Microchip Technology's ATMEGA324PB-MU is a low-power, high-performance 8-bit microcontroller 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 due to their versatility, ease of use, and cost-effectiveness.
Description:
The ATMEGA324PB-MU is a surface-mount microcontroller with a 32-pin, 0.8mm pitch μMAX package. It features an integrated 324 KB in-system programmable Flash with read-while-write capability, 4 KB EEPROM, and 48 KB SRAM. The device operates with a supply voltage range of 2.7 - 5.5 V and has a typical operating temperature range of -40°C to +85°C.
Features:
- CPU: 16 MHz with 32 general-purpose registers.
- Memory:
- 324 KB In-System Programmable Flash (ISP) with read-while-write capability.
- 4 KB EEPROM.
- 48 KB SRAM.
- Input/Output (I/O): 24 I/O lines with optional internal pull-up resistors.
- Communication Interfaces:
- 2 USARTs with mode support for SPI, USART, and LIN.
- 1 Two-wire Serial Interface compatible with I2C protocol.
- Timers/Counters:
- 3 16-bit Timer/Counters with input capture and output compare capabilities.
- 1 8-bit Timer/Counter with input capture and output compare capabilities.
- Analog-to-Digital Converter (ADC): 8-channel, 10-bit with up to 11 prescaler division stages.
- Digital-to-Analog Converter (DAC): 8-bit with internal voltage reference.
- Interrupts: 21 interrupt sources with nested interrupt vector handling.
- Power Management: Power reduction features, including system clock division, power-save mode, and idle mode.
- Security: JTAG and debug wire disable option for secure applications.
- Operating Voltage: 2.7 - 5.5 V.
- Operating Temperature: -40°C to +85°C.
Applications:
The ATMEGA324PB-MU is suitable for a wide range of applications due to its robust feature set and flexibility. Some common applications include:
- Industrial control systems: Programmable logic controllers, motor control, and sensor interfacing.
- Home automation: Smart home devices, lighting control, and HVAC systems.
- Automotive: In-vehicle infotainment systems, body control modules, and anti-lock braking systems.
- Medical equipment: Patient monitoring devices, diagnostic equipment, and portable medical instruments.
- Consumer electronics: Appliances, gaming systems, and portable electronics.
- Telecommunication systems: Modems, routers, and other networking equipment.
- Renewable energy systems: Solar panel monitoring, battery management, and energy distribution control.
The ATMEGA324PB-MU's combination of processing power, memory, and peripheral features make it a versatile choice for a wide variety of embedded applications.