ATMEGA163-8AC - Microchip Technology

Manufacturer Part Number

ATMEGA163-8AC

Manufacturer

Microchip Technology

Introduction

The ATMEGA163-8AC is an 8-bit AVR microcontroller designed for embedded applications with optimal power consumption and processing capabilities.

Product Features and Performance

Core Processor AVR

Core Size 8-Bit

Speed 8MHz

Connectivity options including I2C, SPI, UART/USART

Brown-out Detect/Reset, Power-on Reset (POR), Pulse Width Modulation (PWM), Watchdog Timer (WDT)

Provides 32 I/O pins

16KB of FLASH program memory (8K x 16)

512 x 8 EEPROM

1K x 8 RAM

Internal Oscillator

Product Advantages

Low power consumption

Robust interfacing capabilities

Large number of I/O for versatile control

In-system programmable flash memory

Multiple embedded peripherals for complex applications

Key Technical Parameters

Program Memory Size 16KB

EEPROM Size 512 x 8

RAM Size 1K x 8

Voltage Supply range from 4V to 5.5V

Analog to Digital Converter with 8 channels of 10 bits

Surface Mount 44-TQFP (10x10) package

Quality and Safety Features

Integrated Brown-out Detect/Reset for voltage level monitoring

Power-on Reset to ensure proper startup

Watchdog Timer to prevent system hang-ups

Compatibility

Suited for applications requiring 8MHz AVR microcontrollers

Compatible with other devices in AVR ATmega series

Application Areas

Home automation

Industrial control systems

Automotive systems

Consumer electronics

Product Lifecycle

Obsolete status - May not be recommended for new designs

Potential availability of replacements or upgrades within the AVR ATmega series

Several Key Reasons to Choose This Product

Proven AVR architecture with efficient processing and low power usage

Wide range of integrated peripherals reducing additional component needs

Large user community and extensive documentation available

Suitable for a variety of applications from DIY projects to commercial products

Availability of development tools and software support from Microchip Technology