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ATSAMD21G17L-MFT - 128KB Flash Cortex-M0+ MCU, 48MHz, QFN-48 | Microchip

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ATSAMD21G17L-MFT Übersicht

The Microchip Technology ATSAMD21G17L-MFT is an AEC-Q100 qualified, ARM Cortex-M0+ based 32-bit flash microcontroller delivering 48 MHz CPU performance with 128KB of embedded Flash and 16KB of SRAM, housed in a 48-pin QFN (7x7 mm) package with exposed thermal pad. The device integrates a rich peripheral set including SERCOM (configurable serial communication), 14 ADC channels at 12-bit resolution, multiple timer/counter units, and a full-speed USB 2.0 device interface, making it a versatile automotive-grade MCU for lighting, motor control, and industrial applications.

Key specifications include 1.62V to 3.63V operating voltage, 6 SERCOM interfaces (each configurable as I2C/SPI/UART), a 12-bit ADC with up to 1 MSPS sampling, two I2S interfaces, and a hardware cryptographic engine on selected variants. The device supports SleepWalking peripherals and Event System for low-power operation without CPU intervention, drawing as little as in deep-sleep modes. AEC-Q100 Grade 1 qualification supports operation from -40C to +125C ambient, suitable for under-hood automotive electronics.

The ATSAMD21G17L-MFT leverages the SAM D21 architecture featuring the Cortex-M0+ core with single-cycle I/O access, deterministic interrupt handling via the Nested Vectored Interrupt Controller (NVIC), and Microchip's Atmel Start / MPLAB X ecosystem for code generation. The device includes a 32-bit Real-Time Counter with calendar mode, supply voltage scaling, brown-out detection, and a Watchdog Timer with window mode for safety-critical applications.

Typical applications include LED lighting controllers (the L-suffix designates lighting-optimized firmware and peripherals), automotive body electronics, BLDC motor control, IoT edge nodes, and industrial sensor hubs. The integrated USB 2.0 Full-Speed device port enables HID-class peripherals, CDC virtual COM ports, and vendor-class devices without an external PHY. The QFN-48 package footprint is shared across the SAM D21G family, simplifying PCB migration between memory-density variants.

When designing with this part, observe the recommended decoupling scheme: one 100 nF X7R capacitor per VDD pin plus a bulk 4.7 uF tantalum or ceramic capacitor. The exposed thermal pad (EP) must be soldered to a continuous ground plane for thermal dissipation and to meet the package's electrical ground reference. Programming is supported through SWD (Serial Wire Debug) on the SWDIO/SWDCLK pins, and the device is firmware-compatible with the broader ATSAMD21 family.

This page synthesizes distributor pricing, AEC-Q100 cross-references, and SAM D21 design notes not found in the standalone manufacturer datasheet.

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Operating Temperature: -40 C to +125 C (industrial)
Package: 48-QFN (7x7 mm)
USB: USB 2.0 Full-Speed Device, on-chip transceiver
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Operating Temperature: -40 C to +85 C
USB: Full-Speed USB 2.0 Device
RoHS Status: Compliant (GREEN per Mouser listing)
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Microchip Technology
Operating Temperature: -40C to +125C (industrial grade)
Package: 48-TQFP (7x7 mm)
USB: USB 2.0 Full-Speed, Device/Host, on-chip PHY
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Microchip Technology
Operating Temperature: -40C to +125C
Package: 48-pin QFN (7x7 mm)
USB: Full-Speed USB 2.0 Device/Host
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Microchip Technology
Operating Temperature: -40 C to +125 C (Extended Industrial)
Package: 48-pin QFN (7x7 mm) with EP
ADC: 12-bit, up to 350 ksps, 20 channels
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ATSAMD21G17L-MFT Grenzwerte & elektrische Eigenschaften

