Microchip SAMA5D2 Series ARM Cortex-A5 Microprocessors Datasheet

Introduction

The Microchip SAMA5D2 series represents a line of high-performance, ultra-low-power 32-bit microprocessors based on the ARM Cortex-A5 core. These devices are designed for embedded applications requiring advanced connectivity, user interface capabilities, and robust security features.

Key Features

Processor Core: ARM Cortex-A5 (ARMv7-A architecture)
Performance: Up to 500 MHz
Multimedia & Signal Processing: Integrated NEON™ Media Processing Engine
Security: ARM TrustZone® technology, tamper detection, secure data storage, hardware cryptographic accelerators (AES, SHA, TRNG)
Memory Support: DDR2, DDR3, DDR3L, LPDDR1, LPDDR2, LPDDR3, QSPI Flash
Peripherals: Comprehensive set including LCD TFT controller, Image Sensor Controller (ISC), Ethernet MAC, USB high-speed ports, CAN-FD, UARTs, SPIs, I2C, and more.
Low-Power Modes: Optimized for power efficiency with Idle, Ultra-low-power, and Backup modes.

Applications

The SAMA5D2 series is ideal for point-of-sale (POS) systems, IoT devices, industrial control, human-machine interfaces (HMI), gateways, and other embedded systems demanding a balance of performance, power efficiency, and security.

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Microchip SAMA5D2 Series Microprocessors

Introduction

Key Features

Applications

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