ATSAM4S-XSTK - SAM4S Xplained Pro ARM Cortex-M4 Starter Kit | Microchip
Артикул: ATSAM4S-XSTK ✓ Активен| Кол-во | Цена за ед. | Итого |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | $196.12 | $196,12 |
| 10 | $182.5 | $1.825,00 |
| 25 | $174.9 | $4.372,50 |
| 50 | $168.4 | $8.420,00 |
| 100 | $159.8 | $15.980,00 |
ATSAM4S-XSTK Обзор
A development kit (or evaluation board / starter kit) is a populated PCB that exposes every peripheral of a target MCU so firmware engineers can validate software, benchmark peripherals, and prototype end products without spinning a custom board. Within Microchip's portfolio, evaluation kits sit beneath complete development kits: the bare ATSAM4S-XPRO contains only the main board, while the ATSAM4S-XSTK bundles extension boards into a ready-to-run package. This hierarchy (evaluation board -> starter kit -> reference design -> production PCB) helps engineers select the right starting point for each project phase.
Key features of the on-board SAM4SD32C include the Cortex-M4 core with single-precision FPU, DSP extensions, a full-speed USB 2.0 device/host with on-chip PHY, up to 8-channel 12-bit ADC, two I2S interfaces, three USARTs, two UARTs, two TWIs (I2C), two SPIs, an external bus interface, and a 16-bit static memory controller. The device operates from 1.62 V to 3.6 V and includes a 32 kHz crystal (0.032768 MHz) for low-power RTC operation. The board exposes the standard Xplained Pro extension headers and the DEBUG USB / Data Gateway USB ports.
The SAM4S architecture uses a multi-layer AHB bus matrix with independent SRAM banks and a peripheral DMA controller, enabling deterministic parallel access between CPU, bus masters, and high-speed peripherals (USB, EMAC). This contrasts with simpler Cortex-M0/M0+ designs that share a single bus, making the SAM4S better suited for applications juggling USB traffic plus motor control or audio streams simultaneously.
Typical applications include USB peripherals (HID, CDC, mass storage, audio), industrial motor control (BLDC, stepper), smart energy metering, HVAC control panels, building automation, point-of-sale terminals, and medical low-end instruments. The OLED1 extension board lets users immediately demonstrate graphics while the PROTO1 area provides prototyping space for custom circuitry. Audio codec examples from the Atmel Software Framework demonstrate the I2S peripheral and DMA-driven streaming.
When bringing up a SAM4S design, program and debug through the on-board Embedded Debugger (EDBG) over the DEBUG USB port; no external programmer is required. The free Atmel Studio / Microchip Studio IDE, ASF (Atmel Software Framework), and a GCC toolchain all support the kit directly. For production migration, pin-compatible SAM4S family variants (SAM4S16, SAM4S8, SAM4S4) are available in LQFP and QFN packages.
This page synthesizes distributor pricing, equivalent development kits, and practical bring-up guidance not consolidated on the manufacturer product page, helping engineers quickly decide whether the ATSAM4S-XSTK is the right starting point for their Cortex-M4 design.
Аналоги без доработки для ATSAM4S-XSTK — тот же корпус, pin-to-pin совместимость. Компоненты в других корпусах, требующие переработки PCB, исключены.
Варианты в этой серии
Модели той же серии, совместимые без доработки с ATSAM4S-XSTK (тот же форм-фактор и посадочное место) — отличается по On-board Debugger, Target MCU, Product Type, SRAM, Core.
Инструмент быстрого сравнения — выберите альтернативные компоненты для сравнения бок о бок:
ATSAM4S-XPRO
✅ Прямая замена✓ В наличии
$84.96 / шт.
Открыть даташит →ATSAM4S-EK2
✅ Прямая замена✓ В наличии
$260 / шт.
Открыть даташит →ATSAMHA1G16A-XPRO
✅ Прямая замена✓ В наличии
$73.4 / шт.
Открыть даташит →ATSAMG53-XPRO
✅ Прямая замена✓ В наличии
$55 / шт.
Открыть даташит →ATSAMC21N-XPRO
✅ Прямая замена✓ В наличии
$52.75 / шт.