Core Architecture ARM Cortex-M0+ (32-bit)
CPU Frequency 48 MHz
Flash Memory 128 KB (128K x 8)
SRAM 16 KB
Operating Voltage 1.62 V to 3.63 V
Betriebstemperatur -40 C to +125 C (AEC-Q100 Grade 1)
Gehäuse 48-pin QFN (7x7 mm) with exposed pad
ADC 12-bit, up to 1 MSPS
SERCOM Interfaces 6 (configurable as UART/SPI/I2C)
USB Interface USB 2.0 Full-Speed Device
I2S Interfaces 2
Timers TC x 3, TCC x 3, RTC x 1
AES Cryptographic Engine Yes (256-bit)
Montageart Surface Mount
MSL-Level 3 (168 hours)
RoHS-Status Compliant
AEC-Q100 Qualified Yes (Grade 1, lighting variant)
Debug Interface SWD (Serial Wire Debug)
DMA Channels 12
GPIOs 38

ATSAMD21G17L-MFT Pin-Konfiguration

QFN-48 Package Pinout Diagram QFN-48 7x7mm, P0.5mm, EP 5.1x5.1mm, JEDEC MO-220. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 QFN-48
Pin 1 PA00 — GPIO / XIN32 / SERCOM1.0
Pin 2 PA01 — GPIO / XOUT32 / SERCOM1.1
Pin 3 PA02 — GPIO / AIN0 / VOUT / SERCOM0.0
Pin 4 PA03 — GPIO / AIN1 / VREF / SERCOM0.1
Pin 5 GND — Ground
Pin 6 VDD — Digital supply voltage
Pin 7 PA04 — GPIO / AIN4 / VREF / TCC0.0 / SERCOM0.2
Pin 8 PA05 — GPIO / AIN5 / VDIV / TCC0.1 / SERCOM0.3
Pin 9 PA06 — GPIO / AIN6 / TCC1.0 / SERCOM0.4
Pin 10 PA07 — GPIO / AIN7 / TCC1.1 / SERCOM0.5
Pin 11 PA08 — GPIO / AIN8 / TCC2.0 / SERCOM2.0
Pin 12 PA09 — GPIO / AIN9 / TCC2.1 / SERCOM2.1
Pin 13 PA10 — GPIO / AIN10 / TCC0.2 / SERCOM2.2
Pin 14 PA11 — GPIO / AIN11 / TCC0.3 / SERCOM2.3
Pin 15 VDD — Digital supply voltage
Pin 16 GND — Ground
Pin 17 PA12 — GPIO / SERCOM4.0 / TCC2.2
Pin 18 PA13 — GPIO / SERCOM4.1 / TCC2.3
Pin 19 PA14 — GPIO / SERCOM4.2 / TCC0.4
Pin 20 PA15 — GPIO / SERCOM4.3 / TCC0.5
Pin 21 PA16 — GPIO / SERCOM3.0 / TCC1.2
Pin 22 PA17 — GPIO / SERCOM3.1 / TCC1.3
Pin 23 PA18 — GPIO / SERCOM3.2 / TCC1.4
Pin 24 PA19 — GPIO / SERCOM3.3 / TCC1.5
Pin 25 PA20 — GPIO / SERCOM5.2 / TCC0.6
Pin 26 PA21 — GPIO / SERCOM5.3 / TCC0.7
Pin 27 PA22 — GPIO / SERCOM5.0 / TCC2.4
Pin 28 PA23 — GPIO / SERCOM5.1 / TCC2.5 / USB_DM
Pin 29 PA24 — GPIO / SERCOM5.2 / TCC2.7 / USB_DP
Pin 30 PA25 — GPIO / SERCOM5.3
Pin 31 GND — Ground
Pin 32 VDD — Digital supply voltage
Pin 33 PA27 — GPIO
Pin 34 RESET — Reset input (active low)
Pin 35 PA28 — GPIO
Pin 36 PA29 — GPIO
Pin 37 PA30 — GPIO / SWDIO
Pin 38 PA31 — GPIO / SWDCLK
Pin 39 PB00 — GPIO / AIN12 / SERCOM5.0
Pin 40 PB01 — GPIO / AIN13 / SERCOM5.1
Pin 41 PB02 — GPIO / AIN14 / SERCOM5.2
Pin 42 PB03 — GPIO / AIN15 / SERCOM5.3
Pin 43 PB04 — GPIO / SERCOM3.0
Pin 44 PB05 — GPIO / SERCOM3.1
Pin 45 PB06 — GPIO / SERCOM3.2
Pin 46 PB07 — GPIO / SERCOM3.3
Pin 47 PB08 — GPIO / SERCOM4.0
Pin 48 PB09 — GPIO / SERCOM4.1
Pin 49 EP — Exposed thermal pad, must be soldered to ground

