MPUs in SIP and SoC formats for advanced graphics and connectivity
Microchip Technology has announced a portfolio of SAMA7D65 MPUs based on the Arm® Cortex®-A7 core running up to 1 GHz in a System-in-Package (SiP) with a 2 Gb DDR3L and as a System-on-Chip (SoC). In applications with advanced graphics and connectivity, SoCs, SiPs and SOMs simplify and accelerate development timelines.
The MPUs are designed to target Human-Machine Interface (HMI) and connectivity applications with its advanced graphic features. The devices address the challenge of designing systems that balance compactness, energy efficiency and high performance.
The graphic features of the SAMA7D65 MPUs include LVDS, MIPI DSI® interfaces and 2D GPU. These high-performance features enable the transmission and processing of more data for efficient graphic performance, making it ideal for HMI applications in industrial, medical and transportation markets.
Featuring advanced audio and connectivity features, the SAMA7D65 MPUs include dual Gigabit Ethernet with Time Sensitive Networking (TSN) support, enabling precise synchronisation and low-latency communication critical for real-time systems. These features target industrial and building automation HMI applications, where seamless data exchange and deterministic networking are essential for responsive and reliable user interfaces.
The SAMA7D65D2G SiP has 2 Gb DDR3L memory for high-speed synchronous dynamic random-access operations, while its low-voltage design reduces power consumption and enhances energy efficiency. SiPs are designed to accelerate the design process and time to market by pre-solving high-speed memory interface design considerations and simplifying memory supply.
“Raising the bar for HMI applications, the SAMA7D65 series combines advanced graphics capabilities, low latency and connectivity with optimised power consumption for an energy-efficient design,” said Rod Drake, corporate vice president of Microchip’s high-performance MCU and MPU business units. “Its integrated DDR3L SiP variant, the SAMA7D65D2G, streamlines R&D efforts and minimises logistical supply challenges, providing our customers with a seamless and efficient pathway from design to production.”
The SAMA7D65 series targets applications with interactive touchscreen displays and complements the existing Microchip SAMA7G54 1 GHz Arm Cortex-A7-based MPU. With these MPUs, designers can leverage the Microchip Graphics Suite, a platform for building sophisticated Graphical User Interfaces (GUIs) and other graphics applications within MPLAB® Harmony v3 and Linux® software platforms. The suite helps designers improve reusability across projects and simplifies design complexities.
The SAMA7D65 MPUs are supported by Microchip Graphics Suite (MGS), as well as other third-party graphics tools. For customers developing RTOS or bare-metal systems, these MPUs are supported in MPLAB Harmony v3. Linux support is provided in Microchip’s mainline Linux distribution. Additionally, to evaluate the SAMA7D65 series, the SAMA7D65 Curiosity Development Board is available.
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