Открыть даташит →ATSAML22-XPRO-B
✅ Прямая замена✓ В наличии
$75.5 / шт.
Открыть даташит →ATSAME54-XPRO
✅ Прямая замена✓ В наличии
$80.4 / шт.
Открыть даташит →ATSAM4S-XSTK Характеристики (опубликованы производителем)
| Product Type | Starter Kit (Evaluation Kit + Extension Boards) |
| On-board MCU | ATSAM4SD32C |
| Core | ARM Cortex-M4 with FPU and DSP extensions |
| Maximum CPU Frequency | 120 MHz |
| Flash Memory | 2048 KB (2 MB) |
| SRAM | 160 KB |
| Low-frequency Crystal | 32.768 kHz (0.032768 MHz) |
| Operating Voltage Range (MCU) | 1.62 V to 3.6 V |
| USB | USB 2.0 Full-Speed Device/Host with on-chip PHY |
| ADC | 12-bit, up to 8 channels (per SAM4S family) |
| Communication Peripherals | USART x3, UART x2, TWI (I2C) x2, SPI x2, I2S x2, HS USB |
| External Bus Interface | Yes (EBI), plus 16-bit SMC (Static Memory Controller) |
| On-board Debugger | EDBG (Embedded Debugger) over USB |
| Included Extension Boards | I/O1 Xplained Pro, OLED1 Xplained Pro, PROTO1 Xplained Pro |
| Included Cables | 2x USB cables |
| Supported IDEs | Microchip Studio, Atmel Studio, GCC ARM toolchain |
| Software Framework | Atmel Software Framework (ASF) / Harmony |
| Статус RoHS | Compliant |
Интерфейсы и разъемы ATSAM4S-XSTK
ATSAM4S-XSTK имеет следующие интерфейсы и разъемы, опубликованные производителем: USB, Расширение / шины. Цоколевка разъемов расширения, нумерация контактов разъемов и электрические пределы определены в документации производителя.
| USB | USB 2.0 Full-Speed Device/Host with on-chip PHY |
| Расширение / шины | 12-bit, up to 8 channels (per SAM4S family) |
Обратитесь к документации производителя для полной распиновки разъёма расширения и нумерации контактов соединителя.
Типичное применение
ATSAM4S-XSTK подходит для 7 применениеs: USB Peripheral Development, Industrial Motor Control, Smart Energy Metering, HVAC and Building Automation, Point-of-Sale (POS) Terminal Prototyping, Audio Processing and USB Audio, Industrial Control Panels and HMIs.
USB Peripheral Development
The ATSAM4S-XSTK's on-chip full-speed USB 2.0 device/host PHY makes it a natural platform for prototyping USB peripherals. The SAM4SD32C integrates the entire USB physical layer, eliminating external PHY components, and the multi-layer AHB bus matrix plus 12-channel DMA deliver deterministic USB traffic alongside application code. Typical implementations include HID devices (keyboards, mice, custom input), CDC virtual COM ports, mass storage, and USB audio class (UAC1) speakers at 48 kHz/16-bit, leveraging the SAM4S's I2S peripheral for digital audio streaming. Bundled I/O1 Xplained Pro and OLED1 Xplained Pro extensions provide physical input controls and visual feedback during USB enumeration debugging.
Рекомендуется
Industrial Motor Control
The Cortex-M4 core's DSP extensions and the SAM4S's PWM timers plus 12-bit ADC make the ATSAM4S-XSTK a strong fit for BLDC and stepper motor control prototyping. The 120 MHz core clock plus single-cycle MAC and SIMD instructions allow implementation of field-oriented control (FOC) algorithms at 20+ kHz loop rates on three-phase BLDC drives, with deterministic interrupt response from the dedicated PWM fault input. The 160 KB SRAM comfortably fits sensorless observer routines, while the external bus interface supports external SRAM expansion for data logging. Microchip's ASF provides reference FOC firmware for SAM4S that demonstrates current sensing via ADC, PWM generation, and serial debug over UART.
