Product Overview: AT90PWM2B-16SUR by Microchip Technology

The AT90PWM2B-16SUR is a high-performance, low-power AVR® 8-bit microcontroller from the industry-leading manufacturer Microchip Technology. This versatile microcontroller is designed to offer an optimal solution for complex motor control applications, including but not limited to, brushless DC motor control, AC induction motor control, and LED lighting control.

This device operates at a maximum frequency of 16MHz and is equipped with a range of features that make it highly suitable for advanced control systems. The AT90PWM2B-16SUR comes in a compact 32-lead TQFP (Thin Quad Flat Pack) surface-mount package, ensuring a minimal footprint on the PCB and making it ideal for space-constrained applications.

Key Features:

• Advanced RISC Architecture: With 131 powerful instructions, most of which are executed in a single clock cycle, the AT90PWM2B-16SUR achieves throughputs approaching 1 MIPS per MHz, balancing power consumption and processing speed.
• High-Endurance Non-volatile Memory Segments: The microcontroller includes 8KB of in-system self-programmable flash program memory, 512 Bytes EEPROM, and 512 Bytes internal SRAM, allowing for robust data storage and retention.
• Digital Signal Processing: The device features a Power Stage Controller (PSC) that is optimized for controlling Power Conversion and Motor Drive applications, providing high-resolution PWM signals.
• Peripheral Features: It has two 8-bit timer/counters, two 16-bit timer/counter with separate prescaler, compare mode, and capture mode, real-time counter with separate oscillator, and six PWM channels for advanced control.
• Comprehensive Set of Interfaces: It includes a programmable serial USART, a master/slave SPI serial interface, and a two-wire serial interface (I²C) for multi-master communication.

Applications:

The AT90PWM2B-16SUR is perfectly suited for applications that require accurate pulse width modulation and high-speed digital interfaces. Its robust design and feature set make it an excellent choice for LED lighting systems, battery management, power supply control, and a variety of motor control applications.