ATMEGA1280-16CU - Atmel

Manufacturer Part Number

ATMEGA1280-16CU

Manufacturer

microchip-technology

Introduction

The ATMEGA1280-16CU is a powerful and versatile 8-bit AVR microcontroller from Microchip Technology. It is part of the ATmega series and offers a range of advanced features, making it suitable for a wide variety of embedded applications.

Product Features and Performance

8-bit AVR architecture with 16MHz operating speed

128KB of FLASH program memory

8KB of SRAM and 4KB of EEPROM

Extensive peripheral set including I2C, SPI, UART/USART, PWM, and more

16-channel 10-bit ADC

Brown-out detection and power-on reset

Watchdog timer

Product Advantages

Robust and reliable design for industrial and commercial applications

Extensive peripheral set for versatile interfacing and control

Low power consumption for battery-powered devices

Widely supported by development tools and software ecosystem

Key Reasons to Choose This Product

Proven performance and reliability of the AVR architecture

Flexibility to handle a wide range of embedded applications

Cost-effective solution for volume production

Seamless integration with Microchip's comprehensive ecosystem

Quality and Safety Features

Industrial-grade operating temperature range of -40°C to 85°C

Integrated brown-out detection and power-on reset for reliable operation

Watchdog timer for enhanced system stability and safety

Compatibility

The ATMEGA1280-16CU is compatible with a wide range of development boards, peripherals, and software tools within the AVR ecosystem.

Application Areas

Industrial control and automation

Robotics and mechatronics

Home and building automation

Medical and fitness devices

Automotive and transportation systems

Product Lifecycle

The ATMEGA1280-16CU is an obsolete product, meaning it is no longer in active production. However, there are several alternative and equivalent models available from Microchip, such as the ATMEGA2560-16AU and ATMEGA2560-16MU. Customers are advised to contact our website's sales team for more information on the available options and product lifecycle management.