Microchip Technology's ATMEGA169PA-ANR is a low-power CMOS 8-bit microcontroller based on the AVR enhanced Harvard architecture. It is part of the ATmega series of microcontrollers, which are widely used in various embedded systems and applications.
Description:
The ATMEGA169PA-ANR features 64KB of In-System Programmable Flash memory, 4KB EEPROM, 1KB SRAM, and 16 general-purpose I/O lines. It operates at a frequency of up to 20 MHz and has a wide operating voltage range of 1.8V to 5.5V. The microcontroller is available in a 44-pin TQFP (Thin Quad Flat Package) package.
Features:
- 8-bit RISC CPU with 12 general-purpose working registers
- 64KB In-System Programmable Flash memory with read-while-write capability
- 4KB EEPROM
- 1KB SRAM
- 16 general-purpose I/O lines with optional internal pull-up resistors
- Three 16-bit timer/counters with input capture and output compare
- Real-time clock (RTC) with calendar and alarm
- 8-channel, 10-bit Analog-to-Digital Converter (ADC)
- Serial Peripheral Interface (SPI) and Serial Wire Debug (SWD) interface
- Two USARTs for asynchronous serial communication
- Two-wire serial interface (TWI)
- Programmable watchdog timer with internal oscillator
- On-chip debug system with JTAG and Serial Wire Debug (SWD) interface
- Sleep mode for power consumption reduction
- Brown-out detection and reset
- External and internal interrupts
Applications:
The ATMEGA169PA-ANR is suitable for a wide range of applications due to its versatile features and low-power consumption. Some common applications include:
- Industrial control and automation systems
- Home automation and smart appliances
- Medical equipment and devices
- Portable electronics and battery-powered devices
- Data acquisition and signal processing systems
- Embedded systems in automotive applications
- Telecommunication systems and devices
- Security and surveillance systems
- Robotics and automation
- Consumer electronics and IoT devices
The ATMEGA169PA-ANR's combination of features, performance, and low-power capabilities make it a popular choice for designers looking to develop energy-efficient and cost-effective embedded systems.