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ATSAMD21J18A-MUT

MCHPATSAMD21J18A-MUT

Microchip Technology
ARM Microcontrollers - MCU 256KB 32KB 64QFN GRN1.6-3.6V48MHz
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Overview

The Microchip ATSAMD21J18A-MUT is an ARM Cortex-M0+ microcontroller, offering a balance of performance and power efficiency. It integrates 256KB of Flash memory and 32KB of SRAM, making it suitable for a wide range of embedded applications. This MCU operates within a voltage range of 1.6V to 3.6V and can run at speeds up to 48MHz.

Why Choose This Part

Engineers choose the ATSAMD21J18A-MUT for its efficient ARM Cortex-M0+ core, providing a good balance of performance and power consumption. The ample 256KB Flash and 32KB SRAM enable complex firmware development without external memory. Its broad operating voltage range (1.6V-3.6V) offers flexibility for various power supply designs.

Applications

Portable Consumer Devices
Its low power consumption and compact 64QFN package make it ideal for battery-powered gadgets requiring moderate processing.
Industrial Sensors
The robust peripheral set and operational voltage range suit it for data acquisition and control in industrial sensor nodes.
Home Automation
Can be used as the central controller in smart home devices, managing various sensors and actuators with its integrated memory.
Human Interface Devices (HIDs)
Its versatile I/O and processing capability support the development of various human input devices, from simple keypads to more complex interfaces.
Wearable Technology
The compact form factor and energy efficiency are beneficial for wearables where space and battery life are critical.

Getting Started

To get started with the ATSAMD21J18A-MUT, engineers can utilize Microchip's MPLAB X IDE and the MPLAB Harmony framework. Development boards like the SAM D21 Xplained Pro Evaluation Kit (ATSAMD21-XPRO) provide a comprehensive platform for prototyping. The device is programmable and debuggable using standard ARM-compatible SWD tools.

Dev Boards

Development boards and breakout modules featuring the ATSAMD21J18A-MUT or compatible chips — ready to use for prototyping.

Seeed Studio XIAO SAMD21 Seeed Technology Co., Ltd
ATSAMD21G18 XIAO SAMD21 SAM D ARM® Cortex®-M0 MCU 32-Bit Embedded Evaluation Board
Digi-Key 509 in stock
Seeed Studio XIAO SAMD21 Seeed Technology Co., Ltd
ATSAMD21G18 XIAO SAMD21 SAM D ARM® Cortex®-M0+ MCU 32-Bit Embedded Evaluation Board
Digi-Key 3,141 in stock
Adafruit Feather M0 Express Adafruit Industries LLC
ATSAMD21G18 Feather M0 Express SAM D ARM® Cortex®-M0+ MCU 32-Bit Embedded Evaluation Board
Digi-Key Mouser 364 in stock
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Digi-Key Mouser 355 in stock
The Arduino Nano 33 IoT (ABX00027) is an advanced evaluation platform designed for IoT applications, featuring the 32 bi
Digi-Key Mouser 657 in stock
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Also Consider

ATSAMD21G18A-AU MCHPMicrochip Technology - This offers a similar Cortex-M0+ core with identical memory, but in a 48-pin TQFP package, which might be preferred for certain PCB layouts.
ATSAMD21E18A-AU MCHPMicrochip Technology - This is a smaller 32-pin TQFP variant within the same family, suitable for space-constrained applications with fewer I/O requirements.