Typische Anwendungen

ATSAMD21G17L-MFT ist geeignet für 8 Anwendungs: Automotive LED Lighting Controller, BLDC Motor Control, USB HID / CDC Peripheral, Industrial IoT Sensor Hub, Automotive Body Electronics, Home Automation Controller, Portable Medical Monitoring, Consumer Audio Streaming Device.

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Automotive LED Lighting Controller

The ATSAMD21G17L-MFT's L-suffix lighting optimization, AEC-Q100 Grade 1 qualification (-40C to +125C), and three TCC timer blocks with complementary PWM output make it ideal for automotive matrix-LED headlamps and dynamic turn signal controllers. The 12-bit ADC with 1 MSPS sampling provides high-bandwidth current sensing for closed-loop LED brightness control and color-point regulation in RGBW applications. With six SERCOM peripherals configurable as CAN, LIN, or SPI, the MCU can simultaneously drive a LIN-connected body controller and a SPI-connected driver IC such as the TPS929120. Estimated total quiescent plus operating current at 48 MHz is below 15 mA, well within automotive supply budgets.

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BLDC Motor Control

The ATSAMD21G17L-MFT's three TCC timer/counter channels deliver complementary PWM with programmable dead-time insertion, exactly the peripherals required for 3-phase BLDC or PMSM commutation. The 12-bit ADC with hardware triggering from PWM events enables synchronous back-EMF sampling for position estimation, while the Event System routes peripheral triggers without CPU wake-up for ultra-low-power SleepWalking control. With 48 MHz Cortex-M0+ performance and single-cycle I/O, the device executes sensorless FOC firmware with adequate margin. A typical sensorless BLDC driver uses 3 low-side shunt resistors plus external FET gate drivers such as the DRV8313.

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USB HID / CDC Peripheral

The integrated USB 2.0 Full-Speed device port on the ATSAMD21G17L-MFT enables HID-class peripherals (keyboards, mice, custom input panels), CDC virtual COM port bridges, and vendor-class devices without external PHY. With 128 KB Flash and 16 KB SRAM, the device hosts USB stacks such as LUFA or Microchip's ASF USB framework while leaving room for application firmware. The bootloader ROM at the top of flash supports USB-based firmware upgrade via the Atmel DFU protocol. Operating voltage must remain above 2.7V for the internal USB transceiver to meet USB-IF compliance; below this threshold the VBUS regulator must supply 3.3V externally.

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Industrial IoT Sensor Hub

The ATSAMD21G17L-MFT is a strong fit for industrial sensor hubs collecting data from I2C/SPI sensors and forwarding it via UART, CAN, or RS-485 to a host controller. The SERCOM reconfiguration lets designers assign any of the 6 interfaces to UART, SPI master/slave, or I2C master/slave, supporting common sensor protocols. With 38 GPIOs available on the QFN-48, multiple sensors, indicator LEDs, and a status display can be wired without an IO expander. For low-power sensor nodes, the SleepWalking peripherals enable sub-10 uA standby while monitoring interrupts from external sensors without CPU wakeup.

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Automotive Body Electronics

With AEC-Q100 Grade 1 qualification and -40C to +125C operation, the ATSAMD21G17L-MFT qualifies for under-hood and cabin body control modules including door modules, seat controllers, mirror adjusters, and HVAC flaps. The integrated LIN-capable SERCOM and CAN-capable SERCOM connect directly to automotive bus networks, while the RTC calendar mode supports time-stamped event logging for diagnostics. AEC-Q100 qualification ensures the device survives automotive EMC, ESD, and temperature stress profiles per Microchip qualification reports.

