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ATSAMD51N19A-AFT

MCHPATSAMD51N19A-AFT

Microchip Technology
ARM® Cortex®-M4F SAM D51 Microcontroller IC 32-Bit 120MHz 512KB (512K x 8) FLASH 100-TQFP (14x14)
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Overview

The ATSAMD51N19A-AFT is a high-performance 32-bit microcontroller featuring an ARM Cortex-M4F core with a Floating Point Unit (FPU) operating at speeds up to 120MHz. It integrates 512KB of Flash and 192KB of RAM, providing a robust platform for complex embedded algorithms and data-heavy applications. This device is designed for low power consumption, drawing as little as 0.5uA in shutdown mode while maintaining high processing throughput.

Why Choose This Part

The combination of a 120MHz Cortex-M4F and a low 2.8mA active current at full speed makes it highly efficient for battery-powered yet compute-intensive designs. Extensive peripheral support, including dual 12-bit DACs and 10 16-bit timers, allows for significant hardware-level task offloading.

Applications

Industrial Automation
Utilizing the 120MHz clock speed and integrated EBI/EMI for controlling complex machinery and human-machine interfaces.
High-Speed Data Acquisition
Leveraging the 28-channel 12-bit ADC and 100-TQFP pin count for multi-sensor monitoring in real-time environments.
Motor Control
Using dedicated PWM channels and the Cortex-M4F FPU to execute precision control loops for brushless DC motors.
Secure IoT Gateways
Providing ample RAM and connectivity options like USB and QSPI for managing encrypted communication and local data buffering.

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 81
Core Processor ARM Cortex-M4F
Package / Case 100-TQFP
Data Converters A/D 28x12b; D/A 2x12b
Oscillator Type Internal
Program Memory Size 512KB (512K x 8)
Program Memory Type FLASH
Operating Temperature -40degC ~ 125degC (TA)
Supplier Device Package 100-TQFP (14x14)
Voltage - Supply (Vcc/Vdd) 1.71V ~ 3.63V

Getting Started

Develop using Microchip Studio or MPLAB X IDE with the XC32 compiler. For rapid prototyping, the SAM D51 Curiosity Nano or Adafruit Grand Central M4 Express are common hardware platforms that support this family. Ensure proper decoupling for the 100-TQFP package and utilize the Atmel Software Framework (ASF4) or Harmony for peripheral driver generation.

Dev Boards

Development boards and breakout modules featuring the ATSAMD51N19A-AFT 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 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
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