Microchip Technology's ATMEGA329A-AU is a low-power, high-performance microcontroller unit (MCU) that belongs to the ATmega family of 8-bit AVR microcontrollers. It is designed for a wide range of applications, including industrial automation, medical devices, and consumer electronics.
Description:
The ATMEGA329A-AU is a 28-pin, 8-bit microcontroller with 32 KB of In-System Programmable (ISP) flash memory, 2 KB of In-System Programmable (ISP) EEPROM, and 2 KB of SRAM. It operates at a frequency of up to 16 MHz and has a wide operating voltage range of 1.8V to 5.5V. The device is available in a TQFP (Thin Quad Flat Package) package.
Features:
- 32 KB of ISP flash memory for program storage
- 2 KB of ISP EEPROM for non-volatile data storage
- 2 KB of SRAM for data storage and buffering
- 1.8V to 5.5V operating voltage range
- Up to 16 MHz operating frequency
- 28-pin TQFP package
- Enhanced sleep mode for low-power consumption
- Internal calibrated oscillator for precise clock generation
- I2C, SPI, and USART serial communication interfaces
- Up to 44 general-purpose I/O lines with optional internal pull-up resistors
- Programmable watchdog timer with separate on-chip and off-chip outputs
- On-chip debug system with JTAG and SPI interface
Applications:
- Industrial automation and control systems
- Medical devices and equipment
- Consumer electronics, such as home appliances and portable devices
- Data acquisition and signal processing systems
- Battery-powered devices, benefiting from the low-power consumption features
- Embedded systems requiring a combination of processing power, memory, and I/O capabilities
- Communication and networking devices, such as routers and modems
- Security systems, including access control and surveillance systems
- Automotive applications, such as infotainment systems and engine control modules
The ATMEGA329A-AU is a versatile and powerful microcontroller that can be used in a wide range of applications, thanks to its combination of processing power, memory, and I/O capabilities, as well as its low-power consumption and wide operating voltage range.