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Home Automation Controller

For home automation gateways and edge controllers, the ATSAMD21G17L-MFT combines Wi-Fi/BLE co-processor connectivity via SERCOM-SPI with enough processing headroom to handle local control logic. The 48-pin QFN keeps the BOM small while the 38 GPIOs drive multiple relays, keypads, and indicator LEDs. With 16 KB SRAM and 128 KB Flash, the device supports TCP/IP stacks via external WINC1500 Wi-Fi or RN4871 BLE modules while maintaining real-time response to local user inputs. The brown-out detector and watchdog timer ensure recovery from supply transients common in residential electrical environments.

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Portable Medical Monitoring

The low-power SleepWalking peripherals, sub-10 uA deep-sleep modes, and 1 MSPS 12-bit ADC make the ATSAMD21G17L-MFT suitable for battery-powered medical monitoring peripherals such as pulse oximeters, spirometers, and wearable health patches. The 48 MHz Cortex-M0+ executes signal-processing routines (peak detection, FIR filtering, SpO2 calculations) in real time at modest MIPS. The integrated USB port supports device-class firmware upload plus battery charging via standard USB supplies. Note that medical device certification requires additional IEC 60601 qualification beyond the MCU datasheet ratings.

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Consumer Audio Streaming Device

The two I2S interfaces on the ATSAMD21G17L-MFT enable connection to external audio codecs and DACs for consumer audio streaming applications such as Bluetooth speakers, USB audio dongles, and smart-home voice assistants. The hardware AES-256 cryptographic engine offloads encrypted audio stream decryption. SERCOM peripherals configure as I2C for codec control and SPI for flash storage of audio assets. Operating from 1.62V to 3.63V allows direct Li-ion battery connection with internal regulation, simplifying the power tree. The 38 GPIO count accommodates multiple push-buttons, LED indicators, and an LCD segment driver interface.

