Overview
The ATmega88PA-MU is a low-power CMOS 8-bit microcontroller from Microchip Technology, based on the AVR enhanced RISC architecture. This microcontroller is designed to offer high performance and low power consumption, making it suitable for a wide range of embedded control applications. By executing powerful instructions in a single clock cycle, the ATmega88PA achieves throughputs approaching 1 MIPS per MHz, allowing system designers to optimize power consumption versus processing speed.
Key Specifications
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Microcontroller Type | 8-bit AVR RISC |
| Flash Memory | 8K Bytes (In-System Programmable) |
| EEPROM | 512 Bytes |
| SRAM | 1K Bytes |
| General Purpose I/O Lines | 23 |
| General Purpose Working Registers | 32 x 8 |
| Operating Voltage | 1.8 - 5.5V |
| Temperature Range | -40°C to 85°C |
| Speed Grade | 0 - 20 MHz @ 4.5 - 5.5V |
| Power Consumption (Active Mode) | 0.2 mA @ 1 MHz, 1.8V, 25°C |
| Power Consumption (Power-down Mode) | 0.1 µA |
| Power Consumption (Power-save Mode) | 0.75 µA (Including 32 kHz RTC) |
| Package Types | 28-pad QFN/MLF, 32-pad QFN/MLF |
Key Features
- Advanced RISC Architecture with 131 powerful instructions, most of which are executed in a single clock cycle.
- High endurance non-volatile memory segments: 8K Bytes of In-System Programmable Flash, 512 Bytes EEPROM, and 1K Bytes SRAM.
- True Read-While-Write operation and optional Boot Code Section with Independent Lock Bits.
- Two 8-bit Timer/Counters and one 16-bit Timer/Counter with separate prescaler and compare mode.
- Serial programmable USART, byte-oriented 2-wire Serial Interface, and SPI serial port.
- Internal and external interrupts, and interrupt and wake-up on pin change.
- Six sleep modes: Idle, ADC Noise Reduction, Power-save, Power-down, Standby, and Extended Standby.
- On-chip Analog Comparator and Programmable Watchdog Timer with Separate On-chip Oscillator.
Applications
The ATmega88PA-MU is versatile and can be used in a variety of embedded control applications, including:
- Industrial control systems
- Consumer electronics
- Automotive systems
- Medical devices
- Wireless and wired communication devices
- Smart home and IoT devices
Q & A
- What is the architecture of the ATmega88PA-MU microcontroller?
The ATmega88PA-MU is based on the AVR enhanced RISC architecture.
- How much flash memory does the ATmega88PA-MU have?
The ATmega88PA-MU has 8K Bytes of In-System Programmable Flash memory.
- What are the operating voltage and temperature ranges of the ATmega88PA-MU?
The operating voltage range is 1.8 - 5.5V, and the temperature range is -40°C to 85°C.
- What are the power consumption levels in different modes?
Active Mode: 0.2 mA @ 1 MHz, 1.8V, 25°C; Power-down Mode: 0.1 µA; Power-save Mode: 0.75 µA (Including 32 kHz RTC).
- What types of timers does the ATmega88PA-MU have?
The ATmega88PA-MU has two 8-bit Timer/Counters and one 16-bit Timer/Counter.
- Does the ATmega88PA-MU support in-system programming?
- What are the available package types for the ATmega88PA-MU?
The available package types are 28-pad QFN/MLF and 32-pad QFN/MLF.
- How many general purpose I/O lines does the ATmega88PA-MU have?
The ATmega88PA-MU has 23 general purpose I/O lines.
- What is the maximum throughput of the ATmega88PA-MU?
The maximum throughput is up to 20 MIPS at 20 MHz.
- Does the ATmega88PA-MU have any sleep modes?
