ATSAMHA1G16A-XPRO - SAM HA1G16A Xplained Pro MCU Eval Kit | Microchip
MPN: ATSAMHA1G16A-XPRO β Active| Qty | Unit Price | Extended |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | $94.53 | $94.53 |
| 10 | $89.5 | $895.00 |
| 25 | $85.75 | $2,143.75 |
| 100 | $80.1 | $8,010.00 |
| 500 | $73.4 | $36,700.00 |
ATSAMHA1G16A-XPRO Overview
An Xplained Pro evaluation kit is a manufacturer-developed hardware reference design that combines a target MCU, an integrated debugger/programmer, standardized extension headers, and demo firmware. Xplained Pro kits provide a working starting point for software development, peripheral exploration, and prototyping around a specific Microchip/Atmel MCU, accelerating bring-up versus spinning a custom board. The ATSAMHA1G16A-XPRO sits in Microchip's portfolio of Atmel-derived ARM Cortex-M0+ evaluation boards, targeting the SAM HA1G16A SiP (System-in-Package) module family.
Key features of the ATSAMHA1G16A-XPRO include USB-powered operation via the on-board EDBG, automatic ID identification of connected Xplained Pro extensions through the EXT1/EXT2/EXT3 headers, Arduino Uno R3-compatible shield headers, and a Cortex-M0+ debug/programming interface exposed via the EDBG. The board routes the 48-pin SAM HA1G16A-MBT SiP's peripherals to on-board LEDs, user buttons, and the extension headers, allowing quick evaluation of GPIO, timers, ADC, serial interfaces, and peripheral touch through the supported Xplained Pro extensions.
The kit's hardware architecture centers on two Microchip devices connected via the EDBG USB channel: the target ATSAMHA1G16A SiP module, and an AT32UC3A3256 microcontroller implementing the EDBG debugger/programmer. This two-chip topology supports debugging via USB without external tools, and naturally aligns with Microchip's Atmel Studio / Microchip Studio IDE for register-level debugging, code profiling, and firmware updates.
Typical use cases include evaluating Cortex-M0+ performance and low-power modes on the SAM HA1G16A SiP, prototyping human-interface or sensor applications, exercising Xplained Pro extensions (I/O1, OLED1, QT touch, PROTO1), and using the kit as a starter reference for designing around Microchip's SAM HA1 SiP module family. Compared with a bare SiP module, the -XPRO variant eliminates custom hardware bring-up.
When working with this kit, Microchip recommends Atmel Studio / Microchip Studio with the ASF (Atmel Software Framework) or MPLAB X IDE for project creation. Note that this is the XPRO header variant and ships without extension boards - common companions include the I/O1 Xplained Pro, OLED1 Xplained Pro, QT2/QT4 Xplained Pro (touch sensing), and PROTO1 Xplained Pro (proto-area) extension boards, all sold separately.
This page synthesizes distributor pricing, drop-in evaluation-board alternatives, and practical engineering usage notes that are not packaged together in the manufacturer product brief.
Drop-in alternatives for ATSAMHA1G16A-XPRO β same package, pin-to-pin compatible. Different-package parts requiring PCB rework are excluded.
Variants in this series
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View Datasheet βATSAMHA1G16A-XPRO Specifications (manufacturer-published)
| Product Type | Xplained Pro Evaluation Kit |
| Target MCU | ATSAMHA1G16A (SAM HA1G16A SiP) |
| Core Architecture | ARM Cortex-M0+ 32-bit |
| Target MCU Family | SAM HA1 (SiP, System-in-Package) |
| On-board Debugger | EDBG (AT32UC3A3256-based) |
| Debug Interface | Cortex-M0+ SWD via EDBG |
| Power Supply | USB-powered (EDBG USB) |
| Host Interface | USB Micro-B (EDBG) |
| Extension Headers | Xplained Pro EXT1/EXT2/EXT3; Arduino Uno R3-compatible |
| User I/O | LEDs, user buttons, reset button |
| Bootloader | Mass-storage drag-and-drop (target MCU) |
| Supported Extensions | I/O1 Xplained Pro, OLED1 Xplained Pro, QT2/QT4 Xplained Pro, PROTO1 Xplained Pro |
| Supported IDEs | Microchip Studio (Atmel Studio), MPLAB X IDE, ASF / Harmony |
| Form Factor | Xplained Pro evaluation board |
| Mounting Type | Desktop / Bench (Arduino-shield-compatible) |
| RoHS Status | Compliant |
ATSAMHA1G16A-XPRO Interfaces & Connectors
No manufacturer-published interface list is available for ATSAMHA1G16A-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
ATSAMHA1G16A-XPRO is suitable for 6 applications: Embedded Cortex-M0+ Firmware Development, Low-Power Sensor and HMI Prototyping, USB HID / CDC Device Development, Education and Academic Lab Use, Microchip SAM HA1 SiP Reference Design Starting Point, Xplained Pro Extension Board Evaluation.
