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ATMEGA8515L-8AC - 8KB Flash 8MHz AVR MCU | Microchip

部品番号: ATMEGA8515L-8AC ✓ 生産中
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44-TQFP (10 x 10 mm) Package 8 MHz Speed 8 KB (4K x 16), In-System Programmable Memory
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ATMEGA8515L-8AC 概要

The Microchip (Atmel) ATMEGA8515L-8AC is an 8-bit AVR RISC microcontroller with 8 KB self-programming In-System Programmable Flash (organized 4K x 16), 512 B EEPROM, 544 B internal SRAM expandable to 64 KB external SRAM, and a maximum clock frequency of 8 MHz, housed in a 44-pin TQFP (10 x 10 mm) surface-mount package.

An 8-bit microcontroller is a single-chip computer that integrates a CPU core, program memory, data memory, and peripherals on one silicon die. The AVR family uses a Harvard-architecture RISC core in which most of its 130 instructions execute in a single clock cycle, placing this device in the embedded microcontroller class of the broader semiconductor hierarchy (MCU -> 8-bit MCU -> AVR ATmega family).

Key features include up to 8 MIPS throughput at 8 MHz, fully static operation, in-system programmable Flash for field firmware updates, and a wide supply-voltage range for the L (low-voltage) speed grade, allowing operation down to about 2.7 V while remaining 5 V tolerant for legacy industrial designs. Peripheral set includes an 8-bit timer with PWM, a 16-bit timer, USART serial port, SPI, and an external memory interface for up to 64 KB of SRAM.

The AVR enhanced RISC architecture pairs 32 general-purpose working registers directly with the ALU, so one instruction can load a register and perform an operation in a single cycle. This produces efficient C-compiled code density and deterministic execution, a core reason the ATmega family remains popular in legacy industrial systems.

Typical applications include industrial control panels, embedded legacy equipment maintenance, motor and actuator control, and educational/hobby development boards where the external memory bus and expanded I/O of the ATmega8515 are required.

A key design consideration is clock selection: the L-8AC grade is specified to 8 MHz, so systems designed for the 16 MHz ATMEGA8515-16A* grades must either derate the oscillator or select the faster part.

This page synthesizes distributor inventory, drop-in alternatives, and practical design notes not found in the manufacturer datasheet.

ドロップイン代替品: ATMEGA8515L-8AC — 同一パッケージでピン互換。PCBの作り直しが必要な異なるパッケージの部品は除外されています。

このシリーズのバリエーション

同一シリーズでドロップイン互換のモデル: ATMEGA8515L-8AC (同一形状・フットプリント) — 相違点: Package, Throughput, Operating Temperature, Packaging, Mounting Type.

Microchip Technology
Package: 44-TQFP (10x10 mm)
Throughput: 16 MIPS (1 MIPS/MHz)
Operating Temperature: -40C to +85C (industrial)
比較対象 ATMEGA8515L-8AC →
Microchip Technology
Package: 44-TQFP (10x10 mm), 0.8 mm pitch
Throughput: 16 MIPS (at 16 MHz)
Operating Temperature: -40C to +85C (I grade)
比較対象 ATMEGA8515L-8AC →
Microchip Technology
Package: 44-lead TQFP, 10x10 mm, 0.8 mm pitch
Throughput: Approx. 8 MIPS at 8 MHz
Operating Temperature: -40C to +85C (industrial)
比較対象 ATMEGA8515L-8AC →
Microchip Technology
Package: 40-PDIP (0.600", 15.24mm)
Throughput: Up to 8 MIPS at 8 MHz
Operating Temperature: 0C ~ 70C (TA)
比較対象 ATMEGA8515L-8AC →

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ATMEGA8515-16AUR

✅ ドロップイン
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📦 44-TQFP (10 x 10 mm)
8-bit AVR RISC · 8 KB (4K x 16) · 512 B · 512 B · Up to 64 KB · 16 MHz · 16 MIPS (at 16 MHz) · 4.5 V to 5.5 V

✓ 在庫あり

$2.35 / 個

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ATMEGA8515-16AI

✅ ドロップイン ⚠️ 仕様未検証
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📦 44-TQFP (10 x 10 mm)
AVR 8-bit RISC · 16 MHz · 16 MIPS (1 MIPS/MHz) · 8 KB (4K x 16) · 544 bytes · Up to 64 KB · 512 bytes · 32 x 8-bit

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$4.1 / 個

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ATMEGA8515L-8AUR

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Microchip Technology
📦 44-TQFP (10 x 10 mm)
8-bit AVR RISC · 8 KB (4K x 16) In-System Programmable · 512 B · 512 B · Up to 64 KB · 8 MHz · Approx. 8 MIPS at 8 MHz · 2.7 V to 5.5 V

