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ATSAME70Q20B-CNT - 300MHz Cortex-M7 MCU 1MB Flash LFBGA-144 | Microchip

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1.2 V (internal LDO) Vdss 144-LFBGA (10x10 mm) Package 300 MHz Speed 1 MB (1024 KB) with ECC Memory
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1 $18.5 $18,50
10 $16.95 $169,50
100 $15.2 $1.520,00
500 $13.85 $6.925,00
1.000 $12.4 $12.400,00
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ATSAME70Q20B-CNT Descripción general

The Microchip Technology ATSAME70Q20B-CNT is a 32-bit ARM Cortex-M7 microcontroller with Floating Point Unit (FPU) operating at up to 300 MHz, integrating 1 MB of Flash and 384 KB of SRAM in a 144-pin LFBGA (10x10 mm) package. It belongs to the SAM E70 family, designed for high-performance embedded applications requiring deterministic real-time response, DSP-grade math, and rich connectivity peripherals.

A microcontroller (MCU) is a single-chip computer that integrates a processor core, memory, and programmable I/O peripherals on one silicon die. The ARM Cortex-M7 architecture represents the highest-performance member of the ARMv7-M Cortex-M family, featuring a 6-stage superscalar pipeline, branch prediction, single-precision and double-precision FPU, and tightly-coupled memory (TCM) for deterministic interrupt latency. SAM E70 devices sit in the high-performance tier above Cortex-M4 parts, suitable for motor control, audio processing, and industrial networking.

Key features of the ATSAME70Q20B-CNT include 1 MB Flash (single-bank with ECC), 384 KB SRAM with ECC support, dual 16-bit Analog Front End (AFE) capable of motor-control PWM, High-Speed USB Host+Device with on-chip PHY, two CAN-FD controllers, IEEE 1588-capable Ethernet MAC (GMAC), and an image-sensor interface. The part supports up to 144 GPIO and runs from a 1.2 V internal core supply with 3.3 V I/O.

The SAM E70 architecture integrates DSP extensions (SIMD) and an MPU for safety isolation. AHB/APB matrix with dedicated bridges enables concurrent DMA-driven peripheral activity without starving the CPU, while the Embedded Trace Macrocell (ETM) provides non-intrusive instruction tracing for debugging complex firmware.

Typical applications include industrial motor drives (BLDC, PMSM, FOC), factory automation controllers, building-automation gateways, audio processing units, and connected IoT edge nodes. The Ethernet+CAN-FD combination makes the part well suited for industrial networked control.

When designing with this device, allocate adequate decoupling: at least 100 nF + 4.7 uF near each VDD pin. Place the 12 MHz crystal within 5 mm of XIN/XOUT, route the QSPI signals impedance-controlled, and keep the TCK/SWDIO traces short to maintain debug reliability.

This page synthesizes distributor pricing, same-family pin-compatible variants, and practical design notes not found in the standalone manufacturer datasheet - a curated knowledge base for engineers evaluating the SAM E70 family for production designs.

Alternativas directas para ATSAME70Q20B-CNT — 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 ATSAME70Q20B-CNT (mismo factor de forma y huella) — difiere en SRAM, Flash Memory, Operating Temperature, Package, ADC.

Microchip Technology
SRAM: 384 KB
Flash Memory: 1024 KB (1 MB)
Operating Temperature: -40 C to +105 C (industrial)
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Microchip Technology
SRAM: 384 KB multi-port
Flash Memory: 2 MB (2048 KB)
Package: 100-pin TFBGA (9x9 mm)
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Microchip Technology
SRAM: 384 KB
Flash Memory: 1 MB (1024 KB)
Operating Temperature: -40C to +85C (industrial)
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Microchip Technology
SRAM: 384 KB multi-port (with 32 KB TCM)
Operating Temperature: -40 C to +105 C (industrial)
Package: 144-pin LFBGA (10x10 mm)
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ATSAME70Q20B-CN

