within 5 mm of the package.
Do not rely on the internal 128 KB SRAM as your only working memory for Linux; the kernel requires at least 32 MB of external SDRAM to boot, and OpenSSL/graphics stacks double that requirement. Always program the boot configuration fuses (BMS, boot sequence) and verify them with the sam-ba utility before sealing the enclosure; a mis-configured boot mode silently drops the system into SAM-BA recovery mode.
Compliance-Informationen
RoHS compliant per Microchip product page; not AEC-Q100 qualified (industrial-grade MPUs are typically commercial/industrial, not automotive).
