ATSAM4S8BA-AN
ATSAM4S8BA-AN - SAM4S 120MHz Cortex-M4 MCU 512KB | Microchip
The Microchip ATSAM4S8BA-AN is a 32-bit ARM Cortex-M4 microcontroller from the SAM4S family, integrating 512KB of Flash and 128KB of SRAM, and operating at up to 120 MHz in a 64-pin LQFP (10x10 mm) form factor. The device supplies 3.2 to 3.6 V on its main VDDIO/VDDCORE rail and supports a wider 1.62 V to 3.6 V operating range when the internal voltage regulator is enabled, drawing approximately 200 uA/MHz in active mode.
A microcontroller (MCU) is a single-chip computer that integrates a CPU core, program memory (Flash), working memory (SRAM), and a rich set of peripherals such as timers, communication controllers, and analog blocks. Within the broader taxonomy, the ATSAM4S8BA-AN belongs to the class of ARM Cortex-M4 microcontrollers -> 32-bit microcontrollers -> embedded microcontrollers -> microcontrollers -> integrated circuits (ICs) -> semiconductors. Cortex-M4 devices specifically add single-precision FPU support, DSP extensions, and a Memory Protection Unit (MPU), placing them above Cortex-M3 in computational capability while retaining deterministic interrupt latency.
Key features include a hardware Floating Point Unit (FPU) for single-precision IEEE-754 math, an 8 KB instruction cache plus Flash read accelerator, multi-layer bus matrix, multi-channel peripheral DMA, and a full-speed USB 2.0 device with on-chip PHY. Peripherals include up to five USARTs, two UARTs, two TWIs, two SPIs, an I²S, a 12-bit 1 Msps ADC, a 12-bit DAC, and a 16-bit timer/counter block. The 64-LQFP package is pin-to-pin compatible with SAM7S, SAM3N, and SAM3S families, easing migration across the Microchip portfolio.
The SAM4S architecture is built around an advanced high-performance bus (AHB) matrix that connects the Cortex-M4 core, SRAM, Flash and peripherals through parallel paths to deliver the 120 MHz throughput with deterministic access. An integrated SleepWalking peripheral event controller, low-power RTC, and backup domain enable deep-sleep states below 1 uA in Wait mode and below 1 uA in Backup mode.
Typical applications include industrial control and HMI panels, USB-equipped smart sensors and barcode scanners, motor control, smart energy metering, and Point-of-Sale terminals where deterministic real-time response and on-chip analog integration reduce BOM cost. For portable or battery-powered designs, the low-power Run and Wait modes (when available) extend runtime without sacrificing processing headroom.
When designing with the ATSAM4S8BA-AN, verify VDDIO decoupling with 100 nF X7R ceramics placed within 3 mm of each supply pin, and ensure the 12 MHz external crystal or 32.768 kHz low-frequency crystal is laid out per the SAM4S hardware design guidelines to meet USB jitter requirements. The pin-to-pin compatibility with SAM7S/SAM3N/SAM3S allows direct footprint reuse when migrating code from older Atmel parts.
This page synthesizes distributor pricing, drop-in compatible SAM4S8 family variants, cross-family SAM3N/SAM3S migration options, and practical hardware design notes not found in the manufacturer datasheet.
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