Microchip Technology ATMEGA163-8PI

The ATMEGA163-8PI is a high-performance, low-power Atmel 8-bit AVR RISC-based microcontroller from Microchip Technology that combines 16KB of programmable flash memory, 1KB of SRAM, and 512B of EEPROM. This versatile microcontroller is designed to deliver efficiency and flexibility to a wide range of embedded applications.

Key Features:

• Advanced RISC Architecture: With 131 powerful instructions, most of which are executed in a single clock cycle, the ATMEGA163-8PI achieves throughputs approaching 1 MIPS per MHz, optimizing power consumption versus processing speed.
• High Endurance Non-volatile Memory Segments: The 16KB of in-system self-programmable flash allows up to 10,000 write/erase cycles, ensuring a reliable storage solution for your application code and data.
• JTAG (IEEE std. 1149.1 Compliant) Interface: This feature enables on-chip debugging and device programming, providing a streamlined development experience.
• Peripheral Features: Includes two flexible Timer/Counters with compare modes, an internal and external interrupts, a serial programmable USART, a byte-oriented Two-wire Serial Interface, an SPI serial port, and a Watchdog Timer with a separate on-chip oscillator.
• Power Efficiency: The ATMEGA163-8PI operates between 2.7-5.5 volts and features multiple power-saving modes, making it suitable for battery-powered and portable devices.
• Speed Grades: 0 - 8 MHz for ATmega163-8PI, ensuring adaptability to specific application requirements.

Applications:

The ATMEGA163-8PI is ideal for a broad array of applications, including industrial control systems, sensor networks, automotive, home automation, and consumer electronics. Its robust feature set and scalability make it an excellent choice for both simple and complex tasks requiring a microcontroller.

Package Information:

This microcontroller is available in a 40-pin PDIP (Plastic Dual In-line Package), which allows for easy integration into prototyping boards and is suitable for through-hole mounting techniques.