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ATSAMD51J19A-MF

MCHPATSAMD51J19A-MF

Microchip Technology
ARM Microcontrollers - MCU CM4, QFN 64, 512KFlash,Tray, USB,Extended Temp
2,938 in stock

Overview

The ATSAMD51J19A-MF is a Microchip ARM Cortex-M4 microcontroller for embedded control and connected devices. It combines a 32-bit MCU core with on-chip Flash, USB support, and an extended-temperature operating range in a 64-pin QFN package. This part is suited to designs that need more performance than a basic 8-bit MCU without moving to a full application processor.

Why Choose This Part

The Cortex-M4 core gives this MCU solid headroom for firmware that needs deterministic control plus moderate compute performance. The 64-pin QFN package helps keep layouts compact while still offering useful I/O density, and the extended-temperature rating broadens deployment options. Native USB support is also a practical advantage for devices that need direct host connectivity or easy firmware updates.

Applications

USB peripheral controllers
Use it for custom USB device designs that need a capable MCU and native USB support.
Industrial control nodes
Good fit for sensors, actuators, and control logic in temperature-stressed embedded systems.
Connected IoT endpoints
Useful for local processing, protocol handling, and USB or serial interfaces in smart devices.
Prototyping and evaluation platforms
A practical choice for compact development boards and custom breakout-based prototyping.
General embedded control
Suitable for real-time firmware, state machines, and mixed I/O applications.

Getting Started

Start with a Microchip SAMD51 development board or a third-party board based on this MCU, then use Microchip's MPLAB X IDE and the XC32 toolchain or Arduino support if your board ecosystem provides it. For low-level bring-up, verify the clock tree, flash programming method, and pin multiplexing early in the design. The ATSAMD51 family is widely used with debugger/programmer tools that support SWD, so plan for a header or footprint that makes in-circuit programming straightforward.

Dev Boards

Development boards and breakout modules featuring the ATSAMD51J19A-MF 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
Development Boards & Kits - ARM Adafruit Grand Central M4 Express featuring the SAMD51
Mouser 116 in stock

ATSAMD51J Family

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

Part Number Package Temp Range Stock
ATSAMD51J19A-MF (this part) 2,938
ATSAMD51J19A-MUT VFQFN-64 -40degC ~ 85degC (.. 2,474
ATSAMD51J19A-AU TQFP-64 -40degC ~ 85degC (..
ATSAMD51J19A-MFT VFQFN-64 -40degC ~ 125degC .. 2,820
Also available as: ATSAMD51J19A-AFT, ATSAMD51J20A-AU

Also Consider

STM32F405RGT6 STMicroelectronics - A popular Cortex-M4 alternative with broad ecosystem support for embedded control and USB-capable designs.
STM32F411CEU6 STMicroelectronics - A compact Cortex-M4 option often used in USB and control-oriented designs when a different STM32 ecosystem is preferred.
RP2040 Raspberry Pi - A lower-cost dual-core MCU alternative for USB-connected embedded projects and prototyping, depending on the needed peripheral mix.
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