ATSAMA5D27B-CNR - 500MHz Cortex-A5 MPU 289-LFBGA | Microchip
MPN: ATSAMA5D27B-CNR ✓ NakahandaATSAMA5D27B-CNR Ulas
An embedded microprocessor (MPU) is a high-integration computing device that sits one level above microcontrollers (MCUs) in the embedded hierarchy. Where MCUs typically integrate a modest CPU with flash and small RAM for control-oriented tasks, MPUs rely on external DDR memory and external storage, providing the memory bandwidth and CPU performance required for rich operating systems such as Linux. The SAMA5D2 family targets industrial HMI, IoT gateways, and connected appliances that run full OS stacks and need hardware cryptography, multiple connectivity peripherals, and a wide industrial temperature range.
Key features of the ATSAMA5D27B-CNR include ARM Cortex-A5 core with NEON and floating-point unit, hardware AES/SHA/TRNG secure-boot accelerators, dual Ethernet GMAC with IEEE 1588 support, dual CAN-FD interfaces, USB 2.0 HS host/device, a 12-bit ADC, a 24-bit parallel RGB/serial LCD controller with 2D graphics accelerator, and a Peripheral Touch Controller (PTC). The device supports DDR2/DDR3L/LPDDR2/LPDDR3 external memory and QSPI/e.MMC Flash boot, providing flexible storage options for Linux/Android systems.
The MPU is manufactured in a low-power 65 nm CMOS process, with multiple power domains and a simple power management scheme that supports deep low-power states (Backup and ULP modes). The 0.8 mm ball-pitch LFBGA package reduces PCB routing complexity compared with finer-pitch BGA options and supports a 4-layer PCB design with proper stackup.
Typical applications include industrial Human-Machine Interfaces (HMI) with touch screens, IoT edge gateways with Ethernet and CAN connectivity, building automation controllers, medical patient monitors, smart-home concentrators, and Linux-based point-of-sale terminals. The wide operating temperature range of -40C to +105C makes the part well suited for industrial and outdoor installations.
When designing with the ATSAMA5D27B-CNR, follow the Microchip SAMA5D2 hardware design checklist: use at least a 4-layer PCB with a dedicated ground plane, place the LPDDR/DDR3L traces with length-matched routing, provide a low-noise LDO for the PLL supply, and validate boot configuration against the ATSAMA5D2-Boot-Platform documentation before prototype bring-up.
This page consolidates distributor pricing, same-family SAMA5D2 alternatives, and practical design notes beyond the manufacturer datasheet to accelerate MPU selection for embedded Linux designs.
Mga alternatibo na pwedeng ilagay na ATSAMA5D27B-CNR — parehas na package, pin-to-pin na katugmang. Hindi kasama ang mga bahagi ng iba't-ibang package na nangangailangan ng pagpapaayos ng PCB.
Variante sa Seri na ito
Katulad na modelo sa serye na katugma sa pagpasok ATSAMA5D27B-CNR (parehas na form factor at footprint) — pagkakaiba sa Package, Operating Temperature, Ethernet, USB, External Memory Support.
ATSAMA5D27B-CU
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Tingnan ang Datasheet →ATSAMA5D26B-CU
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Tingnan ang Datasheet →ATSAMA5D24B-CU
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Tingnan ang Datasheet →ATSAMA5D23B-CNR
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Tingnan ang Datasheet →ATSAMA5D22B-CUR
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| Core Processor | ARM Cortex-A5 |
| Core Count / Width | 1 Core / 32-bit |
| Maximum CPU Frequency | 500 MHz |
| Instruction Set | ARMv7-A with NEON and FPU |
| Internal SRAM | 128 KB |
| External Memory Support | DDR2 / DDR3L / LPDDR2 / LPDDR3 |
| Boot Memory Support | QSPI Flash, e.MMC, NAND, SD card |
| Packhaging | 289-LFBGA (14x14 mm, 0.8 mm ball pitch) |
| Uri ng Pagpapasok | Surface Mount |
| I/O Voltage | 3.3 V |
| Temperature na Operasyon | -40C to +105C |
| Tindminan RoHS | Compliant |
| Level ng MSL | 3 |
| Packaging | Tape & Reel |
| Series | SAMA5D2 |
Gabay sa Pin Configuration ng ATSAMA5D27B-CNR 289-lfbga (14x14 mm, 0.8 mm ball pitch)
Pin configuration para sa ATSAMA5D27B-CNR (289-lfbga (14x14 mm, 0.8 mm ball pitch) package). Kasama sa digital IC na ito ang GPIO, mga communication interface (UART, SPI, I2C), at mga power pin. Sumangguni sa datasheet ng manufacturer para sa mga alternatibong function ng pin at mga opsyon sa configuration. Mahalaga para sa disenyo ng embedded system at PCB layout.
