Atmel SMART SAMA5D3 Xplained For Prototyping and Evaluating MPUs Introducing the Atmel SMART SAMA5D3 Xplained This evaluation kit is a fast prototyping and low cost evaluation platform for the Atmel SMART SAMA5D3 ARM Cortex -A5 processor-based microprocessor (MPU) design. It comes with a free of charge Linux distribution, including Linux Kernel 3.10 (LTS), Linux Mainline and Yocto 1.5.1 support. Bare metal developers benefit from a complete C software package, including many examples to get started fast. The board is also a perfect development platform for headless Android. The board comes with a rich set of ready-to-use connectivity and storage peripherals and expansion headers for easy customization. A USB device connector can be used to power the board as well as for programming and debugging it. SAMA5D3 Processor Atmel ARM Cortex-A5 processor-based MPUs deliver that balance in a rich set of devices that meets your every industrial design need. The SAMA5D3 series is also ideal for wearable computing and mobile applications where low power and a small footprint are critical. By designing with the new SAMA5D3 series, you alleviate any trade-offs in performance, power and ease of use. www.linux4sam.org provides an easy starting point to open source Linux distributions for Atmel ARM-based MPUs. The site contains reference sources and build instructions to set up a Linux system for Atmel ARM926 and Cortex-A5 based MPU products, including for the SAMA5D3 Xplained. To learn more or order one, please visit: SAMA5D3 Series Key Features Features SAMA5D31 SAMA5D33 SAMA5D34 SAMA5D35 SAMA5D36 LCD controller -- P P P P 10/100 EMAC -- -- P P P 10/100/1000 EMAC -- P P P P DUAL CAN -- -- P P P ISI P P P P P USB P P P P P Secure Boot P P P P P Crypto P P P P P -40 to +105 C -- -- -- P P 12x12 BGA -- -- -- -- P Operating at 850DMIPS at under 150mW, the Atmel SAMA5D3 MPU is ideal for any high-performance, low-power and cost-sensitive industrial application. Think control panels, smart grid devices and bar code scannersanything that needs high levels of connectivity, enhanced user interfaces, robust security or is battery powered. High Performance Security Designed to complement the power of the ARM The SAMA5D3 includes features to prevent Cortex-A5 core, the SAMA5D3 delivers cloning of your application as well as to secure 850DMIPS while consuming less than 150mW. communications and data storage. Low Power Consumption Safety The SAMA5D3 uses innovative techniques to The SAMA5D3 includes functions which ease push down power consumption in all modes. the implementation of safety standards like IEC61508. Connectivity The SAMA5D3 series embeds a wide range of Low System Cost advanced communication peripherals, making it With its high level of system integration, the ideal for bridges or gateways. SAMA5D3 provides maximum flexibility, while minimizing the need for expensive additional components. Enhanced User Interfaces With the SAMA5D3, you can create the sleek and smooth user interfaces required by todays applications. Atmel Corporation 1600 Technology Drive, San Jose, CA 95110 USA T : (+1)(408) 441. 0311 F : (+1)(408) 436. 4200 www.atmel.com 2015 Atmel Corporation. / Rev.: Atmel-45066C-SAMA5D3-Xplained E US 122015 Atmel, Atmel logo and combinations thereof, Enabling Unlimited Possibilities, and others are registered trademarks or trademarks of Atmel Corporation in U. 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