ATMEGA88V-10MJ - 8-Bit AVR MCU, 8KB Flash, 1.8-5.5V | Microchip
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| 1 | $2.1 | $2.10 |
| 10 | $1.89 | $18.90 |
| 100 | $1.65 | $165.00 |
| 500 | $1.48 | $740.00 |
| 1,000 | $1.32 | $1,320.00 |
ATMEGA88V-10MJ Overview
An 8-bit microcontroller (MCU) is a single integrated circuit that contains a processor core, memory, and programmable input/output peripherals on one chip. Within the power-management-and-control hierarchy of embedded systems, the microcontroller sits at the application layer, executing firmware that sequences sensors, actuators, and communication interfaces. The AVR architecture used in the ATmega88 family executes most of its 131 instructions in a single clock cycle, delivering throughput close to 1 MIPS per MHz.
Key features of the ATMEGA88V-10MJ include self-programming Flash with read-while-write capability, an 8-channel 10-bit ADC, three flexible timer/counters with compare modes, a byte-oriented Two-Wire serial interface (I2C-compatible), a programmable serial USART, and an SPI serial port. The debugWIRE on-chip debug system allows single-wire debugging and programming, reducing pin count overhead during development.
Technically, the device belongs to the picoPower AVR generation, offering multiple sleep modes including Idle, ADC Noise Reduction, Power-save, Power-down, Standby, and Extended Standby. The V suffix designates the wide 1.8V to 5.5V operating range, making the part suitable for battery-powered designs, while the 10 designates a 10MHz maximum clock at full voltage range.
Typical applications include battery-powered sensor nodes, small appliance control, industrial instrumentation, LED lighting control, and motor control auxiliary functions where low-voltage operation and moderate performance are required.
When designing with this MCU, remember that the 32-lead MLF package requires the exposed pad to be soldered to a grounded PCB pad for reliable operation and heat dissipation, and that debugWIRE shares the RESET pin, so fuse settings must be managed carefully.
This page synthesizes verified distributor data, same-family drop-in alternatives, pinout information, and practical design notes not found in the manufacturer datasheet.
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| Core Processor | AVR |
| Core Size | 8-Bit |
| Program Flash Memory | 8 KB |
| SRAM | 1 KB |
| EEPROM | 512 B |
| Operating Voltage Range | 1.8 V to 5.5 V |
| Maximum Clock Frequency | 10 MHz |
| Throughput | Up to 10 MIPS at 10 MHz |
| GPIO Count | 23 |
| ADC Channels | 8 channels, 10-bit |
| Timers | 3 (two 8-bit, one 16-bit with compare modes) |
| Communication Interfaces | USART, SPI, Two-Wire (I2C-compatible) |
| Debug System | debugWIRE on-chip debug |
| Package | 32-VQFN / MLF (32M1) |
| Mounting Type | Surface Mount |
| Instructions | 131 instructions, mostly single-cycle |
| Sleep Modes | Idle, ADC Noise Reduction, Power-save, Power-down, Standby, Extended Standby |
ATMEGA88V-10MJ Pin Configuration
| Pin 1 | PD3 — Port D, bit 3 (GPIO / INT1) |
| Pin 2 | PD4 — Port D, bit 4 (GPIO / XCK / T0) |
| Pin 3 | GND — Ground |
| Pin 4 | VCC — Digital supply voltage |
| Pin 5 | GND — Ground |
| Pin 6 | VCC — Digital supply voltage |
| Pin 7 | PB6 — Port B, bit 6 (XTAL1 / TOSC1 clock input) |
| Pin 8 | PB7 — Port B, bit 7 (XTAL2 / TOSC2 clock output) |
| Pin 9 | PD5 — Port D, bit 5 (GPIO / T1 / OC0B) |
| Pin 10 | PD6 — Port D, bit 6 (GPIO / AIN0 / OC0A) |
| Pin 11 | PD7 — Port D, bit 7 (GPIO / AIN1) |
| Pin 12 | PB0 — Port B, bit 0 (GPIO / ICP1 / CLKO) |
| Pin 13 | PB1 — Port B, bit 1 (GPIO / OC1A) |
| Pin 14 | PB2 — Port B, bit 2 (GPIO / SS / OC1B) |
| Pin 15 | PB3 — Port B, bit 3 (GPIO / MOSI / OC2A) |
| Pin 16 | PB4 — Port B, bit 4 (GPIO / MISO) |
| Pin 17 | PB5 — Port B, bit 5 (GPIO / SCK) |
| Pin 18 | AVCC — ADC supply voltage |
| Pin 19 | ADC6 — ADC input channel 6 |
| Pin 20 | AREF — ADC analog reference |
| Pin 21 | GND — Ground |
| Pin 22 | ADC7 — ADC input channel 7 |
| Pin 23 | PC0 — Port C, bit 0 (GPIO / ADC0 / SCL) |
