AT91SAM7L-STK Rev. A Starter Kit User Guide
3-1
6409A–ATARM–30-Jun-08
Section 3
Board Description
3.1
AT91SAM7L64/128 Microcontroller
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Incorporates the ARM7TDMI
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ARM
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Thumb
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Processor
– High-performance 32-bit RISC Architecture
– High-density 16-bit Instruction Set
– Leader in MIPS/Watt
– EmbeddedICE
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In-circuit Emulation, Debug Communication Channel Support
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Internal High-speed Flash
– 128 Kbytes (AT91SAM7L128), Organized in 512 Pages of 256 Bytes Single Plane
– 64 Kbytes (AT91SAM7L64), Organized In 256 Pages of 256 Bytes Single Plane
– Single Cycle Access at Up to 15 MHz in Worst Case Conditions
– 128-bit Read Access
– Page Programming Time: 4.6 ms, Including Page Auto Erase, Full Erase Time: 10 ms
– 10,000 Write Cycles, 10-year Data Retention Capability, Sector Lock Capabilities, Flash Security Bit
– Fast Flash Programming Interface for High Volume Production
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Enhanced Embedded Flash Controller (EEFC)
– Interface of the Flash Block with the 32-bit Internal Bus
– Increases Performance in ARM and Thumb Mode with 128-bit Wide Memory Interface
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Internal High-speed SRAM, Single-cycle Access at Maximum Speed
– 6 kbytes
• 2 Kbytes Directly on Main Supply that Can Be Used as Backup SRAM
• 4 Kbytes in the Core
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Memory Controller (MC)
– Enhanced Embedded Flash Controller, Abort Status and Misalignment Detection
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Reset Controller (RSTC)
– Based on Brownout Reset and Low-power Factory-calibrated Brownout Detector
– Provides External Reset Signal Shaping and Reset Source Status
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Clock Generator (CKGR)
– Low-power 32 kHz RC Oscillator, 32 kHz On-chip Oscillator, 2 MHz Fast RC Oscillator and one PLL
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Supply Controller (SUPC)
– Minimizes Device Power Consumption
– Manages the Different Supplies On Chip
– Supports Multiple Wake-up Sources
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Power Management Controller (PMC)
– Software Power Optimization Capabilities, Including Slow Clock Mode (Down to 500 Hz) and Idle Mode
– Three Programmable External Clock Signals
– Handles Fast Start Up
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Advanced Interrupt Controller (AIC)
– Individually Maskable, Eight-level Priority, Vectored Interrupt Sources
– Two External Interrupt Sources and One Fast Interrupt Source, Spurious Interrupt Protected
