ATMEGA164PA-AU - 8-bit AVR MCU, 16KB Flash, 20MHz | Microchip
MPN: ATMEGA164PA-AU ✓ AktifATMEGA164PA-AU Ringkasan
A microcontroller unit (MCU) is a single integrated circuit that combines a processor core, memory, and programmable peripherals, forming the lowest tier of the embedded computing hierarchy (embedded ICs -> microcontrollers -> 8-bit MCUs). The AVR family, originally developed by Atmel and now part of Microchip Technology, uses a Harvard architecture with single-cycle instruction execution, making 8-bit AVRs a benchmark for efficient, deterministic embedded control.
Key features of the ATMEGA164PA-AU include 32 general purpose I/O lines, three flexible 16/8-bit timer/counters with compare modes and PWM, two USARTs, a byte-oriented Two-Wire Interface (TWI/I2C), an 8-channel 10-bit ADC, and picoPower technology for sub-uA sleep currents. The device operates from 1.8V to 5.5V across the full 20 MHz frequency range.
Technically, the AVR core executes 131 powerful instructions, most in a single clock cycle, with 32 general purpose working registers directly connected to the ALU. An on-chip 2-cycle hardware multiplier accelerates DSP-style math. Self-programmable ISP FLASH with read-while-write support enables in-field firmware updates without an external programmer.
Typical applications include industrial control and sensing nodes, consumer appliances, battery-powered metering, and hobby/educational platforms compatible with the Arduino ecosystem.
Design consideration: choose the internal 8 MHz RC oscillator for cost-sensitive designs and reserve the external 20 MHz crystal for timing-critical UART or precision ADC work; always decouple AVCC separately from VCC for best ADC accuracy.
This page synthesizes distributor pricing, verified drop-in alternatives, and practical design notes not found in the manufacturer datasheet.
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Model-series yang sama yang kompatibel dengan penggantian ATMEGA164PA-AU (sama faktor bentuk dan footprint) — berbeda di dalam Package, Program Memory (Flash), EEPROM, SRAM, ADC.
ATMEGA164A-AU
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| Core Architecture | 8-bit AVR RISC |
| Flash Memory | 16 KB (8K x 16) ISP FLASH |
| EEPROM | 512 B |
| SRAM | 1 KB |
| Frekuensi Bawah Maximum | 20 MHz |
| Throughput | Up to 20 MIPS at 20 MHz |
| Supply Voltage Range | 1.8 V to 5.5 V |
| Number of I/O Lines | 32 |
| ADC | 8-channel, 10-bit |
| Timers/Counters | 3 (two 8-bit, one 16-bit) with PWM |
| USART | 2 |
| TWI (I2C) | Yes, byte-oriented |
| SPI | Yes |
| Instructions | 131, most single-cycle |
| Hardware Multiplier | On-chip 2-cycle multiplier |
| Paket | 44-TQFP (10x10 mm) |
| Tipe Mounting | Surface Mount |
| Low Power Technology | picoPower |
| Status RoHS | Compliant (green package) |
Konfigurasi Pin ATMEGA164PA-AU
| Pin produk 1 | PB5 — Port B5 / T1 / OC1A / PCINT13 |
| Pin produk 2 | PB4 — Port B4 / OC0A / PCINT12 |
| Pin produk 3 | PB3 — Port B3 / ADC0 / OC2A / PCINT11 |
| Pin produk 4 | PB2 — Port B2 / OC1B / INT2 / PCINT10 |
| Pin produk 5 | PB1 — Port B1 / T1 / CLKO / PCINT9 |
| Pin produk 6 | PB0 — Port B0 / XCK0 / T0 / PCINT8 |
| Pin produk 7 | VCC — Digital supply voltage |
| Pin produk 8 | GND — Ground |
| Pin produk 9 | PB6 — Port B6 / OC1B / PCINT14 |
| Pin produk 10 | PB7 — Port B7 / OC2B / OC0A / PCINT15 |
| Pin produk 11 | PD7 — Port D7 / OC2B / TO0 / PCINT31 |
| Pin produk 12 | PD6 — Port D6 / ICP1 / PCINT30 |
| Pin produk 13 | PD5 — Port D5 / OC1A / PCINT29 |
| Pin produk 14 | PD4 — Port D4 / XCK1 / TO1 / PCINT28 |
| Pin produk 15 | PD3 — Port D3 / INT1 / PCINT27 |
| Pin produk 16 | PD2 — Port D2 / INT0 / PCINT26 |
| Pin produk 17 | PD1 — Port D1 / TXD0 / PCINT25 |
| Pin produk 18 | PD0 — Port D0 / RXD0 / PCINT24 |
| Pin produk 19 | XTAL2 — Inverting oscillator output |
| Pin produk 20 | XTAL1 — Inverting oscillator input / external clock |
| Pin produk 21 | PC7 — Port C7 / TOSC2 / PCINT23 |
| Pin produk 22 | PC6 — Port C6 / TOSC1 / PCINT22 |
| Pin produk 23 | PC5 — Port C5 / TDI / PCINT21 |
| Pin produk 24 | PC4 — Port C4 / TDO / PCINT20 |
| Pin produk 25 | PC3 — Port C3 / TMS / PCINT19 |
| Pin produk 26 | PC2 — Port C2 / TCK / PCINT18 |
| Pin produk 27 | PC1 — Port C1 / SDA / PCINT17 |
| Pin produk 28 | PC0 — Port C0 / SCL / PCINT16 |