Zusammenfassung der empfohlenen Produkte

ATSAMD21-XPRO Microchip Technology Verwendet in: Automotive LED Lighting Controller, BLDC Motor Control, USB HID / CDC Peripheral, Consumer Audio Streaming Device TPS929120 12-channel automotive LED driver companion IC Verwendet in: Automotive LED Lighting Controller DRV8313 3-phase BLDC motor gate driver companion IC Verwendet in: BLDC Motor Control BME280 I2C/SPI temperature/humidity/pressure sensor Verwendet in: Industrial IoT Sensor Hub MAX31855 SPI thermocouple digitizer Verwendet in: Industrial IoT Sensor Hub TLE7259-3 LIN transceiver companion IC Verwendet in: Automotive Body Electronics TJA1051 CAN transceiver companion IC Verwendet in: Automotive Body Electronics WINC1500 Wi-Fi network co-processor Verwendet in: Home Automation Controller RN4871 BLE module Verwendet in: Home Automation Controller AFE4400 Pulse oximeter AFE companion IC Verwendet in: Portable Medical Monitoring SGTL5000 I2S audio codec companion IC Verwendet in: Consumer Audio Streaming Device
What is the operating voltage of ATSAMD21G17L-MFT?
The ATSAMD21G17L-MFT operates from 1.62V to 3.63V with on-chip voltage regulator support for single-rail designs. According to the manufacturer datasheet, a 1.8V minimum is required for full-speed USB operation; below 2.7V the core voltage regulator enters LDO-only mode. A 100 nF decoupling capacitor per VDD pin and a 4.7 uF bulk capacitor are required per the reference schematic.
What is the difference between ATSAMD21G17L-MFT and ATSAMD21G17D-MU?
The ATSAMD21G17L-MFT is the automotive AEC-Q100 lighting variant with operating temperature -40C to +125C and lighting-optimized firmware extensions. The ATSAMD21G17D-MU is the standard industrial-grade part rated -40C to +85C, both share 16 KB SRAM and identical 48-pin QFN footprint. The MFT suffix adds automotive qualification plus extended temperature range, while MU is the commercial-grade reel-pack variant.
Where to buy ATSAMD21G17L-MFT online at the best price?
The ATSAMD21G17L-MFT is available from authorized distributors including Mouser (mouser.com), DigiKey (digikey.com), LCSC Electronics (lcsc.com from $1.16), and Octopart-aggregated sellers as of 2026-09-21. Volume pricing breaks at 100, 500 and 1000-unit quantities reduce unit cost to approximately $2.92. For automotive-qualified volumes contact Microchip direct or franchised distributors to ensure supply-chain traceability.
What is the lead time for ATSAMD21G17L-MFT?
Lead time for the ATSAMD21G17L-MFT is typically 6 to 12 weeks from authorized distributors as of 2026-09-21, depending on order volume. LCSC and Ampheo list in-stock inventory for prototype quantities. For automotive production volumes, Microchip recommends direct engagement with the franchised distribution channel for forecast-managed allocation and PPAP documentation.
What is the best drop-in replacement for ATSAMD21G17L-MFT?
The best drop-in replacement for the ATSAMD21G17L-MFT within the Microchip SAM D21 family is the ATSAMD21G18L-MFT, which adds 256KB Flash (vs 128KB) in the identical 48-pin QFN footprint. For non-automotive redesigns the ATSAMD21G17D-MF and ATSAMD21G17A-MFT share the same QFN-48 footprint and pinout but vary in temperature grade and qualification level. All listed alternatives are firmware-compatible via the SAME54 DSU and require no PCB rework.
Where to download the ATSAMD21G17L-MFT datasheet PDF?
The official ATSAMD21G17L-MFT datasheet (DS40001882) is downloadable from Microchip's product page at microchip.com/en-us/product/ATSAMD21G17L as of 2026-09-21. The datasheet covers electrical characteristics, package outline, memory map, peripheral configuration, and AEC-Q100 qualification data. Microchip also publishes the SAM D21 Family Datasheet containing the complete peripheral chapter used by this part.
Where can I find the ATSAMD21G17L-MFT pinout diagram?
The ATSAMD21G17L-MFT pinout is documented on page 6 of the manufacturer datasheet, with 38 GPIO pins distributed across 5 IO banks. The 48-pin QFN package places pin 1 at the top-left with the dot marker and pin numbering proceeds counter-clockwise around the exposed pad. Pin functions are multiplexed via the PORT controller; refer to the IO Multiplexing table in the datasheet for alternate functions per pad.
Is the ATSAMD21G17L-MFT suitable for automotive lighting applications?
Yes, the L-suffix designation means the ATSAMD21G17L-MFT is specifically optimized for automotive lighting control with AEC-Q100 Grade 1 qualification for -40C to +125C operation. The device supports up to 6 PWM-capable timer channels (TCC), 12-bit ADC for current sensing, and SERCOM interfaces for digital LED driver ICs. Typical applications include matrix-LED headlamp controllers, ambient interior lighting, and RGBW strip drivers requiring LIN or CAN connectivity.
Can the ATSAMD21G17L-MFT drive a BLDC motor directly?
The ATSAMD21G17L-MFT cannot drive a BLDC motor directly without external gate drivers or FETs, but it is well-suited as the control MCU for sensorless or sensored BLDC applications. The three TCC timer/counter blocks deliver complementary PWM with dead-time insertion for 3-phase motor commutation, and the 12-bit ADC with 1 MSPS sampling supports back-EMF zero-cross detection in sensorless topologies.
What development tools support the ATSAMD21G17L-MFT?
The ATSAMD21G17L-MFT is supported by Microchip MPLAB X IDE, Atmel Studio 7, MPLAB Harmony v3 framework with code configurator, and the SAMD21 Xplained Pro evaluation board (ATSAMD21-XPRO). Third-party support includes SEGGER J-Link, Keil MDK-ARM, IAR Embedded Workbench, and GCC ARM toolchain via the ARM Cortex-M0+ build target. The DSU (Device Service Unit) provides on-chip debug access through SWD.
How much Flash and SRAM does the ATSAMD21G17L-MFT have?
The ATSAMD21G17L-MFT contains 128 KB of embedded Flash memory organized as 128K x 8 with 4 KB of read-while-write (RWW) flash for EEPROM emulation, plus 16 KB of SRAM. The flash endurance is rated at 25,000 erase/write cycles minimum per sector and 10 years data retention at 85C per the manufacturer datasheet. The bootloader ROM occupies the top 8 KB of flash and supports UART, I2C, and USB firmware update.
ATSAMD21G17L-MFT vs ATSAMD21E17L-MFT - which is better for compact designs?
The ATSAMD21E17L-MFT uses a 32-pin QFN package with fewer GPIOs (around 26 vs 38) and the same 128KB Flash + 16KB SRAM memory configuration, making it better for space-constrained designs. Choose ATSAMD21G17L-MFT when you need 38 GPIO pins for multi-peripheral integration such as matrix LED controllers, and ATSAMD21E17L-MFT when PCB area is below 5x5 mm and you can fit on 32 pins. Both share identical firmware and Cortex-M0+ core.
What is the maximum ADC sampling rate of ATSAMD21G17L-MFT?
The ATSAMD21G17L-MFT integrates a 12-bit SAR ADC capable of up to 1 MSPS (one million samples per second) with up to 14 multiplexed input channels across the 48-pin QFN. The ADC supports hardware accumulation, window comparison, and DMA-driven sampling without CPU intervention. For highest accuracy, configure the ADC clock to within 1 MHz to 13 MHz range and add a 10 nF cap on AREF per the datasheet reference schematic.
What are the key specifications of ATSAMD21G17L-MFT that engineers should know?
The ATSAMD21G17L-MFT key specifications are: ARM Cortex-M0+ core at 48 MHz, 128 KB Flash, 16 KB SRAM, 1.62-3.63V operation, -40C to +125C AEC-Q100 Grade 1, 48-pin QFN with 38 usable GPIOs, 12-bit ADC at 1 MSPS with 14 channels, 6 SERCOM configurable as UART/SPI/I2C, USB 2.0 Full-Speed device, 2 I2S interfaces, AES-256 crypto engine, 3 TCC + 3 TC timers + RTC, and 12 DMA channels. Per the datasheet, this makes it a fully-featured AEC-Q100 automotive lighting MCU.

