Microchip Introduces SAMA7D65 Family of Microprocessors, SiPSoC Solutions Integrating Advanced Graphics and Connectivity Features

Embedded developers are faced with the challenge of designing compact, high-performance and low-power systems. As applications increasingly demand advanced graphics and connectivity capabilities, providing a diverse range of solutions from SoCs (system-on-chips) to SiPs (system-in-packages) and SOMs (system-on-modules) will significantly simplify the development process and accelerate time-to-market. Microchip Technology Inc. today announced the SAMA7D65 family of microprocessors (MPUs) based on the Arm Cortex-A7 core, running at up to 1 GHz, and available in both System-in-Package (SiP) and System-on-Chip (SoC) models with integrated 2 Gb DDR3L, designed for human-machine interfaces (HMIs) and high connectivity applications.

The graphics capabilities of the SAMA7D65 MPU include LVDS, MIPI DSI interface, and 2D GPU. these high performance features allow for more data to be transferred and processed for efficient graphics performance, making it an optimal solution for human-machine interface applications in the industrial, medical, and transportation markets.

The SAMA7D65 MPU is equipped with advanced audio and connectivity features, including dual Gigabit Ethernet with Time Sensitive Networking (TSN) support, enabling precise synchronisation and low-latency communications critical to real-time systems. These features are targeted at industrial and building automation HMI applications where seamless data exchange and deterministic networking are critical for responsive and reliable user interfaces.

The SAMA7D65D2G SiP features 2 Gb DDR3L memory for high-speed synchronous dynamic random access operations and a low-voltage design that reduces power consumption and improves energy efficiency. the SiP's design accelerates the design process and time-to-market by preemptively addressing high-speed memory interface design concerns and simplifying memory supply.

The SAMA7D65 family sets a new standard for HMI applications by combining advanced graphics, low latency and connectivity in a power-efficient design,’ said Rod Drake, vice president of Microchip's High-Performance MCU/MPU Business Unit. Its SiP version simplifies the R&D process and minimises supply chain stress by integrating DDR3L memory, providing customers with an efficient path from design to volume production.’  

Targeted at applications with interactive touchscreen displays, the SAMA7D65 family complements Microchip's existing SAMA7G54 1 GHz Arm Cortex-A7-based MPUs. Embedded developers using Microchip MPUs can take advantage of the Microchip Graphics Suite platform to build sophisticated graphical user interfaces (GUIs) and other graphical applications within the MPLAB Harmony v3 and Linux software platforms. This comprehensive solution helps designers increase reusability across projects and simplify design complexity.

Microchip's portfolio of Arm and RISC-V based 32-bit and 64-bit MPUs provides powerful and flexible solutions for applications ranging from consumer products to space missions. In addition to single and multi-core SOM and SiP MPUs, Microchip offers other key components for these applications, including connectivity, security, power management, timing and memory. For more information on the SAMA7D65 MPU, please visit the webpage.

development tool

The SAMA7D65 MPUs are supported by the Microchip Graphics Suite (MGS) as well as other third-party graphics tools. for customers developing RTOS or bare-metal systems, the family is supported by MPLAB Harmony v3. microchip's mainline Linux distribution supports Linux development. The SAMA7D65 Curiosity development board enables evaluation of the SAMA7D65 family.

Availability and Pricing

The SAMA7D65 family is available in volume production. For more information or to purchase, contact a Microchip sales representative, an authorised worldwide distributor, or visit the Microchip Purchasing and Customer Service web site at www.microchipdirect.com. Early access to the SAMA7D65D2GN8 System on Module (SOM) is now available, for more information visit the web page.