| Pin produk 29 | PA7 — Port A7 / ADC7 / SCK / PCINT7 |
| Pin produk 30 | PA6 — Port A6 / ADC6 / MISO / PCINT6 |
| Pin produk 31 | PA5 — Port A5 / ADC5 / MOSI / PCINT5 |
| Pin produk 32 | PA4 — Port A4 / ADC4 / PCINT4 |
| Pin produk 33 | PA3 — Port A3 / ADC3 / PCINT3 |
| Pin produk 34 | PA2 — Port A2 / ADC2 / PCINT2 |
| Pin produk 35 | PA1 — Port A1 / ADC1 / PCINT1 |
| Pin produk 36 | PA0 — Port A0 / ADC0 / PCINT0 |
| Pin produk 37 | AREF — Analog reference for ADC |
| Pin produk 38 | GND — Ground |
| Pin produk 39 | AVCC — Analog supply for ADC (decouple separately) |
| Pin produk 40 | VCC — Digital supply voltage |
| Pin produk 41 | NC — Not connected (per datasheet) |
| Pin produk 42 | NC — Not connected (per datasheet) |
| Pin produk 43 | NC — Not connected (per datasheet) |
| Pin produk 44 | NC — Not connected (per datasheet) |
Aplikasi Umum
ATMEGA164PA-AU cocok untuk 6 aplikasis: Industrial Control and Automation, Battery-Powered Metering and Sensing, Consumer Appliances, Arduino-Compatible Hobby and Education, Sensor Gateways and IoT Edge Nodes, Motor Control and PWM Actuation.
Industrial Control and Automation
The ATMEGA164PA-AU fits industrial control nodes that need deterministic 8-bit control, multiple UART links, and robust I/O. Its two USARTs allow simultaneous Modbus RTU communication and local diagnostics, while the 8-channel 10-bit ADC digitizes up to eight analog sensor inputs such as 4-20 mA conditioning outputs. Operating from 1.8V to 5.5V and tolerant of 20 MHz full-speed operation, it interfaces cleanly with 5V industrial logic and 3.3V co-processors alike. The three timers with PWM drive actuators and heater control loops; the on-chip 2-cycle hardware multiplier supports scaling math without a floating-point library. Wide availability across 12 distributors makes it a dependable choice for long-lived industrial BOMs.
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Battery-Powered Metering and Sensing
picoPower technology is the decisive parameter for battery-powered metering: the ATMEGA164PA-AU achieves sub-uA sleep currents in power-save mode while retaining an asynchronous real-time counter for timekeeping, waking periodically to sample meters via the 10-bit ADC. The 1.8V floor allows operation directly from two alkaline cells or a lithium thionyl chloride cell through end-of-discharge, eliminating a boost converter and its quiescent draw. EEPROM storage retains calibration and tariff data through battery replacement cycles, with 100k write endurance. Designers typically clock the device from the internal 8 MHz RC during active bursts, then drop to a 32.768 kHz crystal on TOSC1/TOSC2 for timed wake-up, maximizing energy-per-measurement.
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Consumer Appliances
In consumer appliances - coffee machines, fans, small heaters, dishwasher panels - the ATMEGA164PA-AU provides touch-button scanning, display driving, and motor PWM control in one low-cost 44-pin device. The 32 GPIO lines drive segment LCDs through external drivers or direct LED matrices, while three timers generate multiple independent PWM channels for blower and pump speed control. A 10-bit ADC reads NTC thermistors and user potentiometers. Its 20 MIPS core executes PID temperature loops with margin to spare, and the hardware TWI interfaces to humidity or pressure sensors. The TQFP-44 package handles the reflow profiles of high-volume consumer assembly and carries RoHS-compliant green packaging for global regulatory acceptance.
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Arduino-Compatible Hobby and Education
The ATMEGA164PA-AU is a popular choice in the Arduino ecosystem through the MightyCore board support package, giving makers 44 pins - roughly double the I/O of an ATmega328P Uno - with familiar AVR programming in the Arduino IDE. The dual USARTs let one port drive a USB-serial bridge while the second talks to GPS or Bluetooth modules. Eight ADC channels and hardware PWM suit robotics and sensor-gateway builds. Because it ships blank, hobbyists burn the Optiboot-style bootloader with a USBasp or an Arduino-as-ISP; thereafter uploads run over serial. Its 16 KB FLASH accommodates typical sketches, and the pin-compatible 324PA/644PA/1284P family offers a free upgrade path when projects outgrow the memory.
