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ATTINY13A-PU

MCHPATTINY13A-PU

Microchip Technology
8-bit Microcontrollers - MCU 1KB In-system Flash 20MHz 1.8V-5.5V
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Overview

The Microchip ATTINY13A-PU is an 8-bit AVR microcontroller designed for cost-sensitive and space-constrained applications. It features 1KB of in-system programmable flash memory, 64 bytes of SRAM, and 64 bytes of EEPROM, making it suitable for simple control tasks. The through-hole PDIP-8 package allows for easy prototyping and integration into designs requiring manual assembly.

Why Choose This Part

Engineers choose the ATTINY13A-PU for its very small footprint, low cost, and minimal power consumption, making it ideal for extremely resource-limited projects. Its 8-pin PDIP package simplifies prototyping and manual soldering, while the 4-channel 10-bit ADC provides basic analog input capability. The AVR architecture offers a familiar development environment for many embedded engineers.

Applications

Simple Sensor Interfaces
Controlling and reading data from basic analog or digital sensors where minimal processing is required.
LED Driving and Lighting Control
Driving single or small groups of LEDs, implementing simple blinking patterns, or basic lighting effects.
Battery-Powered Gadgets
Controlling low-power, intermittent tasks in small, battery-operated devices due to its low power consumption modes.
User Interface Elements
Handling simple button inputs, debouncing, and driving small indicators or buzzers in user interfaces.
Motor Control for Basic Actuators
Controlling small DC motors or servos with simple on/off or open-loop PWM signals.

Key Specifications

Speed 20MHz
RAM Size 64 x 8
Core Size 8-Bit
EEPROM Size 64 x 8
Peripherals Brown-out Detect/Reset, POR, PWM, WDT
Mounting Type Through Hole
Number of I/O 6
Core Processor AVR
Package / Case 8-DIP (0.300", 7.62mm)
Data Converters A/D 4x10b
Oscillator Type Internal
Program Memory Size 1KB (512 x 16)
Program Memory Type FLASH
Operating Temperature -40degC ~ 85degC (TA)
Supplier Device Package 8-PDIP
Voltage - Supply (Vcc/Vdd) 1.8V ~ 5.5V

Getting Started

To get started with the ATTINY13A-PU, engineers typically use the Atmel Studio IDE and a compatible AVR programmer like the Atmel-ICE or a USBasp. The debugWIRE on-chip debug system allows for in-circuit debugging. The device can be programmed via In-System Programming (ISP) using its Reset, SCK, MISO, and MOSI pins.

ATTINY13A Family

Part NumberDifferenceStock
ATTINY13A-SSU SOIC-8 219,049
ATTINY13A-SU SU 2,039

Also Consider

ATTINY85-20PU MCHPMicrochip Technology - For projects requiring significantly more memory, the ATTINY85-20PU provides 8KB of flash, 512 bytes of SRAM, and 512 bytes of EEPROM while retaining the small 8-pin form factor.

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Microcontrollers > AVR
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