The ATMEGA644-20AU is a 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 systems and applications.
Description:
The ATMEGA644-20AU is a low-power CMOS 8-bit microcontroller based on the AVR enhanced RISC architecture. It features 64 Kbytes of In-System Programmable Flash memory, 4 Kbytes of In-System Programmable SRAM, and 2 Kbytes of In-System Programmable EEPROM. The device operates at a frequency of 20 MHz and is available in a 44-pin TQFP (Thin Quad Flat Package) package.
Features:
- 64 Kbytes of In-System Programmable Flash memory with read-while-write capability
- 4 Kbytes of In-System Programmable SRAM
- 2 Kbytes of In-System Programmable EEPROM
- 44 general-purpose I/O lines with optional internal pull-up resistors
- 32 general-purpose working registers
- Nested interrupt controller with 16 priority levels
- On-chip debug system with JTAG and Serial Wire Debug (SWD) interface
- Up to 40 MIPS throughput at 20 MHz
- Internal and external interrupts with up to 16 sources
- Three 16-bit timer/counters with input capture and compare modes
- Eight-channel, 10-bit Analog-to-Digital Converter (ADC)
- Two USARTs for serial communication
- SPI and I2C serial interfaces
- On-chip oscillator calibration for precise internal clock generation
- Power-on reset and brown-out detection with programmable threshold
- Sleep mode to reduce power consumption during periods of inactivity
Applications:
The ATMEGA644-20AU 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 appliances
- Medical devices and equipment
- Portable electronics and battery-powered devices
- Data acquisition and signal processing systems
- Motor control and drive systems
- Security systems and access control devices
- Handheld devices and wearable electronics
- Automotive control modules and telematics systems
- Embedded systems in various consumer products
The ATMEGA644-20AU's combination of memory, I/O options, and communication interfaces makes it a popular choice for developers looking to create efficient and reliable embedded systems.