Microchip Technology's ATMEGA324P-20MU is a low-power, high-performance 8-bit microcontroller based on the AVR enhanced RISC architecture. It is designed for a wide range of applications, including automotive, industrial, and consumer electronics.
Description:
The ATMEGA324P-20MU is a microcontroller that features 32 KB of In-System Programmable Flash memory, 2 KB of In-System Programmable SRAM, and 1 KB of EEPROM. It operates at a frequency of 20 MHz and has a wide operating voltage range of 1.8 to 5.5 volts. The device is available in a 44-pin QFN package.
Features:
- 32 KB of In-System Programmable Flash memory for storing program code.
- 2 KB of In-System Programmable SRAM for data storage and program execution.
- 1 KB of EEPROM for non-volatile data storage.
- 44 general-purpose I/O lines with optional internal pull-up resistors.
- 23 programmable peripheral interrupt sources.
- Three 16-bit timer/counters with input capture and compare modes.
- 8-channel, 10-bit ADC with up to 11 analog inputs.
- Serial communication interfaces, including a UART, SPI, and I2C.
- On-chip debug system with JTAG and ISP support.
- Power-saving features, including sleep modes and a power-on reset.
Applications:
The ATMEGA324P-20MU is suitable for a wide range of applications, including:
- Automotive applications, such as body control modules, instrument clusters, and infotainment systems.
- Industrial control and automation systems, including motor control, sensor interfacing, and data acquisition.
- Consumer electronics, such as home appliances, gaming consoles, and portable devices.
- Medical devices, including monitoring systems and diagnostic equipment.
- Communication systems, such as modems and routers.
- Data logging and recording systems.
- Battery management systems.
The ATMEGA324P-20MU's combination of performance, memory, and low-power capabilities make it an ideal choice for applications that require a balance of processing power, memory, and energy efficiency.