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ATTINY1616-SN

MCHPATTINY1616-SN

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

The Microchip ATTINY1616-SN is an 8-bit AVR tinyAVR microcontroller designed for general-purpose embedded applications requiring functional safety features. It operates at up to 20MHz and integrates 16KB of Flash memory, 2KB of RAM, and 256 bytes of EEPROM. This MCU offers a balance of processing power, memory, and a comprehensive set of peripherals in a compact 20-SOIC package.

Why Choose This Part

Engineers benefit from the ATTINY1616's compact size and functional safety (FuSa) capabilities, making it suitable for safety-critical yet space-constrained applications. Its robust peripheral set, including an Event System and Configurable Custom Logic (CCL), allows for flexible and efficient peripheral interconnection without CPU intervention. The wide operating voltage range (1.8V to 5.5V) provides flexibility in power supply design.

Applications

Industrial Control Systems
Implementing robust control logic and sensor interfaces in industrial equipment, benefiting from the functional safety features and integrated peripherals.
Appliance Control
Managing user interfaces, motor control, and safety interlocks in home appliances, leveraging the Event System and configurable logic for efficient operation.
Safety Monitoring Devices
Developing embedded systems that require self-monitoring and fault detection, supported by features like Brown-out Detect/Reset and Watchdog Timer.
Sensor Interfacing
Connecting and processing data from various sensors using its multiple communication interfaces (I2C, SPI, USART) and analog comparator.
Human Machine Interface (HMI)
Creating simple user interfaces with push buttons and indicators, utilizing the Peripheral Touch Controller for capacitive touch sensing.

Key Specifications

Speed 20MHz
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-SOIC (0.295", 7.50mm Width)
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 ~ 105degC (TA)
Supplier Device Package 20-SOIC
Voltage - Supply (Vcc/Vdd) 1.8V ~ 5.5V

Getting Started

To get started with the ATTINY1616-SN, Microchip's MPLAB X IDE is the primary development environment. The Microchip Studio (formerly Atmel Studio) also supports tinyAVR devices. Debugging and programming typically use the UPDI interface with tools like the Microchip mEDBG on Curiosity Nano boards or an external Atmel-ICE programmer. Example code and application notes are available on Microchip's website.

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ATTINY1616 Family

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

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