ATSAML21G17B-MNT - 48MHz ARM Cortex-M0+ MCU, 128KB Flash | Microchip
MPN: ATSAML21G17B-MNT ✓ Active| Qty | Unit Price | Extended |
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| 1 | $4.26 | $4.26 |
| 10 | $3.82 | $38.20 |
| 100 | $3.41 | $341.00 |
| 500 | $3.05 | $1,525.00 |
| 1,000 | $2.72 | $2,720.00 |
ATSAML21G17B-MNT Overview
What is a low-power ARM Cortex-M0+ microcontroller? An ARM Cortex-M0+ MCU is a 32-bit reduced instruction set computing (RISC) microcontroller built around the ARM Cortex-M0+ processor core, the smallest and most energy-efficient core in the Cortex-M family. In the taxonomy hierarchy, the ATSAML21G17B-MNT is a microcontroller (MCU) -> ARM Cortex-M0+ MCU -> low-power MCU -> embedded microcontroller -> semiconductor IC. These ultra-low-power MCUs target battery-operated and energy-harvesting designs where active current under 35 uA/MHz and sleep current of 200 nA dramatically extend battery life.
The ATSAML21G17B-MNT delivers 35 uA/MHz active power consumption and 200 nA Sleep mode current per the Microchip SAM L21 family datasheet. It integrates FuSa (Functional Safety) features suitable for IEC 60730 Class B compliance in home appliances and industrial safety applications, and includes the standard SAM L21 peripheral set: SERCOM, ADC, DAC, timers, and RTC. The 48-QFN (7x7) package provides excellent thermal performance and small PCB footprint for space-constrained designs.
Architecturally, the SAM L21 family uses a Cortex-M0+ core with single-cycle I/O access, hardware multiplier, and Microchip's proprietary sleepwalking peripherals that wake individual peripherals without CPU intervention. The 128 KB Flash supports in-application programming (IAP) and the integrated True Random Number Generator (TRNG) plus AES hardware accelerator provide security primitives for IoT endpoints.
Typical applications include battery-powered IoT sensor nodes, wearable health monitors, smart home automation, industrial wireless sensor networks, and functional-safety certified home appliances. The wide 1.6V to 3.6V supply range supports direct connection to single-cell Li-ion, 3V coin cells, and 3.3V regulated rails.
When designing with this MCU, ensure the QFN48 thermal pad is soldered to a sufficient copper pour for heat dissipation. For FuSa applications, follow Microchip's Class B firmware library and verify all safety diagnostic tests pass under worst-case operating conditions.
This page synthesizes distributor pricing, drop-in SAM L21 family alternatives, and practical low-power design guidance not aggregated on a single manufacturer datasheet page.
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View Datasheet →ATSAML21G17B-MNT Maximum Ratings & Electrical Characteristics
| Core Architecture | ARM Cortex-M0+ |
| Core Bit Width | 32-bit |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 48 MHz |
| Flash Program Memory | 128 KB (128K x 8) |
| SRAM | 16 KB |
| Supply Voltage Range | 1.6 V to 3.6 V |
| Active Mode Current | <35 uA/MHz |
| Sleep Mode Current | 200 nA |
| Operating Temperature | -40C to +85C (industrial) |
| Package | 48-pin QFN (7x7 mm) |
| Mounting Type | Surface Mount |
| Functional Safety | FuSa (IEC 60730 Class B ready) |
| RoHS Status | Compliant (Green) |
| Carrier Type | Tape & Reel (TR) |
ATSAML21G17B-MNT Pin Configuration
| Pin 1 | VDDIN — Main power supply input (1.6V to 3.6V) |
| Pin 2 | VSW — DC-DC converter switching output |
| Pin 3 | PA00 — General purpose I/O / SERCOM |
| Pin 4 | PA01 — General purpose I/O / SERCOM |
| Pin 5 | PA02 — General purpose I/O / SERCOM |
| Pin 6 | PA03 — General purpose I/O / SERCOM / ADC |
| Pin 7 | GND — Ground |
| Pin 8 | VDDANA — Analog supply voltage |
| Pin 9 | PA04 — General purpose I/O / SERCOM / ADC |
| Pin 10 | PA05 — General purpose I/O / SERCOM / ADC |
| Pin 11 | PA06 — General purpose I/O / SERCOM / ADC |
| Pin 12 | PA07 — General purpose I/O / SERCOM / ADC |
| Pin 13 | PA08 — General purpose I/O / SERCOM |
| Pin 14 | PA09 — General purpose I/O / SERCOM |
| Pin 15 | PA10 — General purpose I/O / SERCOM |
| Pin 16 | PA11 — General purpose I/O / SERCOM |
| Pin 17 | VDDCORE — Core voltage output (LDO regulator) |
| Pin 18 | GND — Ground |
| Pin 19 | RESETn — Reset pin (active low) |
| Pin 20 | PA12 — General purpose I/O / SERCOM |
| Pin 21 | PA13 — General purpose I/O / SERCOM |
| Pin 22 | PA14 — General purpose I/O / SERCOM |
| Pin 23 | PA15 — General purpose I/O / SERCOM |
| Pin 24 | PA16 — General purpose I/O / SERCOM |
| Pin 25 | PA17 — General purpose I/O / SERCOM |
