Atmel START is an innovative online tool for intuitive, graphical configuration of embedded software projects. It lets you select and configure software components, drivers and middleware, as well as complete example projects specifically tailored to the needs of your application. The configuration stage lets you review dependencies between software components, conflicts and hardware constraints. In the case of a conflict, Atmel START will automatically suggest solutions that fit your specific setup.
This software tool is deprecated and is being provided as is. Support for new devices or boards and other updates will no longer be added. We strongly recommend that you use MPLAB® Code Configurator (MCC) for your new projects.
Using the graphical pin-mux and clock configuration, you can easily match your software and drivers with your own hardware layout. The tool also provides automated assistance for retargeting projects and applications for different devices. Getting that sample code to run on your board has never been easier.
Atmel START is an online tool: no installation is required. When you are done with your configuration, you can download it for use together with your preferred Integrated Development Environment (IDE), including Microchip Studio, Keil or IAR, and continue development. If you later need to change the configuration you can load it in Atmel START, reconfigure and continue where you left off.
Atmel START is based on the latest generation of the Advanced Software Framework, ASFv4. The driver layer in ASFv4 has been re-architected for better performance and reduced code size. Care has been taken to make sure that code generated by Atmel START is readable, as well as easy to navigate and extend. Please refer to the user guide to learn more about what’s new in ASFv4.
Integrates with Microchip Studio
Use Atmel START with Microchip Studio to get a seamless experience developing applications with AVR® and SAM microcontrollers (MCUs). Some key features of Microchip Studio include:
- Low-power application design with the Data Visualizer plug-in
- One-click importing of projects created in the Arduino® development environment, so you can take your design from makerspace to marketplace
- Device-specific help at the touch of a button
- More than 1600 ready-to-use project examples
- Easy access to the Microchip Gallery app store
Includes Atmel START TrustZone® Manager
SAM L11 MCUs feature Arm® TrustZone® technology, which provides hardware-based separation between trusted and non-trusted zones. This protects critical functions or sensitive information stored in the trusted zone from being accessed by the non-trusted zone, enabling the system designer to isolate and compartmentalize their design.
The Atmel START TrustZone Manager is a graphical user interface that comes as a plug-in utility with the Atmel START to simplify the implementation of Arm TrustZone in SAM L11 MCUs.
Key Features of Atmel START TrustZone Manager
- Stack size configuration for secure and non-secure projects
- Configuration of fuse settings:
- User Row (UROW) amd Boot Configuration Row (BOCOR)
- Port/peripheral security attribution
- Secure gateway enablement
- NVIC interrupt attribution enablement
Supports Click boards™
To help you bring your ideas to life even faster, we’ve added quick-start software libraries for MikroElektronika Click boards into Atmel START. Now you can easily incorporate sensing, control, or communication functionality to your prototype design without the stress and hassle of low level code development and validation.
Downloads and Documentation
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| Microchip Studio for AVR and SAM Devices v7.0.2542 Web Installer | Download |
| Microchip Studio for AVR and SAM Devices v7.0.2542 Offline Installer | Download |
| Atmel START User's Guide | Download |
| ASF4 API Reference Manual | Download |
| Atmel AVR10006: XDK - User Guide | Download |
| Next-Generation IDE: Maximizing IP Reuse | Download |