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ATSAMD51J19A-MU

MCHPATSAMD51J19A-MU

Microchip
Higher-performance SAMD51 family option if you need more CPU horsepower and memory while staying in Microchip's M0/M4 ecosystem.
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Overview

The ATSAMD51J19A-MU is a high-performance 32-bit microcontroller based on the ARM Cortex-M4F core, operating at speeds up to 120MHz. It features 512KB of Flash memory and 192KB of RAM, providing a significant performance uplift for applications transitioning from Cortex-M0+ architectures. This MCU integrates a Floating Point Unit (FPU) and a wide range of serial interfaces including QSPI and USB.

Why Choose This Part

This MCU offers a compelling mix of 120MHz processing power and a rich peripheral set including dual 12-bit DACs and 24-channel 12-bit ADCs. Its migration path within the Microchip ecosystem is seamless for engineers moving up from the SAMD21, gaining a hardware FPU without losing familiar tooling support.

Applications

Industrial Control Systems
Leverages the 120MHz clock speed and integrated DMA to handle complex automation logic and sensor data processing.
Digital Audio Processing
Utilizes the hardware FPU and I2S interfaces for real-time filtering and high-fidelity audio playback.
Human Machine Interface (HMI)
Supports small graphic displays and touch interfaces using the 51 I/O pins and high-speed QSPI for external memory access.
Data Logging
The MMC/SD interface combined with 192KB of RAM allows for efficient buffering and storage of large data sets.

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 begin evaluation using the SAM E51 Curiosity Nano or the SAM D51 Explained Pro kits. Software development is supported through Microchip Harmony v3 or the Atmel START web-based configuration tool within the Microchip Studio or MPLAB X IDEs.

Dev Boards

Development boards and breakout modules featuring the ATSAMD51J19A-MU 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-MU (this part) VFQFN-64 -40degC ~ 85degC (.. 3,029
ATSAMD51J19A-AU (Microchip Technology) TQFP-64 -40degC ~ 85degC (..
ATSAMD51J19A-MFT (Microchip Technology) VFQFN-64 -40degC ~ 125degC .. 2,820
Also available as: ATSAMD51J19A-MF, ATSAMD51J19A-AFT, ATSAMD51J20A-AU

Also Consider

STM32F411CEU6 STMicroelectronics - A common alternative Cortex-M4F with 100MHz clock and USB support in a similar 48-pin or 64-pin footprint.
ATSAMD21G18A MCHPMicrochip - A lower-power, lower-cost Cortex-M0+ alternative if the 120MHz speed and FPU of the SAMD51 are not strictly required.
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