The ATMEGA328-AUR is a microcontroller unit (MCU) developed by Microchip Technology. It is based on the ATmega family of 8-bit AVR microcontrollers, which are widely used in various applications due to their high performance, low power consumption, and ease of use.
Description:
The ATMEGA328-AUR is a low-power CMOS 8-bit microcontroller based on the enhanced AVR RISC architecture. It features 32 KB of In-System Programmable Flash memory for the program code, 1 KB of EEPROM, and 2 KB of SRAM. The device operates at a maximum frequency of 16 MHz and is available in a 32-pin QFN package.
Features:
- 32 KB of In-System Programmable Flash memory with read-while-write capability
- 1 KB of EEPROM
- 2 KB of SRAM
- 16 MHz maximum operating frequency
- 32 general-purpose I/O lines
- 33 general-purpose working registers
- Nested interrupt controller with 2 interrupt priority levels
- On-chip debug system with JTAG interface
- Internal and external interrupts
- Three 16-bit timer/counters with input capture and compare modes
- Eight-channel, 10-bit ADC with up to 11 analog inputs
- Serial communication interfaces: one USART and one SPI
- USB interface (Limited functionality in ATMEGA328-AUR)
- Power-on reset and brown-out detection
- Sleep modes to reduce power consumption
- Watchdog timer
- Available in a 32-pin QFN package
Applications:
The ATMEGA328-AUR is suitable for a wide range of applications due to its versatility and low power consumption. Some common applications include:
- Industrial control and automation systems
- Home automation and smart appliances
- Portable electronic devices, such as fitness trackers and smart watches
- Battery-powered devices, where low power consumption is crucial
- Data acquisition and signal processing systems
- Medical devices and equipment
- Security systems, such as access control and surveillance cameras
- Embedded systems in automotive applications
- Robotics and automation
- Educational and hobbyist projects, such as Arduino-based systems
The ATMEGA328-AUR is a popular choice for many developers due to its balance of performance, power efficiency, and ease of use. It is also widely used in the Arduino Uno R3 board, which is a popular platform for prototyping and learning embedded systems.