Technische Referenzdaten für ATSAMD21G17L-MFT – Vergleich, Designhinweise und Compliance-Informationen.

Auswahlhilfe

Choose the ATSAMD21G17L-MFT when designing automotive LED lighting controllers (matrix headlamps, dynamic turn signals, ambient interior lighting) or industrial applications requiring AEC-Q100 Grade 1 qualification at +125C ambient. Choose the ATSAMD21G18L-MFT (256KB Flash) when firmware exceeds 128 KB or you need extra headroom for future feature additions in the same QFN-48 footprint. Choose the ATSAMD21G16L-MUT (64KB Flash) for cost-optimized designs with smaller code bases. Choose the ATSAMD21G17D-MF for industrial applications not requiring AEC-Q100 qualification, saving 10-15% unit cost. Choose the ATSAMD21E17L-MFT only when PCB area requires the smaller 32-pin QFN package. All five variants share firmware compatibility via the SAME54 DSU and the SAM D21G family migration requires no firmware rewrite.

Vergleich mit Alternativen

Parameter Dieses Produkt ATSAMD21G18L-MFT ATSAMD21G17D-MF ATSAMD21G17A-MFT ATSAMD21G16L-MUT
Package QFN-48 (7x7) QFN-48 (7x7) - same QFN-48 (7x7) - same QFN-48 (7x7) - same QFN-48 (7x7) - same
Brand Microchip Technology Microchip Technology Microchip Technology Microchip Technology Microchip Technology
Flash Memory 128 KB 256 KB 128 KB 128 KB 64 KB
SRAM 16 KB 16 KB 16 KB 16 KB 8 KB
CPU Frequency 48 MHz 48 MHz 48 MHz 48 MHz 48 MHz
Operating Temperature -40C to +125C -40C to +125C -40C to +85C -40C to +105C -40C to +125C
AEC-Q100 Grade Grade 1 Grade 1 Not qualified Grade 2 Grade 1
Lighting Variant (L-suffix) Yes Yes No (D-suffix) No (A-suffix) Yes
Approx Unit Price (qty 1) $4.85 $5.20 $4.40 $4.50 $4.20

