ATSAMHA1E16A-B

The ATSAMHA1E16A-B is a high-performance microcontroller from Microchip Technology, built on the ARM Cortex-M0+ core operating at up to 48 MHz. It features 16 KB of flash memory and 4 KB of SRAM, offering efficient code execution and data handling for embedded applications. The device supports a wide operating voltage range of 1.62 V to 3.6 V, making it suitable for low-power and battery-operated systems. This microcontroller integrates a rich set of peripherals including two 16-bit timers, a 32-bit real-time counter (RTC), and multiple communication interfaces such as SPI, I2C, and UART. It also includes a hardware-accelerated AES encryption engine for secure data processing, which is critical in IoT and industrial applications where security is paramount. Additionally, the ATSAMHA1E16A-B offers a flexible power management system with multiple sleep modes to minimize energy consumption during idle periods. Designed for cost-sensitive and space-constrained applications, the ATSAMHA1E16A-B comes in a compact 32-pin QFN package, enabling easy integration into small form-factor designs. Its robust architecture supports advanced features like a programmable logic controller (PLC) interface and analog-to-digital conversion (ADC) capabilities, allowing direct interfacing with sensors and actuators without external components. Common applications include smart meters, home automation devices, industrial control systems, wearable electronics, and consumer appliances. The microcontroller’s combination of performance, low power, and integrated peripherals makes it ideal for edge computing tasks that require reliable operation in harsh environments. With support from Microchip’s comprehensive development ecosystem—including MPLAB X IDE, XC32 compiler, and extensive documentation—the ATSAMHA1E16A-B accelerates time-to-market for engineers developing next-generation embedded solutions.