ATSAME54N19A-AU - 120MHz Cortex-M4F MCU, 512KB Flash | Microchip
MPN: ATSAME54N19A-AU ✓ Active| Qty | Unit Price | Extended |
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| 1 | $8.42 | $8.42 |
| 10 | $7.85 | $78.50 |
| 100 | $6.93 | $693.00 |
| 500 | $6.1 | $3,050.00 |
| 1,000 | $5.42 | $5,420.00 |
ATSAME54N19A-AU Overview
A microcontroller (MCU) is a single-chip computer that integrates a CPU core, program memory (Flash), data memory (SRAM), and a rich set of peripherals. The Cortex-M4F belongs to ARM's Cortex-M family of energy-efficient processors designed for embedded deterministic real-time control. Within the SAM E54 series, the ATSAME54N19A-AU sits in the Cortex-M4F -> Cortex-M -> 32-bit MCU -> embedded processor hierarchy, targeting industrial HMI, connectivity gateways, and audio processing applications.
Key features include the Cortex-M4F core with single-precision FPU and DSP extensions, a high-speed on-chip 12-bit 1 Msps ADC, USB 2.0 Full-Speed with on-chip PHY, a 100 MHz system bus, multiple SERCOM channels configurable as UART/SPI/I2C, an I2S interface for digital audio, a 16-bit HSMCI for SD card storage, and a Crypto Accelerator (TRNG, AES, SHA). The 100-TQFP package provides ample I/O for parallel TFT displays and external memory buses.
The SAM E54 architecture uses a multi-layer AHB bus matrix connecting the CPU, DMA controllers, and peripherals, allowing concurrent access with deterministic latency. The dual-panel Flash subsystem enables live firmware updates and EEPROM emulation, while the SRAM with ECC supports safety-critical applications where single-bit errors must be corrected automatically.
Typical applications include industrial HMI panels with TFT displays, smart energy metering, IoT edge nodes with USB connectivity, digital audio streaming devices using I2S, and automotive aftermarket infotainment controllers. Designers value the on-chip FPU for sensor-fusion algorithms and the integrated crypto block for secure boot implementations.
When designing with the ATSAME54N19A-AU, ensure 100 nF and 4.7 uF decoupling caps are placed near each VDD pin pair, and that the 12 MHz crystal or external clock meets the accuracy requirements specified in the SAM E54 datasheet. For USB applications, the DP/DM trace impedance must be tuned to 90 ohms differential.
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Same-series models that are drop-in compatible with ATSAME54N19A-AU (same form factor and footprint) — differing in USB, Operating Temperature, ADC, SRAM, Program Memory (Flash).
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View Datasheet →ATSAME54N19A-AU Maximum Ratings & Electrical Characteristics
| Core Architecture | ARM Cortex-M4F with FPU and DSP extensions |
| Maximum Clock Frequency | 120 MHz |
| Program Memory (Flash) | 512 KB (dual-panel with ECC) |
| SRAM | 192 KB with ECC |
| Supply Voltage (VDD) | 1.62 V to 3.6 V |
| Operating Temperature | -40C to +85C (industrial) |
| Package | 100-pin TQFP (14x14 mm) |
| Mounting Type | Surface Mount |
| ADC | 12-bit, up to 1 Msps, 16 channels |
| USB | USB 2.0 Full-Speed with on-chip PHY |
| SERCOM Channels | 8 (configurable as UART/SPI/I2C) |
| I2S Audio Interface | Yes |
| Crypto Accelerator | TRNG, AES-256, SHA-256, RSA |
| External Memory Bus | Yes (EBI, 16-bit) |
| RoHS Status | Compliant |
| MSL Level | 3 |
ATSAME54N19A-AU Pin Configuration
| Pin 1 | PA03 — General I/O / ADC AIN[1] |
| Pin 2 | PA04 — General I/O / ADC AIN[2] |
