The ATSAMD20E16A-MU is a low-power microcontroller unit (MCU) manufactured by Microchip Technology. This MCU is part of the SAM D20 series and is designed for a wide range of applications that require low power consumption and high performance.
Description:
The ATSAMD20E16A-MU is a 32-bit ARM Cortex-M0+ based MCU with 16KB of flash memory and 2KB of SRAM. It operates at a core frequency of up to 48MHz and features a wide range of peripherals, including USB, SERCOM (Serial Communication Interface), and ADC (Analog-to-Digital Converter). The MCU is available in a 32-pin QFN (Quad Flat No-leads) package.
Features:
- ARM Cortex-M0+ processor with a core frequency of up to 48MHz
- 16KB of flash memory and 2KB of SRAM
- 32 GPIO (General Purpose Input/Output) pins
- USB 2.0 full-speed device/host interface
- SERCOM for SPI (Serial Peripheral Interface), UART (Universal Asynchronous Receiver-Transmitter), and I2C (Inter-Integrated Circuit) communication
- 12-channel ADC with up to 12-bit resolution
- DAC (Digital-to-Analog Converter) with 10-bit resolution
- Low-power sleep modes for energy-efficient operation
- Event system for easy peripheral interconnectivity
- Core coupled memory for efficient data access
- Security features, including a unique 128-bit UID and hardware crypto modules
Applications:
The ATSAMD20E16A-MU is suitable for a wide range of applications that require low power consumption and high performance. Some of the potential applications include:
- Industrial control and automation systems
- Portable and wearable devices, such as fitness trackers and smartwatches
- Medical devices, such as glucometers and blood pressure monitors
- Smart home appliances, like thermostats and lighting control systems
- IoT (Internet of Things) devices, including sensors and actuators
- Battery-powered devices, where energy efficiency is crucial
- Human Interface Devices (HIDs), such as keyboards and mice
- Data acquisition and signal processing systems
The ATSAMD20E16A-MU's combination of low power consumption, high performance, and a wide range of peripherals make it an ideal choice for developers looking to create energy-efficient and feature-rich embedded systems.