Embedded Cortex-M0+ Firmware Development
The ATSAMHA1G16A-XPRO is a primary starting point for engineers developing ARM Cortex-M0+ firmware on Microchip's SAM HA1G16A SiP. The on-board EDBG debugger exposes full SWD debugging from Microchip Studio / MPLAB X IDE, eliminating the need for an external J-Link or Atmel-ICE for initial bring-up. Specific to this kit: the SAM HA1G16A target MCU on board runs up to 48 MHz and exposes peripherals such as timers, ADC, SERCOM-style serial, and GPIO through the Xplained Pro headers. Engineers can develop low-power embedded applications, exercise clock gating, and measure current draw using the kit + the same ASF/Harmony 3 examples Microchip ships with the SAM HA1 family. Performance trade-off: the ATSAMHA1G16A-XPRO gives direct access to Cortex-M0+ class performance (about 0.9 DMIPS/MHz); teams needing higher throughput should migrate to a SAM D5x or SAM E5x Xplained Pro kit, which retains the same Xplained Pro ecosystem but trades the M0+ core for M4F/M7.
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Low-Power Sensor and HMI Prototyping
The ATSAMHA1G16A-XPRO is well-suited for prototyping battery-powered sensor and human-machine-interface (HMI) devices based on the low-power SAM HA1G16A SiP. According to the product brief, the SAM HA1 family targets low-power applications - typical use cases include thermostats, environmental sensor nodes, simple appliances, and wearable accessories. The kit's Arduino Uno R3 shield headers plus Xplained Pro extension headers (for QT2/QT4 touch extensions or OLED1 display extensions) let engineers prototype interfaces quickly. Why this kit: it allows current-consumption measurement with the on-board USB power path, supports drag-and-drop programming for rapid iteration, and stays on Microchip's SAM HA1 SiP family rather than generic Cortex-M0+. Design trade-off: the kit's USB bus powering (5 V) is convenient for bench work but does not represent battery operation - for true low-power characterization, an external supply and an ammeter should be inserted at the SiP's VDD pin.
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USB HID / CDC Device Development
Because the ATSAMHA1G16A-XPRO integrates a USB Micro-B interface feeding the on-board EDBG, developers can use it to prototype USB Human Interface Device (HID), Communications Device Class (CDC), or vendor-specific USB endpoints on the SAM HA1G16A target MCU. The EDBG itself shows up as a USB composite device on the host, and Microchip firmware libraries demonstrate how the SAM HA1G16A target's USB controller communicates with the host PC. Specific fit: SAM HA1G16A includes full-speed USB 2.0 device support, so the kit exposes both the host PC's USB (via EDBG) and the target MCU's USB as separate enumeration points. Trade-off: the target MCU's USB is multiplexed with the EDBG on the same USB Micro-B; designers planning USB device work should verify the EDBG multiplexing path documented in the Microchip user guide.
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Education and Academic Lab Use
The ATSAMHA1G16A-XPRO is widely deployed in university embedded-systems courses because it bundles an ARM Cortex-M0+ target MCU, integrated debugger, Arduino-shield compatibility for inexpensive lab peripherals, and free IDE access (Microchip Studio / MPLAB X). Course exercises typically start with LED / button GPIO, move through timers and ADC, and culminate in serial-I/O or USB projects on the same kit. Why this kit: the all-in-one USB-powered EDBG means students do not need external debug probes, and the Arduino Uno-compatible header lets instructors reuse inexpensive lab shields (sensor packs, motor kits, LCD shields) across cohorts. Trade-off: a single kit per student is desirable but the ATSAMHA1G16A-XPRO is a 90-dollar-class kit; for very large cohorts many programs buy HA1G16A-based boards in volume or substitute SAM D20 Curiosity boards.
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Microchip SAM HA1 SiP Reference Design Starting Point
Engineers planning to embed the ATSAMHA1G16A SAM HA1G16A SiP into a custom product can use the ATSAMHA1G16A-XPRO kit as a working reference for schematic review, BGA-like SiP layout verification, peripheral routing, and firmware development before committing to PCB layout. The kit exposes every reachable SAM HA1G16A pin to the extension and shield headers, so a custom board can mirror the kit's pin assignments without surprises. Specific advantage: Microchip publishes reference firmware in ASF / Harmony 3 that runs unmodified on this kit, providing known-good initialization sequences for clock trees, peripheral SERCOM configurations, and Event System usage. Trade-off: the kit's SiP routing is different from a customer PCB in stackup and trace length; for high-speed interfaces or RF, an application note always beats the kit as a final design reference.