| Pin 24 | PC1 — Port C, bit 1 (GPIO / ADC1 / SDA) |
| Pin 25 | PC2 — Port C, bit 2 (GPIO / ADC2 / TCK) |
| Pin 26 | PC3 — Port C, bit 3 (GPIO / ADC3 / TMS) |
| Pin 27 | PC4 — Port C, bit 4 (GPIO / ADC4 / TDO) |
| Pin 28 | PC5 — Port C, bit 5 (GPIO / ADC5 / TDI) |
| Pin 29 | PC6 — RESET pin (active-low reset / debugWIRE) |
| Pin 30 | PD0 — Port D, bit 0 (GPIO / RXD) |
| Pin 31 | PD1 — Port D, bit 1 (GPIO / TXD) |
| Pin 32 | PD2 — Port D, bit 2 (GPIO / INT0) |
Typical Applications
ATMEGA88V-10MJ is suitable for 6 applications: Battery-Powered Sensor Nodes, Small Appliance and Home Device Control, Industrial Instrumentation Front Ends, LED Lighting and Dimming Control, Hobbyist and Educational Embedded Systems, Motor Control Auxiliary Functions.
Battery-Powered Sensor Nodes
The ATMEGA88V-10MJ fits battery-powered sensing nodes because its 1.8V minimum supply allows direct operation from a discharged lithium cell or two alkaline cells, and its multiple sleep modes cut average current dramatically. In a typical design the MCU wakes on pin-change interrupt, runs the 8-channel 10-bit ADC to sample a sensor, transmits over USART or SPI to a radio module, then enters Power-down mode. Because the AVR executes most instructions in a single cycle at 10MHz, the active-phase energy stays small relative to the sleep budget, and the 512B EEPROM stores calibration constants without external memory.
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Small Appliance and Home Device Control
For appliance control boards - fans, coffee machines, small pumps - the ATMEGA88V-10MJ provides 23 GPIO lines, three timer/counters with PWM compare outputs, and a 10-bit ADC for NTC temperature sensing and user interface buttons, all in one 32-lead MLF device. Its 8KB self-programming Flash supports firmware updates in the field via a bootloader over USART. The wide 1.8V-5.5V range tolerates poorly regulated transformer supplies, and the debugWIRE interface lets engineers debug the final assembled board through the RESET pin without dedicating extra pins to a JTAG port.
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Industrial Instrumentation Front Ends
In industrial instruments, the ATMEGA88V-10MJ serves as a low-cost acquisition controller: the 8-channel 10-bit ADC reads analog sensors such as 4-20mA-derived voltages and potentiometers, while the Two-Wire (I2C-compatible) interface talks to external precision ADCs or EEPROMs, and SPI connects to displays. The 10 MIPS throughput at 10MHz handles simple filtering and scaling algorithms, and the wide operating voltage survives 24V-system transients mapped through conditioning circuits down to a 5V rail. Its MLF package tolerates the vibration typical of panel-mounted equipment better than fine-pitch leaded alternatives.
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LED Lighting and Dimming Control
The ATMEGA88V-10MJ drives LED dimming applications by generating hardware PWM from its 8-bit and 16-bit timer compare units, giving glitch-free dimming without CPU intervention. The 10-bit ADC reads potentiometers, ambient light sensors, or LED current-sense shunts to close a feedback loop, and the USART supports DMX-style serial protocols at moderate rates. Running at 1.8V-5.5V allows use on single-cell LED drivers, and the low-cost MLF package suits high-volume luminaire control boards where board area and cost dominate the bill of materials.
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Hobbyist and Educational Embedded Systems
The ATmega88 family is a staple in education and hobby platforms; the ATMEGA88V-10MJ's 8KB Flash, 1KB SRAM, Arduino-compatible AVR core, and ISP/debugWIRE programming make it approachable with free toolchains (AVR-GCC, avrdude) and low-cost programmers. The wide 1.8V-5.5V supply range lets students power boards from USB 5V or battery packs without damage, and the 23 GPIO with 10-bit ADC support typical lab exercises from LED blink to sensor data logging. The MLF-32 package exposes the same pin functions as the DIP version, keeping learning materials transferable.
