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ATMEGA324PB-XPRO

MCHPATMEGA324PB-XPRO

Microchip Technology
ATmega324PB ATmega324PB Xplained Pro AVR®, Functional Safety (FuSa) AVR MCU 8-Bit Embedded Evaluation Board
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Overview

The ATMEGA324PB-XPRO is an evaluation kit for the ATmega324PB 8-bit AVR microcontroller, specifically designed to demonstrate Functional Safety (FuSa) capabilities. It features an integrated debugger, standardized extension headers, and provides full access to the MCU's 32KB of Flash and dual-cycle hardware multiplier. The board serves as a professional prototyping platform for low-power industrial and safety-critical applications.

Why Choose This Part

The board includes an On-Board Debugger (EDBG) that eliminates the need for external programming hardware while providing a virtual COM port. It allows engineers to evaluate the ATmega324PB's low power consumption, which reaches down to 0.2uA in standby mode, within a standardized hardware ecosystem.

Applications

Industrial Safety Systems
Developing SIL-compliant hardware utilizing the ATmega324PB's Functional Safety features for industrial monitoring.
Low-Power Sensor Nodes
Leveraging multiple sleep modes and 0.24mA active current at 1MHz to extend battery life in remote instrumentation.
Motor Control Prototyping
Utilizing the on-chip 2-cycle multiplier and 20MHz clock speed for real-time control loops in small robotics.
Human-Machine Interface
Using the Xplained Pro extension headers to quickly integrate OLED displays and capacitive touch buttons for industrial UI.

Key Specifications

Type MCU 8-Bit
Contents Board(s)
Platform ATmega324PB Xplained Pro
Mounting Type Fixed
Core Processor AVR
Utilized IC / Part ATmega324PB

Getting Started

Connect the board to a PC via micro-USB and use Atmel Studio or Microchip Studio for full debugging and programming support. The EDBG interface automatically registers the kit, providing access to example projects and the Data Visualizer for real-time power and logic analysis.

Part of ATmega family » ATMEGA324PB

ATMEGA324PB Family

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Part Number Package Temp Range Stock
ATMEGA324PB-XPRO (this part) — — 6
ATMEGA324PB-AUR TQFP-44 -40degC ~ 85degC (.. —
ATMEGA324PB-MNR VFQFN-44 -40degC ~ 105degC .. 445
ATMEGA324PB-MUR VFQFN-44 -40degC ~ 85degC (.. —
Also available as: ATMEGA324PB-AU

Also Consider

ATmega328P Xplained Mini MCHPMicrochip Technology - A more compact, entry-level AVR evaluation board for projects that do not require the specialized Functional Safety features of the 324PB.