The ATTINY402-SSN is a low-power, 8-bit microcontroller (MCU) from Microchip Technology. It is part of the AVR® Xplained Mini evaluation kit, which is designed to help developers evaluate and prototype applications using the ATTINY402-SSN MCU.
Description:
The ATTINY402-SSN is a small, low-power microcontroller that features an 8-bit AVR core, 512 bytes of internal flash memory, and 32 bytes of internal SRAM. It operates at a frequency of up to 12 MHz and has a wide operating voltage range of 1.8V to 5.5V. The device is available in a 6-pin SSOP package.
Features:
- Low-power 8-bit AVR core with 12 MHz operation
- 512 bytes of internal flash memory
- 32 bytes of internal SRAM
- 6 I/O lines with optional internal pull-up resistors
- 2-channel 8-bit timer/counter with watchdog and sleep modes
- Internal temperature sensor
- Internal voltage reference
- Brown-out detection and reset
- Programmable clock source with internal or external oscillator options
- I2C and SPI communication interfaces
- Active and power-down sleep modes for energy efficiency
Applications:
The ATTINY402-SSN is suitable for a wide range of applications that require low power consumption and small form factor. Some potential applications include:
- Battery-powered devices, such as wireless sensors, remote controls, and portable electronics
- Energy-harvesting applications, where energy is collected from the environment and stored for later use
- Smart home and IoT devices, such as smart switches, thermostats, and lighting control systems
- Industrial control and monitoring systems, including sensor data acquisition and actuator control
- Medical devices, such as wearable health monitors and portable diagnostic equipment
- Automotive applications, like cabin control and lighting systems
- Toys and hobbyist projects, such as remote-controlled vehicles and interactive games
The ATTINY402-SSN's low-power capabilities, small form factor, and versatile features make it an excellent choice for developers looking to create energy-efficient and compact electronic devices.