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$1.98 / 個

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ATMEGA8515-16AUR

✅ ドロップイン ⚠️ 仕様未検証
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📦 44-TQFP (10 x 10 mm)
8-bit AVR RISC · 8 KB (4K x 16) · 512 B · 512 B · Up to 64 KB · 16 MHz · 16 MIPS (at 16 MHz) · 4.5 V to 5.5 V

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$2.35 / 個

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ATMEGA8515L-8AU

✅ ドロップイン ⚠️ 仕様未検証
📦 44-TQFP (10 x 10 mm)
same 8 MHz L-grade die in TQFP, non-GREEN packaging option, pin-to-pin compatible

📋 参考代替品(カタログ未掲載)

ATMEGA8515L-8AC 最大定格&電気的特性

Core Architecture 8-bit AVR RISC
Flash Program Memory 8 KB (4K x 16), In-System Programmable
EEPROM Data Memory 512 B
Internal SRAM 544 B
External SRAM Support Up to 64 KB
最大クロック周波数 8 MHz
Throughput Up to 8 MIPS at 8 MHz (16 MIPS at 16 MHz for faster grades)
Instruction Set 130 powerful instructions, mostly single-cycle
General Purpose Working Registers 8 x 8-bit (32-register file per AVR architecture)
パッケージ 44-TQFP (10 x 10 mm)
実装タイプ Surface Mount
Peripheral Set USART, SPI, 8-bit timer with PWM, 16-bit timer, external memory interface
Programming Interface In-System Programming (ISP) / ICSP via MPLAB SNAP

ATMEGA8515L-8AC 44-tqfp (10 x 10 mm) ピン配置ガイド

ATMEGA8515L-8AC (44-tqfp (10 x 10 mm) パッケージ) のピン配置。 このデジタルICには、GPIO、通信インターフェース (UART、SPI、I2C)、および電源ピンが含まれています。代替ピン機能と設定オプションについては、メーカーのデータシートを参照してください。組み込みシステム設計とPCBレイアウトに不可欠です。

ATMEGA8515L-8AC の 44-tqfp (10 x 10 mm) パッケージピン配置図

詳細なピン配置データはありません: ATMEGA8515L-8AC.

詳細は データシート をご参照ください。

主な用途

ATMEGA8515L-8AC の用途: 6 件s: Industrial Control Panels, Legacy Equipment Maintenance and Repair, External-Memory Embedded Systems, Motor and Actuator Control, Educational and Development Boards, Instrumentation Front Ends.

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Industrial Control Panels

The ATMEGA8515L-8AC fits industrial control panels because its 8 KB ISP Flash holds typical sequencer firmware, its 544 B internal SRAM extends to 64 KB external SRAM for logging buffers, and its 44-pin TQFP exposes 35+ GPIO organized on Ports A-D plus Port E for relay, keypad, and indicator interfacing. The USART handles Modbus-style RS-485 links via an external transceiver, while the SPI port drives displays or ADCs. Using the L-grade at 8 MHz reduces radiated emissions and allows low-voltage operation in noise-sensitive cabinets; the external memory bus is the decisive advantage when recipes or event logs exceed internal RAM.

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Legacy Equipment Maintenance and Repair

Many deployed ATmega8515-based boards need replacements decades after original design, and the ATMEGA8515L-8AC serves exactly this maintenance market: identical electrical behavior preserves firmware compatibility with code compiled under legacy AVR-GCC or IAR toolchains, and in-system programming via MPLAB SNAP (two I/O pins plus reset per Microchip) allows field reflashing without desoldering. Because the part shares its 44-TQFP footprint with ATMEGA8515-16AU grades, repair shops can stock one footprint and choose 8 MHz or 16 MHz grades per board revision, minimizing BOM proliferation in spares inventory.

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External-Memory Embedded Systems

The defining feature of the ATmega8515 family is its external memory interface: Port A forms a multiplexed 8-bit address/data bus and Port C supplies the high address byte, addressing up to 64 KB of external SRAM. The ATMEGA8515L-8AC exploits this for applications such as data loggers and protocol analyzers where 544 B of internal SRAM is insufficient. The 8 MHz L-grade provides ample bandwidth (up to 8 MIPS) while keeping external SRAM timing relaxed, so low-cost standard SRAM ICs interface without wait states in most configurations - a practical advantage over faster grades that demand tighter memory access timing.

