The ATMEGA325-16MU is a microcontroller unit (MCU) manufactured by Microchip Technology. It is a part of the ATmega family of 8-bit AVR microcontrollers, which are widely used in various embedded systems and applications.
Description:
The ATMEGA325-16MU is a low-power CMOS 8-bit microcontroller based on the AVR enhanced RISC architecture. It features 32 KB of In-System Programmable Flash memory, 2 KB of In-System Programmable SRAM, and 1 KB of In-System Programmable EEPROM. The device operates at a frequency of 16 MHz and is available in a 44-pin QFN (Quad Flat No-leads) 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 buffering.
- 1 KB of In-System Programmable EEPROM for non-volatile data storage.
- 44 general-purpose I/O lines with optional internal pull-up resistors.
- 33 extended I/O lines for direct memory access.
- 23 programmable timer/counters with PWM channels.
- 2 USARTs for serial communication.
- 1 10-bit ADC with up to 8 channels.
- 1 8-bit high-speed analog comparator with internal voltage reference.
- Internal and external interrupts with prioritization capabilities.
- On-chip debug system for easy debugging and programming.
- Sleep, power-down, and power-save modes for low-power operation.
- Brown-out detection and reset.
- JTAG and SPI programming interfaces for easy programming and testing.
Applications:
The ATMEGA325-16MU is suitable for a wide range of applications due to its versatile features and low-power consumption. Some common applications include:
- Industrial control and automation systems.
- Home automation and smart home devices.
- Medical equipment and portable monitoring devices.
- Battery-powered devices and energy-harvesting applications.
- Motor control and drive systems.
- Data acquisition and signal processing systems.
- In-vehicle infotainment and control systems.
- Security systems and access control devices.
- Consumer electronics and appliances.
- Wireless communication devices and IoT (Internet of Things) applications.
The ATMEGA325-16MU's combination of memory, I/O capabilities, and low-power features make it a popular choice for developers looking to create efficient and reliable embedded systems.