Microchip Technology's ATSAML22-XPRO Evaluation Kit

The ATSAML22-XPRO from Microchip Technology is a feature-rich evaluation kit designed for the advanced development and testing of the SAML22 series of microcontrollers. This powerful tool is ideal for engineers and developers seeking to explore the capabilities of the SAM L22 ARM® Cortex®-M0+ based microcontrollers, which are renowned for their low-power efficiency and robust performance in embedded applications.

The evaluation kit comes equipped with an ATSAML22N18A microcontroller, which offers an optimal balance of power consumption and performance, featuring a maximum operating frequency of 48MHz and up to 256KB of flash memory alongside 32KB of SRAM. Its power-saving techniques and sleep modes make it particularly well-suited for battery-powered and energy-sensitive applications.

The ATSAML22-XPRO board is loaded with various peripherals to facilitate development, including but not limited to an onboard debugger, OLED display, and USB interface. The onboard Embedded Debugger (EDBG) eliminates the need for external tools and simplifies the programming and debugging process. Additionally, the board supports extension boards via the Xplained Pro extension headers which offer access to a wide range of additional peripherals and custom functionality.

Connectivity options on the ATSAML22-XPRO are plentiful, with support for SPI, I2C, and UART interfaces, allowing for easy integration with external devices and systems. The kit also features touch buttons and an LED user interface for interactive applications and demonstrations of the SAM L22 series' touch capabilities.

The development board is supported by Microchip's robust suite of software and tools, including the MPLAB® X Integrated Development Environment (IDE) and Atmel Studio, which provide comprehensive development platforms for coding, debugging, and optimization of applications.

Whether you're developing low-power applications, touch-enabled devices, or simply evaluating the SAML22 series of microcontrollers, the ATSAML22-XPRO evaluation kit is an invaluable resource that provides a flexible and user-friendly platform for innovation and discovery.