Overview
The ATMEGA16L-8AU is a low-power CMOS 8-bit microcontroller from Microchip Technology, based on the AVR enhanced RISC architecture. This microcontroller is designed to provide high performance and low power consumption, making it suitable for a wide range of embedded control applications. It features a powerful 8-bit RISC CPU with in-system self-programmable flash memory, allowing for efficient and flexible system design. The ATMEGA16L-8AU is supported by a comprehensive suite of development tools, including C compilers, macro assemblers, program debuggers/simulators, and evaluation kits.
Key Specifications
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Microcontroller Type | 8-bit AVR |
| Flash Program Memory | 16 Kbytes |
| EEPROM | 512 Bytes |
| Internal SRAM | 1 Kbyte |
| General Purpose I/O Lines | 32 |
| General Purpose Working Registers | 32 |
| Operating Voltage | 2.7V - 5.5V |
| Speed Grade | 0 - 8 MHz |
| Package Type | 44-lead TQFP |
| Temperature Range | -40°C to +85°C |
Key Features
- High-performance, low-power AVR 8-bit microcontroller with enhanced RISC architecture.
- 16 Kbytes of in-system self-programmable flash program memory with read-while-write capabilities.
- 512 bytes of EEPROM and 1 Kbyte of internal SRAM.
- 32 general purpose I/O lines and 32 general purpose working registers.
- JTAG interface for boundary-scan and on-chip debugging support.
- Three flexible timer/counters with compare modes and capture mode.
- Real-time counter with separate oscillator.
- Four PWM channels and an 8-channel, 10-bit ADC.
- Programmable serial USART and byte-oriented two-wire serial interface.
- Programmable watchdog timer with separate on-chip oscillator.
- Six sleep modes: idle, ADC noise reduction, power-save, power-down, standby, and extended standby.
Applications
The ATMEGA16L-8AU is versatile and can be used in a variety of embedded control applications, including:
- Industrial control systems.
- Consumer electronics.
- Automotive systems.
- Medical devices.
- Robotics and automation.
- Wireless communication devices.
Q & A
- What is the ATMEGA16L-8AU microcontroller based on?
The ATMEGA16L-8AU is based on the AVR enhanced RISC architecture.
- How much flash program memory does the ATMEGA16L-8AU have?
The ATMEGA16L-8AU has 16 Kbytes of in-system self-programmable flash program memory.
- What is the operating voltage range of the ATMEGA16L-8AU?
The operating voltage range is 2.7V to 5.5V.
- What types of timers/counters are available on the ATMEGA16L-8AU?
The microcontroller features two 8-bit timer/counters and one 16-bit timer/counter with separate prescalers and compare modes.
- Does the ATMEGA16L-8AU support JTAG debugging?
- How many general purpose I/O lines does the ATMEGA16L-8AU have?
The microcontroller has 32 general purpose I/O lines.
- What is the maximum speed grade of the ATMEGA16L-8AU?
The maximum speed grade is 0 - 8 MHz.
- What types of ADC channels are available on the ATMEGA16L-8AU?
The microcontroller features an 8-channel, 10-bit ADC with single-ended and differential channels.
- Does the ATMEGA16L-8AU have a watchdog timer?
- What are the sleep modes available on the ATMEGA16L-8AU?
The microcontroller supports six sleep modes: idle, ADC noise reduction, power-save, power-down, standby, and extended standby.