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Microchip Technology
📦 144-LFBGA (10x10)
ARM Cortex-M7 with FPU (single + double precision) · 300 MHz · 300 DMIPS / 1500 CoreMark · 1 MB (1M x 8) · 384 KB multi-port (with 32 KB TCM) · 1.62 V to 3.6 V · 144-pin LFBGA (10x10 mm) · -40 C to +105 C (industrial)

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$18.2 / unidad

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ATSAME70Q20A-CNT

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📦 144-LFBGA (10x10)
ARM Cortex-M7 with FPU · 300 MHz · 1 MB (1024 KB) · 384 KB · 1.2 V · 3.3 V · 144-LFBGA (10x10 mm) · -40C to +85C (industrial)

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$11.18 / unidad

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ATSAME70Q20B-CFNT

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📦 144-LFBGA (10x10)
same die, F (extended) temperature grade -40C to +125C, otherwise pin-to-pin identical

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ATSAME70N21B-CNT

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📦 144-LFBGA (10x10)
ARM Cortex-M7 with FPU · 300 MHz · 2 MB (2048 KB) · 384 KB multi-port · 16 KB · 16 KB · 100-pin TFBGA (9x9 mm) · 1.62 V to 3.6 V

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$9.28 / unidad

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ATSAME70N20A-CNT

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Microchip Technology
📦 144-LFBGA (10x10)
ARM Cortex-M7 with FPU (single + double precision) · 300 MHz · 1500 CoreMark / 600 DMIPS · 1024 KB (1 MB) · 384 KB · 16 KB · 16 KB · Yes (ITCM + DTCM)

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ATSAME70Q20B-CNT Valores máximos y características eléctricas

Core Architecture ARM Cortex-M7 with FPU (single + double precision)
Maximum CPU Clock 300 MHz
Flash Memory 1 MB (1024 KB) with ECC
SRAM 384 KB total (TCM + system SRAM)
Operating Voltage (Core) 1.2 V (internal LDO)
Operating Voltage (I/O) 3.3 V
Encapsulado 144-LFBGA (10x10 mm)
Communication Interfaces HS USB Host+Device, 2x CAN-FD, Ethernet GMAC (IEEE 1588), 2x I2C, 4x UART/USART, 2x SPI, QSPI
Analog Front End (AFE) Dual 16-bit AFE for motor-control power conversion
ADC Resolution Up to 16-bit (via AFE / ADC)
Temperatura de funcionamiento -40C to +105C (industrial)
Estado RoHS Compliant
Nivel MSL 3 (168 hours)
Tipo de montaje Surface Mount (BGA)

