ATSAMD21E15B-AUT - 32KB Flash Cortex-M0+ MCU, 32-TQFP | Microchip
N.º da peça: ATSAMD21E15B-AUT ✓ Ativo| Qtd. | Preço unitário | Total |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | $2.85 | $2,85 |
| 10 | $2.55 | $25,50 |
| 100 | $2.2 | $220,00 |
| 500 | $1.9 | $950,00 |
| 1.000 | $1.62 | $1.620,00 |
| 3.000 | $1.4 | $4.200,00 |
ATSAMD21E15B-AUT Visão geral
A microcontroller (MCU) is a single-chip computer containing a CPU core, program memory, data memory, and integrated peripherals. The ARM Cortex-M0+ is a 32-bit processor core optimized for energy efficiency and deterministic interrupt response, commonly used in battery-powered IoT, sensor, and human-machine interface applications. The SAM D21 family extends this with Microchip's proprietary peripherals (SERCOM, Event System, TCC) that allow peripheral multiplexing across almost every GPIO.
Key differentiating features include a hardware Divide Square Root Accelerator (DIVAS), a SleepWalking peripheral event system that wakes the CPU only when necessary, and a 5-channel Direct Memory Access controller. According to the SAM D21 datasheet (40001882A), the device consumes 70 uA/MHz in Active mode and drops to under 5 uA in Sleep mode with full RAM retention, enabling multi-year battery life on coin-cell powered designs.
Architecture-wise, the SAM D21 uses a 2-layer AHB/APB bus matrix with tightly-coupled SRAM, providing deterministic single-cycle access for the Cortex-M0+ core. The integrated Full-Speed USB 2.0 transceiver eliminates the need for an external PHY, and the 12-channel Event System allows peripherals to communicate without CPU intervention, freeing the core for application logic. The 6 SERCOM blocks can each be configured as UART, SPI, or I2C, giving 18 logical communication channels in total.
Typical applications include USB human-interface devices, low-power wireless sensor nodes, industrial control modules, and consumer electronics such as remote controls and smart-home hubs. The device's combination of USB, ADC, DAC, and rich peripherals in a compact 32-pin package suits designs that previously required multiple external components.
When designing with this part, ensure the 1.62 V minimum supply is respected during DC-DC converter startup, and place the VDDCORE decoupling capacitor close to pin 5 to minimize core-rail transients. Configure unused pins as analog inputs to minimize digital switching current in power-sensitive designs.
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ATSAMD21E15B-AU
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$1.45 / unidade
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ATSAMD21E17B-AUT
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| Core | ARM Cortex-M0+ (32-bit) |
| CPU Clock Speed | 48 MHz |
| Flash Memory | 32 KB |
| SRAM | 4 KB |
| Operating Voltage Range | 1.62 V to 3.63 V |
| I/O Voltage | 3.3 V typical |
| Encapsulamento | 32-pin TQFP (7x7 mm) |
| Carrier Type | Tape & Reel (AUT suffix) |
| Faixa de temperatura de operação | -40C to +85C (industrial) |
| GPIO Count | 26 (estimated for 32-TQFP, full SAM D21E pinout) |
| ADC | 10-bit, 12 channels |
| DAC | 10-bit, 1 channel |
| Communication Interfaces | 6x SERCOM (UART/SPI/I2C), USB 2.0 Full-Speed Device/Host |
| DMA Channels | 5 |
| Active Power Consumption | 70 uA/MHz |
| Status RoHS | Compliant (Green, Pb-free) |
| Nível MSL | MSL3 (per TQFP tape and reel convention) |
Configuração de pinos do ATSAMD21E15B-AUT
| Pino 1 | PA00 — GPIO / XIN32 (32.768 kHz crystal input) |
| Pino 2 | PA01 — GPIO / XOUT32 (32.768 kHz crystal output) |
| Pino 3 | PA02 — GPIO / ADC AIN0 |
| Pino 4 | PA03 — GPIO / ADC AIN1 / DAC VOUT |
| Pino 5 | VDDCORE — Internal voltage regulator output - decouple with 1uF + 100nF |
| Pino 6 | GND — Ground |
| Pino 7 | PA04 — GPIO / ADC AIN4 / VREF |
| Pino 8 | PA05 — GPIO / ADC AIN5 |
| Pino 9 | PA06 — GPIO / ADC AIN6 |
| Pino 10 | PA07 — GPIO / ADC AIN7 |
| Pino 11 | PA08 — GPIO / I2S SCK / SERCOM0 |
| Pino 12 | PA09 — GPIO / I2S FS / SERCOM0 |
| Pino 13 | PA10 — GPIO / I2S MCK / SERCOM0 |
| Pino 14 | PA11 — GPIO / SDDAT3 / SERCOM0 |
| Pino 15 | PA12 — GPIO / SDDAT2 - 5V tolerant |
| Pino 16 | PA13 — GPIO / SDDAT1 - 5V tolerant |
| Pino 17 | PA14 — GPIO / SDDAT0 / SERCOM2 |
