The ATMEGA328P-AU is a microcontroller unit (MCU) produced by Microchip Technology. It is a part of the AVR Enhanced series and is based on the ATmega family of microcontrollers.
Description:
The ATMEGA328P-AU is a low-power, high-performance 8-bit microcontroller that features 32 KB of In-System Programmable Flash memory, 1 KB EEPROM, and 2 KB SRAM. It operates at a frequency of up to 20 MHz and has a wide operating voltage range of 1.8-5.5V. The device is available in a 32-pin package.
Features:
- 32 KB of In-System Programmable Flash memory for storing the program code.
- 1 KB EEPROM for non-volatile data storage.
- 2 KB SRAM for temporary data storage.
- 20 MHz maximum operating frequency.
- Wide operating voltage range of 1.8-5.5V.
- I/O lines with optional internal pull-up resistors.
- 3-channel 8-bit Timer/Counter with PWM and Input Capture.
- 2-channel 8-bit Timer/Counter with PWM.
- 8 MHz crystal oscillator with calibration.
- USART with multi-protocol support.
- SPI and TWI serial interfaces.
- 7 ADC channels with up to 10-bit resolution.
- Programmable watchdog timer with separate on-chip oscillator.
- In-System Programming (ISP) and In-Application Programming (IAP) capabilities.
- Active and Power-down mode for low-power operation.
Applications:
The ATMEGA328P-AU is a versatile microcontroller suitable for a wide range of applications, including but not limited to:
- Industrial control systems.
- Home automation and smart home devices.
- Robotics and automation.
- Portable electronic devices.
- Battery-powered devices.
- Data acquisition and signal processing systems.
- Medical equipment.
- Security systems.
- Consumer electronics.
- Telecommunication devices.
The ATMEGA328P-AU's combination of features, such as low power consumption, high performance, and a wide operating voltage range, make it an ideal choice for various embedded systems and IoT applications.