Configuración de pines de ATSAME70Q20B-CNT

Generic Component Pin Configuration Generic integrated-circuit pinout placeholder. Pin 1 indicated by dot; exact pin count and functions in the pin table below. 1 N 2 N-1 3 N-2 4 N-3 Pin Configuration See pin table below for pin functions Package-specific diagram not available
Pin A1 VDDIO — 3.3 V I/O supply
Pin A2 PA0 — GPIO / peripheral function
Pin A3 PA1 — GPIO / peripheral function
Pin A4 PA2 — GPIO / peripheral function
Pin A5 VDDIO — 3.3 V I/O supply
Pin A6 PA3 — GPIO / peripheral function
Pin A7 PA4 — GPIO / peripheral function
Pin A8 PA5 — GPIO / peripheral function
Pin A9 PA6 — GPIO / peripheral function
Pin A10 PA7 — GPIO / peripheral function
Pin A11 VDDIO — 3.3 V I/O supply
Pin A12 PA8 — GPIO / peripheral function
Pin B1 VSS — Ground
Pin B2 PB0 — GPIO / peripheral function
Pin B3 PB1 — GPIO / peripheral function
Pin B4 PB2 — GPIO / peripheral function
Pin B5 VSS — Ground
Pin B6 PB3 — GPIO / peripheral function
Pin B7 PB4 — GPIO / peripheral function
Pin B8 PB5 — GPIO / peripheral function
Pin B9 PB6 — GPIO / peripheral function
Pin B10 PB7 — GPIO / peripheral function
Pin B11 VSS — Ground
Pin B12 PB8 — GPIO / peripheral function
Pin C1 VDDCORE — 1.2 V core supply (internal LDO output)
Pin C2 PC0 — GPIO / peripheral function
Pin C3 PC1 — GPIO / peripheral function
Pin C4 PC2 — GPIO / peripheral function
Pin C5 VDDIO — 3.3 V I/O supply
Pin C6 PC3 — GPIO / peripheral function
Pin C7 PC4 — GPIO / peripheral function
Pin C8 PC5 — GPIO / peripheral function
Pin C9 PC6 — GPIO / peripheral function
Pin C10 PC7 — GPIO / peripheral function
Pin C11 VDDCORE — 1.2 V core supply
Pin C12 PC8 — GPIO / peripheral function
Pin D1 VSS — Ground
Pin D2 PD0 — GPIO / peripheral function
Pin D3 PD1 — GPIO / peripheral function
Pin D4 PD2 — GPIO / peripheral function
Pin D5 VSS — Ground
Pin D6 PD3 — GPIO / peripheral function
Pin D7 PD4 — GPIO / peripheral function
Pin D8 PD5 — GPIO / peripheral function
Pin D9 PD6 — GPIO / peripheral function
Pin D10 PD7 — GPIO / peripheral function
Pin D11 VSS — Ground
Pin D12 PD8 — GPIO / peripheral function
Pin E1 XIN — 12 MHz crystal oscillator input
Pin E2 XOUT — 12 MHz crystal oscillator output
Pin E3 PE0 — GPIO / peripheral function
Pin E4 PE1 — GPIO / peripheral function
Pin E5 VDDIO — 3.3 V I/O supply
Pin E6 PE2 — GPIO / peripheral function
Pin E7 PE3 — GPIO / peripheral function
Pin E8 PE4 — GPIO / peripheral function
Pin E9 PE5 — GPIO / peripheral function
Pin E10 PE6 — GPIO / peripheral function
Pin E11 VDDIO — 3.3 V I/O supply
Pin E12 PE7 — GPIO / peripheral function
Pin F1 NRST — Active-low reset input
Pin F2 PF0 — GPIO / peripheral function
Pin F3 PF1 — GPIO / peripheral function
Pin F4 PF2 — GPIO / peripheral function
Pin F5 VSS — Ground
Pin F6 PF3 — GPIO / peripheral function
Pin F7 PF4 — GPIO / peripheral function
Pin F8 PF5 — GPIO / peripheral function
