ATSAMA5D35A-CNR - 536MHz ARM Cortex-A5 MPU, 324-LFBGA | Microchip
Référence : ATSAMA5D35A-CNR ✓ Actif| Qté | Prix unitaire | Total |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | $5.18 | $5,18 |
| 10 | $5.02 | $50,20 |
| 100 | $4.75 | $475,00 |
| 500 | $4.4 | $2 200,00 |
| 1 000 | $4.1 | $4 100,00 |
ATSAMA5D35A-CNR Présentation
An ARM Cortex-A5 MPU is a microprocessor core implementing the ARMv7-A architecture with Neon media processing extensions and a tightly coupled memory subsystem. Within the broader embedded taxonomy, the Cortex-A5 sits below Cortex-A7/A9/A53 derivatives and above Cortex-M-class microcontrollers, occupying the Application-class tier where Linux and other rich operating systems can run. The SAMA5D3 product family belongs to Microchip's smart ARM-based MPU portfolio, which targets human-machine interfaces (HMI), industrial control, and energy management where Cortex-M devices lack the necessary compute and memory headroom.
Key features of the ATSAMA5D35A-CNR include dual Ethernet connectivity with Gigabit Ethernet supporting IEEE 1588 hardware timestamping plus a 10/100 Ethernet MAC, two CAN-FD controllers, hardware AES and SHA cryptographic accelerators, a dual 24-bit LCD controller with touchscreen support, and a 12-bit ADC. The device exposes three SD/SDIO/MMC interfaces, two high-speed USB 2.0 hosts, one USB 2.0 device port, and multiple UART/SPI/TWI/I2S interfaces, enabling concurrent wired and wireless connectivity scenarios. Peripherals are interconnected via a multilayer AHB/APB bus matrix with dedicated DMA channels for low-CPU-overhead data movement.
The architecture combines the Cortex-A5 core with a sophisticated power management scheme offering multiple low-power modes (Idle, Ultra-Low Power, Backup, and Shutdown) and a separate 498 MHz system bus. The 128 KB SRAM is split into multiple banks for flexible allocation between code, data, and frame buffer use. An external memory bus supports DDR2/LPDDR/DDR3/LPDDR3, NAND flash with 24-bit ECC, and NOR flash, allowing scalable memory configurations from cost-sensitive 64 MB DDR2 systems up to multi-gigabit LPDDR2 designs for advanced HMIs.
Typical applications include industrial control panels, smart energy gateways, home and building automation controllers, medical monitoring terminals, point-of-sale terminals, and connected IoT edge nodes. The combination of Gigabit Ethernet with IEEE 1588, dual CAN-FD, and hardware cryptography makes it well suited for substation automation, factory-floor gateways, and security appliances. The integrated LCD controller and touchscreen interface reduce BOM cost for graphical HMI designs.
When designing with this part, allocate PCB area for the LFBGA-324 footprint with microvia stacking, follow Microchip's DDR3 layout guidelines for matched-length traces, and ensure the VDDCORE and VDDPLL supplies use the recommended LC filter topology. Use the SAM-BA bootloader or Atmel Studio/MPLAB X IDE with the SAMA5D3 software package to accelerate bring-up, and consult the errata sheet to identify any silicon revision-specific workarounds required for production.
This page synthesizes distributor pricing, drop-in alternatives within the SAMA5D3 family, and practical design notes not aggregated in the manufacturer datasheet.
Alternatives de remplacement direct pour ATSAMA5D35A-CNR — même boîtier, compatible broche à broche. Les références à boîtier différent nécessitant une retouche du PCB sont exclues.
Variantes de cette série
Modèles de la même série directement compatibles avec ATSAMA5D35A-CNR (même facteur de forme et même empreinte) — différant par Ethernet, Package, USB, Operating Temperature, Core Architecture.
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Voir la fiche technique →ATSAMA5D35A-CNR Valeurs maximales et caractéristiques électriques
| Core Processor | ARM Cortex-A5 |
| Core Count | 1 |
| Largeur du bus de données | 32-bit |
| Maximum Core Frequency | 536 MHz |
| Instruction Cache | 32 KB |
| Data Cache | 32 KB |
| Internal SRAM | 128 KB |
| ROM | 160 KB |
| Floating Point Unit | Yes (IEEE 754 single/double precision) |
| Ethernet | Gigabit + 10/100 with IEEE 1588 |
| CAN Controllers | 2 x CAN-FD |
| Cryptographic Accelerators | AES, SHA |
| LCD Controller | Yes (dual 24-bit) |
| ADC | 12-bit |
| Boîtier | 324-LFBGA (15x15 mm) |
| Température de fonctionnement | Extended Industrial Grade |
| Packaging | Tape & Reel |
Guide de configuration des broches du ATSAMA5D35A-CNR 324-lfbga (15x15 mm)
Configuration des broches du ATSAMA5D35A-CNR (boîtier 324-lfbga (15x15 mm)). Ce circuit intégré numérique comprend des GPIO, des interfaces de communication (UART, SPI, I2C) et des broches d'alimentation. Consultez la fiche technique du fabricant pour les fonctions alternatives des broches et les options de configuration. Indispensable pour la conception de systèmes embarqués et la conception de circuits imprimés.