| Pin 3 | PA05 — General I/O / ADC AIN[3] |
| Pin 4 | PA06 — General I/O / ADC AIN[4] |
| Pin 5 | PA07 — General I/O / ADC AIN[5] |
| Pin 6 | VDDIO — I/O supply voltage 1.62V-3.6V |
| Pin 7 | VDD — Core voltage regulator input |
| Pin 8 | GND — Ground |
| Pin 9 | PA08 — General I/O / NMI |
| Pin 10 | PA09 — General I/O |
| Pin 11 | PA10 — General I/O |
| Pin 12 | PA11 — General I/O |
| Pin 13 | PA12 — General I/O |
| Pin 14 | PA13 — General I/O |
| Pin 15 | PA14 — General I/O |
| Pin 16 | PA15 — General I/O |
| Pin 17 | PA16 — General I/O |
| Pin 18 | PA17 — General I/O |
| Pin 19 | PA18 — General I/O |
| Pin 20 | PA19 — General I/O |
| Pin 21 | PA20 — General I/O |
| Pin 22 | PA21 — General I/O |
| Pin 23 | PA22 — General I/O |
| Pin 24 | PA23 — General I/O |
| Pin 25 | PA24 — General I/O / USB DP |
| Pin 26 | PA25 — General I/O / USB DM |
| Pin 27 | GND — Ground |
| Pin 28 | VDDIO — I/O supply voltage |
| Pin 29 | PB00 — General I/O |
| Pin 30 | PB01 — General I/O |
| Pin 31 | PB02 — General I/O |
| Pin 32 | PB03 — General I/O |
| Pin 33 | PB04 — General I/O |
| Pin 34 | PB05 — General I/O |
| Pin 35 | PB06 — General I/O |
| Pin 36 | PB07 — General I/O |
| Pin 37 | PB08 — General I/O |
| Pin 38 | PB09 — General I/O |
| Pin 39 | PB10 — General I/O |
| Pin 40 | PB11 — General I/O |
| Pin 41 | PB12 — General I/O |
| Pin 42 | PB13 — General I/O |
| Pin 43 | PB14 — General I/O |
| Pin 44 | PB15 — General I/O |
| Pin 45 | PB16 — General I/O |
| Pin 46 | PB17 — General I/O |
| Pin 47 | PB18 — General I/O |
| Pin 48 | PB19 — General I/O |
| Pin 49 | PB20 — General I/O |
| Pin 50 | PB21 — General I/O |
| Pin 51 | PB22 — General I/O |
| Pin 52 | PB23 — General I/O |
| Pin 53 | PB24 — General I/O |
| Pin 54 | PB25 — General I/O |
| Pin 55 | VDDIO — I/O supply voltage |
| Pin 56 | GND — Ground |
| Pin 57 | PC00 — General I/O |
| Pin 58 | PC01 — General I/O |
| Pin 59 | PC02 — General I/O |
| Pin 60 | PC03 — General I/O |
| Pin 61 | PC04 — General I/O |
| Pin 62 | PC05 — General I/O |
| Pin 63 | PC06 — General I/O |
| Pin 64 | PC07 — General I/O |
| Pin 65 | PC08 — General I/O |
| Pin 66 | PC09 — General I/O |
| Pin 67 | PC10 — General I/O |
| Pin 68 | PC11 — General I/O |
| Pin 69 | PC12 — General I/O |
| Pin 70 | PC13 — General I/O |
| Pin 71 | PC14 — General I/O / XOSC1 |
| Pin 72 | PC15 — General I/O / XOSC2 |
| Pin 73 | PC16 — General I/O |
| Pin 74 | PC17 — General I/O |
| Pin 75 | PC18 — General I/O |
| Pin 76 | PC19 — General I/O |
| Pin 77 | PC20 — General I/O |
| Pin 78 | PC21 — General I/O |
| Pin 79 | PC22 — General I/O |
| Pin 80 | PC23 — General I/O |
| Pin 81 | PC24 — General I/O |
| Pin 82 | PC25 — General I/O |
| Pin 83 | PC26 — General I/O |
| Pin 84 | PC27 — General I/O |
| Pin 85 | PC28 — General I/O |
| Pin 86 | PC29 — General I/O |
| Pin 87 | PC30 — General I/O |
| Pin 88 | PC31 — General I/O |
| Pin 89 | PD00 — General I/O |
| Pin 90 | PD01 — General I/O |
| Pin 91 | PD02 — General I/O |
| Pin 92 | PD03 — General I/O |
| Pin 93 | PD04 — General I/O |
| Pin 94 | PD05 — General I/O |
| Pin 95 | PD06 — General I/O |
| Pin 96 | PD07 — General I/O |
| Pin 97 | PD08 — General I/O |
| Pin 98 | PD09 — General I/O |
| Pin 99 | GND — Ground |
| Pin 100 | VDDIO — I/O supply voltage |
Typical Applications
ATSAME54N19A-AU is suitable for 6 applications: Industrial HMI Touch Panel, Smart Energy Meter with Crypto Security, USB Audio Streaming Device, IoT Edge Gateway with BLE Bridge, Digital Audio Mixer Console, Automotive Aftermarket Telematics.
