The ATSAM3S1AB-AU is a microcontroller integrated circuit (IC) component developed by Microchip Technology. It belongs to the SAM3S series of ARM Cortex-M3 based microcontrollers, which are known for their high-performance, low-power consumption, and rich feature set. The ATSAM3S1AB-AU is specifically designed for applications that require a compact and cost-effective solution.
The key features of the ATSAM3S1AB-AU can be summarized as follows:
1. Architecture: The microcontroller is built around a 32-bit ARM Cortex-M3 processor, which offers a high level of performance and efficiency for embedded applications.
2. Clocking: The ATSAM3S1AB-AU supports a wide range of clocking options, including an internal RC oscillator, external crystal oscillator, phase-locked loop (PLL), and a high-resolution 32 kHz oscillator. This flexibility allows developers to choose the most appropriate clocking mechanism based on their application requirements.
3. Memory: The microcontroller features up to 64KB of flash memory for storing the program code and up to 16KB of SRAM for data storage. It also incorporates advanced memory management units (MMUs) that enable efficient memory utilization and support for executing code from external memory.
4. Peripherals: The ATSAM3S1AB-AU includes a variety of peripherals to facilitate interaction with external devices