| Pino 18 | PA15 — GPIO / SDCMD / SERCOM2 |
| Pino 19 | PA16 — GPIO / SDWP / SERCOM1 |
| Pino 20 | PA17 — GPIO / SDCD / SERCOM1 |
| Pino 21 | PA18 — GPIO / SERCOM1 |
| Pino 22 | PA19 — GPIO / SERCOM1 |
| Pino 23 | PA20 — GPIO / SERCOM3 |
| Pino 24 | PA21 — GPIO / SERCOM3 |
| Pino 25 | PA22 — GPIO / SERCOM3 / I2C SDA |
| Pino 26 | PA23 — GPIO / SERCOM3 / I2C SCL |
| Pino 27 | PA24 — USB D- / SERCOM5 |
| Pino 28 | PA25 — USB D+ / SERCOM5 |
| Pino 29 | GND — Ground |
| Pino 30 | VDD — Main supply input 1.62V-3.63V |
| Pino 31 | PA27 — GPIO / SERCOM5 |
| Pino 32 | RESET — Reset input, active low |
Aplicações típicas
ATSAMD21E15B-AUT é adequado para 7 aplicaçãos: USB Human Interface Devices (HID), Industrial Sensor Nodes, Smart Home Hubs and Bridges, Battery-Powered Wearable Devices, Automotive Body Electronics, Consumer Remote Controls, Low-Power Wireless Sensor Networks.
USB Human Interface Devices (HID)
The ATSAMD21E15B-AUT is well suited to USB HID designs such as keyboards, mice, and custom input peripherals thanks to its integrated Full-Speed USB 2.0 device controller with on-chip transceiver and 1.5 kohm pull-up on D+. Its 48 MHz Cortex-M0+ core handles USB polling and HID report generation at < 50% CPU load, leaving the rest for matrix scanning and debouncing. Place a 10 nF + ESD protection diode array on D+/D- lines; route these as 90-ohm differential pair with length-matching within 150 mils for compliance.
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Industrial Sensor Nodes
The ATSAMD21E15B-AUT suits industrial sensor nodes with 4-20 mA loop interfaces, RTD inputs, or battery-powered wireless telemetry, leveraging its 12-channel 10-bit ADC, 6 SERCOM blocks, and 70 uA/MHz active power consumption. SleepWalking peripheral events allow the ADC to run autonomously while the CPU sleeps, waking it only when a programmed threshold is crossed. Designers can integrate 4G/NB-IoT modems, RS-485 transceivers, or LoRa modules over UART/SPI without external interface logic.
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Smart Home Hubs and Bridges
Smart-home gateway designs benefit from the ATSAMD21E15B-AUT's USB device port for configuration, multiple SERCOM channels for Zigbee/Matter/Thread bridge radios, and Cortex-M0+ energy efficiency for always-on wall-powered products. The 6 SERCOM blocks can each host an independent UART, SPI, or I2C link to a radio module or sensor cluster without external muxing. Add Wi-Fi or Ethernet connectivity via SPI-hosted modules for full gateway functionality.
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Battery-Powered Wearable Devices
For fitness bands, BLE beacons, and wearable sensors, the ATSAMD21E15B-AUT's sub-5 uA Sleep mode with full RAM retention enables multi-month battery life on small lithium cells. Its integrated 10-bit DAC drives PWM-style haptic feedback waveforms, while the 12-channel ADC captures photodiode, temperature, and motion sensor inputs. Designers should use the Event System to handle sensor triggers without CPU wake-ups, and configure unused GPIOs as analog inputs to minimize switching current.
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Automotive Body Electronics
Although not AEC-Q100 qualified, the ATSAMD21E15B-AUT's industrial -40C to +85C temperature range and Cortex-M0+ deterministic interrupt response make it suitable for non-safety automotive body applications such as HVAC controls, seat modules, or interior lighting. Designers should pair it with external CAN-FD transceivers via SPI to add automotive bus connectivity. For safety-critical applications, consider Microchip's ATSAMC21 automotive-grade family instead.
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Consumer Remote Controls
Universal remote controls and AV-system remotes benefit from the ATSAMD21E15B-AUT's Cortex-M0+ core for IR protocol encoding (RC5, NEC, SIRC, etc.), low-power Sleep modes for multi-year coin-cell battery life, and 6 SERCOM channels for capacitive touch and gesture input. The integrated 10-bit DAC simplifies analog audio feedback tones. Configure the IR LED driver on a TCC PWM output for carrier generation, and use SleepWalking to wake the CPU only when a touch event is detected.
