ATMEGA1284P-AU
ATMEGA1284P-AU - 8-bit AVR MCU 128KB Flash 20MHz TQFP-44
The Microchip ATMEGA1284P-AU is a high-performance, low-power 8-bit AVR RISC-based microcontroller featuring 128 KB of in-system programmable Flash with read-while-write capability, 4 KB EEPROM, and 16 KB SRAM, housed in a 44-pin TQFP package (AU suffix). It integrates 32 general-purpose I/O lines, 32 general-purpose working registers, and a rich peripheral set including two USARTs, an SPI, a TWI (I2C) interface, a 10-bit ADC, six PWM channels, and a real-time counter with separate oscillator.
An 8-bit AVR microcontroller is a single-chip computer built around the AVR enhanced RISC architecture, executing most instructions in a single clock cycle to deliver throughputs approaching 1 MIPS per MHz. AVR microcontrollers sit within the broader hierarchy: 8-bit MCU -> microcontroller unit -> embedded processor -> semiconductor IC. They are widely used in hobbyist (Arduino), industrial, and consumer applications because the architecture is deterministic, low-power, and supported by a mature GCC toolchain (avr-gcc) and Atmel/Microchip Studio IDE.
Key features of the ATMEGA1284P-AU include 20 MHz maximum operating frequency, 1.8V-5.5V wide operating voltage, six sleep modes (Idle, ADC Noise Reduction, Power-save, Power-down, Standby, Extended Standby) with as little as 100 nA current draw at 1.8V, and QTouch library support for capacitive touch sensing. The advanced RISC core delivers 135 powerful instructions with most executing in one clock cycle.
The device supports In-System Programming (ISP) via SPI and self-programming via the boot block. The peripheral set includes two 8-bit timer/counters and two 16-bit timer/counters with separate prescalers and compare modes, an 8-channel 10-bit ADC, an analog comparator, a programmable watchdog timer with on-chip oscillator, and an interrupt controller with 31 vectored interrupts. The JTAG interface (IEEE 1149.1 compliant) enables on-chip debug.
Typical applications include industrial control systems, home automation gateways, sensor data loggers, automotive body and aftermarket modules, USB-to-UART bridges, hobbyist Arduino-compatible boards (MightyCore and bobuino variants), and low-power wireless sensor nodes. The 32 GPIO count combined with two hardware serial ports makes it a strong upgrade path for designs that outgrow the ATmega328P-based Arduino Uno.
When designing with this device, allocate PCB area for the 44-pin TQFP land pattern and ensure the decoupling network (100 nF plus 10 uF bulk) is placed within 5 mm of the AVCC and VCC pins. Programmers must apply the correct fuse settings: the default internal RC oscillator at 8 MHz may be replaced by an external crystal for time-critical UART or USB applications.
This page synthesizes distributor pricing, drop-in alternatives from the ATmega AVR family, and practical design notes not found in the standalone Atmel datasheet.
USD $4,65
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