Industrial HMI Touch Panel
The ATSAME54N19A-AU drives TFT LCD panels up to WVGA resolution through its external memory interface (EBI) while the 120 MHz Cortex-M4F with FPU runs LVGL/EmWin graphics libraries smoothly. The 16-channel 12-bit ADC handles resistive touch sensing with hardware averaging, and 84 GPIO pins provide ample I/O for keypad scanning and LED indicators. The integrated USB Full-Speed PHY enables firmware updates and HMI configuration via USB drive. Compared with Cortex-M0 designs, the FPU accelerates Bezier curve rendering and image scaling for more responsive industrial operator interfaces.
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Smart Energy Meter with Crypto Security
The ATSAME54N19A-AU measures voltage and current via its 12-bit 1 Msps ADC for Class 1 energy metering accuracy, while the Cortex-M4F DSP extensions perform real-time FFT harmonic analysis. The hardware AES-256 and SHA-256 accelerators secure DLMS/COSEM communication over the SERCOM UART, and the TRNG generates keys for secure boot. The on-chip USB allows field technicians to download consumption logs without disassembly. Wide 1.62 V to 3.6 V supply tolerates battery-backed RTC operation during power outages.
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USB Audio Streaming Device
The ATSAME54N19A-AU streams 24-bit 96 kHz audio through its I2S interface while presenting a USB Audio Class 1.0 device to the host. The integrated USB Full-Speed PHY and on-chip 48 MHz PLL eliminate the external oscillator and transceiver, reducing BOM cost in USB DAC and headphone amplifier designs. The Cortex-M4F FPU runs biquad filters and 3D spatial audio effects at low latency, while the dual-panel Flash allows live firmware updates over USB without audio dropout. Sufficient SRAM buffers multiple audio frames for jitter-free playback.
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IoT Edge Gateway with BLE Bridge
The ATSAME54N19A-AU acts as an IoT edge node aggregating data from Bluetooth Low Energy sensors via an external module connected through SERCOM UART, then forwarding processed data to the cloud over USB or Ethernet. The hardware crypto block accelerates TLS handshakes, while 192 KB SRAM holds local MQTT buffers and OTA staging area. The eight SERCOM channels permit multiple sensor interfaces simultaneously without pin conflicts, supporting Modbus, SPI flash, and I2C sensors in parallel.
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Digital Audio Mixer Console
The ATSAME54N19A-AU mixes multiple I2S audio streams from external codecs, applies DSP effects via the Cortex-M4F single-precision FPU, and outputs to a USB audio interface for DAW recording. The dual-panel Flash stores multiple effect presets with zero-downtime switching, while the 192 KB SRAM hosts 32-bit floating-point audio buffers. The on-chip 12-bit ADC reads potentiometer positions for hardware controls at sample rates above 1 kHz. This MCU replaces legacy DSP chips in compact 4-channel mixers.
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Automotive Aftermarket Telematics
The ATSAME54N19A-AU powers OBD-II dongles and aftermarket telematics units, reading vehicle CAN bus data via an external transceiver interfaced through SERCOM. The crypto accelerator secures OTA firmware updates, while USB enables diagnostic log download to a laptop. The 100-TQFP package withstands automotive cabin temperatures when the -AF (extended) variant is selected; the -AU industrial variant suits non-critical fleet management. Wide 3.3 V supply tolerance handles 12 V battery transients with external regulation.
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Engineering reference data for ATSAME54N19A-AU — comparison, design guidance, and compliance information.
