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ATTINY1616-MFR

MCHPATTINY1616-MFR

Microchip Technology
AVR tinyAVR™ 1, Functional Safety (FuSa) Microcontroller IC 8-Bit 16MHz 16KB (16K x 8) FLASH 20-VQFN (3x3)
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Overview

The Microchip ATTINY1616-MFR is an 8-bit AVR microcontroller featuring a 16MHz clock speed and 16KB of Flash program memory. It incorporates Core Independent Peripherals (CIPs) and robust analog features, making it suitable for a variety of embedded applications. This tinyAVR microcontroller is designed for efficient performance in a compact 20-VQFN package.

Why Choose This Part

Engineers benefit from the ATTINY1616's compact 3x3mm 20-VQFN package, which saves board space in dense designs. The inclusion of Core Independent Peripherals (CIPs) offloads the CPU, allowing for more efficient task execution and lower power consumption. Its robust analog features, including a 10-bit ADC and 3 DAC channels, simplify analog signal processing requirements. Additionally, features like a hardware multiplier enhance its computational capabilities for certain algorithms.

Applications

General Embedded Control
Its balanced set of peripherals and 8-bit AVR core are well-suited for a wide range of general-purpose control tasks in various embedded systems.
Sensor Interfacing
With 20 ADC channels and 3 DAC channels, the ATTINY1616 can interface with multiple analog sensors and actuators for data acquisition and control.
User Interface Applications
The integrated capacitive touch interfaces, including Driven Shield+ and Boost Mode technologies, enable advanced user interface designs.
Cost-Sensitive Industrial Applications
Its small 3x3mm VQFN package and functional safety features make it a strong candidate for industrial designs where space and reliability are critical.
Communication Hubs
Connectivity options like I2C, SPI, and UART allow it to act as a communication bridge or controller in networked embedded systems.

Key Specifications

Speed 16MHz
RAM Size 2K x 8
Core Size 8-Bit
EEPROM Size 256 x 8
Peripherals Brown-out Detect/Reset, POR, PWM, WDT
Connectivity I2C, IrDA, LINbus, SPI, UART/USART
Mounting Type Surface Mount
Number of I/O 18
Core Processor AVR
Package / Case 20-VFQFN Exposed Pad
Data Converters A/D 20x10b; D/A 3x8b
Oscillator Type Internal
Program Memory Size 16KB (16K x 8)
Program Memory Type FLASH
Operating Temperature -40degC ~ 125degC (TA)
Supplier Device Package 20-VQFN (3x3)
Voltage - Supply (Vcc/Vdd) 2.7V ~ 5.5V

Getting Started

To get started with the ATTINY1616, utilize Microchip's MPLAB X IDE. The official Microchip development boards and debuggers, such as the Curiosity Nano series, provide an excellent starting point for evaluation and prototyping. Programming is typically done via the UPDI interface using a compatible programmer like the Atmel-ICE.

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ATTINY1616 Family

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Part Number Speed Package Temp Range Voltage Stock
ATTINY1616-MFR (this part) 16M VFQFN-20 -40degC ~ 125degC .. 2.7V 46,869
ATTINY1616-SN 20M SOIC-20 -40degC ~ 105degC .. 1.8V 4,865
Also available as: ATTINY1616-MNR

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