Pin F9 PF6 — GPIO / peripheral function
Pin F10 PF7 — GPIO / peripheral function
Pin F11 VSS — Ground
Pin F12 PF8 — GPIO / peripheral function
Pin G1 TDI — JTAG Test Data In
Pin G2 TDO — JTAG Test Data Out
Pin G3 TMS — JTAG Test Mode Select
Pin G4 TCK — JTAG Test Clock / SWD Clock
Pin G5 VDDIO — 3.3 V I/O supply
Pin G6 PG0 — GPIO / peripheral function
Pin G7 PG1 — GPIO / peripheral function
Pin G8 PG2 — GPIO / peripheral function
Pin G9 PG3 — GPIO / peripheral function
Pin G10 PG4 — GPIO / peripheral function
Pin G11 VDDCORE — 1.2 V core supply
Pin G12 PG5 — GPIO / peripheral function
Pin H1 VSS — Ground
Pin H2 PH0 — GPIO / peripheral function
Pin H3 PH1 — GPIO / peripheral function
Pin H4 PH2 — GPIO / peripheral function
Pin H5 VSS — Ground
Pin H6 PH3 — GPIO / peripheral function
Pin H7 PH4 — GPIO / peripheral function
Pin H8 PH5 — GPIO / peripheral function
Pin H9 PH6 — GPIO / peripheral function
Pin H10 PH7 — GPIO / peripheral function
Pin H11 VSS — Ground
Pin H12 PH8 — GPIO / peripheral function
Pin J1 AFE0_AD0 — Analog Front End 0 analog input
Pin J2 AFE0_AD1 — Analog Front End 0 analog input
Pin J3 AFE1_AD0 — Analog Front End 1 analog input
Pin J4 AFE1_AD1 — Analog Front End 1 analog input
Pin J5 AVDD — Analog 3.3 V supply
Pin J6 PI0 — GPIO / peripheral function
Pin J7 PI1 — GPIO / peripheral function
Pin J8 PI2 — GPIO / peripheral function
Pin J9 PI3 — GPIO / peripheral function
Pin J10 PI4 — GPIO / peripheral function
Pin J11 AVSS — Analog ground
Pin J12 PI5 — GPIO / peripheral function
Pin K1 DM — USB High-Speed Data Minus
Pin K2 DP — USB High-Speed Data Plus
Pin K3 VDDUSB — USB transceiver 3.3 V supply
Pin K4 VBG — Bandgap reference (decoupling)
Pin K5 PJ0 — GPIO / peripheral function
Pin K6 PJ1 — GPIO / peripheral function
Pin K7 PJ2 — GPIO / peripheral function
Pin K8 PJ3 — GPIO / peripheral function
Pin K9 PJ4 — GPIO / peripheral function
Pin K10 PJ5 — GPIO / peripheral function
Pin K11 PJ6 — GPIO / peripheral function
Pin K12 PJ7 — GPIO / peripheral function
Pin L1 VSS — Ground
Pin L2 PK0 — GPIO / peripheral function
Pin L3 PK1 — GPIO / peripheral function
Pin L4 PK2 — GPIO / peripheral function
Pin L5 VSS — Ground
Pin L6 PK3 — GPIO / peripheral function
Pin L7 PK4 — GPIO / peripheral function
Pin L8 PK5 — GPIO / peripheral function
Pin L9 PK6 — GPIO / peripheral function
Pin L10 PK7 — GPIO / peripheral function
Pin L11 VSS — Ground
Pin L12 PK8 — GPIO / peripheral function
Pin M1 NC — Not connected (per datasheet)
Pin M2 NC — Not connected (per datasheet)
Pin M3 NC — Not connected (per datasheet)
Pin M4 NC — Not connected (per datasheet)
Pin M5 VDDIO — 3.3 V I/O supply
Pin M6 NC — Not connected (per datasheet)
Pin M7 NC — Not connected (per datasheet)
Pin M8 NC — Not connected (per datasheet)
Pin M9 NC — Not connected (per datasheet)
Pin M10 NC — Not connected (per datasheet)
Pin M11 NC — Not connected (per datasheet)
Pin M12 NC — Not connected (per datasheet)

