The ATTINY441-MU is a low-power, high-performance 8-bit microcontroller (MCU) from Microchip Technology. It is part of the AVR Enhanced series and is designed for a wide range of applications that require small size, low power consumption, and high computational performance.
Description:
The ATTINY441-MU is a surface-mount, 44-pin microcontroller that features an enhanced Harvard architecture with separate instruction and data buses. This architecture allows for efficient execution of code and data access, leading to improved performance and reduced power consumption. The MCU is based on the AVR core, which is known for its fast execution times and low power consumption.
Features:
- CPU: 8-bit AVR CPU with a clock speed of up to 20 MHz.
- Memory: 4KB In-System Programmable Flash, 256B EEPROM, and 256B SRAM.
- Power Consumption: Ultra-low power consumption in active and sleep modes.
- I/O: 21 programmable I/O lines with various digital and analog functions.
- ADC: 8-channel, 10-bit Analog-to-Digital Converter (ADC) with a maximum throughput of 100ksps.
- PWM: 6-channel Pulse Width Modulator (PWM) with independent frequency and duty cycle control.
- Communication Interfaces: 1x USART for serial communication, and 1x SPI/TWI (I2C/SPI) for external bus communication.
- Timers: 2x 8-bit Timer/Counters with input capture and output compare modes.
- Interrupts: 16 interrupt sources with nested interrupt vectors for efficient interrupt handling.
- Security: JTAG interface for debugging and programming, with an option to disable it for security purposes.
- Operating Voltage: 1.8V to 5.5V.
- Temperature Range: -40°C to +85°C.
Applications:
The ATTINY441-MU is suitable for a wide range of applications due to its small size, low power consumption, and high performance. Some common applications include:
- Battery-powered devices: Wireless sensors, portable electronics, and IoT devices.
- Industrial control: Motor control, relay switching, and process control systems.
- Consumer electronics: Toys, appliances, and home automation systems.
- Medical devices: Glucose meters, blood pressure monitors, and other portable medical equipment.
- Automotive: Small control modules, sensors, and actuators in vehicles.
- Lighting: LED control and dimming applications.
- Security systems: Access control, intrusion detection, and surveillance systems.
The ATTINY441-MU's combination of features, performance, and low power consumption make it an ideal choice for a variety of embedded systems and applications where space and energy efficiency are critical.