Wala ng detalyadong pinout data na magagamit para sa ATSAMA5D27B-CNR.
Sumangguni sa datasheet para sa buong pin configuration.
Tipikal na mga Gamit
ATSAMA5D27B-CNR ay nararapat para sa 6 aplikasyons: Industrial Human-Machine Interface (HMI), IoT Edge Gateway with Ethernet and CAN, Building Automation Controller, Medical Patient Monitor / Diagnostic Display, Smart Home Concentrator / Hub, Linux-Based Point-of-Sale (POS) Terminal.
Industrial Human-Machine Interface (HMI)
The ATSAMA5D27B-CNR's integrated 24-bit LCD controller with 2D graphics accelerator, hardware Peripheral Touch Controller (PTC), and 500 MHz Cortex-A5 core make it ideal for industrial HMI panels running mainline Linux with Qt or LVDS graphical stacks. Designers benefit from a single chip driving 5- to 10-inch TFT displays while still leaving CPU headroom for protocol stacks. The -40C to +105C temperature range and dual CAN-FD also suit factory-floor panels that must communicate with PLCs.
Inirekomenda
IoT Edge Gateway with Ethernet and CAN
With dual Gigabit Ethernet MACs (with IEEE 1588 hardware timestamping), dual CAN-FD controllers, USB 2.0 HS, and hardware AES/SHA/TRNG secure-boot, the ATSAMA5D27B-CNR fits industrial IoT gateways that aggregate Modbus TCP, EtherCAT, CAN, and Wi-Fi/Ethernet uplinks. The Cortex-A5 + 128 KB SRAM combination runs lightweight edge analytics or containerized workloads via Buildroot or Yocto, while the crypto accelerator shortens TLS handshakes on the WAN side.
Inirekomenda
Building Automation Controller
Building automation controllers demand low power, multiple fieldbus interfaces, and the ability to run secure Linux for BACnet, KNX, or Modbus stacks. The ATSAMA5D27B-CNR's deep-sleep Backup and ULP modes, dual CAN-FD for HVAC and elevator links, plus hardware crypto accelerators make it a strong fit. Industrial temperature operation and the 0.8 mm-pitch 289-LFBGA simplify EMC-compliant 4-layer PCB layouts required for CE-marked controllers.
Inirekomenda
Medical Patient Monitor / Diagnostic Display
The ATSAMA5D27B-CNR's 12-bit ADC, deterministic Cortex-A5 core, and LCD graphics path support medical-grade patient monitors that display waveforms and vital signs. The hardware AES/SHA accelerators and TrustZone-style secure-boot provide the cryptographic root-of-trust increasingly required by IEC 62304 / FDA cybersecurity guidance. Operating across -40C to +105C also helps with sterilizable enclosures and outdoor clinical carts.
Inirekomenda
Smart Home Concentrator / Hub
Smart-home concentrators aggregate Zigbee, Z-Wave, BLE, and Wi-Fi, then bridge to cloud APIs. The ATSAMA5D27B-CNR's Cortex-A5 + DDR3L controller runs Linux with containers for each radio stack, while the integrated LCD controller with 2D acceleration can drive a small local status display. Hardware cryptography protects over-the-air firmware updates, and the 289-LFBGA fits comfortably on 4-layer consumer-grade PCBs.
Inirekomenda
Linux-Based Point-of-Sale (POS) Terminal
POS terminals need cryptographic acceleration for EMV transactions, a graphics-capable LCD controller for operator UI, USB 2.0 for peripherals, and industrial temperature support. The ATSAMA5D27B-CNR integrates AES/SHA for PCI PTS-friendly key handling and offers enough performance for Qt-based touch UIs. The 289-LFBGA package is also easier to assemble than finer-pitch BGA alternatives, improving yield for mid-volume terminal production.
