ATMEGA168-15MD vs ATMEGA168A-MU Comparison
Detailed side-by-side comparison of ATMEGA168-15MD by Microchip Technology and ATMEGA168A-MU 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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ATMEGA168-15MD - 8-bit AVR MCU 16KB Flash 32-VQFN | Microchip
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ATMEGA168A-MU - 8-bit AVR MCU 16KB Flash 20MHz VQFN-32 | Microchip
ATMEGA168A-MU β ActiveSpecification Comparison
| Parameter | ATMEGA168-15MD | ATMEGA168A-MU |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Microchip Technology | Microchip Technology |
| Category | Microcontrollers | Microcontrollers |
| Lifecycle Status | Active | Active |
| Stock Status | In Stock | In Stock |
| Unit Price (USD) | $1.29 | $1.38 |
| Core | AVR 8-bit RISC | β |
| Data Bus Width | 8 bit | 8 bit |
| Program Memory Size | 16 KB (8K x 16) FLASH | β |
| Program Memory Type | ISP FLASH (read-while-write) | β |
| SRAM Size | 1 KB | β |
| EEPROM Size | 512 B | β |
| Maximum Clock Frequency | 16 MHz | 20 MHz |
| Supply Voltage Range | 2.7 V to 5.5 V | 2.7 V to 5.5 V |
| Number of I/O Lines | 23 | β |
| Instructions | 133 (most single-cycle) | β |
| Working Registers | 32 general purpose | 32 x 8-bit general purpose |
| ADC | 8-channel 10-bit | 10-bit, 6-channel (QFN package) |
| Communication Interfaces | USART, SPI, 2-wire serial (I2C-compatible) | β |
| Timers | Two 8-bit, one 16-bit with PWM | β |
| Package | 32-VQFN exposed pad, 5x5 mm | 32-VQFN (5x5 mm) exposed pad |
| Mounting Type | Surface Mount | Surface Mount |
| Programming Interface | ICSP via SPI (MPLAB SNAP compatible) | β |
| Life Cycle Stage | Active | β |
| Core Architecture | β | 8-bit AVR RISC |
| Flash Memory | β | 16 KB (8K x 16) ISP |
| EEPROM | β | 512 B |
| SRAM | β | 1 KB |
| Maximum Throughput | β | 20 MIPS at 20 MHz |
| General Purpose I/O Lines | β | 23 |
| Timer/Counters | β | 3 flexible with compare modes |
| Serial Interfaces | β | USART, SPI, 2-wire (I2C/TWI) |
| Lifecycle Status | β | Active |
| Operating Temperature | β | [DATA_NEEDED: operating temperature range] |
| Instruction Set | β | 133 instructions, mostly single-cycle |