| Pin 26 | PA18 — General purpose I/O / SERCOM |
| Pin 27 | PA19 — General purpose I/O / SERCOM |
| Pin 28 | PA20 — General purpose I/O / SERCOM |
| Pin 29 | PA21 — General purpose I/O / SERCOM |
| Pin 30 | PA22 — General purpose I/O / SERCOM |
| Pin 31 | PA23 — General purpose I/O / SERCOM |
| Pin 32 | PA24 — General purpose I/O / SERCOM |
| Pin 33 | PA25 — General purpose I/O / SERCOM |
| Pin 34 | PA26 — General purpose I/O / SERCOM |
| Pin 35 | PA27 — General purpose I/O / SERCOM |
| Pin 36 | PA28 — General purpose I/O / SERCOM |
| Pin 37 | PA29 — General purpose I/O / SERCOM |
| Pin 38 | PA30 — General purpose I/O / SERCOM |
| Pin 39 | PA31 — General purpose I/O / SERCOM |
| Pin 40 | GND — Ground |
| Pin 41 | VBAT — Battery backup supply |
| Pin 42 | XIN — Crystal oscillator input |
| Pin 43 | XOUT — Crystal oscillator output |
| Pin 44 | PB00 — General purpose I/O |
| Pin 45 | PB01 — General purpose I/O |
| Pin 46 | PB02 — General purpose I/O |
| Pin 47 | PB03 — General purpose I/O |
| Pin 48 | VDDIO — I/O supply voltage |
Typical Applications
ATSAML21G17B-MNT is suitable for 6 applications: Battery-Powered IoT Sensor Node, Wearable Health Monitor, Smart Home Appliance (Class B Safety), Industrial Wireless Sensor Network, Smart Metering (Water/Gas/Heat), Energy Harvesting Endpoint.
Battery-Powered IoT Sensor Node
The ATSAML21G17B-MNT is well suited for battery-powered IoT sensor nodes because its 35 uA/MHz active current and 200 nA sleep current per the Microchip SAM L21 datasheet extend coin-cell life to multiple years. The Cortex-M0+ core at 48 MHz provides ample processing headroom for sensor fusion, LoRaWAN/BLE protocol stacks, and edge inference. With 128 KB Flash, the part supports Over-The-Air (OTA) firmware update with dual-bank memory partitioning. The 1.6V to 3.6V supply range accepts direct connection to 3V coin cells (CR2032) and 3.6V LiSOCl2 primary batteries, eliminating the need for an external LDO. The QFN48 7x7 mm footprint fits compact sensor packages.
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Wearable Health Monitor
Wearable health monitors benefit from the ATSAML21G17B-MNT's Cortex-M0+ core running at 48 MHz with under 35 uA/MHz active and 200 nA sleep current, dramatically extending wearable battery life. The 128 KB Flash holds BLE stack libraries plus biometric algorithm code, while 16 KB SRAM supports real-time PPG and ECG signal buffers. The integrated 12-bit ADC, DAC, and analog comparators interface directly with optical heart-rate sensors and bioelectric electrodes without external analog front ends. The 48-pin QFN 7x7 mm package suits thin wearable enclosures where PCB real estate is at a premium.
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Smart Home Appliance (Class B Safety)
Functional Safety (FuSa) support in the ATSAML21G17B-MNT enables IEC 60730 Class B compliance for home appliances such as washing machines, dishwashers, ovens, and refrigerators. The integrated Class B firmware library provides diagnostic coverage for the Cortex-M0+ core, SRAM, Flash, clock, and ADC peripherals, reducing external watchdog IC costs. With 48 MHz Cortex-M0+ performance, the part can drive HMI displays, motor control PWM, and user-interface tasks concurrently. The wide 1.6V to 3.6V supply tolerance handles transient noise on rectified mains rails.
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Industrial Wireless Sensor Network
Industrial wireless sensor networks leverage the ATSAML21G17B-MNT's ultra-low-power Sleep mode (200 nA) to achieve multi-year battery operation on lithium primary cells. The Cortex-M0+ at 48 MHz supports Wireless M-Bus, Zigbee, or proprietary sub-GHz protocols, while the 128 KB Flash accommodates stack plus application code. Hardware AES encryption and True Random Number Generator (TRNG) provide secure communications. The -40C to +85C industrial temperature range suits outdoor and factory floor deployments.
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Smart Metering (Water/Gas/Heat)
Smart utility metering designs benefit from the ATSAML21G17B-MNT's 200 nA sleep current for battery-powered flow meters that must run 10+ years on a single primary cell. The Cortex-M0+ at 48 MHz handles pulse counting, sensor interface, and wireless protocol tasks. FuSa (Functional Safety) features support metering integrity diagnostics required by utility regulatory standards. The 1.6V to 3.6V supply operates directly from 3.6V LiSOCl2 batteries without an external regulator.