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Motor and Actuator Control

The ATMEGA8515L-8AC generates multi-channel PWM through its 8-bit timer OC0 output (PD7) and 16-bit Timer1 compare outputs OC1A/OC1B (PD5/PD4), supporting DC motor speed control, servo actuation, and stepper sequencing at 8 MHz. Its 544 B SRAM handles position tables, and the external memory interface buffers motion profiles when needed. At 8 MHz the PWM resolution and interrupt latency suit low-to-mid performance drives; input capture (ICP1 on PD6) provides precise encoder or hall-sensor timing measurement. For brushless FOC drives, pair with gate drivers rather than expecting the MCU alone to close fast current loops.

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Educational and Development Boards

The ATMEGA8515L-8AC remains popular in university embedded-systems labs because the ATmega8515's expanded bus architecture demonstrates memory interfacing concepts (multiplexed address/data latching, wait states) that smaller AVRs cannot show, while the 130-instruction AVR RISC core teaches single-cycle execution principles. The 8 MHz L-grade tolerates student power mistakes across a wide voltage range, and ISP programming via MPLAB SNAP or legacy AVRISP keeps lab infrastructure inexpensive. Breadboard-friendly 44-TQFP adapter boards and mature AVR-GCC/AVR Studio toolchains make firmware development straightforward for newcomers to 8-bit microcontroller programming.

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Instrumentation Front Ends

In measurement and instrumentation front ends, the ATMEGA8515L-8AC provides USART and SPI connectivity for external precision ADCs and user interfaces, while its deterministic single-cycle RISC execution gives consistent interrupt service timing for sampling routines. The input capture pin (PD6) timestamps external events with timer resolution, useful for frequency and period measurement up to the 8 MHz clock limit. With 8 KB Flash there is room for linearization tables and command parsing, and the 64 KB external memory option supports waveform capture buffers - a combination legacy test fixtures and bench instruments continue to rely on today.

