ATMEGA162-16AU vs ATMEGA161-8AC Comparison
Detailed side-by-side comparison of ATMEGA162-16AU by Microchip Technology and ATMEGA161-8AC by Microchip Technology. Compare key specifications, electrical parameters, packaging, lifecycle status, pricing, and availability to determine the best component for your design requirements.
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ATMEGA162-16AU - 8-bit AVR MCU 16MHz 16KB Flash TQFP-44 | Microchip
ATMEGA162-16AU ✓ ActiveMicrochip Technology
ATMEGA161-8AC - 8-bit AVR MCU 16KB Flash 8MHz | Microchip
ATMEGA161-8AC ObsoleteSpecification Comparison
| Parameter | ATMEGA162-16AU | ATMEGA161-8AC |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Microchip Technology | Microchip Technology |
| Category | Microcontrollers | Microcontrollers |
| Lifecycle Status | Active | Obsolete |
| Core Architecture | 8-bit AVR RISC | AVR 8-bit RISC |
| Max Clock Frequency | 16 MHz | — |
| Performance | 16 MIPS at 16 MHz (approx. 1 MIPS per MHz) | — |
| Flash Memory | 16 KB (8K x 16) | — |
| SRAM | 1 KB | 1 KB |
| EEPROM | 512 B | 512 B |
| Supply Voltage Range | 2.7 V to 5.5 V | — |
| Instructions | 133 powerful instructions, most single-cycle | — |
| Working Registers | 32 x 8-bit general purpose | — |
| I/O Pins | 35 | — |
| USART | 2 programmable serial USARTs | — |
| Timers/Counters | [DATA_NEEDED: timer count and types] | — |
| JTAG Interface | Yes (on-chip debugging and boundary scan) | — |
| Package | 44-TQFP (10x10 mm) | 44-TQFP (10x10 mm), gull-wing terminals |
| Mounting Type | Surface Mount | Surface Mount |
| Data Bus Width | 8 bit | — |
| Lifecycle Stage | Active | — |
| RoHS Status | [DATA_NEEDED: RoHS status] | [DATA_NEEDED: RoHS compliance] |
| Flash Program Memory | — | 16 KB (8K x 16) |
| Maximum Clock Frequency | — | 8 MHz |
| Peak Throughput | — | 8 MIPS (most instructions single-cycle) |
| Instruction Set | — | 130 powerful instructions |
| General Purpose Registers | — | 32 x 8 |
| Supply Voltage (Maximum) | — | 5.5 V |
| Temperature Grade | — | Commercial (suffix AC) |
| USART Channels | — | 2 |
| Programmability | — | In-System Programmable (ISP) Flash |
| Operating Mode | — | Fully static operation |
| Terminal Finish | — | [DATA_NEEDED: terminal finish/plating] |