The ATMEGA16L-8AU is a widely used high-performance 8-bit microcontroller (MCU) integrated circuit (IC) manufactured by Microchip Technology. It belongs to the AVR family of microcontrollers and is based on the advanced RISC architecture. This low-power IC is specifically designed for applications requiring self-programming, high-speed, and low-power consumption.
Key features of the ATMEGA16L-8AU include:
1. Microcontroller Architecture: The ATMEGA16L-8AU is built with an advanced AVR RISC architecture, offering high processing speed and efficiency.
2. Memory: It features 16KB of in-system programmable Flash memory, which enables easy and fast self-programming of the MCU. Additionally, it incorporates 512 bytes of EEPROM (Electrically Erasable Programmable Read-Only Memory) for non-volatile data storage. The IC also includes 1KB of SRAM (Static Random Access Memory) for temporary data storage.
3. CPU Speed: The MCU operates at a maximum CPU clock speed of 8MHz, providing fast execution of instructions.
4. I/O Ports: It is equipped with 32 general-purpose I/O pins, allowing interfacing with various devices and peripherals