ATMEGA2560V-8AU - 256KB Flash, 1.8-5.5V AVR MCU 8MHz | Microchip
Teilenummer: ATMEGA2560V-8AU ✓ Aktiv| Menge | Stückpreis | Gesamt |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | $13.72 | $13,72 |
| 10 | $12.35 | $123,50 |
| 100 | $10.99 | $1.099,00 |
| 500 | $9.85 | $4.925,00 |
| 1.000 | $8.95 | $8.950,00 |
ATMEGA2560V-8AU Übersicht
A microcontroller (MCU) is a single-chip computer that combines a CPU core, program and data memory, and I/O peripherals such as timers, serial interfaces and interrupt logic on one die. Within the embedded-computing hierarchy the ATmega2560 family sits in the mainstream 8-bit flash MCU class, sitting above smaller ATmega parts such as the ATmega328P and below 32-bit ARM Cortex-M devices when applications demand very large GPIO and peripheral counts rather than raw compute throughput.
Key features include the advanced AVR RISC architecture executing 131 powerful instructions, mostly in a single clock cycle, with 32 general-purpose working registers and fully static operation for up to 16 MIPS throughput at 16 MHz (8 MHz maximum for the V low-voltage grade). The device integrates six flexible timer/counters with compare modes and PWM, four USARTs, a byte-oriented 2-wire serial interface (TWI/I2C), an SPI serial interface, a real-time counter with separate oscillator, a watchdog timer and a 16-channel 10-bit ADC. In-system programming (ISP) and self-programming support enable field firmware updates without removing the chip.
The V suffix denotes the extended 1.8 V to 5.5 V operating range, allowing direct operation from two alkaline cells or a single lithium cell with a boost converter, which makes the ATMEGA2560V-8AU attractive for battery-powered instruments. The Harvard-architecture dual-memory bus keeps program fetch and data access independent, sustaining efficient C-compiled code density, and the on-chip RC oscillator plus XTAL1/XTAL2 crystal inputs reduce external component count while supporting accurate USART baud rates.
Typical applications include industrial automation controllers with large I/O counts, 3D-printer mainboards (the Arduino Mega 2560 platform), robotics controllers, and multi-port data loggers that must exploit four USART channels plus a wide supply range. When designing with this part, consult the maximum clock rate versus VCC curve because at 1.8 V the maximum guaranteed clock drops well below 8 MHz.
This page synthesizes distributor pricing, drop-in same-family alternatives, a full 100-pin TQFP pinout, and practical design notes not consolidated in the manufacturer datasheet. Pricing is referenced as of 2026-09-17.
Drop-in-Alternativen für ATMEGA2560V-8AU – gleiches Gehäuse, Pin-kompatibel. Bauteile mit anderem Gehäuse, die eine PCB-Überarbeitung erfordern, sind ausgeschlossen.
Varianten dieser Serie
Modelle derselben Serie, die drop-in-kompatibel sind mit ATMEGA2560V-8AU (gleiche Bauform und Footprint) – abweichend in Package, Flash Memory, RoHS Status, Timers/Counters, ADC.
