Simplify Industrial-Grade Linux® Designs with SAMA5D2 MPU-Based System On Module (SOM)
February 20 2018 - 2:00AM
There is a great deal of design effort and complexity associated
with creating an industrial-grade microprocessor (MPU)-based system
running a Linux® operating system. Even developers with expertise
in the area spend a lot of time on PCB layout to guarantee signal
integrity for the high-speed interfaces to DDR memory and Ethernet
Physical Layer (PHY) while complying with Electromagnetic
Compatibility (EMC) standards. To remove the traditional design
complexity in this space, Microchip Technology Inc. (NASDAQ:MCHP)
has unveiled a new System on Module (SOM) featuring the SAMA5D2
MPU. The ATSAMA5D27-SOM1, which contains the recently released
ATSAMA5D27C-D1G-CU System in Package (SiP), greatly simplifies
design by integrating the power management, non-volatile boot
memory, Ethernet PHY and high-speed DDR2 memory onto a small,
single-sided Printed Circuit Board (PCB). For more information
visit
www.microchip.com/SAMA5D2SOM.
The SAMA5D2 family of products provides an extremely flexible
design experience no matter the level of expertise. For example,
the SOM—which integrates multiple external components and
eliminates key design challenges around EMI, ESD and signal
integrity—can be used to expedite development time. Customers can
solder the SOM to their board and take it to production, or it can
be used as a reference design along with the free schematics,
design and Gerber files and complete bill of materials which are
available online. Customers can also transition from the SOM to the
SiP or the MPU itself, depending on their design needs. No matter
which device a customer selects, all products are backed by
Microchip’s customer-driven obsolescence policy which ensures
availability to customers for as long as needed.
The Arm® Cortex®-A5-based SAMA5D2 SiP, mounted on the SOM PCB or
available separately, integrates 1 Gb DDR2 memory, further
simplifying the design by removing the high-speed memory interface
constraints from the PCB. The impedance matching is done in the
package, not manually during development, so the system will
function properly at normal and low-speed operation. Three DDR2
memory sizes (128 Mb, 512 Mb and 1 Gb) are available for the
SAMA5D2 SIP and optimized for bare metal, Real-time Operating
System (RTOS) and Linux implementations.
Microchip customers developing Linux-based applications have
access to the largest set of device drivers, middleware and
application layers for the embedded market at no charge. All of
Microchip’s Linux development code for the SiP and SOM are
mainlined in the Linux communities. This results in solutions where
customers can connect external devices, for which drivers are
mainlined, to the SOM and SIP with minimal software
development.
The SAMA5D2 family features the highest levels of security in
the industry, including PCI compliance, providing an excellent
platform for customers to create secured designs. With integrated
Arm TrustZone® and capabilities for tamper detection, secure data
and program storage, hardware encryption engine, secure boot and
more, customers can work with Microchip’s security experts to
evaluate their security needs and implement the level of protection
that’s right for their design. The SAMA5D2 SOM also contains
Microchip’s QSPI NOR Flash memory, a Power Management Integrated
Circuit (PMIC), an Ethernet PHY and serial EEPROM memory with a
Media Access Control (MAC) address to expand design options.
“SOMs shorten time to market by significantly reducing
development time, software coding and debugging, allowing designers
to concentrate on their application features,” said Alfredo
Vadillo, vice president of Microchip’s MPU32 business unit. “With
this new SOM, customers can get to market faster with the latest
technology from Microchip integrated into a single module. They are
also getting a proven partner with global support and a long-term
supply commitment.”
For additional information, contact any Microchip sales
representative or authorized worldwide distributor, or visit
Microchip’s website. To purchase products mentioned in this press
release, go to Microchip’s easy-to-use online sales channel
microchipDIRECT or contact one of Microchip’s
authorized distribution partners.
Development ToolsThe SOM1-EK1 development board
provides a convenient evaluation platform for both the SOM and the
SiP. A free Board Support Package (BSP) includes the Linux kernel
and drivers for the MPU peripherals and integrated circuits on the
SOM. Schematics and Gerber files for the SOM are also
available.
Pricing and Availability
- The ATSAMA5D2 SiP is available in four variants starting with
the ATSAMA5D225C-D1M-CU in a 196-lead BGA package for $8.62 each in
10,000 unit quantities.
- The ATSAMA5D27-SOM1 is available now for $39.00 each in 100
unit quantities.
- The ATSAMA5D27-SOM1-EK1 development board is available for
$245.00 each.
ResourcesHigh-res images available through
Flickr or editorial contact (feel free to publish):
- PR graphic:
www.flickr.com/photos/microchiptechnology/40304916691/sizes/l
- Chip graphic:
www.flickr.com/photos/microchiptechnology/39961099252/sizes/l
- Tool photo:
www.flickr.com/photos/microchiptechnology/26120207678/sizes/l
About Microchip TechnologyMicrochip Technology
Inc. (NASDAQ:MCHP) is a leading provider of microcontroller,
mixed-signal, analog and Flash-IP solutions, providing low-risk
product development, lower total system cost and faster time to
market for thousands of diverse customer applications worldwide.
Headquartered in Chandler, Arizona, Microchip offers outstanding
technical support along with dependable delivery and quality. For
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