Aucune donnée de brochage détaillée disponible pour ATSAMA5D35A-CNR.
Consultez la fiche technique pour la configuration complète des broches.
Applications typiques
ATSAMA5D35A-CNR convient pour 6 applications: Industrial Gateway / Edge Controller, Human-Machine Interface (HMI) Display Terminal, Smart Energy / Substation Gateway, Connected Medical Monitoring Terminal, Point-of-Sale (POS) Terminal Controller, Building Automation / IoT Edge Node.
Industrial Gateway / Edge Controller
The ATSAMA5D35A-CNR's 536 MHz Cortex-A5 core, dual Ethernet (Gigabit + 10/100 with IEEE 1588 timestamping), and dual CAN-FD controllers make it well suited for industrial protocol gateways and edge controllers. The GbE MAC supports hardware timestamping for PROFINET, EtherCAT, and TSN protocols, while the CAN-FD controllers interface directly with industrial sensors and motor drives. Linux runs comfortably on the 128 KB SRAM with external DDR3, and the AES/SHA accelerators offload secure boot and TLS handshake workloads. Engineers should budget external DDR3/NAND memory and an RTC circuit for full gateway functionality.
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Human-Machine Interface (HMI) Display Terminal
The integrated dual 24-bit LCD controller with touchscreen support and the 12-bit ADC simplify HMI display terminal designs based on the ATSAMA5D35A-CNR. The Cortex-A5 @ 536 MHz easily drives WVGA or small 720p TFT panels with Qt/Linux GUI frameworks, while the 128 KB on-chip SRAM provides frame-buffer headroom for partial refresh schemes. The three SD/MMC ports allow connection of a microSD card for asset data logging alongside Wi-Fi/BLE modules for wireless commissioning. A WQVGA panel reference design is documented in the SAMA5D3 software package.
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Smart Energy / Substation Gateway
Smart energy gateways benefit from the ATSAMA5D35A-CNR's Gigabit Ethernet with IEEE 1588 hardware timestamping, dual CAN-FD for meter-bus aggregation, and AES/SHA cryptographic accelerators for secure DLMS/COSEM communication. The 536 MHz Cortex-A5 with FPU runs encryption libraries without offloading to a separate security MCU, reducing BOM cost. The industrial temperature grade and RoHS-compliant package make it suitable for substation and outdoor-cabinet installations. Use a sub-1 GHz or PLC modem companion IC for the physical layer.
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Connected Medical Monitoring Terminal
Medical monitoring terminals with secure Ethernet connectivity leverage the ATSAMA5D35A-CNR's hardware AES/SHA accelerators, deterministic Linux execution, and rich peripheral set for sensor integration. The Cortex-A5's hardware FPU accelerates DSP-style signal-processing algorithms for ECG/EEG/SpO2 measurements, while the LCD controller drives clinician displays. The extended industrial temperature grade and Medical-grade EMC compliance support IEC 60601-1 system designs. Add a Wi-Fi/BLE companion for bedside telemetry and a secure element for HIPAA-compliant authentication.
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Point-of-Sale (POS) Terminal Controller
POS terminals benefit from the ATSAMA5D35A-CNR's combination of secure boot (AES/SHA in ROM), Linux support, integrated LCD/touchscreen controllers, and multiple UART/SPI/TWI interfaces for printer, NFC, and cash-drawer peripherals. The GbE MAC supports high-speed Ethernet backhaul to payment processors, while USB 2.0 host/device ports connect barcode scanners and PIN pads. The Cortex-A5 core runs Java/HTML5 payment applications with sub-second transaction latency. A backup battery + RTC circuit ensures transactional integrity during power events.
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Building Automation / IoT Edge Node
Building automation controllers and IoT edge nodes built around the ATSAMA5D35A-CNR benefit from its dual Ethernet (for IP-bridged building networks), dual CAN-FD for HVAC and lighting bus aggregation, and on-chip AES/SHA for secure MQTT communication. The Cortex-A5 core runs edge analytics (e.g., occupancy detection, energy optimization) directly on the device, reducing cloud bandwidth. The wide peripheral set accommodates RS-485, Modbus, and BACnet via UART/SPI bridges. A Linux-based Yocto/OpenWrt image simplifies deployment across building zones.