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Motor Control Auxiliary Functions
In small motor systems - fans, gates, pumps - the ATMEGA88V-10MJ handles supervisory roles: reading Hall or tachometer signals via pin-change interrupts and timer capture, generating PWM gate commands for a driver IC, and sequencing power rails. The 10-bit ADC monitors bus voltage, current shunts, and temperature, enabling stall detection and thermal protection. At 10MHz the core manages basic commutation for single-phase or small BLDC drives, and the 1.8V-5.5V range supports designs powered from rectified low-voltage supplies. The exposed-pad MLF package provides solid ground integrity for PWM noise management.
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Engineering reference data for ATMEGA88V-10MJ — comparison, design guidance, and compliance information.
Selection Guide
Comparison with Alternatives
| Parameter | This Product | ATMEGA88V-10MI | ATMEGA88PV-10MUR | ATMEGA88PA-ANR | ATMEGA88PB-ANR | ATMEGA88-20MU |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Package | 32-VQFN/MLF (32M1) | 32-VQFN/MLF - same | 32-VQFN/MLF - same | 32-VQFN/MLF - same | 32-VQFN/MLF - same | 32-VQFN/MLF - same |
| Brand | Microchip Technology | Microchip Technology | Microchip Technology | Microchip Technology | Microchip Technology | Microchip Technology |
| Operating Voltage | 1.8 V to 5.5 V | 1.8 V to 5.5 V | 1.8 V to 5.5 V | 1.8 V to 5.5 V | 1.8 V to 5.5 V | 4.5 V to 5.5 V |
| Max Clock Frequency | 10 MHz | 10 MHz | 10 MHz | 20 MHz (full range depends on VCC) | 20 MHz (full range depends on VCC) | 20 MHz |
| Flash / SRAM / EEPROM | 8KB / 1KB / 512B | 8KB / 1KB / 512B | 8KB / 1KB / 512B | 8KB / 1KB / 512B | 8KB / 1KB / 512B (PB offers larger memory family variants) | 8KB / 1KB / 512B |
| Power Technology | Legacy ATmega88 (V grade) | Legacy ATmega88 (V grade) | picoPower | picoPower (PA) | picoPower (PB, newest) | Legacy ATmega88 |
| Lifecycle Status | Obsolete | Obsolete | Active/legacy | Active | Active | Obsolete |
| ADC | 8ch 10-bit | 8ch 10-bit | 8ch 10-bit | 8ch 10-bit | 8ch 10-bit | 8ch 10-bit |
Key Differentiators
- True low-voltage operation down to 1.8V (vs ATMEGA88-20MU)
- Lower power consumption with picoPower successors (vs ATMEGA88V-10MI)
- Drop-in upgrade path to newer silicon (vs ATMEGA88PB-ANR)
Design Notes
The 32-lead MLF package is leadless, so the exposed central die pad must be connected to ground. Design a 3x3 or larger via array under the pad, connected to the ground plane, and apply sufficient solder paste coverage to avoid voiding. Perimeter pads should use non-solder-mask-defined (NSMD) geometry per Microchip MLF application guidelines. Because rework on MLF parts is difficult, plan X-ray or AOI inspection during production ramp.
Decouple each VCC pin (pins 4 and 6) with 100nF ceramic capacitors placed within 2-3mm of the pin, plus one bulk 4.7-10uF capacitor near the device. AVCC (pin 18) must be connected to VCC through a low-pass filter (e.g., 10 ohm series resistor plus 100nF) when ADC accuracy matters, and must never be left floating. Keep the AREF node decoupled with 100nF to GND and do not drive it when the internal reference is selected.
debugWIRE shares the RESET pin (PC6): once the DWEN fuse is programmed, ISP programming is disabled and a debugWIRE session is required to restore it. Design a series resistor on RESET so both interfaces remain usable. Also note the maximum 10MHz clock: exceeding the frequency-versus-VCC safe operating curve can cause unstable execution, so verify the CKDIV8 and clock-source fuse settings before first power-up.
Compliance Information
Compliance status for this obsolete Atmel-era part was not stated in the verified web data; confirm via Microchip product page or distributor compliance documents before procurement.
