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ATSAMR21G18A-MUT

MCHPATSAMR21G18A-MUT

Microchip
Microchip SAMR21 family part implementing 802.15.4 with integrated MCU used in Zigbee applications.
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Overview

The ATSAMR21G18A-MUT is a highly integrated System-on-Chip (SoC) that combines a low-power ARM Cortex-M0+ microcontroller with an IEEE 802.15.4 compliant 2.4GHz radio. It features 256kB of Flash and 32kB of SRAM, providing a compact solution for wireless mesh networking applications like Zigbee and Thread.

Why Choose This Part

This SoC simplifies RF design by integrating the transceiver and MCU into a single 48-pin VFQFN package, reducing PCB footprint. Its ARM Cortex-M0+ core supports 12 DMA channels and multiple SERCOM interfaces, allowing for efficient peripheral management without waking the CPU core.

Applications

Zigbee Smart Home Devices
Ideal for battery-operated light switches, thermostats, and occupancy sensors requiring low-power 802.15.4 connectivity.
Industrial Sensor Networks
Utilizes SleepWalking peripherals and -99dBm sensitivity to maintain long-range mesh connections with minimal energy consumption.
Lighting Control Systems
Integrates into smart bulbs and ballasts using its 4dBm output power and dedicated PWM channels for dimming control.

Key Specifications

GPIO 28
Type TxRx + MCU
Frequency 2.4GHz
Modulation O-QPSK
Memory Size 256kB Flash, 32kB SRAM
Sensitivity -99dBm
Mounting Type Surface Mount
Package / Case 48-VFQFN Exposed Pad
Power - Output 4dBm
Data Rate (Max) 250kbps
Voltage - Supply 1.8V ~ 3.6V
Serial Interfaces I2C, SPI, UART, USART, USB
RF Family/Standard General ISM > 1GHz
Current - Receiving 11.3mA ~ 11.8mA
Operating Temperature -40degC ~ 85degC
Current - Transmitting 7.2mA ~ 13.8mA
Supplier Device Package 48-QFN (7x7)

Getting Started

Developers can evaluate this part using the SAM R21 Xplained Pro evaluation kit. It is fully supported by the Microchip Atmel Studio and MPLAB X IDEs, which provide ready-to-use software stacks for Zigbee and 802.15.4 protocols.

ATSAMR21G Family

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