The ATTINY824-XU is a low-power, 8-bit microcontroller (MCU) from Microchip Technology's TinyAVR series. It is based on the enhanced AVR architecture and is designed for a wide range of applications that require low power consumption and small form factor.
Description:
The ATTINY824-XU features 8 KB of In-System Programmable (ISP) Flash memory, 512 B of In-System Programmable (ISP) EEPROM, and 512 B of internal SRAM. It operates at a core frequency of up to 16 MHz and has a wide operating voltage range of 1.8V to 5.5V. The device is available in a 16-pin QFN package.
Features:
- Enhanced AVR 8-bit RISC architecture with 16 general-purpose registers and a high clock rate for faster execution.
- Low-power consumption with various power-saving modes, such as System Sleep, Power-down, and Power-save.
- 8 KB of ISP Flash memory for program storage.
- 512 B of ISP EEPROM for non-volatile data storage.
- 512 B of internal SRAM for temporary data storage.
- 6-channel, 8-bit Analog-to-Digital Converter (ADC) with up to 8 external input pins.
- 8-bit Wide Voltage Precision Voltage Reference (VREF).
- 2-channel 8-bit Digital-to-Analog Converter (DAC).
- 16 general-purpose I/O pins with support for various I/O modes and functions.
- On-chip Debug System with JTAG and ISP interfaces.
- Internal Oscillator with calibration and precision options.
- Support for I2C, SPI, and USART serial communication interfaces.
- Programmable watchdog timer with window mode.
- Up to 8 programmable timer/counters with various modes and options.
- Enhanced Bootloader with In-System Programming (ISP) and In-Application Programming (IAP) capabilities.
Applications:
- Battery-powered devices: Due to its low-power consumption, the ATTINY824-XU is suitable for battery-powered applications such as wireless sensors, portable electronics, and wearable devices.
- Industrial control: The device can be used in industrial control systems for monitoring and controlling various parameters, such as temperature, humidity, and pressure.
- Home automation: The ATTINY824-XU can be employed in home automation systems for controlling smart appliances, lighting, and security systems.
- Medical devices: The MCU can be used in portable medical devices, such as glucometers, blood pressure monitors, and pulse oximeters, due to its low power consumption and small form factor.
- Toys and games: The ATTINY824-XU can be integrated into toys and games for control and interaction purposes, such as remote-controlled vehicles and interactive games.
- Data acquisition systems: The device's ADC and DAC capabilities make it suitable for data acquisition systems in various applications, such as environmental monitoring and test equipment.
- IoT devices: The ATTINY824-XU can be used in Internet of Things (IoT) devices for data collection, processing, and communication with other devices or cloud services.