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ATMEGA168PA-AU  

Microcontrollers

The ATMEGA168PA-AU is a low-power, high-performance 8-bit microcontroller unit (MCU) manufactured by Microchip Technology. It is based on the AVR enhanced low-power CMOS 8-bit architecture and features a rich set of integrated peripherals, making it suitable for a wide range of applications.

Description:

The ATMEGA168PA-AU is an 8-pin package MCU with 16 KB of In-System Programmable (ISP) Flash memory, 1 KB EEPROM, and 1 KB SRAM. It operates at a frequency of 16 MHz and has a wide operating voltage range of 1.8 - 5.5 V. The device is available in an 8-pin PDIP (Plastic Dual In-line Package) package.

Features:

1. 16 KB of In-System Programmable Flash memory with read-while-write capability
2. 1 KB EEPROM
3. 1 KB SRAM
4. 32 general-purpose I/O lines with optional internal pull-ups
5. 32 MHz crystal oscillator
6. Internal and external interrupts
7. Three 8-bit timers with PWM channels
8. Eight-level deep power management system
9. SPI and I2C serial communication interfaces
10. USART for asynchronous serial communication
11. Universal Serial Bus (USB) 2.0 interface
12. ADC with up to 8 channels and 10-bit resolution
13. Programmable watchdog timer with internal oscillator
14. Two power saving sleep modes

Applications:

The ATMEGA168PA-AU is designed for a wide range of applications that require low power consumption and a compact form factor. Some of the common applications include:

1. Battery-powered devices: Due to its low-power consumption, the ATMEGA168PA-AU is suitable for devices that run on batteries, such as portable electronics, remote controls, and wireless sensors.
2. Industrial control systems: The device's robust set of peripherals and communication interfaces make it suitable for industrial control applications, such as motor control, sensor interfacing, and data acquisition systems.
3. Home automation: The ATMEGA168PA-AU can be used in home automation systems for controlling lighting, HVAC, and security systems.
4. Medical devices: The low-power consumption and small form factor make it suitable for portable medical devices, such as glucometers, blood pressure monitors, and wearable health monitors.
5. Toys and games: The device's integrated peripherals and communication interfaces make it suitable for applications in toys and games, such as remote-controlled vehicles, robotic toys, and electronic games.
6. Data logging: The ATMEGA168PA-AU can be used in data logging applications, such as temperature monitoring, humidity control, and energy consumption tracking.

The ATMEGA168PA-AU's combination of low-power consumption, versatile peripherals, and compact form factor make it a popular choice for a wide range of applications in various industries.

ATMEGA168PA-AU Documents

Download datasheets and manufacturer documentation for ATMEGA168PA-AU

Errata :

ATmega48A/PA/88A/PA/168A/PA/328/P Errata      

PCN Assembly/Origin :

Fabrication Site 27/Sep/2023      

Datasheets :

ATmega48A/PA/88A/PA/168A/PA/328/P      

PCN Packaging :

Boxes 07/Dec/2016       MBB/Label Chgs 16/Nov/2018      

Design Resources :

ATmega168 Development Tool Selector      

PCN Design/Specification :

Cancelled 21/Jun/2016       ATmega48A/PA/88A/PA/168A/PA/328/P 10/Sep/2020      

Environmental Information :

Microchip CA Prop65       Microchip RoHS       Microchip REACH