MCHPATSAMD21J17D-AZVAO
Overview
The ATSAMD21J17D-AZVAO is a Microchip SAM D21 family 32-bit ARM Cortex-M0+ microcontroller. It is aimed at embedded designs that need a general-purpose MCU with USB support, ample flash memory, and an extended temperature range. The TQFP-64 package makes it practical for prototyping and for production designs that want a visible, hand-solderable footprint.
Why Choose This Part
This part gives you a mainstream ARM Cortex-M0+ MCU with a well-established Microchip ecosystem and USB capability in a compact TQFP package. The 128 kB flash size is useful for applications that outgrow entry-level microcontrollers but do not need the cost or complexity of a larger ARM device. The extended-temperature rating also makes it attractive for more demanding embedded environments.
Applications
Getting Started
Start with a Microchip SAM D21 development board, such as boards in the Curiosity or Xplained Pro families, to validate clocks, USB, and pin mapping before committing to a custom PCB. Use Microchip Studio or MPLAB X with the XC32 toolchain, or the Arduino SAMD core if you prefer the Arduino ecosystem. For early bring-up, verify the clock source, USB pull-up configuration, and bootloader/programming method before building out the rest of the firmware.
Dev Boards
Development boards and breakout modules featuring the ATSAMD21J17D-AZVAO or compatible chips — ready to use for prototyping.
SAMD21J Family
| Part Number | Difference | Stock |
|---|---|---|
| ATSAMD21J18A-AFT | TQFP-64 · 256KB Flash | 15,486 |
| ATSAMD21J17D-MZVAO | MZVAO | 240 |
| ATSAMD21J16B-AZVAO | 6B-AZVAO | 319 |
| ATSAMD21J18A-AZVAO | 8A-AZVAO | 286 |
| ATSAMD21J18A-MUT | 8A-MUT | 13,536 |
| ATSAMD21J15B-MFT | 5B-MFT | 10,941 |



