ATSAMHA1E16A-XPRO - SAM HA1E16A Xplained Pro M0+ Eval Board | Microchip
MPN: ATSAMHA1E16A-XPRO β Active| Qty | Unit Price | Extended |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | $99 | $99.00 |
| 5 | $94.5 | $472.50 |
| 10 | $89.5 | $895.00 |
| 25 | $84 | $2,100.00 |
| 50 | $79 | $3,950.00 |
ATSAMHA1E16A-XPRO Overview
An evaluation board (Xplained Pro / evaluation kit) is a reference design platform that engineers use to characterize a microcontroller's peripherals, validate firmware prototypes, and accelerate time-to-market by integrating power, programming, and I/O into a turnkey PCB. Evaluation boards bridge the gap between datasheet simulation and production hardware: they expose every pin via standardised headers, provide a pre-tested power tree, and include an on-board debugger so engineers can flash code and step through breakpoints with no additional investment. The ATSAMHA1E16A-XPRO belongs to Microchip's Xplained Pro family, which shares a consistent form factor, pinout labelling, and Atmel Studio / MPLAB X integration across the entire SAM family.
Key features include the integrated Atmel Embedded Debugger (EDBG) for one-cable programming and debug, a mikroBUS socket for click-board expansion, multiple Xplained Pro extension headers for proprietary wings, and an auto-ID EEPROM that identifies the board to the toolchain. The board is powered via USB micro-B and supports the SAM HA1's automotive peripheral set including CAN-FD, LIN, and Ethernet MAC interfaces.
The ATSAMHA1E16A-B SiP uses a Cortex-M0+ core running up to 48 MHz, balancing low power consumption with automotive networking throughput. With 64 KB Flash and 8 KB SRAM, the device targets sensor fusion, body electronics, and simple HMI nodes rather than full gateway applications. The integrated peripherals and on-package crystal minimise external BOM count.
Typical applications for the ATSAMHA1E16A-XPRO include automotive body electronics prototyping, LIN/CAN node development, HVAC control evaluation, sensor hub reference design, and low-power IoT edge node bring-up. Developers use the kit as the starting point for firmware targeting production ATSAMHA1E16A-B modules.
When designing with this evaluation board, verify that the on-board debugger is not in conflict with external debuggers when connecting to a target application via the Cortex Debug Connector. Always use the latest MPLAB X IDE and SAM HA1 device family pack for full peripheral support.
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View Datasheet βATSAMHA1E16A-XPRO Specifications (manufacturer-published)
| Product Type | Evaluation Board / Development Kit |
| Target MCU | ATSAMHA1E16A-B (SAM HA1) |
| Core Architecture | ARM Cortex-M0+ 32-bit |
| Maximum CPU Speed | 48 MHz |
| Flash Memory | 64 KB |
| SRAM | 8 KB |
| Data Flash (Read-While-Write) | 2 KB |
| MCU Pin Count | 32 pins |
| Integrated Debugger | Yes (EDBG) |
| Programming Interface | USB micro-B / EDBG |
| Expansion | mikroBUS socket, Xplained Pro headers |
| Auto-ID EEPROM | Yes |
| Supported Toolchain | MPLAB X IDE, Atmel Studio |
| Board Form Factor | Xplained Pro |
| RoHS Status | Compliant |
ATSAMHA1E16A-XPRO Interfaces & Connectors
No manufacturer-published interface list is available for ATSAMHA1E16A-XPRO. Refer to the manufacturer documentation for connector and header details.
Refer to the manufacturer documentation for the full expansion header pinout and connector pin numbering.
Typical Applications
ATSAMHA1E16A-XPRO is suitable for 6 applications: Automotive Body Electronics Prototyping, HVAC Control Node Reference Design, LIN/CAN-FD Sensor Node Bring-Up, Sensor Hub / Multi-Sensor Fusion Evaluation, Low-Power IoT Edge Node Prototyping, HMI / LED Driver Reference Development.
Automotive Body Electronics Prototyping
The ATSAMHA1E16A-XPRO's ATSAMHA1E16A-B target MCU delivers a Cortex-M0+ core with hardware CAN-FD and LIN peripherals suited for body-control modules such as lighting controllers, mirror actuators, and seat-control nodes. At 48 MHz with 64 KB Flash, it balances deterministic control with low quiescent current, while the on-board EDBG and mikroBUS headers let engineers integrate sensor click-boards (e.g., accelerometer, temperature) without laying out a custom board. Bosch- or Mouser-sourced LIN transceivers and CAN-FD physical layers can plug into the Xplained Pro headers to validate automotive in-vehicle networking throughput.
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HVAC Control Node Reference Design
Engineers developing HVAC actuators and climate-zone controllers can use the ATSAMHA1E16A-XPRO as the central node. The 48 MHz Cortex-M0+ executes PWM fan curves, I2C temperature sensing, and LIN communication to a vehicle master, with 8 KB SRAM sufficient for state-machine control loops. The mikroBUS socket enables quick add-on of Bosch BMP280 or Sensirion SHT31 click boards for humidity/temperature feedback. Real-time debugging via the EDBG supports peripheral inspection during motor-tuning sessions.
