The ATSAMD20G14A-AU is a low-power microcontroller unit (MCU) from Microchip Technology. It is part of the SAM D20 series of Cortex-M0+ based MCUs, designed for a wide range of applications that require low power consumption and high performance.
Description:
The ATSAMD20G14A-AU is a 32-bit ARM Cortex-M0+ processor with a maximum CPU frequency of 48 MHz. It features 128 KB of flash memory, 16 KB of SRAM, and 2 KB of read-only memory (ROM). The MCU is available in a 48-ball TQFP package.
Features:
- Core: 32-bit ARM Cortex-M0+ processor with a maximum CPU frequency of 48 MHz.
- Memory: 128 KB of flash memory, 16 KB of SRAM, and 2 KB of ROM.
- Clock System: Flexible clock system with internal and external clock sources, including a 48 MHz internal oscillator.
- Power Management: Ultra-low-power sleep modes and a power supply range of 1.62V to 3.6V.
- I/O: 20 digital I/O pins with support for various I/O functions, including PWM, ADC, and DAC.
- Communication Interfaces: USB 2.0 full-speed device/host/OTG interface, SERCOM modules for SPI, UART, and I2C communication.
- Analog-to-Digital Converter (ADC): 12-bit ADC with up to 12 channels.
- Digital-to-Analog Converter (DAC): 10-bit DAC with two output channels.
- Event System: Flexible event system for efficient inter-peripheral communication and low-power operation.
- Security: Secure boot and flash memory read protection options.
Applications:
The ATSAMD20G14A-AU 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 battery-powered devices
- Human Interface Devices (HID)
- Wireless sensor networks
- Smart home and IoT devices
- Wearable devices
- Medical devices
- Consumer electronics
- Data acquisition and signal processing systems
The ATSAMD20G14A-AU's low-power capabilities, combined with its rich set of features, make it an ideal choice for applications where energy efficiency and performance are critical.