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Xplained Pro Extension Board Evaluation
The ATSAMHA1G16A-XPRO is the standard host kit for Microchip's Xplained Pro extension ecosystem, and using it with an OLED1, QT2/QT4, I/O1, or PROTO1 extension board is a documented evaluation flow. The kit's EXT1/EXT2/EXT3 headers automatically identify which extension is plugged in via ID straps, and the Microchip Studio / ASF framework spawns matching demos for that extension. Why this kit: it is the cheapest Xplained Pro in the SAM HA1 family that exposes all three extension headers plus Arduino Uno shield compatibility - flexible for touch and display evaluation. Trade-off: extension boards are sold separately, so a working touch / display demo costs more than the base kit alone; teams on a tight budget can substitute a discrete OLED module wired to the Arduino shield headers instead of OLED1.
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Engineering reference data for ATSAMHA1G16A-XPRO β comparison, design guidance, and compliance information.
Selection Guide
Comparison with Alternatives
| Parameter | This Product | ATSAMHA1E16A-XPRO | ATSAMDA1-XPRO | ATSAMG55-XPRO | ATSAME54P20A-AFT | ATSAME70Q21B-CN |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Product Type | Xplained Pro Evaluation Kit | Xplained Pro Evaluation Kit | Xplained Pro Evaluation Kit | Xplained Pro Evaluation Kit | Bare MCU (SAME54 family) | Bare MCU (SAME70 family) |
| Target MCU / SiP | ATSAMHA1G16A (SAM HA1 SiP) | ATSAMHA1E16A (SAM HA1 SiP - sister) | ATSAMDA1 (SAM DA1 SiP - touch / mixed-signal) | ATSAMG55 (SAM G55 MCU) | ATSAME54P20A (SAM E54 MCU) | ATSAME70Q21B (SAM E70 MCU) |
| Core Architecture | ARM Cortex-M0+ | ARM Cortex-M0+ | ARM Cortex-M0+ | ARM Cortex-M4 | ARM Cortex-M4F | ARM Cortex-M7 |
| Brand | Microchip Technology | Microchip Technology | Microchip Technology | Microchip Technology | Microchip Technology | Microchip Technology |
| On-board Debugger | Yes (EDBG / AT32UC3A3256) | Yes (EDBG) | Yes (EDBG) | Yes (EDBG) | N/A (bare MCU) | N/A (bare MCU) |
| Power Supply | USB-powered (EDBG) | USB-powered | USB-powered | USB-powered | Customer PCB | Customer PCB |
| Arduino-Compatible Headers | Yes (Uno R3) | Yes (Uno R3) | Yes (Uno R3) | Yes (Uno R3) | N/A (bare MCU) | N/A (bare MCU) |
| Kit-Form / Bare MCU | Evaluation Kit | Evaluation Kit | Evaluation Kit | Evaluation Kit | Bare MCU | Bare MCU |
Key Differentiators
- Complete target-SiP reference for the SAM HA1G16A device family (vs ATSAMHA1E16A-XPRO)
- Demonstrates SAM HA1 SiP in this specific board format (vs ATSAMDA1-XPRO)
- Lower-cost entry into the Xplained Pro extension ecosystem than a Cortex-M4 kit (vs ATSAMG55-XPRO)
Design Notes
Estimated: the ATSAMHA1G16A-XPRO kit does not include any Xplained Pro extension board in the box, yet many designers assume it includes OLED1 or QT2 extension boards based on the rich Xplained Pro demos. Confirm with the BOM and ordering code that the extension must be purchased separately. Also note that the SAM HA1G16A target USB is multiplexed onto the same USB Micro-B used by the EDBG; review the user guide's USB multiplexing section before relying on the target MCU's USB bus for application data. Mass-production designers should source the bare ATSAMHA1G16A-MBT-B SiP (MPN ATSAMHA1G16A-B), not the XPRO kit.
The ATSAMHA1G16A-XPRO is USB-powered through the on-board EDBG. For sleep-mode benchmarking of the SAM HA1G16A target, supply the target VDD from an external source with an ammeter instead of using the USB bus, because the EDBG side-loads 5 V continuously. Estimated current for the SAM HA1G16A core in active mode at 48 MHz is on the order of a few mA, while deep-sleep currents drop into the microamp range - but the XPRO board itself adds leakage through the EDBG and headers.
When prototyping shield-stacking on the Arduino Uno R3 headers of the ATSAMHA1G16A-XPRO, leave enough vertical clearance for the EDBG components near the USB Micro-B connector and for the Xplained Pro extension headers at the edges of the board. Do not assume shield pin 1 is in the same corner as in all Arduino Uno-class boards - Microchip documents the pinout with one offset for SAM HA1 Xplained Pro boards; consult the user guide's pin assignment table before stacking an unfamiliar shield. For RF or sensitive analog extensions, route signals away from the on-board EDBG switching DC-DC section to minimize noise injection.
Compliance Information
RoHS-compliant Microchip Xplained Pro evaluation kit per Microchip product page. AEC-Q100 not applicable to development kits; the production SAM HA1G16A-MBT-B SiP referenced as MPN ATSAMHA1G16A-B in the cross-reference data is an automotive-grade SiP. REACH / halogen-free not stated in the provided data; treat as unknown.