The ATMEGA16M1-MU is a microcontroller unit (MCU) integrated circuit (IC) manufactured by Atmel, now part of Microchip Technology. It is a low-power, high-performance 8-bit AVR (Advanced Virtual RISC) MCU that offers a wide range of features for various applications. Here are some key features of the ATMEGA16M1-MU:
1. Architecture: The ATMEGA16M1-MU is based on the AVR enhanced RISC architecture, which provides efficient execution of instructions and enhances overall system performance.
2. Central Processing Unit (CPU): It features an 8-bit AVR CPU core operating at a speed of up to 16 MHz, ensuring fast and reliable execution of instructions.
3. Flash Memory: The MCU offers 16KB of in-system self-programmable Flash memory, allowing for easy firmware updates or modification of program code during execution.
4. EEPROM: It also incorporates 512 bytes of Electrically Erasable Programmable Read-Only Memory (EEPROM) for non-volatile data storage, enabling retention of critical information even when power is lost.
5. RAM: The ATMEGA16M1-MU provides 1KB of internal SRAM, allowing for efficient data processing and manipulation.
6. I/O Ports: It features a wide variety of digital and analog I/O pins (input/output), providing flexibility for interfacing with external devices or peripherals