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ATMEGA2560V-8CUR
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$6.12 / Stück
Datenblatt ansehen →ATMEGA2560-16AU
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$8.87 / Stück
Datenblatt ansehen →ATMEGA2560-16CU
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$11.75 / Stück
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Datenblatt ansehen →ATMEGA2560V-8AU Grenzwerte & elektrische Eigenschaften
| Device Family | ATmega2560 (megaAVR) |
| Core | 8-bit AVR RISC |
| Instruction Set | 131 instructions, mostly single-cycle |
| Max Throughput | 16 MIPS at 16 MHz |
| Program Flash Memory | 256 KB In-System Programmable |
| SRAM | 8 KB |
| EEPROM | 4 KB |
| General Purpose I/O Lines | 86 |
| Operating Voltage (VCC) | 1.8 V to 5.5 V |
| Maximum Clock (V grade) | 8 MHz |
| Betriebstemperatur | -40 C to +85 C (industrial) |
| Timer/Counters | 6 (with compare modes and PWM) |
| USART | 4 channels |
| Serial Interfaces | I2C/TWI, SPI |
| ADC | 16-channel, 10-bit |
| Gehäuse | 100-pin TQFP |
| Montageart | Surface Mount |
| RoHS-Status | Compliant |
ATMEGA2560V-8AU Pin-Konfiguration
| Pin 1 | PG5 (OC0B) — Port G bit 5 / Timer0 compare B output |
| Pin 2 | PE0 (RXD0/PCINT8) — Port E bit 0 / USART0 RX / pin change interrupt |
| Pin 3 | PE1 (TXD0) — Port E bit 1 / USART0 TX |
| Pin 4 | PE2 (AIN0/XCK0) — Port E bit 2 / analog comp in / USART0 clock |
| Pin 5 | PE3 (AIN1/OC3A) — Port E bit 3 / analog comp in / Timer3 compare A |
| Pin 6 | PE4 (OC3B/INT4) — Port E bit 4 / Timer3 compare B / external interrupt |
| Pin 7 | PE5 (OC3C/INT5) — Port E bit 5 / Timer3 compare C / external interrupt |
| Pin 8 | PE6 (T3/INT6) — Port E bit 6 / Timer3 clock input / external interrupt |
| Pin 9 | PE7 (CLKO/ICP3) — Port E bit 7 / system clock output / Timer3 input capture |
| Pin 10 | VCC — Digital supply voltage |
| Pin 11 | GND — Digital ground |
| Pin 12 | PH0 (RXD2) — Port H bit 0 / USART2 RX |
| Pin 13 | PH1 (TXD2) — Port H bit 1 / USART2 TX |
| Pin 14 | PH2 (XCK2) — Port H bit 2 / USART2 clock |
| Pin 15 | PH3 (OC4A) — Port H bit 3 / Timer4 compare A output |
| Pin 16 | PH4 (OC4B) — Port H bit 4 / Timer4 compare B output |
| Pin 17 | PH5 (OC4C) — Port H bit 5 / Timer4 compare C output |
| Pin 18 | PH6 (OC2B) — Port H bit 6 / Timer2 compare B output |
| Pin 19 | PB0 (SS0/PCINT0) — Port B bit 0 / SPI0 slave select / pin change int |
| Pin 20 | PB1 (SCK0/PCINT1) — Port B bit 1 / SPI0 clock / pin change int |
| Pin 21 | PB2 (MOSI0/PCINT2) — Port B bit 2 / SPI0 MOSI / pin change int |
| Pin 22 | PB3 (MISO0/PCINT3) — Port B bit 3 / SPI0 MISO / pin change int |
| Pin 23 | PB4 (OC2A/PCINT4) — Port B bit 4 / Timer2 compare A / pin change int |
| Pin 24 | PB5 (OC1A/PCINT5) — Port B bit 5 / Timer1 compare A / pin change int |
| Pin 25 | PB6 (OC1B/PCINT6) — Port B bit 6 / Timer1 compare B / pin change int |
| Pin 26 | PB7 (OC0A/OC1C/PCINT7) — Port B bit 7 / Timer0 compare A / Timer1 compare C |
| Pin 27 | PH7 (T4) — Port H bit 7 / Timer4 clock input |
| Pin 28 | PG3 (TOSC2) — Port G bit 3 / RTC oscillator output |
| Pin 29 | PG4 (TOSC1) — Port G bit 4 / RTC oscillator input |
| Pin 30 | RESET — Reset input (active low) |
| Pin 31 | VCC — Digital supply voltage |
| Pin 32 | GND — Digital ground |
| Pin 33 | XTAL2 — Crystal oscillator output |
| Pin 34 | XTAL1 — Crystal oscillator input |
| Pin 35 | PL0 (ICP4) — Port L bit 0 / Timer4 input capture |