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Sensor Gateways and IoT Edge Nodes
For wired IoT edge nodes that do not need an RF SoC, the ATMEGA164PA-AU aggregates sensors over TWI (I2C) and SPI and forwards data on one or both USARTs to a cellular or Ethernet modem. The picoPower sleep modes keep duty-cycled nodes within tight energy budgets, while 1 KB SRAM handles framed sensor packets and a lightweight ring buffer. The 10-bit ADC supports on-board supply and temperature monitoring; an external precision ADC can be attached via SPI when 10 bits are insufficient. Designers value the wide 1.8V-5.5V operating range, which lets the MCU track a collapsing battery and negotiate with 3.3V modems without level shifters when run from a common rail.
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Motor Control and PWM Actuation
The ATMEGA164PA-AU drives small DC motors, fans, and RC-style servos using its three timers with compare-mode PWM outputs distributed across Port B and Port D. Hardware PWM keeps jitter off the CPU, letting the 20 MIPS core run PID loops, encoder decoding on external interrupts INT0/INT1, and communication concurrently. The 2-cycle hardware multiplier accelerates the fixed-point arithmetic typical of motor control. A 10-bit ADC samples current shunts and back-EMF for sensorless speed estimation. Operating to 5.5V allows direct gate-drive logic for low-side MOSFET drivers from a 5V rail, and the 44-pin TQFP leaves enough GPIO for limit switches, enable lines, and a debugging UART simultaneously.
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Data referensi engineering untuk ATMEGA164PA-AU — pembandingan, panduan desain, dan informasi konformitas.
Panduan Pemilihan
Pembandingan dengan Alternatif
| Parameter Umum | Produk Ini | ATMEGA164A-AU | ATMEGA324PA-AU | ATMEGA644PA-AU | ATMEGA1284P-AU |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Package | TQFP-44 (10x10 mm) | TQFP-44 (10x10 mm) - same | TQFP-44 (10x10 mm) - same | TQFP-44 (10x10 mm) - same | TQFP-44 (10x10 mm) - same |
| Brand | Microchip Technology | Microchip Technology | Microchip Technology | Microchip Technology | Microchip Technology |
| Flash Memory | 16 KB | 16 KB | 32 KB | 64 KB | 128 KB |
| SRAM | 1 KB | 1 KB | 2 KB | 4 KB | 16 KB |
| EEPROM | 512 B | 512 B | 1 KB | 2 KB | 4 KB |
| Max Clock Frequency | 20 MHz | 20 MHz | 20 MHz | 20 MHz | 20 MHz |
| picoPower Technology | Yes | No | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Peripherals (ADC/USART/TWI) | 8-ch 10-bit ADC, 2 USART, TWI | 8-ch 10-bit ADC, 2 USART, TWI | 8-ch 10-bit ADC, 2 USART, TWI | 8-ch 10-bit ADC, 2 USART, TWI | 8-ch 10-bit ADC, 2 USART, TWI |
Diferensiator Kunci
- picoPower technology for battery designs (vsATMEGA164A-AU)
- Best price-per-feature in the same footprint (vsATMEGA324PA-AU)
- Identical PCB footprint across five memory densities (vsATMEGA1284P-AU)
- Dual USARTs standard across the family (vsATMEGA164A-AU)
Catatan Desain
Decouple AVCC (pin 39) separately from VCC through an LC filter (10 uH inductor or ferrite bead plus 100 nF ceramic) and connect AVCC to VCC even when the ADC is unused, as required by the Microchip ATmega164A/PA datasheet. This keeps ADC switching noise out of the analog domain and preserves 10-bit conversion accuracy. Add a 100 nF capacitor at each VCC pin (7 and 40) placed within 5 mm of the pin with a solid via to the ground plane.
Keep the analog reference path clean: place a 100 nF capacitor on AREF (pin 37) and route it away from USART and crystal traces. If using the internal 1.1V bandgap reference for battery monitoring, remember conversions settle slowly - discard the first result after switching references, a documented behavior in Microchip's AVR datasheet family documentation. On a 4-layer board, allocate a continuous ground plane under the TQFP and stitch the exposed fan-out vias around the package perimeter.
The ATMEGA164PA-PU (PDIP) variant is obsolete per DigiKey forum reports - do not specify it for new designs; the -AU TQFP remains active. Also, the ATmega164/324/644/1284 family is NOT register-compatible with the ATmega16 classic part despite the similar name: port mapping, extended I/O registers, and fuse names differ, and code needs porting. Finally, at 5V do not exceed the 20 MHz rating, and when running below 1.8 V the device will brown-out - set the BOD fuse appropriately for your supply rail.
For the external 20 MHz crystal on XTAL1/XTAL2, follow the datasheet-recommended load: place the crystal within 10 mm of the pins with ground guard traces, and select load capacitors per the crystal vendor's CL specification (typically 12-22 pF). Avoid routing fast USART or PWM lines directly beneath the crystal. When using TOSC1/TOSC2 with a 32.768 kHz crystal for the asynchronous timer, keep these traces equally short and isolated - long watch-crystal traces pick up digital noise and cause timekeeping drift.
Informasi Konformitas
RoHS compliant green package per distributor listings. AEC-Q100 automotive qualification not applicable to this commercial/industrial grade part. REACH and conflict mineral status not stated in provided data.