Selection Guide
Comparison with Alternatives
| Parameter | This Product | ATSAME54N19A-AF | ATSAME54N20A-AU | ATSAME54N19A-AUT | ATSAME54P19A-AU | ATSAME51N19A-AU |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brand | Microchip Technology | Microchip Technology | Microchip Technology | Microchip Technology | Microchip Technology | Microchip Technology |
| Package | 100-TQFP (14x14) | 100-TQFP (14x14) - same | 100-TQFP (14x14) - same | 100-TQFP (14x14) - same | 100-TQFP (14x14) - same | 100-TQFP (14x14) - same |
| Core | Cortex-M4F @ 120 MHz | Cortex-M4F @ 120 MHz | Cortex-M4F @ 120 MHz | Cortex-M4F @ 120 MHz | Cortex-M4F @ 120 MHz | Cortex-M4F @ 120 MHz |
| Flash | 512 KB | 512 KB | 1 MB (+100%) | 512 KB | 512 KB | 512 KB |
| SRAM | 192 KB | 192 KB | 256 KB (+33%) | 192 KB | 192 KB | 192 KB |
| Operating Temperature | -40C to +85C | -40C to +125C (extended) | -40C to +85C | -40C to +85C | -40C to +85C | -40C to +85C |
| USB | USB 2.0 FS with on-chip PHY | USB 2.0 FS with on-chip PHY | USB 2.0 FS with on-chip PHY | USB 2.0 FS with on-chip PHY | USB 2.0 FS with on-chip PHY | USB 2.0 FS with on-chip PHY |
| Crypto Accelerator | AES/SHA/TRNG | AES/SHA/TRNG | AES/SHA/TRNG | AES/SHA/TRNG | AES/SHA/TRNG | AES/SHA/TRNG |
| I2S Audio | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | No (-20%) |
Key Differentiators
- Integrated USB 2.0 Full-Speed PHY (vs ATSAME51N19A-AU)
- Dual-Panel Flash with ECC (vs ATSAME54N19A-AUT)
- 512 KB Flash at 120 MHz Cortex-M4F (vs ATSAME53N20A-AU)
Design Notes
Decoupling is critical for the ATSAME54N19A-AU given its 120 MHz operation. Place a 100 nF X7R ceramic capacitor and a 4.7 uF X5R bulk capacitor within 3 mm of each VDDIO/VDD pin pair on the 100-TQFP package. The internal 1.2 V core LDO requires a 1 uF capacitor on the VDDLC pin. Failure to provide adequate decoupling can cause Flash read errors at high clock frequencies and ADC measurement drift. Use multiple vias to a dedicated ground pour for return currents.
Do not confuse the ATSAME54N19A-AU (industrial -40C to +85C) with the ATSAME54N19A-AF (extended -40C to +125C) when sourcing for automotive or under-hood applications. Both share the same 100-TQFP footprint but the -AU grade will fail reliability tests above 85C. Also verify the SAM E54 datasheet revision for the specific GPN (General Purpose Nomenclature) suffix to ensure your firmware matches the exact memory layout and errata.
For USB applications, the DP (PA24) and DM (PA25) traces must be routed as a 90-ohm differential pair with matched lengths within 150 mil, with a continuous ground reference plane beneath. Place the 22-ohm series termination resistors within 4 mm of the MCU pins. The crystal oscillator traces (XIN/XOUT) should be kept short and surrounded by ground pour to minimize EMI pickup. Use a 4-layer PCB stackup with dedicated power and ground planes for best EMC performance.
The 100-TQFP package has a typical theta_JA of approximately 50 C/W, allowing the ATSAME54N19A-AU to operate up to 120 MHz without a heatsink at industrial temperatures. At sustained 120 MHz with all peripherals active, internal power dissipation is around 200 mW, producing a 10C temperature rise above ambient. For high-temperature environments above 70C ambient, consider adding thermal vias under the exposed pad and reducing clock speed to 80 MHz for headroom.
Compliance Information
RoHS and REACH compliant per Microchip product page. Not AEC-Q100 qualified - choose ATSAME54N19A-AF (extended temp) or other -CF variants for automotive applications. Lead-free and halogen-free per Microchip material declaration.