tinyAVRs with core independent peripherals

9 November 2016 DSP, Micros & Memory

Microchip announced a new generation of 8-bit tinyAVR microcontrollers (MCUs) ranging from 14 to 24 pins and 4 KB or 8 KB of Flash. The first tinyAVR MCUs to feature Microchip’s core independent peripherals (CIP), the new devices will be supported by START, an online tool for intuitive, graphical configuration of embedded software projects.

Integrated features of the ATtiny817/816/814/417 include: a core-independent peripheral touch controller (PTC); event system for peripheral cooperation; custom programmable logic blocks; self-programming for firmware upgrades; non-volatile data storage; 20 MHz internal oscillator; high-speed serial communication with USART; operating voltages ranging from 1,8 V to 5,5 V; 10-bit ADC with internal voltage references; and sleep currents at less than 100 nA in power-down mode with SRAM retention.

CIPs allow the peripherals to operate independently of the core, and include serial communication and analog peripherals. Together with the event system, which allows peripherals to communicate without using the CPU, applications can be optimised at a system level. This lowers power consumption and increases throughput and system reliability.

For more information contact Shane Padayachee, Avnet South Africa, +27 (0)11 319 8600, [email protected]

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