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ATSAMV71Q20B-CBVAO

MCHPATSAMV71Q20B-CBVAO

Microchip Technology
ARM Microcontrollers - MCU Automotive Cortex-M7 Ethernet AVB
Active416 in stock

Overview

The ATSAMV71Q20B-CBVAO is a Microchip ARM Cortex-M7 microcontroller for demanding embedded applications. It is positioned for automotive and networked systems, with Ethernet AVB support for time-sensitive communication. This part targets designs that need high MCU performance alongside rich connectivity and real-time control.

Why Choose This Part

This part combines a high-performance Cortex-M7 core with Ethernet AVB support, which is attractive for time-sensitive networked designs. It is a better fit than smaller MCUs when you need more processing margin for communications, control, and protocol handling. Microchip's SAMV7 family also targets embedded designs where connectivity and real-time behavior matter.

Applications

Automotive networked control
Useful for in-vehicle control nodes that need a powerful MCU and Ethernet-based communication.
Industrial communication gateways
A good fit for gateways and controllers that bridge field devices onto Ethernet networks.
Real-time embedded control
Suitable for applications that need deterministic control loops with a high-performance Cortex-M7 core.
Connected instrumentation
Can serve in instruments and controllers that require wired networking and substantial processing headroom.
Edge networking nodes
Fits embedded nodes that aggregate data locally and communicate over Ethernet.

Getting Started

Start with Microchip's SAM V71 development hardware and the MPLAB X IDE with XC32 support. For firmware bring-up, use Microchip's Harmony framework and a supported debugger/programmer such as MPLAB SNAP or PICkit if compatible with the board. Check the exact package, pinout, clocking, and Ethernet PHY requirements before committing to the PCB, since this is a high-pin-count MCU with a substantial external support circuit.

ATSAMV71Q Family

Part NumberDifferenceStock
ATSAMV71Q21B-AABT LQFP-144 2,084
ATSAMV71Q21B-AAB LQFP-144 795

Also Consider

STM32F767ZIT6 STMicroelectronics - A high-performance Cortex-M7 MCU with strong ecosystem support for connected and real-time embedded systems.
STM32H743VIT6 STMicroelectronics - A newer high-end Cortex-M7 option when you want more processing headroom for complex control and networking.
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