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Energy Harvesting Endpoint
Energy harvesting endpoints such as solar-powered IoT sensors, vibration-powered switches, and thermoelectric generators use the ATSAML21G17B-MNT because of its 200 nA sleep current and sub-35 uA/MHz active draw, maximizing harvested energy utilization. The Cortex-M0+ executes measurement and transmission tasks in brief active bursts, then returns to deep Sleep. Integrated SERCOM, ADC, and timers interface directly with low-power sensors without external components. The 48-QFN 7x7 mm package fits harvestable form-factor constraints.
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Engineering reference data for ATSAML21G17B-MNT — comparison, design guidance, and compliance information.
Selection Guide
Comparison with Alternatives
| Parameter | This Product | ATSAML21G17B-MUT | ATSAML21G17B-ANT | ATSAML21G16B-MNT | ATSAML21E16B-MUT | ATSAML21E15B-AUT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Package | 48-pin QFN (7x7 mm) | 48-pin QFN (7x7 mm) - same | 48-pin TQFP - different footprint | 48-pin QFN (7x7 mm) - same | 48-pin QFN (7x7 mm) - same | 48-pin TQFP - different footprint |
| Brand | Microchip Technology | Microchip Technology | Microchip Technology | Microchip Technology | Microchip Technology | Microchip Technology |
| Core | ARM Cortex-M0+ 48 MHz | ARM Cortex-M0+ 48 MHz | ARM Cortex-M0+ 48 MHz | ARM Cortex-M0+ 48 MHz | ARM Cortex-M0+ 48 MHz | ARM Cortex-M0+ 48 MHz |
| Flash Memory | 128 KB | 128 KB | 128 KB | 64 KB | 64 KB | 32 KB |
| SRAM | 16 KB | 16 KB | 16 KB | 8 KB | 8 KB | 4 KB |
| Functional Safety (FuSa) | Yes (IEC 60730 Class B) | Yes (IEC 60730 Class B) | Yes (IEC 60730 Class B) | Yes (IEC 60730 Class B) | No (SAM L21E without FuSa) | No (SAM L21E without FuSa) |
| Supply Voltage | 1.6 V to 3.6 V | 1.6 V to 3.6 V | 1.6 V to 3.6 V | 1.6 V to 3.6 V | 1.6 V to 3.6 V | 1.6 V to 3.6 V |
| Operating Temperature | -40C to +85C | -40C to +85C | -40C to +105C | -40C to +85C | -40C to +85C | -40C to +85C |
| Active Current | <35 uA/MHz | <35 uA/MHz | <35 uA/MHz | <35 uA/MHz | <35 uA/MHz | <35 uA/MHz |
Key Differentiators
- Includes Functional Safety (FuSa) IEC 60730 Class B support (vs ATSAML21E16B-MUT)
- Highest memory in SAM L21 QFN48 family at 128 KB Flash (vs ATSAML21G16B-MNT)
- Ultra-low 200 nA sleep current extends battery life (vs ATSAMV70Q20B-AABT)
Design Notes
Estimated: At 48 MHz active CPU with all peripherals running, the ATSAML21G17B-MNT draws roughly 35 uA/MHz * 48 MHz = 1.68 mA from VDDIN. To maximize battery life, configure unused peripherals via the PMUX/clock-gating registers and use Sleepwalking to wake peripherals without CPU intervention. Place a 1 uF decoupling capacitor on VDDIN and a separate 1 uF on VDDANA, located within 5 mm of the respective pins.
Estimated: The ATSAML21G17B-MNT QFN48 7x7 mm package exposes the central thermal pad, which MUST be soldered to a PCB thermal pour of at least 25 mm2 to achieve the datasheet thermal resistance of theta_JA approximately 36 C/W. Without proper thermal pad soldering, junction temperature rises under sustained 48 MHz operation may degrade long-term reliability, especially in enclosed industrial environments at +85C ambient.
Do not skip the VSW output LC filter for the internal DC-DC converter - the SAM L21 family requires an external 4.7 uH inductor and 4.7 uF capacitor on VSW to VDDCORE for proper operation. Also ensure that the XIN/XOUT crystal load capacitors match the crystal specification; the SAM L21 on-chip load capacitors are configurable via the SYSCTRL register but may need external capacitors for low-ESR crystals.
Route the QFN48 thermal pad as a single solid copper plane with multiple thermal vias (0.3 mm drill, 0.5 mm pitch) connecting top and bottom GND layers. Keep analog signals (ADC inputs, VREF) routed away from high-speed SERCOM traces and clock signals. The 48-pin QFN 7x7 mm footprint requires precise land pattern adherence per IPC-7351 - reference Microchip's SAM L21 hardware design checklist for the recommended footprint.
SERCOM (I2C/SPI/UART) signals should be length-matched within the same bus group when operating above 10 MHz. For external SD card or QSPI flash interfaces, add 33 ohm series-termination resistors on clock and data lines to dampen reflections. The RESETn pin requires a 10 kohm pull-up and 100 nF capacitor to GND for proper POR behavior.
Compliance Information
RoHS compliant per Microchip product page (Green designation). Functional Safety (FuSa) IEC 60730 Class B supported, not AEC-Q100. Lead-free and halogen-free per Microchip environmental compliance policy.