What is the ATMEGA8515L-8AC microcontroller?
The ATMEGA8515L-8AC is an 8-bit AVR RISC microcontroller from Microchip Technology (originally Atmel) with 8 KB of self-programming In-System Programmable Flash, 512 B EEPROM, 544 B internal SRAM expandable to 64 KB external SRAM, and an 8 MHz maximum clock. It comes in a 44-pin TQFP (10 x 10 mm) package. According to the Atmel/Microchip datasheet, it executes up to 16 MIPS at 16 MHz, so at 8 MHz it delivers up to 8 MIPS.
What is the price of ATMEGA8515L-8AC?
ATMEGA8515L-8AC is typically quoted in the single-unit range of roughly USD 3.50 to 5.50 depending on distributor and volume, with unit price decreasing at 100-piece and 1000-piece breaks. Note that several distributors (e.g., Heisener with in stock) list this part as quote-based rather than with a published price, so request an official quote as of 2026-09-18 for firm pricing.
Where can I buy ATMEGA8515L-8AC online?
You can buy ATMEGA8515L-8AC from XAIPART as well as from authorized distributors such as DigiKey and Mouser, plus independent distributors like Heisener, which reports in stock and can ship immediately. According to the DigiKey product page, the part ships same-day when in stock. Availability on the secondary market fluctuates for this legacy Atmel part, so verify stock before committing a production build.
What is the difference between ATMEGA8515L-8AC and ATMEGA8515-16AUR?
The main difference is maximum clock frequency and operating voltage range: the L-8AC grade runs at up to 8 MHz across a wider low-voltage range, while the ATMEGA8515-16AUR runs at up to 16 MHz. Both share the same 8 KB Flash / 512 B EEPROM / external-memory AVR core and the same 44-pin TQFP footprint, making the 16AUR a drop-in option whenever your power rail and timing margin allow 16 MHz operation.
What is the best drop-in replacement for ATMEGA8515L-8AC?
The best drop-in replacement is ATMEGA8515L-8AUR, the same die and speed grade in the same 44-TQFP package with RoHS-compliant GREEN packaging; it is pin-to-pin and firmware compatible. If your board runs at 5 V and does not exceed 8 MHz timing assumptions, ATMEGA8515-16AUR or ATMEGA8515-16AI (both 44-TQFP, faster 16 MHz grade) are also pin-compatible drop-ins that require no PCB changes.
Is ATMEGA8515L-8AC the same as ATMEGA8515L-8AUR?
Functionally and electrically yes - both are 8 MHz low-voltage grades of the ATmega8515 in 44-pin TQFP. The suffixes indicate ordering/temperature/packaging options: the 8AUR carries industrial temperature range and GREEN (RoHS) tape-and-reel packaging, while the 8AC is the commercial temperature variant. According to FindIC comparison data, both parts appear in each other's replace-part lists, confirming interchangeability for most designs.
What are the key specifications of ATMEGA8515L-8AC engineers should know?
Key specifications: 8-bit AVR RISC core with 130 mostly single-cycle instructions; 8 KB ISP Flash (4K x 16); 512 B EEPROM; 544 B internal SRAM with external memory interface to 64 KB; 8 MHz maximum frequency; 44-TQFP 10 x 10 mm package; USART, SPI, one 8-bit PWM timer and one 16-bit timer. Per the Microchip ATmega8515 product page, the family delivers up to 16 MIPS at 16 MHz, so this 8 MHz grade delivers 8 MIPS.
Where can I download the ATMEGA8515L-8AC datasheet PDF?
The official ATMEGA8515L-8AC datasheet PDF is available from Microchip's ATmega8515 product page and mirrored on Alldatasheet and ChipDig. The document covers the full ATmega8515 family including flash organization, external memory timing, and pinout diagrams for the 44-TQFP. Always download the latest revision from microchip.com to ensure you have current errata, since legacy Atmel parts receive occasional corrections.
What is the maximum clock frequency and operating voltage of ATMEGA8515L-8AC?
The ATMEGA8515L-8AC is specified for a maximum clock frequency of 8 MHz - the trailing '8' in the ordering code denotes this limit. As an L (low-voltage) speed grade it supports operation at reduced voltage relative to the standard 16 MHz grades. According to the Mouser listing, it is described as a 3V-class part (AVR 8K FLASH 512B EE 3V-8MHZ); confirm the exact minimum and maximum supply rails in the manufacturer datasheet before finalizing your power design.
Can ATMEGA8L-8AU replace ATMEGA8515L-8AC?
No - the ATMEGA8L-8AU is functionally similar but not pin-to-pin identical to the ATmega8515: the 8515 provides an external memory bus (Ports A and C as address/data) and Port E, which the smaller 44-pin ATmega8 does not replicate in the same pin arrangement. Although both come in 44-TQFP packages and share the AVR core, peripheral placement differs, so a board designed for the 8515 requires the 8515 family - use ATMEGA8515L-8AUR or the 16 MHz grades instead.
How much SRAM does the ATMEGA8515L-8AC have?
The ATMEGA8515L-8AC contains 544 bytes of internal SRAM per the datasheet summary (Microchip's product page conservatively quotes 512 B of data SRAM), and its external memory interface can address up to 64 KB of additional external SRAM using Port A as a multiplexed address/data bus and Port C as the high address byte. This expandability is the ATmega8515's distinguishing feature versus smaller ATmega parts such as the ATmega8.
Is ATMEGA8515L-8AC suitable for motor control applications?
Yes, for low-to-medium complexity motor control. The ATMEGA8515L-8AC provides one 8-bit timer with output compare PWM (OC0 on PD7) and a 16-bit timer with two output compare channels (OC1A on PD5, OC1B on PD4), enabling multi-channel PWM for DC motor driving or servo control at 8 MHz. For brushless or field-oriented control needing higher PWM resolution or faster loop rates, a modern part such as the ATMEGA64M1 family is a better fit, though not pin-compatible.
What programmer and tools support the ATMEGA8515L-8AC?
The ATMEGA8515L-8AC is supported by Microchip's MPLAB X IDE with MPLAB SNAP or PICkit-class tools; according to the Microchip ATmega8515 product page, the MPLAB SNAP connects through an 8-pin SIL connector using two device I/O pins and the reset line for in-circuit debugging and In-Circuit Serial Programming (ICSP). Legacy AVR Studio / AVRISP mkII tools also program the device via SPI ISP, so existing legacy programming fixtures generally continue to work.
When should I choose ATMEGA8515L-8AC over ATMEGA8515-16AUR?
Choose the ATMEGA8515L-8AC when your design already runs at or below 8 MHz or must operate from a lower supply voltage typical of 3.3 V systems. Choose the ATMEGA8515-16AUR when you need up to 16 MIPS for heavier computational loads and your board supplies 5 V. Both are 44-TQFP drop-ins, so the decision reduces to your clock budget and voltage rail: doubling clock headroom (16 MHz grade) at 5 V, or low-voltage operation at 8 MHz with the L grade.
What is the lead time and stock status for ATMEGA8515L-8AC?
Stock is currently available through independent distribution: Heisener reports in stock with immediate shipping capability, and DigiKey/Mouser list the part for order as of 2026-09-18. Lead time from authorized distributors can extend to several weeks for production quantities because this is a legacy Atmel part; independent distributors offer shorter delivery (Heisener estimates within about one week with expedited shipping). Request quotes from multiple channels for volume orders.

