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ATSAMD51J19A

MCHPATSAMD51J19A

Microchip Technology
Higher-performance Cortex-M4F alternative in the Microchip SAM family when more CPU performance and DSP/FPU are needed.
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Overview

The ATSAMD51J19A is a high-performance 32-bit microcontroller based on the ARM Cortex-M4F core with a floating-point unit (FPU). Running at speeds up to 120MHz, it provides a significant performance upgrade over Cortex-M0+ devices while maintaining a rich set of serial interfaces and analog peripherals. This MCU features 512KB of Flash and 192KB of RAM, making it suitable for complex embedded tasks and memory-intensive applications.

Why Choose This Part

The inclusion of a 120MHz Cortex-M4F core provides high-speed arithmetic performance for math-heavy algorithms. Engineers benefit from a versatile peripheral set that includes dual 12-bit DACs and 24-channel 12-bit ADCs for high-resolution analog interfacing. Its 192KB of RAM allows for larger RTOS implementations and more complex data structures compared to entry-level microcontrollers.

Applications

Digital Signal Processing
Utilizes the integrated FPU and DSP instructions for real-time sensor data filtering and audio processing.
Human Machine Interface (HMI)
Drives small graphical displays and touch interfaces using high-speed QSPI and ample internal RAM for frame buffering.
Industrial Gateway
Manages multiple communication protocols simultaneously using its extensive connectivity options including UART, I2C, and SPI.
Secure IoT Nodes
Handles cryptographic calculations and secure communication stacks more efficiently than standard Cortex-M0 devices.

Key Specifications

Speed 120MHz
RAM Size 192K x 8
Core Size 32-Bit
Peripherals Brown-out Detect/Reset, DMA, I2S, POR, PWM
Connectivity EBI/EMI, I2C, IrDA, LINbus, MMC/SD, QSPI, SPI, UART/USART, USB
Mounting Type Surface Mount
Number of I/O 51
Core Processor ARM Cortex-M4F
Package / Case 64-VFQFN Exposed Pad
Data Converters A/D 24x12b; D/A 2x12b
Oscillator Type Internal
Program Memory Size 512KB (512K x 8)
Program Memory Type FLASH
Operating Temperature -40degC ~ 85degC (TA)
Supplier Device Package 64-VQFN (9x9)
Voltage - Supply (Vcc/Vdd) 1.71V ~ 3.63V

Getting Started

Developers can use the Microchip Curiosity Nano or SAM D51 Evaluation Kit for rapid prototyping. Software development is supported through Microchip Harmony v3 within the MPLAB X IDE, or via the Atmel Studio 7 toolchain. For quick firmware validation, the device is also compatible with the Arduino IDE using the Adafruit SAMD board support packages.

Dev Boards

Development boards and breakout modules featuring the ATSAMD51J19A or compatible chips — ready to use for prototyping.

Adafruit Feather M4 Express Adafruit Industries LLC
ATSAMD51J19 Feather M4 Express SAM D ARM® Cortex®-M4 MCU 32-Bit Embedded Evaluation Board
Digi-Key 239 in stock
Adafruit Metro M4 Express AirLift Adafruit Industries LLC
ATSAMD51 Metro M4 Express AirLift SAM D ARM® Cortex®-M4 MCU 32-Bit Embedded Evaluation Board
Digi-Key 34 in stock
Adafruit HalloWing M4 Express Adafruit Industries LLC
ATSAMD51G18 HalloWing M4 Express SAM D ARM® Cortex®-M4 MCU 32-Bit Embedded Evaluation Board
Development Boards & Kits - ARM Metro M4 feat. Microchip ATSAMD51
Mouser 73 in stock

ATSAMD51J Family

Comparing specs that differ across variants. The current part is highlighted.

Part Number Package Temp Range Stock
ATSAMD51J19A (this part) VFQFN-64 -40degC ~ 85degC (.. 5,449
ATSAMD51J19A-AU TQFP-64 -40degC ~ 85degC (..
ATSAMD51J19A-MFT VFQFN-64 -40degC ~ 125degC .. 2,820
Also available as: ATSAMD51J19A-MF, ATSAMD51J19A-AFT

Also Consider

STM32F411CEU6 STMicroelectronics - An alternative Cortex-M4F MCU with a similar 100MHz speed and compact footprint, popular in consumer electronics.
ATSAMD21G18A MCHPMicrochip Technology - A lower-cost Cortex-M0+ alternative for projects that do not require the high clock speed or floating-point unit of the D51.
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