The ATTINY13A-SN is a low-power, 8-bit microcontroller (MCU) manufactured by Microchip Technology. It is part of the AVR Enhanced I/O (AEI) family of devices, which are designed for a wide range of applications that require low power consumption and small form factors.
Description:
The ATTINY13A-SN is a surface-mount, 8-pin microcontroller with an integrated flash memory and SRAM. It features an enhanced AVR core with a maximum operating frequency of 20 MHz. The device is available in a SOICN package, making it suitable for space-constrained applications.
Features:
- 8-bit RISC architecture with 128 instructions and a typical instruction execution time of less than 1 clock cycle.
- 1KB In-System Programmable Flash memory with read-while-write capability.
- 64B EEPROM.
- 64B SRAM.
- 6 general-purpose I/O lines with optional internal pull-up resistors.
- 2-channel, 8-bit Timer/Counter with watchdog and system clock out.
- 8MHz internal oscillator with calibration and PLL for system clock.
- Universal Serial Interface (USI) for SPI, TWI, and USART operation.
- Programmable watchdog timer with both window and interval modes.
- Sleep mode for low-power consumption.
- Active and Power-down modes for low-power operation.
- Brown-out detection and reset.
- In-System Programmability (ISP) and In-Application Programming (IAP) capabilities.
Applications:
The ATTINY13A-SN is suitable for a wide range of applications due to its low power consumption, small form factor, and versatile features. Some potential applications include:
- Battery-powered devices such as remote controls, wireless sensors, and portable electronics.
- Industrial control systems and automation equipment.
- Home automation and smart home devices.
- Medical equipment and wearable health monitors.
- Toys and hobby electronics.
- Low-power data logging and monitoring systems.
- Security systems and access control devices.
- Energy harvesting applications.
- LED lighting control and dimming systems.
- Automotive control modules.
The ATTINY13A-SN's combination of low power consumption, small size, and powerful features make it an ideal choice for a variety of embedded applications where efficiency and space are critical factors.