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ATMEGA48-15AZ  

Microcontrollers

The ATMEGA48-15AZ is a low-power microcontroller unit (MCU) manufactured by Microchip Technology. It is part of the ATmega family of 8-bit AVR microcontrollers, which are widely used in various embedded applications due to their high performance, low power consumption, and ease of use.

Description:

The ATMEGA48-15AZ is a surface-mount, 8-pin microcontroller with 4K bytes of In-System Programmable Flash memory, 512 bytes of SRAM, and 256 bytes of EEPROM. It operates at a frequency of 16 MHz and has a wide operating voltage range of 1.8-5.5V. The device is available in a TQFP (Thin Quad Flat Package) package.

Features:

1. 8-bit AVR RISC architecture with a maximum effective CPU speed of 16 MIPS at 16 MHz.
2. 4K bytes of In-System Programmable Flash memory with read-while-write capability.
3. 512 bytes of SRAM and 256 bytes of EEPROM.
4. 6 general-purpose I/O lines with optional internal pull-up resistors.
5. 32 general-purpose working registers.
6. Nested interrupt controller with 16 priority levels.
7. On-chip debug system with JTAG interface.
8. Programmable watchdog timer with separate clock source.
9. Two 8-bit and one 16-bit timer/counters with PWM and capture modes.
10. Serial USART with multi-sync mode.
11. Universal Serial Bus (USB) 2.0 interface.
12. Internal and external interrupts.
13. Three software selectable power saving modes.
14. On-chip RC oscillator with calibration.
15. Temperature range of -40°C to +85°C.

Applications:

The ATMEGA48-15AZ is suitable for a wide range of applications due to its low power consumption, small form factor, and versatile features. Some common applications include:

1. Industrial control and automation systems.
2. Home automation and smart home devices.
3. Medical devices and equipment.
4. Portable electronic devices and wearables.
5. Battery-powered devices and energy-harvesting applications.
6. Toys, games, and hobbyist projects.
7. Data acquisition and signal processing systems.
8. Motor control and power management applications.
9. Security systems and access control devices.
10. Wireless communication modules and IoT devices.

The ATMEGA48-15AZ's combination of features, performance, and low power consumption make it an ideal choice for a variety of embedded applications where space and power are critical factors.

ATMEGA48-15AZ Documents

Download datasheets and manufacturer documentation for ATMEGA48-15AZ

Datasheets :

ATMEGA48/88/168 Auto Datasheet      

PCN Packaging :

Transfer to Microchip/Label/Pkg 5/Sep/2016       MBB/Label Chgs 16/Nov/2018      

Design Resources :

ATmega48 Development Tool Selector      

PCN Obsolescence/ EOL :

ATMega48,88,168,164P,324P Devices 10/Sep/2013      

PCN Design/Specification :

ATMEGA Datasheet 13/Dec/2018      

Environmental Information :

Microchip CA Prop65       Microchip RoHS       Microchip REACH