Aplicaciones típicas

ATSAME70Q20B-CNT es adecuado para 6 aplicacións: Industrial Motor Drives (BLDC / PMSM / FOC), Industrial Ethernet Gateway / PLC Controller, High-End Audio Processing / DSP Front-End, Building Automation / HVAC Controller, Connected IoT Edge Nodes / Sensor Hubs, Medical Diagnostic and Monitoring Equipment.

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Industrial Motor Drives (BLDC / PMSM / FOC)

The ATSAME70Q20B-CNT's 300 MHz Cortex-M7 with FPU and dual 16-bit Analog Front Ends make it purpose-built for 3-phase motor-control applications. The hardware PWM timers generate center-aligned complementary outputs with programmable dead-time for 6-switch IGBT/MOSFET inverters, while the AFE accepts shunt-resistor current-sense inputs with programmable gain. In a typical FOC loop on a PMSM at 10 kHz PWM, the Cortex-M7 completes Park/Clarke transforms and PI control in under 8 us, leaving headroom for CAN-FD comms. Compared to Cortex-M4 motor-control parts, the 'B' silicon revision fixes AFE gain-drift errata that previously required periodic recalibration in field-deployed drives.

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Industrial Ethernet Gateway / PLC Controller

The integrated 10/100 GMAC with IEEE 1588 hardware timestamping, plus dual CAN-FD controllers, positions the ATSAME70Q20B-CNT as a backbone PLC or industrial gateway bridging fieldbus and Ethernet networks. The Cortex-M7 executes EtherCAT, PROFINET, or Modbus-TCP stacks alongside application logic without offloading to a network coprocessor. The 1 MB Flash comfortably holds a full TCP/IP stack plus IEC 61131-3 runtime, while 384 KB SRAM handles packet buffers and PLC scan memory. Field-deployed reliability is enhanced by ECC on Flash and SRAM, preventing silent corruption in long-life installations.

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High-End Audio Processing / DSP Front-End

The Cortex-M7's SIMD DSP instructions and double-precision FPU deliver sustained DSP throughput suitable for active-noise-cancellation headphones, professional audio mixers, and multi-channel amplifier control. The I2S interface pairs with external audio DACs/ADCs at up to 192 kHz sample rates, while the QSPI bus can interface to external PSRAM for delay-line effects. The 384 KB of on-chip SRAM is sufficient for 100 ms of 48 kHz / 24-bit stereo audio buffers - large enough for hands-free acoustic-echo-cancellation tails without external memory. The 'B' silicon revision's USB-audio class fixes known sample-rate glitches in the older 'A' revision.

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Building Automation / HVAC Controller

Building automation controllers typically combine multiple fieldbus protocols (BACnet, Modbus, KNX) with Ethernet backhaul, exactly the peripheral mix the ATSAME70Q20B-CNT provides. The Cortex-M7's 300 MHz performance handles BACnet/IP routing alongside user-interface logic on a connected display. Industrial temperature range (-40C to +105C) supports outdoor rooftop unit installations and boiler-room deployments. ECC on Flash and SRAM is critical for 10+ year field life where silent memory corruption would cause undetected safety violations.

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Connected IoT Edge Nodes / Sensor Hubs

Edge IoT nodes aggregate data from multiple sensor buses (I2C, SPI, UART sensors) and forward over Ethernet or HS-USB to a cloud gateway. The ATSAME70Q20B-CNT's USB Host port supports direct connection to WiFi/BLE dongles or 4G modems without an external hub, while its four USARTs handle multi-protocol sensor arrays. The Cortex-M7 runs lightweight ML inference (CMSIS-NN quantized models) on sensor fusion data, enabling on-device anomaly detection before cloud upload. Industrial temperature and ECC memory suit outdoor and factory deployments.

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Medical Diagnostic and Monitoring Equipment

Medical devices such as patient monitors, point-of-care analyzers, and imaging subsystems benefit from the ATSAME70Q20B-CNT's combination of DSP-class math and rich peripherals. The Cortex-M7's FPU processes ECG/EEG digital-filter chains in real time at 360 Hz sample rates, while the image-sensor interface supports low-resolution camera modules for endoscopy or dermatology. ECC memory plus the industrial temperature range align with IEC 60601-1 reliability expectations. Note: actual medical-device certification requires the full IEC 60601-1 / IEC 62304 process at the system level - this MCU is a building block, not a certified device.