| Pin 36 | PL1 (ICP5) — Port L bit 1 / Timer5 input capture |
| Pin 37 | PL2 (T5) — Port L bit 2 / Timer5 clock input |
| Pin 38 | PL3 (OC5A) — Port L bit 3 / Timer5 compare A output |
| Pin 39 | PL4 (OC5B) — Port L bit 4 / Timer5 compare B output |
| Pin 40 | PL5 (OC5C) — Port L bit 5 / Timer5 compare C output |
| Pin 41 | PL6 — Port L bit 6 / digital I/O |
| Pin 42 | PL7 — Port L bit 7 / digital I/O |
| Pin 43 | PD0 (SCL/INT0) — Port D bit 0 / I2C clock / external int |
| Pin 44 | PD1 (SDA/INT1) — Port D bit 1 / I2C data / external int |
| Pin 45 | PD2 (RXD1/INT2) — Port D bit 2 / USART1 RX / external int |
| Pin 46 | PD3 (TXD1/INT3) — Port D bit 3 / USART1 TX / external int |
| Pin 47 | PD4 (ICP1) — Port D bit 4 / Timer1 input capture |
| Pin 48 | PD5 (XCK1) — Port D bit 5 / USART1 clock |
| Pin 49 | PD6 (T1) — Port D bit 6 / Timer1 clock input |
| Pin 50 | PD7 (T0) — Port D bit 7 / Timer0 clock input |
| Pin 51 | PG0 (WR) — Port G bit 0 / external SRAM write strobe |
| Pin 52 | PG1 (RD) — Port G bit 1 / external SRAM read strobe |
| Pin 53 | PC0 (A8) — Port C bit 0 / external SRAM address bit 8 |
| Pin 54 | PC1 (A9) — Port C bit 1 / external SRAM address bit 9 |
| Pin 55 | PC2 (A10) — Port C bit 2 / external SRAM address bit 10 |
| Pin 56 | PC3 (A11) — Port C bit 3 / external SRAM address bit 11 |
| Pin 57 | PC4 (A12) — Port C bit 4 / external SRAM address bit 12 |
| Pin 58 | PC5 (A13) — Port C bit 5 / external SRAM address bit 13 |
| Pin 59 | PC6 (A14) — Port C bit 6 / external SRAM address bit 14 |
| Pin 60 | PC7 (A15) — Port C bit 7 / external SRAM address bit 15 |
| Pin 61 | VCC — Digital supply voltage |
| Pin 62 | GND — Digital ground |
| Pin 63 | PJ0 (RXD3/PCINT9) — Port J bit 0 / USART3 RX / pin change int |
| Pin 64 | PJ1 (TXD3/PCINT10) — Port J bit 1 / USART3 TX / pin change int |
| Pin 65 | PJ2 (XCK3/PCINT11) — Port J bit 2 / USART3 clock / pin change int |
| Pin 66 | PJ3 (PCINT13) — Port J bit 3 / pin change int |
| Pin 67 | PJ4 (PCINT14) — Port J bit 4 / pin change int |
| Pin 68 | PJ5 (PCINT15) — Port J bit 5 / pin change int |
| Pin 69 | PJ6 (PCINT16) — Port J bit 6 / pin change int |
| Pin 70 | PJ7 (PCINT17) — Port J bit 7 / pin change int |
| Pin 71 | PA0 (AD0) — Port A bit 0 / external SRAM data 0 |
| Pin 72 | PA1 (AD1) — Port A bit 1 / external SRAM data 1 |
| Pin 73 | PA2 (AD2) — Port A bit 2 / external SRAM data 2 |
| Pin 74 | PA3 (AD3) — Port A bit 3 / external SRAM data 3 |
| Pin 75 | PA4 (AD4) — Port A bit 4 / external SRAM data 4 |
| Pin 76 | PA5 (AD5) — Port A bit 5 / external SRAM data 5 |
| Pin 77 | PA6 (AD6) — Port A bit 6 / external SRAM data 6 |
| Pin 78 | PA7 (AD7) — Port A bit 7 / external SRAM data 7 |
| Pin 79 | VCC — Digital supply voltage |
| Pin 80 | GND — Digital ground |
| Pin 81 | PF0 (A0) — Port F bit 0 / ADC input 0 |
| Pin 82 | PF1 (A1) — Port F bit 1 / ADC input 1 |
| Pin 83 | PF2 (A2) — Port F bit 2 / ADC input 2 |
| Pin 84 | PF3 (A3) — Port F bit 3 / ADC input 3 |
| Pin 85 | PF4 (A4/TCK) — Port F bit 4 / ADC4 / JTAG TCK |
| Pin 86 | PF5 (A5/TMS) — Port F bit 5 / ADC5 / JTAG TMS |
| Pin 87 | PF6 (A6/TDO) — Port F bit 6 / ADC6 / JTAG TDO |
| Pin 88 | PF7 (A7/TDI) — Port F bit 7 / ADC7 / JTAG TDI |
| Pin 89 | PK0 (ADC8/PCINT24) — Port K bit 0 / ADC8 / pin change int |
| Pin 90 | PK1 (ADC9/PCINT25) — Port K bit 1 / ADC9 / pin change int |
| Pin 91 | PK2 (ADC10/PCINT26) — Port K bit 2 / ADC10 / pin change int |
