Microchip Micro-Processor-Units at a Glance
SAMA7D65 Family Key Features – Comparison with SAMA7G54
| Feature | SAMA7D65 DK# SAMA7D65-V/4HB | SAMA7G54 DK# SAMA7G54-V/4HB |
|---|---|---|
| CPU | Single Cortex-A7 up to 1 GHz | |
| DDR | 16-bit high bandwidth interface | |
| 16Gbit LPDDR2, LPDDR3, DDR2, DDR3(L) Up to 533 MHz | ||
| USB 2.0 interfaces | x3 | |
| Package | TFBGA343, 14x14mm, Pitch 0.65mm | |
| TFBGA343, 9x9mm, Fine Pitch 0.4mm [Planned] | ||
| HMI | LCD Controller | No |
| 2D GPU | ||
| SRGB, LDVS & MIPI-DSI | ||
| Camera | No | Parallel Port & MIPI-CSI |
| Security | Crypto engines, security module, Trustzone & PUF | Crypto engines, security module, Trustzone |
| Power Management | MCP16501/2 | |
| companion IC (PMIC) | ||
| Ethernet | Dual Gigabit Ethernet with TSN and AVB | 1 Gigabit Ethernet with AVB |
| RGMII mode only | 1 Fast Ethernet 10/100Mb/s with AVB | |
| Serial I/F | 5 MCANs, 11 Flexcom & I3C | 6 MCANs & 12 Flexcom |
MPU Security Enhancement
SAMA7D65 SOM – System on Module
Complete SOM for Display, Audio, Connectivity Applications
| CPN | SIP | NAND + NVM | Early Adaptors | Production |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SAMA7D65D2GN8 | SAMA7D65 + 2Gb DDR3L | 8Gb SLC NAND / 64Mb QSPI | Engineering Samples | |
| now | Aug 2025 |
Limited samples for Early Access (EA) customers (on Marketing approval)
Github link to access documentation: https://github.com/MicrochipTech/EA-SOM-SAMA7D6
DK# SAMA7D65-V/4HB
Includes PMIC and PHY
MCP16502TAB-E/S8BVAO PMIC
MIC33153YHJ-TR DC/DC Buck Reg
LAN8840/PSA Gigabit PHY
38 x 38 mm castellated PCB
Industrial Grade (-40/+85°C)
Reference design available!
High-Performance Power Management
MCP16502/1 Optimized for Microchip MPUs
MCP16502 key features
VSEL pin for DRAM voltage
Fully programmable via I²C
IRQ for fault reporting
Single I/O for low-power modes
Smart push-button Start, Stop and Cold-Reset
Dynamic voltage scaling
Flexible Options
MCP16502 – 5x5mm QFN32 – 6 channels
4x 1A DC/DC + 2x 300mA LDO
MCP16501 – 4x4mm QFN24 – 4 channels
3x 1A DC/DC + 1x 300mA LDO
AEC-Q100 Grade 2 qualified
DK# MCP16501TA-E/RMB
MIPI Display Module w/ maXTouch®
CPN: AC40T08A DK# 150-AC40T08A-ND
5.5” 4-Lane MIPI 720p display module
Supports 720 x 1280 resolution (portrait mode)
Microchip on-board
mXT336UD maXTouch touchscreen controller
MIC2289 white LED backlight driver
MIC23150 synchronous buck regulator
24AA014H 1kbit I²C Serial EEPROM (configuration)
Compatible w/ MPU Curiosity boards w/ MIPI display
https://www.microchip.com/en-us/development-tool/AC40T08A
LVDS Display Module w/ maXTouch®
CPN: AC69T88A DK# 150-AC69T88A-ND
5” 4-Lane WVGA LCD Display with maXTouch
Supports 800 x 480 resolution
Microchip on-board
mXT336UD maXTouch touchscreen controller
MIC2289 white LED backlight driver
MIC23150 synchronous buck regulator
24AA014H 1kbit I²C Serial EEPROM (configuration)
Compatible w/ MPU Curiosity boards w/ LVDS display
https://www.microchip.com/en-us/development-tool/AC69T88A
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