The ATTINY861-20MU is a low-power, 8-bit microcontroller (MCU) manufactured by Microchip Technology. It is part of the AVR Enhanced series and is designed for a wide range of applications that require low power consumption, high performance, and small form factor.
Description:
The ATTINY861-20MU features an 8-bit AVR CPU with a 20 MHz maximum operating frequency. It is available in a 20-pin, 3.2 mm x 3.2 mm μDFN (Micro Dual Flat No-Leads) package, making it suitable for space-constrained applications.
Features:
- CPU: 8-bit AVR enhanced RISC architecture with 16 x 16-bit registers.
- Clock Speed: Up to 20 MHz.
- Memory:
- Flash Memory: 8 KB.
- SRAM: 512 bytes.
- EEPROM: 512 bytes.
- I/O: 17 I/O lines with optional hardware interrupts.
- Power Management: Sleep modes to reduce power consumption during periods of inactivity.
- Peripherals:
- USART with IrDA support.
- Two-wire Serial Interface (TWI).
- SPI Interface.
- 8-bit Timer/Counter with PWM.
- 8-channel 10-bit ADC.
- Programmable Watchdog Timer.
- On-chip Debug System with JTAG and Serial Wire Debug (SWD) interface.
- Security: JTAG and SPI programming interface protected by a unique 128-bit key.
- Operating Voltage: 1.8V to 5.5V.
- Operating Temperature: -40°C to +85°C.
Applications:
- Battery-powered devices: Due to its low power consumption, the ATTINY861-20MU is suitable for applications like wireless sensors, portable electronics, and wearable devices.
- Industrial control: The ATTINY861-20MU can be used in control systems for small machines, actuators, and motor control applications.
- Home automation: It can be used in smart home devices, such as lighting control, thermostats, and security systems.
- Medical devices: The low-power and small form factor make it suitable for portable medical equipment, like glucometers and blood pressure monitors.
- Toys and games: The ATTINY861-20MU can be used in simple electronic toys, remote-controlled devices, and game controllers.
- Automotive: It can be used in automotive applications, such as window control, door locks, and tire pressure monitoring systems.
The ATTINY861-20MU is a versatile and efficient microcontroller that can be used in a wide range of applications where low power consumption, small form factor, and high performance are required.