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ATMEGA128RFA1-ZUR

MCHPATMEGA128RFA1-ZUR

Microchip Technology
IC RF TxRx + MCU 802.15.4 6LoWPAN, Zigbee® 2.4GHz 64-VFQFN Exposed Pad
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Overview

The ATMEGA128RFA1-ZUR is a low-power, 8-bit AVR microcontroller with an integrated 2.4GHz IEEE 802.15.4 compliant transceiver. It combines a robust MCU core with RF capabilities, making it suitable for wireless embedded applications. This device supports protocols like 6LoWPAN and Zigbee.

Why Choose This Part

The integrated MCU and RF transceiver reduce board space and component count, simplifying designs. Its AVR core offers a familiar development environment for many engineers. Multiple low power modes (Idle, Power-down, Power-save, ADC Noise Reduction, Standby, Extended Standby, Deep Sleep) extend battery life in energy-constrained applications.

Applications

Wireless Sensor Networks
Ideal for battery-powered sensor nodes due to its low power modes and integrated RF, facilitating data collection and transmission.
Smart Home Automation
Enables the development of Zigbee-based smart home devices such as lighting controls, thermostats, and security sensors.
Industrial IoT (IIoT)
Suitable for industrial monitoring and control applications requiring wireless connectivity over short to medium ranges using IEEE 802.15.4.
Remote Control Systems
Can be used in various remote control applications, leveraging its RF transceiver for robust communication.
Asset Tracking
Provides the necessary MCU and RF capabilities for simple asset tracking devices communicating wirelessly.

Key Specifications

GPIO 38
Type TxRx + MCU
Protocol 6LoWPAN, Zigbee
Frequency 2.4GHz
Modulation O-QPSK
Memory Size 128kB Flash, 4kB EEPROM, 16kB SRAM
Sensitivity -100dBm
Mounting Type Surface Mount
Package / Case 64-VFQFN Exposed Pad
Power - Output 3.5dBm
Data Rate (Max) 2Mbps
Voltage - Supply 1.8V ~ 3.6V
Serial Interfaces I2C, JTAG, SPI, USART
RF Family/Standard 802.15.4
Current - Receiving 12mA ~ 12.5mA
Operating Temperature -40degC ~ 85degC
Current - Transmitting 8mA ~ 14.5mA
Supplier Device Package 64-QFN (9x9)

Getting Started

Microchip provides the ATB-RFA02 development board for the ATMEGA128RFA1 family. The device is programmed using standard AVR toolchains like Microchip Studio (formerly Atmel Studio) and debugged via JTAG. Several open-source and commercial Zigbee stacks are available for this platform.

ATMEGA128RFA1 Family

Part NumberDifferenceStock
ATMEGA128RFA1-ZUR00 00 7,985

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