The ATTINY861-20SU is a low-power, high-performance 8-bit microcontroller (MCU) manufactured by Microchip Technology. It belongs to the AVR Enhanced series of MCUs, known for their efficient power consumption and small package size.
Description:
The ATTINY861-20SU features an 8-bit RISC architecture with 8 general-purpose registers, 32 general-purpose working registers, and a high clock rate of 20 MHz. It is available in a 28-pin Small Outline (SO) package, making it suitable for compact applications.
Features:
- Memory: The ATTINY861-20SU comes with 8KB of In-System Programmable Flash memory, 512 bytes of EEPROM, and 6KB of internal SRAM.
- I/O: It has 21 digital I/O lines with optional internal pull-up resistors and 4 channels of programmable digital input/output ports.
- ADC: The MCU includes an 8-channel, 10-bit Analog-to-Digital Converter (ADC) with a maximum throughput of 100ksps.
- Communication: It features a Universal Synchronous/Asynchronous Receiver/Transmitter (USART) for serial communication, a 2-wire Serial Interface (TWI), and a Serial Peripheral Interface (SPI) for high-speed data transfers.
- Clock System: The ATTINY861-20SU has an internal RC oscillator, an external oscillator, and a clock division system for flexible clock management.
- Power Management: The MCU offers various sleep modes to reduce power consumption, including Idle, ADC Noise Reduction, Power Down, Power Save, and Standby modes.
- Interrupts: It has 18 interrupt sources with two-level priority and a Nested Vectored Interrupt Controller (NVIC) for efficient interrupt handling.
- Security: The ATTINY861-20SU includes a JTAG interface for debugging and programming, as well as a bootloader section for secure firmware updates.
Applications:
The ATTINY861-20SU is suitable for a wide range of applications due to its low power consumption, small form factor, and versatile features. Some common applications include:
- Industrial control and automation systems
- Home automation and IoT devices
- Portable electronics and battery-powered devices
- Medical equipment and wearable devices
- Smart sensors and data acquisition systems
- Automotive control systems
- Consumer electronics and appliances
- Security systems and access control devices
The ATTINY861-20SU's combination of performance, power efficiency, and compact packaging make it an ideal choice for a variety of embedded systems and applications where space and power consumption are critical factors.