ATSAMR21-XPRO vs ATMEGA256RFR2-XSTK Comparison
Detailed side-by-side comparison of ATSAMR21-XPRO by Microchip Technology and ATMEGA256RFR2-XSTK by Microchip Technology. Compare key specifications, electrical parameters, packaging, lifecycle status, pricing, and availability to determine the best component for your design requirements.
Microchip Technology
ATSAMR21-XPRO - ATSAMR21G18A 802.15.4 2.4GHz Eval Kit | Microchip
ATSAMR21-XPRO β ActiveMicrochip Technology
ATMEGA256RFR2-XSTK - 802.15.4 Zigbee Xplained Pro Kit | Microchip
ATMEGA256RFR2-XSTK β ActiveSpecification Comparison
| Parameter | ATSAMR21-XPRO | ATMEGA256RFR2-XSTK |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Microchip Technology | Microchip Technology |
| Category | Development Boards | Development Boards |
| Lifecycle Status | Active | Active |
| Stock Status | In Stock | In Stock |
| Unit Price (USD) | $66.00 | $232.00 |
| Product Type | Evaluation Kit / Development Board | Xplained Pro Starter Kit (Development Board) |
| On-board MCU | ATSAMR21G18A | β |
| Core Architecture | ARM Cortex-M0+ 32-bit | AVR 8-bit |
| Operating Frequency | Up to 48 MHz | β |
| Program Memory | 256 KB Flash | β |
| RAM | 32 KB SRAM | β |
| RF Frequency Band | 2.4 GHz ISM | 2.4 GHz |
| RF Standard | IEEE 802.15.4 / Zigbee / 6LoWPAN | β |
| Modulation | O-QPSK (per IEEE 802.15.4 PHY) | β |
| RF Link Budget | 103 dB | β |
| MCU Package | 64-pin QFN | β |
| On-board Antenna | Integrated 2.4 GHz ceramic chip antenna | β |
| Debug Interface | On-board EDBG (USB to SWD + VCOM + DGI) | β |
| Host Interface | USB Micro-B | β |
| Form Factor | Xplained Pro (compatible with Xplained Pro extensions) | β |
| Supported Software | Atmel Studio, Microchip Studio, ASF, BitCloud Zigbee PRO, IEEE 802.15.4 MAC | β |
| RoHS Status | Compliant | [DATA_NEEDED: RoHS status] |
| Lead-Free | Yes | β |
| Target Device | β | ATmega256RFR2 |
| CPU Frequency | β | 16 MHz |
| RTC Crystal Frequency | β | 32.768 kHz |
| Flash Memory | β | [DATA_NEEDED: Flash size of on-board ATmega256RFR2 (256 KB per device family)] |
| Wireless Standard | β | IEEE 802.15.4 (Zigbee compatible) |
| Link Budget | β | 103.5 dB |
| Series | β | Xplained Pro |
| Family | β | RF Evaluation and Development Kits, Boards |
| On-Board Debugger | β | [DATA_NEEDED: Embedded debugger type (EDBG per Xplained Pro standard)] |
| Connectivity Interfaces | β | [DATA_NEEDED: USB, extension headers detail] |
| Supported IDE | β | [DATA_NEEDED: Atmel Studio / Microchip Studio support] |
| Part Status | β | Active |
| Operating Temperature | β | [DATA_NEEDED: operating temperature range] |