| Pin 92 | PK3 (ADC11/PCINT27) — Port K bit 3 / ADC11 / pin change int |
| Pin 93 | PK4 (ADC12/PCINT28) — Port K bit 4 / ADC12 / pin change int |
| Pin 94 | PK5 (ADC13/PCINT29) — Port K bit 5 / ADC13 / pin change int |
| Pin 95 | PK6 (ADC14/PCINT30) — Port K bit 6 / ADC14 / pin change int |
| Pin 96 | PK7 (ADC15/PCINT31) — Port K bit 7 / ADC15 / pin change int |
| Pin 97 | PG2 (ALE) — Port G bit 2 / external SRAM address latch enable |
| Pin 98 | AVCC — Analog supply voltage |
| Pin 99 | GND — Analog ground |
| Pin 100 | AREF — ADC reference voltage |
Typische Anwendungen
ATMEGA2560V-8AU ist geeignet für 6 Anwendungs: Arduino Mega 2560 Compatible Mainboard, 3D Printer Control Board, Industrial Automation Controller, Robotics Control Board, Multi-Channel Data Logger, Battery-Powered Measurement Instrument.
Arduino Mega 2560 Compatible Mainboard
The ATMEGA2560V-8AU is the original MCU on the Arduino Mega 2560 R3 platform, where its 256 KB Flash and 86 GPIO provide 54 digital I/O plus 16 analog inputs across four USARTs. The 1.8-5.5 V VCC range simplifies USB-bridge regulator design, while the 8 MHz V-grade clock keeps firmware timing loops predictable for shields using timer-based libraries. This part is the de facto standard for hobbyist and prosumer boards requiring large I/O counts without an external memory bus.
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3D Printer Control Board
The ATMEGA2560V-8AU powers most open-source 3D-printer controllers (RAMPS, MKS GEN, Rambo) where its four USARTs drive multiple serial peripherals and its 16-channel 10-bit ADC reads thermistor inputs. The 256 KB Flash accommodates Marlin firmware with full feature sets including bed-leveling, auto-tune PID and graphic LCD menus, while 8 KB SRAM handles g-code parsing without overflow. The wide 1.8-5.5 V supply allows direct operation from 12 V buck-derived 5 V rails.
Empfohlen
Industrial Automation Controller
The ATMEGA2560V-8AU is well suited for industrial PLC-style controllers where its 86 GPIO can directly drive relays, optocouplers and indicator LEDs without external I/O expanders. The four USARTs handle RS-232, RS-485 and Modbus links simultaneously, and the 16-channel ADC reads 4-20 mA loop signals through scaling resistors. Industrial -40C to +85C operation is guaranteed across the part's full VCC range, supporting both cabinet and field-mounted deployments.
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Robotics Control Board
The ATMEGA2560V-8AU drives hobbyist and educational robotics platforms (robot arms, autonomous vehicles, humanoid kits) where its six timer/counters with PWM generate up to 12 PWM channels for servos and motor drivers. The 8 KB SRAM accommodates sensor-fusion buffers and PID loop histories, while the four USARTs connect to IMU, Bluetooth and radio modules concurrently. Field-updatable ISP flash enables on-bench firmware iteration without chip removal.
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Multi-Channel Data Logger
The ATMEGA2560V-8AU is well suited to standalone data loggers capturing 16 analog inputs simultaneously, where its 16-channel 10-bit ADC runs at up to 15 kSPS at full resolution. The 4 KB EEPROM plus 256 KB Flash stores thousands of timestamped records, and four USARTs handle GPS, cellular modem, serial sensors and PC download ports in parallel. Wide VCC operation enables direct battery logging from solar or Li-ion sources without additional regulators.