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LIN/CAN-FD Sensor Node Bring-Up
The ATSAMHA1E16A-XPRO provides a complete hardware foundation for validating LIN and CAN-FD sensor nodes. The integrated Cortex-M0+ SiP's CAN-FD peripheral supports bit rates up to 5 Mbps, while EDBG eliminates the need for an external programmer during firmware bring-up. Engineers can map peripheral interrupts using MPLAB X's Configurable Logic Cell while the mikroBUS socket expands GPIO for analog/digital sensor stacking. This setup dramatically reduces time-to-prototype for safety-critical nodes such as battery sensors and tyre-pressure monitors.
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Sensor Hub / Multi-Sensor Fusion Evaluation
For sensor-fusion prototypes, the ATSAMHA1E16A-XPRO combines ARM Cortex-M0+ processing with the mikroBUS socket, allowing engineers to stack accelerometer, gyroscope, and pressure click boards. The 64 KB Flash accommodates Bosch Sensortec or STMicro MEMS driver libraries, while 8 KB SRAM supports modest Kalman-filter computation. The integrated EDBG facilitates real-time tracing to optimise sensor-fusion accuracy and power cycling.
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Low-Power IoT Edge Node Prototyping
Although optimised for automotive, the ATSAMHA1E16A-XPRO can prototype battery-powered IoT edge nodes leveraging the SAM HA1's low-power sleep modes. The Cortex-M0+ core sips current in deep sleep, and the on-board EDBG can be quiesced for current-profiling measurements. Pairing the board with a mikroBUS low-power radio click yields a sub-1 GHz or BLE edge node ready for firmware validation against SAM HA1 production modules.
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HMI / LED Driver Reference Development
The ATSAMHA1E16A-XPRO works for LED driver and small-HMI evaluation, with the Cortex-M0+ generating PWM channels through the SAM HA1's TCC peripherals. The mikroBUS socket accepts LED-driver click boards for multi-channel indication, while the Xplained Pro headers expose SPI and I2C for control of next-generation LED matrix displays. The integrated debugger accelerates timing analysis of PWM phases and dimming curves.
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Selection Guide
Comparison with Alternatives
| Parameter | This Product | ATSAMDA1-XPRO | ATSAMG55-XPRO |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brand | Microchip Technology | Microchip Technology | Microchip Technology |
| Package / Form Factor | Xplained Pro PCB | Xplained Pro PCB - same | Xplained Pro PCB - same |
| Target MCU | ATSAMHA1E16A-B (SAM HA1) | ATSAMDA1 series (SAM DA1) | ATSAMG55 (SAM G55) |
| MCU Core | ARM Cortex-M0+ | ARM Cortex-M0+ | ARM Cortex-M4F |
| Maximum CPU Speed | 48 MHz | 48 MHz | 120 MHz |
| Flash Memory | 64 KB | Up to 64 KB | Up to 512 KB |
| On-board Debugger | Yes (EDBG) | Yes (EDBG) | Yes (EDBG) |
| mikroBUS Expansion | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Application Focus | Automotive body / LIN / CAN-FD | Low-power IoT / sensors | Audio DSP / high-throughput |
Key Differentiators
- Target MCU optimised for automotive body / LIN / CAN-FD (vs ATSAMDA1-XPRO)
- Cortex-M0+ simplicity vs Cortex-M4F DSP performance (vs ATSAMG55-XPRO)
- Integrated automotive SiP with on-package crystal (vs ATSAMDA1-XPRO)
Design Notes
The ATSAMHA1E16A-XPRO is bus-powered via USB micro-B at 5 V; the on-board LDO regulators deliver 3.3 V to the MCU and click-board sockets. When stacking power-hungry mikroBUS click boards (e.g., radio modules), verify that the board's 5 V input current budget is respected. For battery-power validation of the SAM HA1, power the SiP from an external supply and isolate the EDBG to obtain accurate current measurements.
Do not assume the on-board EDBG will coexist with an external debugger connected to the Cortex Debug Connector. Disconnect one before attempting to flash or step debug, or the host toolchain may fail to acquire the target. For accurate current consumption traces of the SAM HA1, isolate or power-down the EDBG using the kit's power-management switch.
When migrating from the ATSAMHA1E16A-XPRO to a custom PCB, mirror the board's power-tree (5 V USB, 3.3 V LDO) and the mikroBUS socket footprint. The MCU's 32-pin SAM HA1 SiP requires careful decoupling β use 100 nF ceramics close to every VDD pin and a bulk 1 uF on the regulator output. Match the trace impedance on the USB micro-B to comply with USB 2.0 specifications for stable EDBG communication.
Compliance Information
RoHS compliant per Microchip product page. AEC-Q100 not applicable as this is an evaluation board; the target ATSAMHA1E16A-B SiP is automotive-qualified.