Microchip Technology

ATMEGA168PA-PU  

Microcontrollers

Microchip Technology's ATMEGA168PA-PU is a low-power, high-performance 8-bit microcontroller unit (MCU) based on the AVR enhanced RISC architecture. It is part of the ATmega series of MCUs, which are widely used in various embedded systems and applications.

Description:

The ATMEGA168PA-PU features 16 KB of In-System Programmable Flash memory for storing the program code, 1 KB of EEPROM, and 1 KB of SRAM. It operates at a maximum frequency of 20 MHz and has a wide operating voltage range of 1.8-5.5 V. The package type is a 40-pin PDIP (Plastic Dual In-Line Package).

Features:

1. 16 KB In-System Programmable Flash memory
2. 1 KB EEPROM
3. 1 KB SRAM
4. 20 MHz maximum operating frequency
5. 1.8-5.5 V operating voltage range
6. 40-pin PDIP package
7. Enhanced RISC architecture with 131 powerful instructions
8. Nested interrupt controller with 32 levels of interrupt priority
9. On-chip debugging support with JTAG interface
10. Internal and external interrupts
11. Three 16-bit timer/counters with input capture and compare modes
12. Eight general-purpose I/O pins
13. Six-channel 10-bit Analog-to-Digital Converter (ADC)
14. Serial communication interfaces: USART, SPI, and TWI (I2C)
15. Power-saving features like sleep modes and brownout detection
16. Watchdog timer with internal oscillator
17. On-chip oscillator calibration for precise timing

Applications:

The ATMEGA168PA-PU is suitable for a wide range of applications due to its versatility and low-power consumption. Some common applications include:

1. Industrial control and automation systems
2. Home automation and IoT devices
3. Data acquisition and signal processing systems
4. Portable electronics and battery-powered devices
5. Embedded systems in consumer products
6. Medical equipment and healthcare devices
7. Automotive control systems
8. Telecommunication systems and networking devices
9. Robotics and automation systems
10. Security and surveillance systems

The ATMEGA168PA-PU's combination of features, such as low-power consumption, a wide operating voltage range, and various communication interfaces, makes it a popular choice for developers working on embedded systems and IoT applications.

ATMEGA168PA-PU Documents

Download datasheets and manufacturer documentation for ATMEGA168PA-PU

Errata :

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

PCN Assembly/Origin :

ATMEGAyy Test Site 18/Dec/2023      

Datasheets :

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

PCN Packaging :

Boxes 07/Dec/2016       Transfer to Microchip/Label/Pkg 5/Sep/2016      

Design Resources :

ATmega168 Development Tool Selector      

PCN Design/Specification :

ATMEGA Datasheet 13/Dec/2018       ATmega48A/PA/88A/PA/168A/PA/328/P 10/Sep/2020      

Environmental Information :

Microchip CA Prop65       Microchip RoHS       Microchip REACH