ATSAMC20E16A-AUT - 48MHz ARM Cortex-M0+ MCU, 64KB Flash, 5V CAN-FD | Microchip
N.º da peça: ATSAMC20E16A-AUT ✓ Ativo| Qtd. | Preço unitário | Total |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | $3.42 | $3,42 |
| 10 | $3.08 | $30,80 |
| 100 | $2.74 | $274,00 |
| 500 | $2.45 | $1.225,00 |
| 1.000 | $2.19 | $2.190,00 |
| 2.500 | $1.96 | $4.900,00 |
ATSAMC20E16A-AUT Visão geral
What is a 5V Cortex-M0+ microcontroller? An ARM Cortex-M0+ microcontroller is a 32-bit RISC processor core implementing the Thumb/Thumb-2 instruction set, designed for the lowest gate count and energy efficiency in the Cortex-M family. Devices in the 5V-tolerant class integrate linear regulators and ESD-protected I/O that survive the voltage transients and EMI typical of industrial buses, making them part of the broader category of embedded microcontrollers within the semiconductor and MCU hierarchy. They sit above 8/16-bit MCUs in performance and below Cortex-M3/M4 parts in cost and DSP capability.
Key features of the ATSAMC20E16A-AUT include a single-cycle hardware multiplier, a Micro Trace Buffer for lightweight instruction trace, a Memory Protection Unit for safe partitioning of code, a dedicated 2 KB Flash block that emulates EEPROM endurance without wearing the main array, and a Peripheral Touch Controller (PTC) supporting capacitive touch sensing. The device adds a CAN-FD controller alongside the SERCOM-configurable serial channels (each can become I2C, SPI, or UART), giving designers a mix of industrial-fieldbus and user-interface peripherals on one die.
The architecture pairs the Cortex-M0+ core with a 6-channel Direct Memory Access controller, a 12-bit 1 MSPS analog-to-digital converter, two analog comparators, a 16-bit timer/counter array, and a real-time clock. Brown-out detection, watchdog timer, and power-on reset are integrated, while the on-chip voltage regulator accepts a single 2.7 V to 5.5 V rail and produces the internal 1.2 V core supply, simplifying 5V system designs that previously required external regulators for 3.3 V MCUs.
Typical applications include industrial sensor transmitters, HVAC controllers, building-automation nodes, automotive body and accessory modules (with CAN-FD), capacitive-touch human-machine interfaces, and low-cost motor-control sub-assist functions where the 5V tolerance eliminates level-shifters to 5V sensors. The wide supply range also suits battery-backed smart meters and remote I/O modules.
Designers should budget for the 48-pin TQFP's exposed-pad thermal dissipation path and observe Microchip's decoupling guidance (one 100 nF per supply pin plus a bulk 4.7 uF) to keep the internal LDO in regulation during high-current SERCOM and CAN-FD transients.
This page synthesizes distributor pricing, drop-in same-family alternatives, and practical design notes not found in the manufacturer datasheet alone.
Alternativas drop-in para ATSAMC20E16A-AUT — mesmo encapsulamento, compatível pino a pino. Peças de encapsulamento diferente que exigem retrabalho na PCB são excluídas.
Variantes desta série
Modelos da mesma série compatíveis como drop-in com ATSAMC20E16A-AUT (mesmo formato e footprint) — diferindo em ADC, Operating Temperature, RoHS Status, Package, DAC.