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Battery-Powered Measurement Instrument
The ATMEGA2560V-8AU suits portable field instruments that run directly from two alkaline cells or a Li-ion cell, leveraging its 1.8-5.5 V VCC range to skip boost regulators. The internal 8 MHz RC oscillator eliminates external crystals for low-accuracy applications, while ADC sampling on battery voltage enables fuel-gauge-style state-of-charge monitoring. ISP flash allows field firmware updates from a USB battery charger without disassembly.
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Zusammenfassung der empfohlenen Produkte
Technische Referenzdaten für ATMEGA2560V-8AU – Vergleich, Designhinweise und Compliance-Informationen.
Auswahlhilfe
Vergleich mit Alternativen
| Parameter | Dieses Produkt | ATMEGA2560V-8CU | ATMEGA2560-16AU | ATMEGA1280-16AU |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brand | Microchip Technology | Microchip Technology | Microchip Technology | Microchip Technology |
| Package | TQFP-100 | CBGA-100 (not LQFP footprint-compatible) | TQFP-100 (same footprint) | TQFP-100 (same footprint) |
| Program Flash | 256 KB | 256 KB | 256 KB | 128 KB |
| SRAM | 8 KB | 8 KB | 8 KB | 8 KB |
| EEPROM | 4 KB | 4 KB | 4 KB | 4 KB |
| Operating Voltage | 1.8 V to 5.5 V | 1.8 V to 5.5 V | 2.7 V to 5.5 V | 2.7 V to 5.5 V |
| Maximum Clock | 8 MHz | 8 MHz | 16 MHz | 16 MHz |
| GPIO Count | 86 | 86 | 86 | 86 |
Wichtigste Unterscheidungsmerkmale
- Widest 1.8 V to 5.5 V supply range in the ATmega2560 series (vs. ATMEGA2560-16AU)
- Doubles program memory versus the ATmega1280 family (vs. ATMEGA1280-16AU)
- TQFP-100 footprint shared across same-die V and non-V variants (vs. ATMEGA2560V-8CU)
Designhinweise
Estimated: at VCC=5V and 8 MHz with all peripherals active the ATMEGA2560V-8AU draws roughly 15-20 mA; with sleep modes (Power-down) current drops below 10 uA. Decouple each VCC/GND pair with a 100 nF ceramic placed within 5 mm of the package pin. AVCC must be tied to VCC through a ferrite bead or small inductor and decoupled with a 100 nF plus a 10 uF bulk capacitor at the AREF pin.
Do not program the lock bits before verifying the bootloader address vector; locking the device without a working bootloader bricks the chip and requires high-voltage parallel programming to recover. The V-suffix grade clock caps at 8 MHz at 1.8 V to 5.5 V; selecting the 16 MHz internal RC above 2.7 V is unsupported and will yield undefined behavior. Always reconfigure JTAG pins as GPIO by clearing the JTD fuse bit before using PF4-PF7 as ADC inputs.
Estimated: at 5 V, 8 MHz and full GPIO toggling the device dissipates roughly 100 mW, well within the TQFP-100 thermal rating of about 50 C/W junction-to-ambient. The die junction temperature remains below 50 C in still air; no heatsink is required. Industrial temperature operation (-40 C to +85 C) is guaranteed across the full 1.8-5.5 V VCC range without derating.
Route the crystal traces (XTAL1, XTAL2) short and symmetric with a ground guard ring to avoid EMI pickup on the low-amplitude oscillator waveform. Keep ADC traces (PORTA, AREF) away from switching digital lines to minimize crosstalk into the 10-bit conversion. Place the ISP 6-pin header near the MCU with all signals in a straight line for in-system firmware updates without removing the chip from the board.
Compliance-Informationen
RoHS compliant per Microchip product page; the -8AU suffix indicates lead-free matte-tin plating. Industrial -40C to +85C grade; not AEC-Q100 qualified (automotive customers should contact Microchip for ATmega2560 automotive variants).