Рекомендуется
Smart Energy Metering
The ATSAM4S-XSTK's high-resolution 12-bit ADC paired with the Cortex-M4's DSP extensions supports single-phase and three-phase energy metering algorithms, including harmonic analysis up to the 21st. The on-board 32.768 kHz crystal provides accurate RTC for time-of-use billing and tariff switching, while the integrated LCD segment controller (on SAM4S family members with LQFP-100 packages) simplifies metrology displays. The 2 MB Flash accommodates metering firmware stacks, calibration tables, and encrypted communication libraries for DLMS/COSEM. Designers typically add the OLED1 extension for instantaneous readings and the PROTO1 area for current-sensor signal conditioning.
Рекомендуется
HVAC and Building Automation
Building automation controllers require multi-protocol connectivity and reliable real-time response, both delivered by the ATSAM4S-XSTK's SAM4SD32C. The MCU provides three USARTs (one configurable as RS-485 with external transceiver for Modbus RTU), two I2C buses (for sensor and keypad I/O), and SPI for display drivers - all multiplexed via the multi-layer AHB matrix without bus contention. The 120 MHz core runs BACnet MS/TP or Modbus stacks concurrently with control loop code, while the 32 kHz RTC domain enables time-stamped scheduling and sleep mode duty cycling for energy savings. The PROTO1 extension area lets designers prototype custom sensor interfaces (NTC thermistors, 4-20 mA loops) directly on the kit.
Рекомендуется
Point-of-Sale (POS) Terminal Prototyping
POS terminal designs need USB, secure keypad input, and graphic display support - all deliverable on the ATSAM4S-XSTK. The full-speed USB enables magnetic-stripe-reader and printer integration, while the bundled OLED1 Xplained Pro extension provides immediate graphical UI for menu display testing. The Cortex-M4F core with 2 MB Flash fits firmware for cryptographic libraries (AES, SHA), card-data parsing, and LCD graphics simultaneously, with the SAM4S bus matrix preventing DMA stalls during encrypted data movement. Engineers can use the EDBG debugger for step-through debugging of secure input flows.
Рекомендуется
Audio Processing and USB Audio
The ATSAM4S-XSTK leverages the SAM4SD32C's I2S peripherals and USB audio class support to prototype USB speakers, headsets, and digital audio mixers. Two I2S interfaces support simultaneous input (microphone array) and output (DAC) at up to 48 kHz/24-bit, with the Cortex-M4 DSP instructions handling sample-rate conversion, mixing, and basic effects. The bundled OLED1 extension shows volume/track information during development, while the multi-channel DMA handles audio streaming without CPU intervention. Designers can extend to professional audio applications by adding external DAC boards to the Xplained Pro headers.
Рекомендуется
Industrial Control Panels and HMIs
The ATSAM4S-XSTK is well-suited for prototyping industrial HMI panels thanks to its 120 MHz performance, 2 MB Flash, and rich peripheral set. The SAM4SD32C can drive RGB TFT displays via the external bus interface (EBI), process touch inputs via I2C or SPI, and communicate with PLCs over RS-485 or CAN. The Cortex-M4F core runs graphical libraries (LVGL, emWin) for responsive UI animations, while 160 KB SRAM supports frame buffers for small color displays. The OLED1 extension board demonstrates graphics capability out-of-the-box, and the PROTO1 area allows designers to mount and test custom keypad or rotary encoder interfaces before committing to a PCB layout.
Рекомендуется
Сводка рекомендуемых товаров
Справочные инженерные данные для ATSAM4S-XSTK — сравнение, рекомендации по проектированию и информация о соответствии.
