ATSAM4LS4CA-CFUR - 48MHz Cortex-M4 MCU 256KB Flash | Microchip
N.º de pieza: ATSAM4LS4CA-CFUR ✓ Activo| Cant. | Precio unitario | Total |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | $2.69 | $2,69 |
| 10 | $2.46 | $24,60 |
| 100 | $2.28 | $228,00 |
| 500 | $2.12 | $1.060,00 |
| 1.000 | $1.98 | $1.980,00 |
ATSAM4LS4CA-CFUR Descripción general
A microcontroller unit (MCU) is a single integrated circuit that combines a processor core, memory, and programmable peripherals into one chip, sitting at the device level of the embedded-systems hierarchy (MCU -> embedded processor -> semiconductor IC). The SAM4L family is based on the high-performance 32-bit ARM Cortex-M4 RISC processor, providing DSP-oriented instructions and efficient interrupt handling for low-power embedded designs.
Key features of the ATSAM4LS4CA-CFUR include the ARM Cortex-M4 core at 48 MHz for computationally capable but energy-conscious applications, 256KB (256K x 8) of on-chip Flash for code storage, and a 100-VFBGA (7x7 mm) ball grid array footprint that saves board area in space-constrained products. The part is specified for industrial temperature range operation and is available as a Green (RoHS-oriented) package with MSL rating A per distributor listings.
From a technical perspective, the SAM4L series emphasizes low active and sleep-mode power consumption while retaining the Cortex-M4 integer DSP capability, making it distinct from Cortex-M3-based parts at similar clock speeds. The 100-ball VFBGA requires precise PCB land-pattern design and reflow assembly, but yields the smallest possible footprint for a 100-pin SAM4L device.
Typical applications include portable and battery-powered instruments, industrial sensing nodes, consumer appliances, and low-power IoT end points where a 48 MHz Cortex-M4 with 256KB Flash provides adequate performance headroom.
When designing with this device, plan power-delivery decoupling for the BGA ballout and verify Flash capacity against application growth, since the 256KB density sits mid-range in the SAM4L family.
This page synthesizes distributor pricing, same-family drop-in alternatives, and practical design notes not consolidated in the manufacturer datasheet. Pricing references LCSC reference pricing of $2.6888 as of 2026-09-20.
Alternativas directas para ATSAM4LS4CA-CFUR — mismo encapsulado, compatible pin a pin. Se excluyen las piezas de otro encapsulado que requieren retrabajo de la PCB.
Variantes de esta serie
Modelos de la misma serie compatibles directamente con ATSAM4LS4CA-CFUR (mismo factor de forma y huella) — difiere en Mounting Type, Operating Temperature, Packaging, Series.
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ATSAM4LC8CA-CFUR
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ATSAM4LC4CA-CFUR
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ATSAM4LC2CA-CFUR
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$3.28 / unidad
Ver hoja de datos →ATSAM4LS8CA-CFUR
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ATSAM4LS2CA-CFUR
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ATSAM4LS4CA-CFUR Valores máximos y características eléctricas
| Core Processor | ARM Cortex-M4 |
| Core Size | 32-Bit Single-Core |
| Frecuencia de reloj máxima | 48 MHz |
| Flash Memory Size | 256KB (256K x 8) |
| Tensión de alimentación | 3.3 V |
| Encapsulado | 100-VFBGA (7x7 mm) |
| Number of Balls / Pins | 100 |
| Tipo de montaje | Surface Mount |
| Temperatura de funcionamiento | Industrial range (-40C to +85C per IND TEMP grading) |
| Series | SAM4L (ATSAM4LS4) |
| Packaging | Tape & Reel (R suffix) |
| Moisture Sensitivity Level | MSL A (per Mouser listing) |
| Package Color / Environment | Green BGA (per Mouser listing) |
| Temperature Grade | Industrial |
Guía de configuración de pines de ATSAM4LS4CA-CFUR green bga (per mouser listing)
Configuración de pines para ATSAM4LS4CA-CFUR (encapsulado green bga (per mouser listing)). Este CI digital incluye GPIO, interfaces de comunicación (UART, SPI, I2C) y pines de alimentación. Consulte la hoja de datos del fabricante para conocer las funciones alternativas de los pines y las opciones de configuración. Esencial para el diseño de sistemas embebidos y el diseño de PCB.
No hay datos detallados de patillaje disponibles para ATSAM4LS4CA-CFUR.
Consulte la hoja de datos para ver la configuración completa de patillas.
Aplicaciones típicas
ATSAM4LS4CA-CFUR es adecuado para 6 aplicacións: Portable Battery-Powered Instruments, Industrial Sensing Nodes, Low-Power IoT End Points, Consumer Appliance Control, Medical Monitoring Devices, Embedded System Prototyping.
Portable Battery-Powered Instruments
The ATSAM4LS4CA-CFUR fits portable instruments because its SAM4L architecture targets low active and sleep-mode power while the 48 MHz ARM Cortex-M4 core provides enough throughput for measurement math and display updates. With 256KB of Flash, firmware including calibration routines and a UI layer fits without external memory. The 7x7 mm 100-VFBGA package lets designers place the MCU under or beside the battery on a compact PCB. The trade-off is assembly cost: the BGA requires reflow capability, but saves significant board area versus a 100-lead LQFP in handheld enclosures.
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Industrial Sensing Nodes
In industrial sensing nodes, the ATSAM4LS4CA-CFUR is a strong fit because the industrial temperature grade supports factory-floor environments and the Cortex-M4 core executes digital filtering and FFT-based vibration analysis at 48 MHz without a co-processor. The 256KB Flash holds communication stacks plus sensing firmware, and the SAM4L peripheral set interfaces with ADCs and transceivers over standard serial buses. The Green MSL A VFBGA package withstands standard industrial reflow profiles. Designers should budget decoupling on all VDD balls and confirm sleep current against the datasheet for battery-backed nodes.
