The ATMEGA324A-AU is a microcontroller unit (MCU) manufactured by Microchip Technology. It belongs to the ATmega family of 8-bit AVR microcontrollers, which are widely used in various embedded systems and applications.
Description:
The ATMEGA324A-AU is a high-performance, low-power MCU featuring 32 KB of In-System Programmable Flash memory, 2 KB of In-System Programmable SRAM, and 1 KB of EEPROM. It operates at a maximum frequency of 20 MHz and is based on the AVR enhanced RISC architecture. The device is available in a 44-pin TQFP (Thin Quad Flat Package) package.
Features:
- 32 KB of In-System Programmable Flash memory with read-while-write capability
- 2 KB of In-System Programmable SRAM
- 1 KB of EEPROM
- 44 general-purpose I/O lines
- 23 extended I/O lines on port A
- 32-level priority interrupt structure with 16 priority levels
- On-chip debug system with JTAG and Serial Wire Debug (SWD) interfaces
- Two 16-bit timer/counters with input capture and compare modes
- Two 8-bit timer/counters with input capture and compare modes
- Eight-channel, 10-bit Analog-to-Digital Converter (ADC)
- Two USARTs with multi-sync and LIN modes
- One SPI and one I2C serial interface
- On-chip oscillator calibration for precise clock generation
- Sleep, power-down, and standby modes for low-power operation
- Brownout detection and reset
- Three software selectable power saving modes
Applications:
The ATMEGA324A-AU is suitable for a wide range of applications due to its versatile features and low-power consumption. Some common applications include:
- Industrial control systems
- Home automation and smart home devices
- Medical equipment and portable devices
- Automotive control systems and accessories
- Robotics and unmanned vehicles
- Consumer electronics, such as appliances and toys
- Data acquisition and signal processing systems
- Battery-powered devices and energy-harvesting applications
- Networking and communication devices
- Human-Machine Interface (HMI) devices
The ATMEGA324A-AU's combination of memory, I/O capabilities, and low-power features make it an ideal choice for a variety of embedded systems and applications requiring high performance and efficient power usage.