Microchip Technology ATSAMC21E
ATSAMC21E variants from Microchip Technology
ATSAMC21E Overview
What changes between part numbers, and what to check before you lock the BOM — Microcontrollers.
Key Features
- Footprint / package: 32-VFQFN Exposed Pad, 32-TQFPLand pattern and thermal pad differ between these packages — run a quick footprint check before you swap variants.
- Lifecycle mix: ActiveConfirm lifecycle on the exact MPN, not just the base number prefix.
- 5 distinct suffix patternsExamples: 16A-MNT, 16A-MUT, 17A-ANT, 17A-AUT, 18A-ANT. Decode suffix meaning in the ordering notes under the variant table.
Target Applications
- Microcontrollers — design-in and field replacement
- BOM scrub where only the base prefix is known but suffix is TBD
- Second-source checks when the original MPN is constrained
Ordering Variants
Compare 5 ATSAMC21E part numbers by package, electrical parameters, lifecycle, and availability. Use RFQ for stock and lead-time confirmation.
| Part Number | Description | Package Type | Manufacturer | Lifecycle | RoHS | Availability | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ATSAMC21E16A-MNT | Package: 32-VFQFN Exposed Pad | Mounting Type: Surface Mount | Operating Temperature: -40°C ~ 105°C (TA) | Supplier Device Package: 32-VQFN (5x5) | Peripherals: Brown-out Detect/Reset, DMA, POR, WDT | Number of I O: 26 | 32-VFQFN Exposed Pad | Microchip Technology | Active | Compliant | In Stock | |
| ATSAMC21E16A-MUT | IC MCU 32BIT 64KB FLASH 32VQFN | - | Microchip Technology | Active | Compliant | In Stock | |
| ATSAMC21E17A-ANT | Package: 32-TQFP | Mounting Type: Surface Mount | Operating Temperature: -40°C ~ 105°C (TA) | Supplier Device Package: 32-TQFP (7x7) | Peripherals: Brown-out Detect/Reset, DMA, POR, WDT | Number of I O: 26 | 32-TQFP | Microchip Technology | Active | Compliant | In Stock | |
| ATSAMC21E17A-AUT | Package: 32-TQFP | Mounting Type: Surface Mount | Operating Temperature: -40°C ~ 85°C (TA) | Supplier Device Package: 32-TQFP (7x7) | Peripherals: Brown-out Detect/Reset, DMA, POR, WDT | Number of I O: 26 | 32-TQFP | Microchip Technology | Active | Compliant | In Stock | |
| ATSAMC21E18A-ANT | IC MCU 32BIT 256KB FLASH 32TQFP | - | Microchip Technology | Active | Compliant | In Stock |
Ordering Code Differences
How suffixes on ATSAMC21E map to package, grade, and reel options.
How to Choose the Right ATSAMC21E Microcontrollers
Match the footprint first
Packages here: 32-VFQFN Exposed Pad, 32-TQFP. Open the land-pattern drawing before you substitute a different suffix.
Electrical headroom
Compare voltage and current columns in the variant table. For ATSAMC21E, a suffix with lower voltage or current rating will not survive the same circuit without recalculation.
Temp grade letter matters
Commercial (0–70 °C) and industrial (−40–85 °C+) suffixes look similar in the prefix — confirm ambient + self-heating, not just the first page of the datasheet.
Copy the full MPN
Do not BOM only "ATSAMC21E" — include the full suffix (e.g. 16A-MNT, 16A-MUT, 17A-ANT). RFQ with reel/tube preference and required date code.
Technical Specifications
Core parameters for ATSAMC21E product family
Identity
Variant Parameters
Source ATSAMC21E with Octatronics
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- Original manufacturer parts with traceability options
- BOM upload and multi-line RFQ support
- Package, grade, and compliance verification
Frequently Asked Questions
Common technical questions about the ATSAMC21E product family.