Microchip Technology's ATMEGA324PA-MU is a high-performance, low-power 8-bit microcontroller unit (MCU) based on the AVR enhanced Harvard architecture. It is part of the ATmega family of microcontrollers, which are widely used in various embedded systems and applications.
Description:
The ATMEGA324PA-MU is a 40-pin, 28-pin, or 32-pin microcontroller with a high-density, fine-pitch, QFN (Quad Flat No-leads) package. It features an integrated 32 KB flash memory, 2 KB SRAM, and 1 KB EEPROM. The MCU operates at a maximum frequency of 20 MHz and is designed for use in a wide range of applications.
Features:
- 32 KB of In-System Programmable Flash memory with read-while-write capability
- 2 KB of SRAM
- 1 KB of EEPROM
- 44 general-purpose I/O lines
- 23 extended I/O lines
- 33 programmable timer/counters with 5 different modes (8-bit, 16-bit, and 32-bit)
- 2 PWM channels with 8-bit resolution
- 8-channel, 10-bit ADC with up to 11 multiplexed inputs
- 2 USARTs with multi-sync and USART modes, including LIN (Local Interconnect Network)
- 1 SPI (Serial Peripheral Interface) for high-speed synchronous serial data communication
- 1 I2C (Inter-Integrated Circuit) for multi-master communication
- On-chip debug system with JTAG (Joint Test Action Group) interface
- Nested vector interrupt controller for efficient interrupt handling
- Power-saving features, including system clock frequency scaling, power reduction, and sleep modes
- Internal and external interrupts with configurable interrupt priorities
- Brownout detection and reset
- Programmable watchdog timer
- On-chip oscillator calibration
- Temperature range: -40°C to +85°C (commercial) and -40°C to +125°C (industrial)
Applications:
The ATMEGA324PA-MU is suitable for a wide range of applications due to its versatility, high performance, and low-power consumption. Some common applications include:
- Industrial control systems
- Home automation and smart home devices
- Automotive control systems
- Medical devices and equipment
- Portable electronics and battery-powered devices
- Robotics and automation systems
- IoT (Internet of Things) devices and sensors
- Security systems and access control
- Data acquisition and signal processing systems
- Consumer electronics and appliances
The ATMEGA324PA-MU's combination of features, performance, and power efficiency makes it an ideal choice for a variety of embedded systems and applications requiring a compact, reliable, and cost-effective solution.