The ATMEGA164PA-AU is a microcontroller unit (MCU) manufactured by Microchip Technology. It belongs to the ATmega family of 8-bit AVR microcontrollers, known for their high performance and low power consumption.
Description:
The ATMEGA164PA-AU is a high-performance, low-power CMOS 8-bit microcontroller based on the AVR enhanced RISC architecture. It features 16 KB of in-system programmable Flash memory, 1 KB of EEPROM, and 1 KB of SRAM. The device operates at a maximum frequency of 20 MHz and is available in a 44-pin TQFP package.
Features:
- 16 KB of In-System Programmable Flash memory with read-while-write capability
- 1 KB of EEPROM
- 1 KB of SRAM
- 44 general-purpose I/O lines
- 32 general-purpose working registers
- Nested interrupt controller with 16 priority levels
- On-chip debug system with JTAG interface
- Two 8-bit timer/counters with 8-bit resolution and PWM channels
- One 16-bit timer/counter with 16-bit resolution and PWM channels
- Two UARTs (USARTs) with programmable baud rate generator
- Two 8-bit PWM channels
- 8-channel, 10-bit ADC with internal voltage reference
- SPI and I2C serial communication interfaces
- On-chip oscillator calibration
- Brownout detection and reset
- Three software selectable power saving modes
Applications:
The ATMEGA164PA-AU is suitable for a wide range of applications due to its versatility and low power consumption. Some common applications include:
- Industrial control and automation
- Home automation and smart appliances
- Data acquisition and signal processing systems
- Battery-powered devices and portable electronics
- Embedded systems in automotive and medical equipment
- Security systems and access control devices
- Telecommunication equipment and modems
- Handheld gaming devices and electronic toys
- Printers, scanners, and other peripheral devices
- Motor control and monitoring systems
The ATMEGA164PA-AU's combination of features, performance, and low power consumption make it an ideal choice for a variety of embedded applications where space and energy efficiency are critical.