Microchip Technology

ATMEGA16L-8AU  

Microcontrollers

The ATMEGA16L-8AU is a low-power, high-performance 8-bit microcontroller unit (MCU) manufactured by Microchip Technology. This device is based on the AVR enhanced low-power CMOS 8-bit architecture and is designed for a wide range of embedded control applications.

Description:

The ATMEGA16L-8AU 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 frequency of 8 MHz and has a wide operating voltage range of 1.8 to 5.5 volts. The device is available in a 44-pin TQFP (Thin Quad Flat Package) package.

Features:

1. 16 KB In-system programmable Flash memory with read-while-write capability
2. 1 KB EEPROM
3. 1 KB SRAM
4. 8 MHz operating frequency
5. 3-level hardware stack
6. 32 general-purpose I/O lines
7. 23 programmable I/O lines
8. 3-ch. 8-bit Timer/Counter with PWM and Watchdog system
9. UART (Universal Asynchronous Receiver-Transmitter)
10. SPI (Serial Peripheral Interface) for high-speed data transfer
11. I2C (Inter-Integrated Circuit) bus interface
12. Power saving modes: Idle, ADC Noise Reduction, Power Down, and Power Save
13. Programmable voltage reference
14. Internal and external interrupts
15. On-chip debug system with JTAG (Joint Test Action Group) interface
16. Wide operating voltage range (1.8 to 5.5 volts)
17. Brownout detection and reset
18. Sleep mode with reduced power consumption

Applications:

The ATMEGA16L-8AU is suitable for a wide range of applications due to its low-power consumption, high performance, and versatile features. Some common applications include:

1. Industrial control systems
2. Home automation and smart home devices
3. Medical equipment and portable instruments
4. Automotive control systems
5. Consumer electronics, such as appliances and toys
6. Data acquisition and signal processing systems
7. Battery-powered devices, due to its low-power consumption
8. Embedded systems in robotics and automation
9. Security systems, such as access control and surveillance
10. Telecommunication devices and modems

The ATMEGA16L-8AU's combination of performance, power efficiency, and a wide range of features make it a popular choice for various embedded control applications.

ATMEGA16L-8AU Documents

Download datasheets and manufacturer documentation for ATMEGA16L-8AU

PCN Assembly/Origin :

Fabrication Site 27/Sep/2023      

Datasheets :

ATMEGA16(L) Datasheet       ATMEGA16(L) Summary      

PCN Packaging :

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

Design Resources :

ATmega16 Development Tool Selector      

HTML Datasheet :

ATMEGA16(L) Summary      

PCN Design/Specification :

Marking Chgs 11/Jul/2017      

Environmental Information :

Microchip CA Prop65       Microchip RoHS       Microchip REACH