Inirekomenda
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| Parametro | Ito ang Producto | ATSAMA5D27B-CU | ATSAMA5D26B-CU | ATSAMA5D24B-CU | ATSAMA5D22B-CUR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brand | Microchip Technology | Microchip Technology | Microchip Technology | Microchip Technology | Microchip Technology |
| Package | 289-LFBGA (14x14, 0.8 mm pitch) | 289-LFBGA (14x14) - same | 289-LFBGA (14x14) - same | 289-LFBGA (14x14) - same | 289-LFBGA (14x14) - same |
| Core / Architecture | ARM Cortex-A5 32-bit | ARM Cortex-A5 32-bit | ARM Cortex-A5 32-bit | ARM Cortex-A5 32-bit | ARM Cortex-A5 32-bit |
| Internal SRAM | 128 KB | 128 KB | 128 KB | 128 KB | 128 KB |
| External Memory | DDR2/DDR3L/LPDDR2/LPDDR3 | DDR2/DDR3L/LPDDR2/LPDDR3 | DDR2/DDR3L/LPDDR2/LPDDR3 | DDR2/DDR3L/LPDDR2/LPDDR3 | DDR2/DDR3L/LPDDR2/LPDDR3 |
| Shipping Packaging | Tape & Reel | Tray | Tray | Tray | Tape & Reel |
Pangunahing mga Pagkakaiba
- Hardware crypto + secure boot on-chip (kumpara saATSAMA5D22B-CUR)
- Higher CPU clock and richer peripherals than SAMA5D26 (kumpara saATSAMA5D26B-CU)
- Tape-and-Reel packaging for SMT production (kumpara saATSAMA5D27B-CU)
Talaan ng Disenyo
The 289-LFBGA at 0.8 mm ball pitch enables 4-layer PCB designs with a dedicated ground plane, but you still must escape the inner-row balls with vias-in-pad or micro-vias. Follow the Microchip SAMA5D2 hardware design checklist: route DDR3L traces with length matching (data lane +/-25 mil to clock, byte-lane +/-50 mil), keep PLL supply traces short and surrounded by ground, and place decoupling caps as close to each supply ball as the PCB stackup allows. Reference Microchip application note ANxxxx for the full escape pattern.
The SAMA5D2 has a simple power management scheme but multiple supply domains: VDDCORE, VDDBU, VDDANA, VDDSDMMC, VDDHSIC, and VDDUTMI. Use a dedicated 1.0 V LDO with at least 200 mA headroom for VDDCORE, and ensure VDDIO is held in the proper state during Backup/ULP modes. Reference the SAMA5D2 datasheet DS60001476 power-sequencing diagram before choosing LDOs, and verify that wake-up events (RTC, USB, wake-up pins) are configured correctly via the PMC controller in your BSP.
Common SAMA5D2 pitfalls: (1) selecting DDR3L rather than DDR3 for a 1.5 V design (DDR3L is 1.35 V only); (2) omitting the 32.768 kHz crystal on the Slow Clock oscillator, which breaks RTC and deep-sleep timing; (3) leaving boot configuration straps floating, which can lock the part into the wrong boot interface; (4) overlooking the requirement to read the SAMA5D2 errata sheet for silicon revision B before freezing the PCB layout. Estimated: the 289-LFBGA has a typical theta-JA of about 22 C/W on a 4-layer JEDEC test board; verify on your stackup for production thermal analysis.
For the LCD interface, route the parallel RGB data bus with length-matched traces and keep the pixel clock away from sensitive analog inputs (ADC, audio). If using the 2D graphics accelerator (LCDMAX), enable it in the Linux kernel via the atmel-hlcdc driver only after confirming the panel timing in the device tree. For USB HS, the 90-ohm differential pair requires an ESD array (such as the USBLC6-2SC6) near the connector.
Impormasyon ng Pagsunod sa Kautusan
RoHS and REACH compliance confirmed via Microchip product page and DigiKey listing. AEC-Q100 not applicable as this is an industrial MPU, not an automotive-grade part.