Руководство по выбору
Сравнение с аналогами
| Параметр | Этот товар | ATSAM4S-XPRO | ATSAM4S-EK2 | ATSAMHA1G16A-XPRO | ATSAME54-XPRO | ATSAMG53-XPRO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brand | Microchip Technology | Microchip Technology | Microchip Technology | Microchip Technology | Microchip Technology | Microchip Technology |
| Package | Xplained Pro Starter Kit (main board + 3 extensions) | Xplained Pro main board only (same footprint) | SAM4S Evaluation Kit (different debug interface) | Xplained Pro main board (same extension headers) | Xplained Pro main board (same extension headers) | Xplained Pro main board (same extension headers) |
| On-board MCU | ATSAM4SD32C (Cortex-M4F) | ATSAM4SD32C (same) | ATSAM4S family MCU (legacy) | ATSAMHA1G16A (Cortex-M4, 1 MB Flash) | ATSAME54P20A (Cortex-M4F, 1 MB Flash) | ATSAMG53N19A (Cortex-M4, 512 KB Flash) |
| Core | ARM Cortex-M4F (120 MHz) | ARM Cortex-M4F (120 MHz) - same | ARM Cortex-M4 (120 MHz) - same | ARM Cortex-M4 (120 MHz) - same | ARM Cortex-M4F (120 MHz) - same | ARM Cortex-M4 (120 MHz) - same |
| Flash Memory | 2048 KB | 2048 KB - same | 2048 KB - same | 1024 KB (-50%) | 1024 KB (-50%) | 512 KB (-75%) |
| SRAM | 160 KB | 160 KB - same | 160 KB - same | 128 KB | 256 KB | 96 KB |
| Bundled Extension Boards | I/O1 + OLED1 + PROTO1 (3 extensions) | None (sold separately) | Legacy kit, no Xplained Pro extensions | None (sold separately) | None (sold separately) | None (sold separately) |
| Debugger | EDBG on-board (CMSIS-DAP) | EDBG on-board - same | AT91-ICE external (legacy) | EDBG on-board | EDBG on-board | EDBG on-board |
| USB | Full-Speed USB 2.0 Device/Host | Full-Speed USB 2.0 - same | Full-Speed USB 2.0 - same | Full-Speed USB 2.0 - same | High-Speed USB 2.0 + FS | Full-Speed USB 2.0 - same |
Ключевые отличия
- Bundled extension board package (против ATSAM4S-XPRO)
- Cortex-M4F with 2 MB Flash and full-speed USB on-chip PHY (против ATSAMC21N-XPRO)
- Xplained Pro ecosystem standardization (против ATSAM4S-EK2)
Заметки по проектированию
Power the ATSAM4S-XSTK via the DEBUG USB port for both programming/debug and target supply - the on-board LDO generates 3.3 V for the SAM4SD32C and connected extension boards. The Data Gateway USB port provides a separate USB device channel for the SAM4S, allowing the kit to enumerate as a USB device while debug remains active. For self-powered designs, the target can supply 3.3 V through the Xplained Pro headers, but you must remove the VBUS jumper or current limiting to avoid back-powering the LDO. The board's maximum current draw is approximately 200 mA with OLED1 active, well within USB 2.0 500 mA limits.
The SAM4SD32C's 2 MB Flash partition has separate lock bits per 16 KB region - accidentally locking the FLASH_ACCESS_FAILURE region during development bricks debug access. Use Microchip Studio's device programming dialog to mass-erase the chip before re-flashing if lock bits are misconfigured. Also note that the EDBG debugger appears as a Mass Storage device on first connection - this is normal behavior for bootloading updated EDBG firmware, not a malfunction. If the kit does not enumerate, try a different USB cable or port; many issues stem from charge-only cables that lack data lines.
When designing a production board around the SAM4SD32C, follow Microchip's SAM4S hardware design guide for decoupling: place 100 nF X7R 0402/0603 ceramic capacitors as close as possible to each VDD pin, add a 4.7 uF bulk capacitor near the regulator output, and provide a separate 100 nF cap for the VDDBU (battery backup) domain if RTC retention is required. The 32.768 kHz crystal load capacitors must match the crystal's CL specification (typically 7-12 pF for SAM4S reference designs); incorrect capacitance causes RTC drift of several seconds per day.
The SAM4SD32C's full-speed USB interface requires 90 ohm differential impedance on the D+/D- traces with matched lengths (within 150 mil). For high-speed peripheral buses (SPI at >30 MHz, EBI with external memory), use Microstrip with controlled impedance (50 ohm single-ended, 100 ohm differential where applicable) and series damping resistors near the driver. The I2S MCLK output can introduce ground bounce when toggling - isolate analog audio ground from digital ground with a ferrite bead at the board's analog section return path.
Информация о соответствии
RoHS compliant per Microchip product page. REACH compliance per Microchip environmental declaration. AEC-Q100 not applicable - this is a development kit, not an automotive-grade component. Conflict-mineral compliance per Microchip's CMRT filing.