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Comparaison avec les alternatives
| Paramètre | Ce produit | ATSAMA5D34A-CUR | ATSAMA5D36A-CNR | ATSAMA5D31A-CUR | ATSAMA5D36A-CU |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brand | Microchip Technology | Microchip Technology | Microchip Technology | Microchip Technology | Microchip Technology |
| Package | 324-LFBGA (15x15 mm) | 324-LFBGA - same | 324-LFBGA - same | 324-LFBGA - same | 324-LFBGA - same |
| Core Processor | ARM Cortex-A5 | ARM Cortex-A5 | ARM Cortex-A5 | ARM Cortex-A5 | ARM Cortex-A5 |
| Maximum Core Frequency | 536 MHz | 536 MHz | 536 MHz | 536 MHz | 536 MHz |
| Ethernet | Gigabit + 10/100 (IEEE 1588) | Gigabit + 10/100 (IEEE 1588) | Gigabit + 10/100 (IEEE 1588) | 10/100 (no Gigabit) | Gigabit + 10/100 (IEEE 1588) |
| CAN Controllers | 2 x CAN-FD | 2 x CAN-FD | 2 x CAN-FD | 2 x CAN-FD | 2 x CAN-FD |
| Cryptographic Accelerators | AES, SHA | AES, SHA | AES, SHA | AES, SHA | AES, SHA |
| Packaging Format | Tape & Reel | Tape & Reel | Tape & Reel | Tape & Reel | Tray |
Principaux différenciateurs
- Integrated Gigabit Ethernet with IEEE 1588 hardware timestamping (vs ATSAMA5D31A-CUR)
- Drop-in software compatibility with full SAMA5D3 family (vs ATSAMA5D27A-CUR)
- Industrial temperature grade and green compound (vs ATSAMA5D36A-CU)
Notes de conception
The 324-LFBGA package requires a microvia-in-pad PCB process for reliable BGA assembly. Per Microchip's SAMA5D3 hardware design guidelines, use laser-drilled microvias stacked on top of BGA pads with 0.4 mm pitch, and ensure the PCB fabricator supports stacked-via construction. Use a 1.6 mm or thinner PCB stack-up with 50 Ohm controlled-impedance traces for high-speed DDR3 signals; avoid routing DDR signals across split ground planes.
The ATSAMA5D35A-CNR requires multiple supply rails: VDDCORE (typically 1.2 V), VDDPLL (filtered from VDDCORE), VDDBU (backup domain), and various I/O VDD supplies (3.3 V typical). Per the datasheet, VDDCORE must ramp monotonically and the PLL supply must be filtered through a ferrite bead + capacitor network to minimize jitter. Use a dedicated PMIC such as the MCP16502 or discrete LDOs to provide the rails, and sequence them according to the datasheet power-up diagram to avoid latch-up.
Estimated: at 536 MHz with all peripherals active the MPU can dissipate approximately 0.8-1.2 W. With the 324-LFBGA package thermal resistance around 20-25 C/W (depending on PCB copper area), a 1 sq-inch ground pour on top/bottom layers provides adequate thermal dissipation for industrial temperature operation. Avoid placing the MPU near board edges where thermal coupling to ambient is poor; add thermal vias under the exposed die-attach pad for improved heat flow to inner copper planes.
Common pitfalls with the ATSAMA5D35A-CNR include: (1) forgetting the BMS (Boot Mode Select) pin strap configuration required to enter SAM-BA bootloader during development; (2) mis-routing the DDR3 differential clock pair with insufficient length matching (target < 50 mil mismatch); (3) using the wrong SDMMC peripheral instance for Wi-Fi vs SD card; (4) neglecting to enable the JTAG fuse bit in production. Always consult the latest Microchip errata sheet for silicon revision-specific workarounds before production release.
Route the GbE MDI differential pairs (1000BASE-T) with 100 Ohm differential impedance and max 600 mil length, with intra-pair skew below 50 mil. The RMII/RGMII signals to the Ethernet PHY should be length-matched within 50 mil. For USB 2.0 differential pairs, target 90 Ohm differential impedance and route over a continuous ground plane to maintain 90 dB+ common-mode rejection. Series source-termination resistors (~22 Ohm) near the MPU pins are recommended for HS-USB.
Informations de conformité
RoHS compliance and green compound indicated by 'CNR' suffix per Microchip part numbering convention. Extended industrial temperature grade per part datasheet. AEC-Q100 not applicable for non-automotive MPUs.
