SPIDER Automation Microchip ATSAM4S-XPRO Xplained Pro Evaluation Kit | SAM4SD32 ARM Cortex-M4 MCU | For Industrial Control & Motor Automation
Description
SPIDER Automation Microchip ATSAM4S-XPRO Xplained Pro Evaluation Kit offers engineers and system developers a comprehensive, plug-and-play platform to evaluate and deploy the powerful SAM4SD32 microcontroller. Built around an advanced ARM Cortex-M4 core, the SAM4SD32 represents one of the industry’s highest-density embedded flash microcontrollers, supplying a massive 2MB of flash memory alongside high computational throughput and low power efficiency.
Designed for seamless integration, the Xplained Pro series evaluation kit integrates an on-board Embedded Debugger, providing full programming and debugging capabilities right out of the box without external tools. Featuring specialized motor control PWM peripherals, encoder interfaces, advanced analog blocks, and multiple serial communication protocols, the ATSAM4S-XPRO accelerates the design and testing of complex industrial automation systems, robotics controllers, and high-memory embedded devices.
Key Features
- ATSAM4SD32C ARM Cortex-M4 Core: High-performance 32-bit RISC processor operating with digital signal processing (DSP) instructions.
- Unsurpassed 2MB Embedded Flash: High-density non-volatile program memory ideal for large-scale firmware and data storage applications.
- On-Board Embedded Debugger: Integrated programming and debugging tool supporting automatic ID streaming and virtual COM ports.
- Motor Control Peripherals: Dedicated PWM channels and motor encoder interfaces for precise motion control applications.
- Advanced Analog & Connectivity: High-speed analog-to-digital converters, digital-to-analog converters, and comprehensive serial communication peripherals.
- Low Power Consumption: Optimized power architecture designed for energy-efficient embedded operation.
- 12MHz Crystal Oscillator: Precision external crystal reference for stable system timing and clock generation.
- SD Card Socket Interface: On-board hardware socket supporting external memory card expansion and data logging.
- Xplained Pro Extension Headers: Standardized connector layout allowing effortless stacking of compatible extension boards.
- Plug-and-Play Architecture: Immediate host recognition and out-of-the-box demo support within modern IDE toolchains.
- Easy-to-Use Development Ecosystem: Fully supported by Atmel Studio and MPLAB integrated development environments.
Benefits
- All-In-One Prototyping Platform: Integrated debugger and extensive onboard peripherals eliminate the need for extra programming hardware.
- High Memory Capacity: 2MB of flash memory accommodates sophisticated firmware stacks, large lookup tables, and OTA update routines.
- Rapid Hardware Expansion: Standard Xplained Pro extension headers enable quick connection of sensors, displays, and communication modules.
Applications
- Industrial Motor Control Systems: Precision inverter drives, robotic arm controllers, and automated conveyor positioning units.
- Medical Instrumentation: Portable diagnostic equipment and patient monitoring terminals requiring high reliability and large firmware space.
- Advanced Automation Gateways: Complex industrial node controllers integrating serial communication and real-time sensor processing.
- Smart Home Appliance Control: High-end white goods control boards featuring advanced user interfaces and motor automation.
- Embedded Data Logging Nodes: Remote monitoring stations utilizing the onboard SD card socket and serial communication ports.
- Educational & R&D Laboratories: Professional evaluation platforms for mastering ARM Cortex-M4 architecture and advanced microcontroller programming.
Package Includes
- 1 x MICROCHIP ATSAM4S-XPRO Xplained Pro Evaluation Kit (SAM4SD32 MCU Board)
- 1 x On-Board Embedded Debugger & Extension Board Integration Unit
Technical Specifications
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Brand / Series | SPIDER Automation / Microchip Xplained Pro Evaluation Series |
| Item Type | ARM Microcontroller Evaluation Board & Development Kit |
| Model Order Code / SKU | ATSAM4S-XPRO / SKU-SPIDER-ATSAM4S-XPRO |
| Microcontroller (MCU) | Microchip ATSAM4SD32C (32-bit ARM Cortex-M4 RISC Core) |
| Embedded Flash Memory | 2 MB High-Density Flash Memory |
| System Memory / Storage | Onboard Flash & SD Card Socket Interface |
| Debugging & Programming | On-Board Embedded Debugger (No External Tools Required) |
| System Clock Crystal | 12 MHz Precision Crystal Oscillator |
| Communication Protocols | Serial and Parallel Communication Peripherals (UART, SPI, I2C, etc.) |
| Specialized Peripherals | Motor Control PWM, Motor Encoder Interface, Advanced Analog Blocks |
| Software IDE Support | Atmel Studio, MPLAB X IDE, Xplained Pro Extensions |
| Board Physical Dimensions | Compact Xplained Pro Form Factor |
| Product Net Weight | 0.035 kg (35 g) |
| Package Shipping Weight | 0.07 kg (70 g) |
| Package Shipping Dimensions | 14 cm × 9 cm × 3 cm |