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Ver ficha técnica →ATSAMC20E16A-AUT Classificações máximas e características elétricas
| Core Processor | ARM Cortex-M0+ |
| Core Size | 32-Bit Single-Core |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 48 MHz |
| Program Memory Size | 64 KB (64K x 8) Flash |
| EEPROM Emulation | 2 KB independent self-programmable Flash |
| SRAM | 8 KB |
| Supply Voltage (VDDIN) | 2.7 V to 5.5 V |
| I/O Pins | 26 |
| Connectivity | I2C, LINbus, SPI, UART/USART, CAN-FD |
| Peripherals | Brown-out Detect/Reset, DMA, POR, WDT, PTC, ADC, AC, RTC |
| ADC | 12-bit, up to 1 MSPS |
| Encapsulamento | 48-TQFP (7x7 mm) |
| Temperatura de operação | -40C to +85C |
| Tipo de montagem | Surface Mount |
| Nível MSL | 3 |
| Status RoHS | Compliant |
Configuração de pinos do ATSAMC20E16A-AUT
| Pino 1 | PA00 — GPIO / XIN (external clock input) |
| Pino 2 | PA01 — GPIO / XOUT (external clock output) |
| Pino 3 | VDDIN — Digital supply input (2.7-5.5 V) |
| Pino 4 | VDDIO — I/O supply reference |
| Pino 5 | GND — Ground |
| Pino 6 | PA02 — GPIO / AIN0 (ADC input) |
| Pino 7 | PA03 — GPIO / AIN1 / VREFA |
| Pino 8 | PA04 — GPIO / AIN2 / VREFB |
| Pino 9 | PA05 — GPIO / AIN3 |
| Pino 10 | PA06 — GPIO / AIN4 |
| Pino 11 | PA07 — GPIO / AIN5 |
| Pino 12 | PA08 — GPIO / AIN6 / PTC X0 |
| Pino 13 | PA09 — GPIO / AIN7 / PTC Y0 |
| Pino 14 | PA10 — GPIO / AIN8 / PTC X1 |
| Pino 15 | PA11 — GPIO / AIN9 / PTC Y1 |
| Pino 16 | PA12 — GPIO / AIN10 / PTC X2 |
| Pino 17 | PA13 — GPIO / AIN11 / PTC Y2 |
| Pino 18 | PA14 — GPIO / AIN12 / PTC X3 |
| Pino 19 | PA15 — GPIO / AIN13 / PTC Y3 |
| Pino 20 | PA16 — GPIO / SERCOM1 PAD0 (I2C/SPI/UART) |
| Pino 21 | PA17 — GPIO / SERCOM1 PAD1 |
| Pino 22 | PA18 — GPIO / SERCOM1 PAD2 |
| Pino 23 | PA19 — GPIO / SERCOM1 PAD3 |
| Pino 24 | PA20 — GPIO / SERCOM3 PAD0 |
| Pino 25 | PA21 — GPIO / SERCOM3 PAD1 |
| Pino 26 | PA22 — GPIO / SERCOM3 PAD2 |
| Pino 27 | PA23 — GPIO / SERCOM3 PAD3 |
| Pino 28 | PA24 — GPIO / SERCOM5 PAD0 / CAN0 TX |
| Pino 29 | PA25 — GPIO / SERCOM5 PAD1 / CAN0 RX |
| Pino 30 | PA26 — GPIO / SERCOM5 PAD2 |
| Pino 31 | PA27 — GPIO / SERCOM5 PAD3 |
| Pino 32 | PA28 — GPIO |
| Pino 33 | PA29 — GPIO |
| Pino 34 | PA30 — GPIO / SWCLK (programming/debug) |
| Pino 35 | PA31 — GPIO / SWDIO (programming/debug) |
| Pino 36 | PB00 — GPIO |
| Pino 37 | PB01 — GPIO |
| Pino 38 | PB02 — GPIO |
| Pino 39 | PB03 — GPIO |
| Pino 40 | PB04 — GPIO |
| Pino 41 | PB05 — GPIO |
| Pino 42 | PB06 — GPIO |
| Pino 43 | PB07 — GPIO |
| Pino 44 | PB08 — GPIO |
| Pino 45 | PB09 — GPIO |
| Pino 46 | RESET — Reset input, active low |
| Pino 47 | VDDCORE — Internal core voltage decoupling (cap to GND) |
| Pino 48 | GND — Ground |
Aplicações típicas
ATSAMC20E16A-AUT é adequado para 6 aplicaçãos: Industrial Sensor Transmitters, Building Automation and HVAC Nodes, Automotive Body and Accessory Modules, Capacitive-Touch HMI Panels, Low-Cost Motor-Control Sub-Assist, Smart Energy and Metering Nodes.
Industrial Sensor Transmitters
The ATSAMC20E16A-AUT's 2.7 V to 5.5 V supply tolerance, 12-bit 1 MSPS ADC, and SERCOM-configurable I2C/SPI/UART channels make it well-suited for 4-20 mA and IO-Link sensor transmitters. According to the SAM C20 datasheet, the integrated CAN-FD and 5V-tolerant GPIO remove the need for external level shifters, reducing BOM cost for pressure, flow, and temperature transmitters mounted on 24V industrial loops.
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Building Automation and HVAC Nodes
The ATSAMC20E16A-AUT delivers 48 MHz Cortex-M0+ performance with 64 KB Flash, ample for BACnet/Modbus stacks, and integrates the Peripheral Touch Controller (PTC) for capacitive buttons on thermostats and access panels. According to Microchip application notes, the part's 5V tolerance interfaces directly with triac-driven HVAC loads and 24V actuator drivers, simplifying the power tree of building-automation nodes.
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Automotive Body and Accessory Modules
The ATSAMC20E16A-AUT is well-matched to non-safety body controllers, lighting nodes, and accessory modules where CAN-FD connectivity and 5V rail tolerance are required. According to the SAM C20 datasheet, the -AUT variant's -40C to +85C rating covers cabin environments, and its 26 GPIO can drive LED matrices and switch-scan matrices without external expanders, reducing module cost in seat controllers and mirror-adjust units.
