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Reliable 32-bit Microprocessors (MPUs) for Automotive Applications


Developing reliable and future-ready automotive applications is increasingly complex. Engineers face challenges with long-term product availability, meeting stringent automotive standards and integrating advanced features.

Our 32-bit MPU-based solutions meet the demands of modern in-car systems, including control panels, gateways, telematics and audio applications. These MPUs are AEC-Q100 Grade 2 qualified and supported by our client-driven obsolescence policy to enable long-term availability and reliability.

Use our MPLAB® Harmony embedded software development framework and Microchip Graphics Suite (MGS) to easily configure and customize your design.

Find Your Perfect Fit to Build Smarter Automotive Designs


SAM9X60

This MPU is an entry-level Linux® machine or high-end Real-Time Operating System (RTOS) platform with a CPU core running at 600 MHz and a 200 MHz memory bus.

Key Features:

  • Enhanced user interface capability
    • LCD controller, four overlays, 1024 × 768 resolution and 2D hardware accelerator
    • I2S digital audio support and Class D controller
  • Large number of connectivity options
    • Up to 13 Flexible Serial Communications (FLEXCOMs) with LIN support, dual 10/100 Ethernet connectivity, two CAN controllers and three High-Speed USB PHYs
  • Integrated security
    • AES/TDES/SHA in hardware, secure boot, EBI scrambling and OTP for key storage

SAMA5D29

This is a high-performance, low-power Arm® Cortex®-A5 CPU-based embedded microprocessor (MPU) running up to 500 MHz.

Key Features:

  • Enhanced connectivity
    • 10/100 Ethernet with 1588 support, Audio-Video Bridging (AVB) and timestamping
    • Two CAN FD ports
  • Embedded media features
    • Audio sub-system
    • 24-bit LCD Interface
    • 12-bit RAW Bayer camera
    • Capacitive touch
  • Advanced security functions like TrustZone® technology for Arm Cortex-M processors, tamper detection, secure data storage and secure boot, and high-performance cryptographic accelerators such as AES, SHA and TRNG
  • ISO 26262-ready core diagnostics libraries

SAM9X75

This is a high-performance ARM926EJ-S™ CPU-based embedded MPU running at up to 800 MHz.

Key Features:

  • Enhanced User Interface capability
    •  24-bit LCD controller with overlays of up to 1024 × 768 resolution
    • Low-Voltage Differential Signaling (LVDS), MIPI® DSI®, 24-bit RGB display interfaces
  • Large number of connectivity options
    • Single 10/100/1G Ethernet port, one quad/octal SPI controller, two High-Speed USB hosts and one High-Speed USB host or device and up to 13 FLEXCOMs
  • Advanced security functions like tamper detection, secure boot, secure key storage, TRNG, PUF and higher-performance cryptographic accelerators for AES and SHA

SAMA7G54

The Arm® Cortex®-A7 CPU-based embedded microprocessor (MPU) running up to 1 GHz.

Key Features:

  • Complete imaging and audio sub-system with 12-bit parallel and/or MIPI CSI-2® camera
  • Large number of connectivity options, including dual Ethernet MAC, six CAN FD and three High-Speed USB ports
  • Advanced security functions like secure boot, external memory encryption, secure key storage and high-performance cryptographic accelerators for AES, SHA, RSA and ECC

Automotive 32-bit Microprocessors