The Microchip Technology SAM7X series of microcontrollers are a family of 32-bit ARM7TDMI-based microcontrollers designed for embedded applications. They feature a wide range of peripherals, including USB, Ethernet, CAN, and LCD controllers, as well as a variety of analog and digital interfaces. The SAM7X series is ideal for applications requiring high performance, low power consumption, and a wide range of peripherals. With its low cost and high performance, the SAM7X series is an excellent choice for embedded applications.
Features
1. ARM7TDMI-S™ Core: The SAM7X series embedded microcontrollers feature an ARM7TDMI-S™ core, which is a 32-bit RISC processor with a 16-bit Thumb instruction set.
2. High Performance: The SAM7X series microcontrollers offer high performance with a maximum clock frequency of up to 55 MHz.
3. Low Power Consumption: The SAM7X series microcontrollers feature low power consumption, with a maximum power consumption of only 1.2 mA/MHz.
4. On-Chip Memory: The SAM7X series microcontrollers feature on-chip memory, including up to 128 KB of Flash memory and up to 32 KB of SRAM.
5. Peripheral Interfaces: The SAM7X series microcontrollers feature a wide range of peripheral interfaces, including USB, CAN, UART, SPI, I2C, and more.
Applications
1. Automotive: The SAM7X series microcontrollers are used in automotive applications, such as engine control, body control, and safety systems.
2. Industrial: The SAM7X series microcontrollers are used in industrial applications, such as factory automation, process control, and machine control.
3. Medical: The SAM7X series microcontrollers are used in medical applications, such as patient monitoring, medical imaging, and medical instrumentation.
4. Consumer: The SAM7X series microcontrollers are used in consumer applications, such as home automation, home security, and consumer electronics.