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Capacitive-Touch HMI Panels
The ATSAMC20E16A-AUT integrates Microchip's Peripheral Touch Controller (PTC), supporting capacitive buttons, sliders, and wheels without an external touch IC. According to the SAM C20 datasheet, the PTC works with the on-chip DMA to offload touch scanning from the CPU, freeing Cortex-M0+ cycles for HMI logic, display driving, and BLE/Wi-Fi backhaul via SERCOM-attached modules.
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Low-Cost Motor-Control Sub-Assist
The ATSAMC20E16A-AUT's 16-bit timer/counter array with PWM and its 12-bit ADC with 1 MSPS sampling rate allow simple BLDC and stepper sub-assist loops such as small fans, pumps, and dampers. According to Microchip's motor-control collateral, the part's CAN-FD connectivity simplifies integration into coordinated multi-motor systems like HVAC air-handling units, where it serves as a peripheral node to a higher-end controller.
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Smart Energy and Metering Nodes
The ATSAMC20E16A-AUT's 5V tolerance interfaces directly with shunt resistors and Rogowski coils used in single-phase energy meters, while its low-power Run, Wait, and Sleep modes with RTC retention suit battery-backed metering. According to the SAM C20 datasheet, the 2 KB EEPROM-emulation Flash block stores tariff tables and consumption logs without wearing the main array, extending product lifetime in deployed meters.
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Dados de referência de engenharia para ATSAMC20E16A-AUT — comparação, orientação de projeto e informações de conformidade.
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Comparação com alternativas
| Parâmetro | Este produto | ATSAMC20E17A-AUT | ATSAMC20G16A-AUT |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brand | Microchip Technology | Microchip Technology | Microchip Technology |
| Package | 48-TQFP (7x7 mm) | 48-TQFP (7x7 mm) - same | 48-TQFP (7x7 mm) - same |
| Core | ARM Cortex-M0+ | ARM Cortex-M0+ | ARM Cortex-M0+ with op-amps |
| Max Clock | 48 MHz | 48 MHz | 48 MHz |
| Flash | 64 KB | 128 KB | 64 KB |
| SRAM | 8 KB | 8 KB | 8 KB |
| Supply Voltage | 2.7 V to 5.5 V | 2.7 V to 5.5 V | 2.7 V to 5.5 V |
| CAN-FD | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Integrated Op-Amps | No | No | Yes (SAM C20G) |
| Operating Temperature | -40C to +85C | -40C to +85C | -40C to +85C |
Principais diferenciais
- 5V-tolerant supply and GPIO without external level shifters (vs ATSAMC20E15A-MUT (32-QFN))
- Integrated CAN-FD controller without external MCP2518FD (vs ATSAMC20E15A-MUT (32-QFN, no CAN-FD))
- Same-family upgrade path to 128 KB Flash without PCB rework (vs ATSAMC20E17A-AUT (128 KB Flash))
Notas de projeto
Place a 100 nF decoupling capacitor on each VDDIN/VDDIO pin and a single bulk 4.7 uF ceramic on the main VDDIN rail, positioned within 3 mm of the package. Estimated: a 48-pin TQFP can demand up to 15 mA transient current when the CAN-FD and SERCOM blocks switch simultaneously; without adequate bulk capacitance the internal 1.2 V regulator droops and triggers the brown-out detector.
Route the SWDIO and SWCLK signals (PA30, PA31) with a 50-ohm-controlled impedance to the programming header, keeping them under 50 mm to avoid signal-integrity issues with the on-chip debug logic. According to Microchip's SAM C20 hardware design notes, add 4.7 kohm pull-ups on SWDIO/SWCLK if the header is removable, otherwise the debugger may fail to handshake.
Do not leave unused PTC pins floating - the Peripheral Touch Controller injects a small bias current that disturbs the touch baseline if left open. According to the SAM C20 datasheet, unused PTC channels must be tied to GND through a 100 kohm resistor or reconfigured as standard GPIO with the touch channels disabled in the PTC control register.
Estimated: at 48 MHz CPU clock and full peripheral activity, the 48-TQFP package dissipates approximately 30-40 mW, well within the junction temperature budget without a heatsink. For designs that disable unused peripherals and run the CPU at lower clocks via the DFLL48M, total active current drops below 5 mA, enabling 5V designs without thermal relief copper pours.
Informações de conformidade
RoHS and REACH compliant per Microchip product page. Not AEC-Q100 qualified; for automotive safety applications consider SAM C21 or SAM V71 families that include automotive-grade parts. Lead-free and halogen-free per Microchip material declaration.