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Low-Power IoT End Points
For battery-powered IoT end points, the ATSAM4LS4CA-CFUR offers the combination that matters most: a 48 MHz Cortex-M4 with DSP instructions for protocol and crypto processing, 256KB Flash for a full wireless stack, and the SAM4L family's low-power design intent. The 100-VFBGA (7x7 mm) footprint keeps the radio module and power section room on small PCBs. Firmware should exploit sleep modes between sensor polls; the savings achievable depend on the datasheet sleep-mode currents for the selected power domain configuration, so size the battery from measured profiles rather than estimates.
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Consumer Appliance Control
Consumer appliance control boards benefit from the ATSAM4LS4CA-CFUR's balance of performance and integration: the 48 MHz Cortex-M4 handles motor-control loops, touch or button scanning, and display drivers concurrently, while 256KB Flash stores UI assets and safety routines. The industrial temperature grade comfortably exceeds household ambient requirements, improving long-term reliability margins. The 100-ball VFBGA reduces controller PCB area, which matters in dense appliance mainboards. Manufacturers choose the R (tape-and-reel) suffix version for high-volume pick-and-place assembly lines.
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Medical Monitoring Devices
Battery-powered medical monitors require both processing headroom and low power, which the ATSAM4LS4CA-CFUR addresses: the Cortex-M4 DSP instructions accelerate physiological signal filtering (ECG/SpO2 pipelines), and the SAM4L low-power design extends battery life between charges. The 256KB Flash accommodates signal-processing firmware, calibration data, and a BLE or wired telemetry stack. The compact 100-VFBGA package supports small wearable or bedside form factors. Medical designers must validate the part against their quality system and confirm compliance documentation directly with Microchip for regulated deployments.
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Embedded System Prototyping
The ATSAM4LS4CA-CFUR serves as a production target for SAM4L-based designs prototyped on evaluation hardware. Because all 100-VFBGA SAM4L variants share one ballout, a single PCB footprint accepts the 256KB LS4 used during development or the LC8/LS8 variants when firmware outgrows 256KB - eliminating respins for memory upgrades. Teams that need visual inspection and hand rework during bring-up can prototype on the pin-equivalent-in-function leaded ATSAM4LS4CA-AU and migrate to the VFBGA for production, since software and peripherals are identical across packages.
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Comparación con alternativas
| Parámetro | Este producto | ATSAM4LC8CA-CFUR | ATSAM4LC4CA-CFUR | ATSAM4LC2CA-CFUR | ATSAM4LS8CA-CFUR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Package | 100-VFBGA (7x7 mm) | 100-VFBGA (7x7 mm) - same | 100-VFBGA (7x7 mm) - same | 100-VFBGA (7x7 mm) - same | 100-VFBGA (7x7 mm) - same |
| Brand | Microchip Technology | Microchip Technology | Microchip Technology | Microchip Technology | Microchip Technology |
| Core | ARM Cortex-M4, 48 MHz | ARM Cortex-M4, 48 MHz | ARM Cortex-M4, 48 MHz | ARM Cortex-M4, 48 MHz | ARM Cortex-M4, 48 MHz |
| Flash Memory | 256KB | 512KB | 128KB | 64KB | 512KB |
| Supply Voltage | 3.3 V | 3.3 V | 3.3 V | 3.3 V | 3.3 V |
| Temperature Grade | Industrial | Industrial | Industrial | Industrial | Industrial |
| Packaging | Tape & Reel (R suffix) | Tape & Reel | Tape & Reel | Tape & Reel | Tape & Reel |
Diferenciadores clave
- Balanced 256KB Flash density (frente a ATSAM4LC2CA-CFUR)
- Cortex-M4 with DSP capability (frente a ATSAM3N4BA-MU)
- Cost-optimized versus higher-density sibling (frente a ATSAM4LC8CA-CFUR)
Notas de diseño
The 100-VFBGA (7x7 mm, 0.8 mm-class ball pitch) requires a carefully controlled land pattern and via-in-pad or dogbone fanout. Follow the SAM4L datasheet and Microchip BGA land-pattern guidelines: define non-solder-mask-defined (NSMD) pads and route power balls to a dedicated plane. Verify the exact ball pitch against the mechanical drawing in the manufacturer datasheet before generating your footprint - do not scale from an LQFP footprint.
Place 100 nF ceramic decoupling capacitors at each VDD ball pair with a bulk capacitor (10 uF class) near the supply entry. The SAM4L integrates multiple power domains (VDDCORE/VDDIO per datasheet); read the SAM4L datasheet power-supply section to confirm the domain arrangement and sequencing requirements for the ATSAM4LS4CA-CFUR before finalizing the power tree. Estimated: budget at minimum one decoupling cap per two supply balls given the 100-ball array.
Three frequent mistakes with this MPN: (1) ordering the non-R (tray) suffix for a reel-fed SMT line or vice versa - the R suffix means tape and reel; (2) assuming a cross-brand Cortex-M4 MCU is a drop-in - only same-family 100-VFBGA SAM4L variants share this ballout; (3) sizing firmware against 256KB Flash without reserve - choose ATSAM4LC8CA-CFUR (512KB, same footprint) if OTA updates or feature growth are planned.
Información de cumplimiento
Mouser lists the part as 'BGA Green, IND TEMP, MRL A', indicating a Green package; formal RoHS/REACH certificates should be confirmed on the Microchip product page.