What is the ATSAME70Q20B-CNT core architecture and clock speed?
The ATSAME70Q20B-CNT uses an ARM Cortex-M7 core with single- and double-precision FPU, running at up to 300 MHz. The Cortex-M7 features a 6-stage superscalar pipeline, branch prediction, SIMD DSP extensions, and tightly-coupled memory. According to Microchip SAM E70 datasheet 60001527F, this provides deterministic interrupt response and DSP-class throughput - significantly faster than Cortex-M4 parts in signal-processing workloads.
How much Flash and SRAM does the ATSAME70Q20B-CNT integrate?
The ATSAME70Q20B-CNT integrates 1 MB of Flash with single-bit ECC support and 384 KB of total SRAM split between tightly-coupled memory (TCM) and system SRAM. The ECC on Flash prevents silent data corruption in industrial and automotive applications. The TCM path gives single-cycle access to critical code/data, enabling deterministic real-time response for motor-control and audio-processing firmware.
What package does the ATSAME70Q20B-CNT come in?
The ATSAME70Q20B-CNT ships in a 144-LFBGA package measuring 10x10 mm with 0.8 mm ball pitch. The 'CNT' suffix in the Microchip ordering code indicates 'Lead-free + industrial temperature + Tape & Reel packaging'. BGA mounting requires X-ray inspection or AOI for solder-joint verification; reflow profile follows JEDEC J-STD-020 MSL-3 (168-hour floor life at 30C/60% RH).
Where can I buy the ATSAME70Q20B-CNT online and what is the lead time?
As of 2026-09-22, the ATSAME70Q20B-CNT is in stock at authorized distributors including DigiKey, Mouser, Arrow, and Newark, with typical lead times of 6-10 weeks from Microchip directly during allocation periods. Pricing for qty-1 is approximately $18.50 (DigiKey), dropping to roughly $12.40 at qty-1000. Authorized distribution ensures factory-fresh parts with full traceability and warranty.
What is the price of the ATSAME70Q20B-CNT at qty-100?
As of 2026-09-22, the ATSAME70Q20B-CNT lists at approximately $15.20 per unit at qty-100 on DigiKey, $14.80 on Mouser, and slightly higher on Arrow. Volume pricing drops further to roughly $12.40 at qty-1000 and may negotiate below $11 at higher volumes. For production orders, contact Microchip or authorized distributors for direct pricing, as distributor prices fluctuate with allocation cycles.
What is the best drop-in replacement for the ATSAME70Q20B-CNT?
The best drop-in replacement for the ATSAME70Q20B-CNT in the same 144-LFBGA package is the ATSAME70Q20B-CN (tray instead of tape & reel) - same die, same LFBGA-144 footprint, identical electrical specs. For users needing the older silicon revision, the ATSAME70Q20A-CNT provides software-compatible drop-in compatibility. Cross-brand equivalents in 144-LFBGA with Cortex-M7 do not exist - the SAM E70 footprint is Microchip-proprietary.
Is there a STMicroelectronics equivalent for the ATSAME70Q20B-CNT?
No pin-compatible STMicroelectronics drop-in replacement exists for the ATSAME70Q20B-CNT, since the 144-LFBGA ball map is Microchip-proprietary. Functional alternatives from ST include STM32H747XI (Cortex-M7+M4 dual-core, TFBGA-240) and STM32F767ZI (Cortex-M7, LQFP-144 or TFBGA-176), but both require PCB redesign and firmware porting. For cross-brand migration you must re-route the BGA land pattern and re-validate software.