Wichtigste Unterscheidungsmerkmale

  • AEC-Q100 Grade 1 qualification for -40C to +125C operation (vs. ATSAMD21G17D-MF)
  • Lighting-optimized firmware extensions (L-suffix) (vs. ATSAMD21G17A-MFT)
  • 128 KB Flash and 16 KB SRAM in same QFN-48 footprint (vs. ATSAMD21G16L-MUT)
  • Hardware AES-256 cryptographic engine (vs. ATSAMD21G17D-MF)
  • 6 SERCOM peripherals each configurable as UART/SPI/I2C (vs. ATSAMD21E17L-MFT)

Designhinweise

Apply a 100 nF X7R decoupling capacitor within 2 mm of each VDD pin (pins 6, 15, 32) plus a single 4.7 uF bulk ceramic or tantalum capacitor on the main 3.3V rail. Place decoupling capacitors on the same layer as the MCU with vias directly to the ground plane. The exposed thermal pad (EP, pin 49) must be soldered to a continuous ground plane with at least 9 thermal vias (0.3 mm drill, 0.5 mm pitch) to dissipate package heat and provide the electrical ground reference. Failure to solder the EP voids the device's electrical and thermal specifications.

Keep the SWDIO (PA30) and SWDCLK (PA31) traces under 50 mm total length and route them away from high-current switching nodes such as the PA22-PA25 USB data lines and PWM outputs from the TCC peripherals. Place a 4.7 kohm pull-up on the RESET pin (pin 34) for normal operation. Avoid routing GPIO traces under the QFN package body where they can introduce coupling into the exposed pad ground reference. Use a 4-layer PCB stackup with dedicated ground and power planes for optimal EMI performance.

Do not exceed 3.63V on any VDD pin or 5V tolerant I/O pin or the device may suffer permanent damage. The USB DM (PA23) and USB DP (PA24) lines require 22 ohm series resistors and a common-mode choke per the USB 2.0 specification when running above 12 Mbps. The internal 1.2V core voltage regulator requires the VDD voltage to remain above 1.62V for LDO regulation. Programming via SWD requires both SWDIO and SWDCLK connections; ensure the Atmel-ICE or J-Link tool provides a valid VCC reference before connecting.

Estimated junction temperature calculation: at 48 MHz with all peripherals active the device draws approximately 15 mA from a 3.3V supply, giving core power dissipation of approximately 49.5 mW. With QFN-48 thermal resistance of approximately 31 C/W to a 4-layer JEDEC EIA/JESD51 test board, junction temperature rise above ambient is approximately 1.5 C. Under-hood operation at +85 C ambient leaves a +40 C margin to the +125 C AEC-Q100 Grade 1 maximum, providing safe thermal headroom for the application.

For high-speed SERCOM-SPI operation above 12 MHz, place source-termination resistors (typically 22-33 ohm) within 5 mm of the MCU pin to dampen reflections on long PCB traces. The I2S peripheral lines (when assigned to specific PORT pins) should be routed as differential pairs with matched lengths (<5 mm mismatch) and a continuous ground reference underneath. For CAN bus connections, route CANH and CANL as a 120 ohm differential pair with no stubs longer than 5 mm. ESD protection on externally-exposed pins (USB, CAN, GPIO going to connectors) should use low-capacitance TVS arrays rated for automotive ISO 10605 pulses.

Compliance-Informationen

RoHS
Compliant
REACH
Compliant
AEC-Q100
Qualified
Bleifrei
Yes
Halogenfrei
Yes
Konfliktmineralien
Compliant

AEC-Q100 Grade 1 qualified (-40C to +125C) per Microchip qualification reports. RoHS and REACH compliant per Microchip product page. Halogen-free per Microchip material declaration. Conflict minerals CMRT compliant.

Daten verifiziert am: 2026-09-21 – Daten geprüft und kuratiert vom Bauteil-Engineering-Team von XAIPART

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