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ATMEGA2560-16AUR

MCHPATMEGA2560-16AUR

Microchip Technology
AVR AVR® ATmega Microcontroller IC 8-Bit 16MHz 256KB (128K x 16) FLASH 100-TQFP (14x14)
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Overview

The ATMEGA2560-16AUR is an 8-bit AVR microcontroller from Microchip Technology, featuring an enhanced RISC architecture and running at up to 16MHz. It includes 256KB of Flash, 8KB of RAM, and 4KB of EEPROM, providing ample memory for embedded applications. This device is designed for surface mount applications in a 100-TQFP package.

Why Choose This Part

Engineers benefit from the ATMEGA2560-16AUR's high pin count and rich peripheral set, including four UARTs, SPI, and I2C/TWI, enabling complex communication schemes. The 256KB Flash memory and 8KB RAM are generous for an 8-bit microcontroller, supporting more sophisticated firmware. Its mature AVR ecosystem provides reliable development tools and extensive community support.

Applications

General Purpose Embedded Systems
Suitable for a wide range of embedded control tasks due to its balanced feature set, including multiple communication interfaces and ample I/O.
Robotics
Its 86 I/O pins, multiple UARTs, SPI, and I2C interfaces make it well-suited for controlling various sensors, motors, and communication modules in robotic projects.
Industrial Control
The robust AVR architecture, brown-out detection, and Watchdog Timer provide reliability for use in industrial monitoring and control systems.
Home Automation
Can serve as a central controller for smart home devices, managing various sensors, actuators, and communication protocols.
Prototyping and Education
A popular choice for educational kits and rapid prototyping due to its extensive documentation, community support, and ease of programming.

Key Specifications

Speed 16MHz
RAM Size 8K x 8
Core Size 8-Bit
EEPROM Size 4K x 8
Peripherals Brown-out Detect/Reset, POR, PWM, WDT
Connectivity EBI/EMI, I2C, SPI, UART/USART
Mounting Type Surface Mount
Number of I/O 86
Core Processor AVR
Package / Case 100-TQFP
Data Converters A/D 16x10b
Oscillator Type Internal
Program Memory Size 256KB (128K x 16)
Program Memory Type FLASH
Operating Temperature -40degC ~ 85degC (TA)
Supplier Device Package 100-TQFP (14x14)
Voltage - Supply (Vcc/Vdd) 4.5V ~ 5.5V

Getting Started

Development for the ATMEGA2560-16AUR typically involves the Microchip Studio (formerly Atmel Studio) IDE with the AVR-GCC toolchain. For prototyping, the popular Arduino Mega 2560 board integrates this microcontroller, offering an accessible entry point with its simplified IDE and libraries. Debugging can be performed using an Atmel-ICE or compatible JTAG debugger.

ATMEGA2560-16 Family

Also available as: ATMEGA2560-16AU

Also Consider

ATMEGA328P-AU MCHPMicrochip Technology - For applications requiring less memory and fewer I/O pins, the ATMEGA328P offers a more compact and cost-effective solution with a similar AVR core.
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