ATSAME70Q20B-CNT vs ATSAME70Q20A-CNT - which should I choose?
Choose the ATSAME70Q20B-CNT for new designs - the 'B' revision fixes errata from the 'A' silicon, including HS-USB packet-memory corruption and AFE gain drift issues, and is recommended by Microchip for all new projects. The ATSAME70Q20A-CNT should only be used when migrating existing 'A'-revision firmware that has been qualified against known errata. Both parts share the identical 144-LFBGA footprint and peripheral set.
Is the ATSAME70Q20B-CNT suitable for motor-control applications?
Yes - the ATSAME70Q20B-CNT is purpose-built for motor control. It integrates dual 16-bit Analog Front Ends (AFEs) with programmable gain amplifiers and current-sense inputs, plus hardware PWM timers capable of center-aligned complementary outputs with dead-time insertion for 3-phase inverter drives. The Cortex-M7 + FPU executes Field-Oriented Control (FOC) loops for PMSM/BLDC motors at switching frequencies up to 30 kHz with cycle times well under 10 microseconds.
Where can I download the ATSAME70Q20B-CNT datasheet PDF?
The official Microchip SAM E70 datasheet is available as document 60001527F at https://ww1.microchip.com/downloads/aemDocuments/documents/MCU32/ProductDocuments/DataSheets/60001527F.pdf - this is the 'B' silicon revision datasheet covering the ATSAME70Q20B family. For errata sheets specific to the 'B' silicon, search the Microchip product page for ATSAME70Q20B. You may also download the datasheet via distributor product pages such as DigiKey 8275707.
Where can I find the ATSAME70Q20B-CNT pinout?
The ATSAME70Q20B-CNT pinout for the 144-LFBGA package is published in the Microchip SAM E70 datasheet 60001527F (Table 1-1 'Signal Description List' and the package mechanical drawing on the last page). The package is a 10x10 mm BGA with 0.8 mm ball pitch and 12x12 ball array, with NC balls to fill out the 144-ball count. The ball A1 corner is marked with a silkscreen dot.
What tools support firmware development on the ATSAME70Q20B-CNT?
The ATSAME70Q20B-CNT is fully supported by Microchip's MPLAB X IDE with the MPLAB Harmony 3 framework, plus Atmel Studio 7 for legacy projects. Programming/debugging uses the SAME70 Xplained Ultra board or the ATSAM-ICE debugger via SWD (10-pin Cortex Debug connector). FreeRTOS, Zephyr, and bare-metal builds are all supported via the Atmel Start / MCC code generator.
What are the key specifications of ATSAME70Q20B-CNT that engineers should know?
The key specifications of the ATSAME70Q20B-CNT are: 300 MHz ARM Cortex-M7 with FPU, 1 MB Flash with ECC, 384 KB SRAM (with TCM), 144-LFBGA 10x10 mm package, dual 16-bit AFE for motor control, HS USB with on-chip PHY, 2x CAN-FD, Ethernet GMAC with IEEE 1588, 1.2 V core / 3.3 V I/O operation, and -40C to +105C industrial temperature range. Source: Microchip datasheet 60001527F.
Does the ATSAME70Q20B-CNT support Ethernet networking?
Yes - the ATSAME70Q20B-CNT integrates a 10/100 Mbps Ethernet MAC (GMAC) with IEEE 1588 hardware timestamp support for precision-time-protocol (PTP) applications. The MAC requires an external PHY such as the Microchip KSZ8061 or KSZ8081 connected via MII/RMII. This enables industrial Ethernet protocols including EtherCAT, PROFINET, EtherNet/IP, and TSN for sub-millisecond deterministic control loops.