エンジニアリング参考データ: ATMEGA8515L-8AC — 比較、設計ガイダンス、コンプライアンス情報。

選定ガイド

Choose ATMEGA8515L-8AC when you are repairing or extending legacy ATmega8515 designs that run at or below 8 MHz and may operate from reduced supply voltages - it is the direct functional continuation of the original 8 MHz L-grade. Choose ATMEGA8515L-8AUR for identical performance with industrial temperature range and GREEN packaging, ideal for spares standardization. Choose ATMEGA8515-16AUR or ATMEGA8515-16AI when firmware needs more throughput (up to 16 MIPS) and the board supplies a 5 V rail; these are pin-to-pin drop-ins requiring no PCB change. Avoid cross-family substitutes such as ATMEGA8L-8AU because the 8515's external memory bus pin arrangement has no true cross-brand or cross-family equivalent. All listed alternatives share the 44-TQFP 10 x 10 mm footprint, so one PCB layout serves every variant.

代替品との比較

パラメータ この製品 ATMEGA8515-16AUR ATMEGA8515-16AI ATMEGA8515L-8AUR
Package 44-TQFP (10 x 10 mm) 44-TQFP (10 x 10 mm) - same 44-TQFP (10 x 10 mm) - same 44-TQFP (10 x 10 mm) - same
Brand Microchip Technology (Atmel) Microchip Technology Microchip Technology Microchip Technology
Max Clock Frequency 8 MHz 16 MHz 16 MHz 8 MHz
Flash Memory 8 KB (4K x 16) ISP 8 KB (4K x 16) ISP 8 KB (4K x 16) ISP 8 KB (4K x 16) ISP
EEPROM 512 B 512 B 512 B 512 B
External SRAM Support Up to 64 KB Up to 64 KB Up to 64 KB Up to 64 KB
Throughput 8 MIPS at 8 MHz 16 MIPS at 16 MHz 16 MIPS at 16 MHz 8 MIPS at 8 MHz
Temperature / Packaging Grade Commercial (AC suffix) Industrial, GREEN T&R Industrial TQFP Industrial, GREEN T&R

主な差別化要因

  • Low-voltage 8 MHz speed grade for relaxed timing and low EMI (vs ATMEGA8515-16AUR)
  • External memory interface to 64 KB SRAM (vs ATMEGA48PA-AUR)
  • Commercial temperature AC variant vs industrial AUR (vs ATMEGA8515L-8AUR)

設計ノート

As an L speed grade, the ATMEGA8515L-8AC is the low-voltage variant of the ATmega8515 family, but the exact supply rails are not stated in the retrieved web data - confirm the minimum and maximum VCC in the manufacturer datasheet before finalizing the power budget (Mouser describes it as a 3V-class part). At 8 MHz active current is modest (single-digit mA per family norms), so a simple LDO or 5 V rail with adequate decoupling suffices. Estimated: at ~10 mA active current from a 5 V rail, dissipation is only 50 mW - no heatsinking concerns.

Place 100 nF ceramic decoupling capacitors at each VCC pin pair of the 44-TQFP, close to the pins, plus a 10 uF bulk capacitor near the supply entry. Keep the XTAL1/XTAL2 crystal traces short and guard them with ground. If the external memory bus is used, route the multiplexed Port A address/data lines with matched lengths to a 74xx573 latch and keep stubs short to avoid signal integrity issues at 8 MHz; use a 1% tolerance reset RC or a dedicated supervisor for reliable power-on reset.

The most common design mistake is substituting an 8 MHz L-grade where 16 MHz timing was assumed: the ATMEGA8515L-8AC is limited to 8 MHz, so verify fuse settings (clock source/CKOPT) match your crystal, and recompile firmware with F_CPU=8000000 if migrating from 16 MHz boards. UART baud rates and delay libraries scale with F_CPU and will be wrong otherwise. Also confirm SPI ISP programming pins are not loaded by peripherals during reset, which is the top cause of field reprogramming failures.

コンプライアンス情報

RoHS
Unknown
REACH
Unknown
AEC-Q100
Not Applicable
鉛フリー
Unknown
ハロゲンフリー
Unknown
紛争鉱物
Unknown

Compliance status was not stated in the retrieved web data; related family parts use GREEN (RoHS) packaging per FindIC replace-part descriptions, but confirm on the Microchip product page for this exact MPN.

データ検証日: 2026-09-18 — データはXAIPARTの部品エンジニアリングチームによって検証・管理されています

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