System-in-Package (SiP) Solutions
Our multi-chip LIN System-in-Package (SiP) is designed for LIN-bus node applications which demand high levels of integration with lower costs, all within a complete system solution.
- LIN transceiver designed according to LIN 2.X, ISO 17987-4:2016 and SAE J2602-2
- Built-in voltage regulator with 3.3V or 5V output voltages and output current up to 85 mA
- Programmable Window Watchdog via
external resistor - Either an AVR®, Arm® Cortex®-M0+ microcontroller (with Peripheral Touch Controller) or a PIC® microcontroller in a single package

SAM HA1x
Automotive-Grade LIN System-in-Package Solution Ideal for Human-Machine Interface (HMI) Applications
Designing a low-cost LIN based touch system just got much easier. Our LIN System-in-Package (SiP) solutions combine the performance and energy efficiency of an Arm Cortex-M0+ processor with an optimized architecture and peripheral set with the feature-rich LIN System Basis Chips (SBC).
The SAM HA1 series builds on decades of innovation and experience in automotive embedded Flash microcontroller technology and a strong LIN SBC portfolio by combining the performance and energy efficiency of an Arm Cortex-M0+ based MCU with an optimized architecture and peripheral set and a feature-rich LIN SBCs. The provided one-chip LIN solutions offer highly flexible small-footprint devices for various LIN applications. They offer a highly flexible hardware touch controller enabling the implementation of buttons, sliders and wheels.
- Cortex-M0+ based MCU running up to 48 MHz
- Flash memory densities range from 16 KB to 64 KB with SRAM ranging from 4 KB to 8 KB
- Low power consumption at <70µA/MHz
- DMA and Event system
- Up to six flexible serial communication modules (SERCOM) provide peripheral flexibility
- 12-bit ADC with up to 13 channels; 10-bit DAC
- Hardware touch support with the QTouch® technology
- Packages ranging from 32 to 48 pins
- Integrated 3.3 V 85 mA VREG
- LIN Transceiver designed according to LIN 2.X, ISO 17987-4:2016 and SAE J2602-2
- Functional Safety documentation available
SAM HA0x
Arm Cortex-M0+ Based MCU with an Optimized Architecture and Peripheral Set and a Feature-Rich LIN SBC
The SAM HA0 series builds on decades of innovation and experience in automotive embedded Flash microcontroller technology and a strong LIN SBC portfolio. combines the performance and energy efficiency of an Arm Cortex-M0+ based MCU with an optimized architecture and peripheral set and a feature-rich LIN SBCs. The provided one-chip LIN solutions offer highly flexible small-footprint devices for various LIN applications.
- Cortex-M0+ based MCU running up to 48 MHz
- Flash memory densities range from 16 KB to 64 KB with SRAM ranging from 4 KB to 8 KB
- Low power consumption at <70µA/MHz
- DMA and Event system
- Up to Six flexible serial communication modules (SERCOM) provide peripheral flexibility
- 12-bit ADC with up to 13 channels; 10-bit DAC
- Packages ranging from 32 to 48-pins
- Integrated 3.3 V 85 mA VREG
- LIN Transceiver designed according to LIN 2.X, ISO 17987-4:2016 and SAE J2602-2
- Functional Safety documentation available
ATA661x
AVR MCU with an Optimized Architecture Approaching 1 MIPS per MHz and Peripheral Set and a Feature-Rich LIN SBC
The ATA661x series builds on its high-performance 8-bit AVR RISC-based automotive microcontrollers and strong LIN SBC portfolio. These devices combine the performance and energy efficiency of an AVR MCU with an optimized architecture approaching 1 MIPS per MHz and peripheral set and a feature-rich LIN SBCs. The provided one-chip LIN solutions offer highly flexible small-footprint devices for various 5 V LIN applications.
- AVR MCU running at up to 16 MHz
- Flash memory densities range from 8 KB to 32 KB with SRAM ranging from 0.5 KB to 2 KB and EEPROM ranging from 0.5 KB to 1 KB
- UART, SPI, LIN, I2C communication
- 12-bit ADC
- Packages ranging from 38 to 48-pins
- Internal 5 V 85 mA VREG
- LIN Transceiver designed according to LIN 2.X, ISO 17987-4:2016 and SAE J2602-2
- Additional Window-Watchdog independent from the MCU
- High-voltage wake inputs
Some SiPs have all pins of the LIN-SBC and the microcontroller bonded out to provide the same flexibility for their applications as when using discrete parts. Others have internal connections in order to have more features available in a small package.
LIN Development Tools | Description |
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LIN Serial Analyzer | To develop and debug a LIN Communication Bus |
SAMHA1G16A-XPRO | Ideal for evaluating and prototyping with the ATSAMHA1G16A Arm® Cortex®-M0+ based microcontrollers |
LIN Reference Designs | Description |
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Automotive Ambient Lighting Module | Demonstrates microcontroller-based control of RGB LED devices |
Window Lift with Anti-Pinch Reference Design | Ideal solution for window lift applications |
Note: For a complete list of automotive related development tools and reference designs please visit our Automotive Development Tools page.
One of Microchip Technology’s key design partners, IHR GmbH, has developed LIN-compliant drivers for Microchip’s PIC16F, PIC18F, PIC24F, ATtiny, ATmega, ATxmega and ATSAM families of microcontrollers.
IHR is one of the leading manufacturers of diagnosis and emulation tools, as well as gateways for the automotive industry. IHR GmbH is also an associated member of the LIN consortium and has been performing LIN conformance tests for LIN 1.3, LIN 2.0 and LIN 2.1 test specifications.
To further aid the user in configuring the driver for their end application, IHR has developed a LIN Configuration Tool. This tool helps automate the process of generating LIN-compliant code which contains bus configuration information, node information and signal data using the LIN Description File (LDF).