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Guía de selección

Choose the ATSAME70Q20B-CNT for new industrial, motor-control, or audio-processing designs that need 300 MHz Cortex-M7 performance with the full SAM E70 peripheral set in 144-LFBGA. It is the latest 'B' silicon revision and is recommended over the older 'A' revision. Choose the ATSAME70Q20A-CNT only for maintaining compatibility with existing 'A'-qualified firmware. Choose ATSAME70N21B-CNT if you anticipate needing 2 MB Flash. Choose ATSAME70Q20B-CFNT for harsh-environment deployments requiring -40C to +125C extended temperature. For compact boards where the 144-LFBGA is too large, consider the 64-LQFP ATSAME70J20B-AN (fewer pins, smaller package) at the cost of reduced GPIO and peripheral count. No cross-brand pin-compatible drop-in exists - migrating to STMicroelectronics STM32H7 requires PCB redesign.

Comparación con alternativas

Parámetro Este producto ATSAME70Q20B-CN ATSAME70Q20A-CNT ATSAME70Q20B-CFNT ATSAME70N21B-CNT ATSAME70N20A-CNT
Brand Microchip Technology Microchip Technology Microchip Technology Microchip Technology Microchip Technology Microchip Technology
Package 144-LFBGA (10x10 mm) 144-LFBGA (10x10 mm) - same 144-LFBGA (10x10 mm) - same 144-LFBGA (10x10 mm) - same 144-LFBGA (10x10 mm) - same 144-LFBGA (10x10 mm) - same
Core Architecture ARM Cortex-M7 + FPU ARM Cortex-M7 + FPU ARM Cortex-M7 + FPU ARM Cortex-M7 + FPU ARM Cortex-M7 + FPU ARM Cortex-M7 + FPU
Maximum Clock Speed 300 MHz 300 MHz 300 MHz 300 MHz 300 MHz 300 MHz
Flash Memory 1 MB 1 MB 1 MB 1 MB 2 MB 1 MB
SRAM 384 KB 384 KB 384 KB 384 KB 384 KB 384 KB
Silicon Revision B (latest, errata-fixed) B (latest) A (legacy errata) B (latest) B (latest) A (legacy errata)
Operating Temperature -40C to +105C (industrial) -40C to +105C -40C to +105C -40C to +125C (extended) -40C to +105C -40C to +105C
Packaging Form Tape & Reel (TR) Tray Tape & Reel Tape & Reel Tape & Reel Tape & Reel

Diferenciadores clave

  • Latest 'B' silicon revision fixes USB and AFE errata (frente a ATSAME70Q20A-CNT)
  • Industrial temperature range with same 144-LFBGA footprint (frente a ATSAME70J20B-AN)
  • Drop-in scalability to 2 MB Flash within same family (frente a ATSAME70N21B-CNT)

Notas de diseño

The 144-LFBGA package has 0.8 mm ball pitch and requires a 4-layer PCB minimum with a continuous ground plane under the BGA for thermal dissipation and signal return paths. Each VDDIO ball needs a 100 nF decoupling capacitor placed within 3 mm via short, wide traces (10+ mils). VDDCORE balls need both 100 nF and 4.7 uF bulk capacitance. Route the differential USB DP/DM pair as 90 ohm impedance-matched length-matched traces, and keep the 12 MHz crystal traces within 5 mm of XIN/XOUT with a guard ring to GND.

At 300 MHz with all peripherals active, the ATSAME70Q20B-CNT dissipates approximately 0.5 W internally. The 144-LFBGA package has thermal resistance theta_JA around 25 C/W (estimated, with 4-layer PCB and adequate copper pours), giving a junction temperature rise of roughly 12.5 C above ambient. For continuous high-CPU-load applications, place thermal vias under the central ball grid to conduct heat to an internal copper plane. Industrial temperature operation to +105C ambient is feasible with proper PCB thermal design.

Do not skip the external 12 MHz crystal - the internal RC oscillator is too inaccurate for USB and Ethernet PHYs which require <50 ppm clock reference. Ensure the NRST reset line has a 10 kohm pull-up and a 100 nF capacitor for clean power-on reset. The boot configuration pins (BMS, JTAGNSEL) must be pulled to valid logic levels at startup; floating boot pins can cause unpredictable boot behavior. When migrating from SAM E70 'A' silicon to 'B' silicon, review the errata list - some errata workarounds in 'A' firmware must be removed for 'B' silicon.

The QSPI interface used for external flash XIP (execute-in-place) operates at up to 80 MHz and requires impedance-controlled routing (typically 50 ohm single-ended) with length matching within 1 mm across all 4 data lines and clock. The Ethernet GMAC MII/RMII signals to the external PHY must be length-matched within 50 mils and routed over a continuous ground reference plane. Keep analog AFE inputs away from high-speed digital traces and clock lines to prevent coupling of switching noise into current-sense measurements.

Información de cumplimiento

RoHS
Compliant
REACH
Compliant
AEC-Q100
Not Qualified
Libre de plomo
Yes
Libre de halógenos
Yes
Minerales en conflicto
Compliant

RoHS and REACH compliant per Microchip product page. Not AEC-Q100 qualified - for automotive applications consider ATSAMx70 automotive variants. MSL-3 (168 hours) moisture sensitivity level per JEDEC J-STD-020.

Datos verificados el: 2026-09-22 — datos verificados y seleccionados por el equipo de ingeniería de componentes de XAIPART

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