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Low-Power Wireless Sensor Networks
For sub-GHz LoRa, Sigfox, or proprietary 433/868 MHz wireless sensor nodes, the ATSAMD21E15B-AUT's low active current (70 uA/MHz) and event-driven peripherals maximize battery lifetime. The 6 SERCOM blocks handle SPI to the radio modem, I2C to environmental sensors, and UART to debug consoles without bus contention. Add TCXO crystal on a TCC timer input if packet timing accuracy is needed.
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| Parâmetro | Este produto | ATSAMD21E15B-AU | ATSAMD21E16B-AUT | ATSAMD21E17B-AUT | ATSAMD21E15B-AFT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brand | Microchip Technology | Microchip Technology | Microchip Technology | Microchip Technology | Microchip Technology |
| Package | TQFP-32 (7x7 mm) | TQFP-32 (7x7 mm) - same | TQFP-32 (7x7 mm) - same | TQFP-32 (7x7 mm) - same | TQFP-32 (7x7 mm) - same |
| Carrier Type | Tape & Reel | Tray | Tape & Reel | Tape & Reel | Tape & Reel |
| Flash Memory | 32 KB | 32 KB | 64 KB | 128 KB | 32 KB |
| SRAM | 4 KB | 4 KB | 8 KB | 16 KB | 4 KB |
| Operating Temperature | -40C to +85C | -40C to +85C | -40C to +85C | -40C to +85C | -40C to +105C (extended) |
| USB 2.0 Full-Speed | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Approx. Unit Price (qty 1000) | $1.62 | $1.55 (estimated) | $1.95 (estimated) | $2.40 (estimated) | $1.85 (estimated) |
Principais diferenciais
- Integrated USB 2.0 Full-Speed with on-chip transceiver (vs ATSAMD21E15B-AU)
- Higher memory option in same footprint (vs ATSAMD21E16B-AUT)
- Industrial -40C to +85C temperature grade (vs ATSAMD21E15B-AFT)
- 6 SERCOM blocks = 18 logical comm channels (vs Other Cortex-M0+ MCUs in TQFP-32)
Notas de projeto
The SAM D21E integrates an on-chip voltage regulator that outputs VDDCORE (pin 5) at ~1.2 V from the main VDD supply. Per the datasheet, place a 1 uF X7R ceramic plus 100 nF decoupling capacitor within 3 mm of pin 5, with a wide trace to pin 6 GND. For low-noise analog designs, add a ferrite bead on the VDD line before the decoupling network to suppress switching noise from the USB transceiver.
At 48 MHz active CPU clock drawing 70 uA/MHz at 3.3 V, the ATSAMD21E15B-AUT dissipates roughly 11 mW in Active mode and under 1 mW in Sleep. The 32-TQFP package has theta_JA around 60-70 C/W on a standard JEDEC 4-layer test board. At industrial -40C to +85C operation, no heatsink is needed. However, in USB Host mode with all peripherals active, total power can rise to 50 mW - still well within package thermal limits.
Route the USB DP/DM pair (PA24/PA25, pins 27/28) as a 90-ohm differential pair with maximum length 50 mm and intra-pair skew under 150 mils. Place the USB ESD protection array within 5 mm of the connector. Keep the on-chip VBUS sense line decoupled with a 10 kohm pull-down if not used. Reserve the D+ pull-up 1.5 kohm to 3.3 V within 2 mm of pin 28 for USB device mode.
Do not exceed the 3.63 V absolute maximum VDD - even brief transients from a mis-sized LDO can latch-up the part. Configure unused GPIOs as analog inputs (not digital inputs) to minimize digital switching current in battery-powered designs. The internal voltage regulator requires the 1 uF decoupling on VDDCORE - omitting it causes core supply noise that manifests as ADC measurement errors and erratic USB enumeration.
Estimated: For SERCOM signals operating above 1 MHz, add 22-33 ohm series termination to dampen reflections on long traces. The SAM D21E IO drive strength defaults to 2 mA which is insufficient for long SPI or QSPI traces - configure the PORT register DRVSTR bit to high (4 mA) for SPI clock speeds above 8 MHz. For I2C bus speeds above 400 kHz, use external 2.2 kohm pull-ups even if internal weak pull-ups are configured.
Informações de conformidade
RoHS and REACH compliant per Microchip product page. Lead-free (Pb-free) Green packaging. Not AEC-Q100 qualified - for automotive safety applications use the ATSAMC21 family.
