The ATTINY48-AU is a low-power, 8-bit microcontroller (MCU) from Microchip Technology. It belongs to the AVR Enhanced series and is designed for a wide range of applications that require small form factors, low power consumption, and high performance.
Description:
The ATTINY48-AU is a surface-mount, 8-pin microcontroller with an integrated flash memory. It features an enhanced RISC architecture with 128 general-purpose registers, which allows for efficient code execution and reduced program memory requirements. The device operates with a supply voltage range of 1.8V to 5.5V and has a wide temperature range of -40°C to +85°C.
Features:
- CPU: 8-bit AVR CPU with a clock frequency of up to 20 MHz.
- Memory:
- 48 KBytes of In-System Programmable Flash memory
- 2.5 KBytes of In-System Programmable SRAM
- 512 Bytes of EEPROM
- I/O: 6 general-purpose I/O lines with optional internal pull-up resistors, and support for external interrupts.
- ADC: 10-bit Analog-to-Digital Converter with up to 8 channels.
- Communication Interfaces:
- 1 USART for serial communication
- SPI interface for high-speed serial communication
- I2C interface for low-speed serial communication
- Timers/Counters: 4 Timer/Counters with various modes and resolutions.
- PWM: 8-channel, 10-bit Programmable Resolution PWM.
- Sleep Modes: Multiple sleep modes to reduce power consumption during periods of inactivity.
- Security: JTAG interface for debugging and programming, with an option for disabling JTAG for added security.
- Operating Voltage Range: 1.8V to 5.5V.
- Operating Temperature Range: -40°C to +85°C.
Applications:
The ATTINY48-AU is suitable for a wide range of applications due to its small form factor, low power consumption, and versatile feature set. Some common applications include:
- Industrial control and automation systems
- Home automation and smart appliances
- Battery-powered devices
- Portable electronics and gadgets
- Medical devices and equipment
- Remote sensing and monitoring systems
- IoT devices and wearables
- Automotive control modules
- Consumer electronics, such as toys and small appliances
- Security systems and access control devices
The ATTINY48-AU's combination of performance, low power consumption, and compact form factor make it an ideal choice for applications where space and energy efficiency are critical.