Description
The ATmega 32A-AU, available in a surface-mount device (SMD) package with a TQFP-44 pin configuration, is an 8-bit AVR RISC-based Microcontroller Unit designed for high performance and low power consumption. It boasts 32kB self-programming flash program memory, 2kB SRAM, 1kB EEPROM, an 8-channel 10-bit A/D converter, and a JTAG interface for on-chip debugging. Operating at 16MHz, this device achieves a throughput of 16 million instructions per second (MIPS). Its capability to execute robust instructions within a single clock cycle enables the ATmega32A to approach 1 MIPS per MHz, allowing system designs to balance power usage and processing speed efficiently. The core architecture integrates a comprehensive instruction set with 32 general-purpose working registers. All 32 registers directly link to the Arithmetic Logic Unit (ALU), enabling simultaneous access to two independent registers within a single instruction executed in a single clock cycle. This streamlined architecture enhances code efficiency, enabling throughputs up to ten times faster than conventional CISC microcontrollers.
Features:
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Utilizes an advanced RISC architecture
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Incorporates 131 potent instructions
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Operates entirely in a static manner
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Achieves up to 16 million instructions per second (MIPS) at a 16MHz clock speed
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Features an on-chip 2-cycle multiplier
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Includes high-endurance non-volatile memory segments
Specifications | |
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Type | Microcontroller |
Model | ATMEGA32A-U-TH |
Brand | ATMEL |
Mounting Type | SMD |
No. of Pins | 44 |
Package | TQFP-44 |