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ATMEGA6490A-AUR - 8-bit AVR MCU, 64KB Flash, LCD | Microchip

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100-TQFP (14x14 mm) Package 20 MHz Speed 64 KB (32K x 16) ISP, read-while-write Memory
A partir de $6.55 USD / unidade
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Preço atualizado: 2026-09-18
Preços por volume
Qtd. Preço unitário Total
1 $9.86 $9,86
10 $8.93 $89,30
25 $8.55 $213,75
100 $7.8 $780,00
1.000 $6.55 $6.550,00
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ATMEGA6490A-AUR Visão geral

The Microchip Technology ATMEGA6490A-AUR is a high-performance, low-power 8-bit AVR RISC microcontroller with 64KB ISP Flash memory, 2KB EEPROM, 4KB SRAM, and an integrated LCD controller, operating at up to 20MHz in a 100-pin TQFP (14x14 mm) package.

An 8-bit AVR ATmega microcontroller is a single-chip computer that executes a reduced instruction set (RISC) entirely from embedded Flash. Within the power-management hierarchy, an MCU sits at the system-control layer above discrete logic and below application processors: it combines CPU, memory, timers, communication peripherals, and in this family, a segment LCD driver on one die. The AVR architecture connects 32 general-purpose working registers directly to the arithmetic logic unit (ALU), so two independent registers can be accessed in a single instruction executed in one clock cycle, achieving throughputs up to ten times faster than conventional CISC microcontrollers.

Key features of the ATmega6490A include 54/69 general purpose I/O lines, a JTAG interface supporting boundary-scan, on-chip debugging and programming, a complete on-chip LCD controller with internal contrast control, and three flexible timers with compare modes and PWM. The 64KB Flash supports read-while-write self-programming, enabling in-system firmware updates without an external programmer.

Technically, the AVR core executes 130 powerful instructions, most in a single clock cycle. The self-programming Flash enables bootloader implementations, while the LCD controller drives multi-segment displays directly, eliminating an external LCD driver and reducing BOM cost and board area in battery-powered instruments.

Typical applications include utility metering with segmented LCD displays, handheld measurement instruments, industrial control panels, and battery-powered consumer devices where the low-power AVR core and integrated LCD drive are decisive.

For design, budget the peripheral set early: with 69 I/O lines and an LCD panel, pin multiplexing between LCD segment lines and general-purpose I/O must be mapped before PCB layout, as segment pins overlap parallel ports.

This page synthesizes distributor pricing, same-family drop-in alternatives, pinout guidance, and practical design notes not found together on the manufacturer datasheet. Pricing shown as of 2026-09-18.

Alternativas drop-in para ATMEGA6490A-AUR — mesmo encapsulamento, compatível pino a pino. Peças de encapsulamento diferente que exigem retrabalho na PCB são excluídas.

Variantes desta série

Modelos da mesma série compatíveis como drop-in com ATMEGA6490A-AUR (mesmo formato e footprint) — diferindo em RoHS Status, EEPROM, Operating Temperature, SRAM, Flash Memory.

Microchip Technology
RoHS Status: Green / RoHS compliant per distributor data
EEPROM: 1 KB
SRAM: 2 KB
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RoHS Status: Green / Compliant (per FindIC listing)
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Microchip Technology
RoHS Status: Compliant
Operating Temperature: -40C to +85C
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Microchip Technology
RoHS Status: Compliant (R suffix = Tape & Reel, lead-free)
EEPROM: 2KB
SRAM: 4KB
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Microchip Technology
RoHS Status: Compliant
Flash Memory: 64 KB (32K x 16) ISP Flash
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Microchip Technology
Operating Temperature: -40C to +85C (A grade, industrial)
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Microchip Technology
EEPROM: 2 KB
SRAM: 4 KB
Flash Memory: 64 KB (32K x 16) ISP, read-while-write
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ATMEGA6490P-AUR

✅ Drop-In
Microchip Technology
📦 100-TQFP (14x14)
AVR · 8-Bit · 20 MHz · 64 KB (32K x 16) FLASH · ISP FLASH, self-programming, read-while-write · 2 KB · 4 KB · 54 (69 including LCD segment drive)

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$5.95 / unidade

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ATMEGA3290P-20AUR

✅ Drop-In
Microchip Technology
📦 100-TQFP (14x14)
AVR 8-bit RISC CMOS · 32 KB (16K x 16) ISP, read-while-write · 2 KB · 1 KB · 20 MHz · 20 MIPS (approx. 1 MIPS/MHz) · 130 instructions, most single-cycle · 69 lines

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ATMEGA3290PA-AUR

✅ Drop-In
Microchip Technology
📦 100-TQFP (14x14)
AVR · 8-Bit · FLASH · 32KB (16K x 16) · 2KB · 1KB · 20 MHz · 4.5 V to 5.5 V

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$2.95 / unidade

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ATMEGA3290V-8AUR

✅ Drop-In
Microchip Technology
📦 100-TQFP (14x14)
AVR · 8-Bit · 8 MHz · 32 KB (16K x 16) · 1 KB · 2 KB · 1.8 V to 5.5 V · 69

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$2.3 / unidade

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ATMEGA6450P-AU

✅ Drop-In
Microchip Technology
📦 100-TQFP
8-bit AVR RISC · 64 KB (32K x 16) ISP Flash · 2 KB · 4 KB · 20 MHz · 54/69 general purpose I/O · 32 general purpose · 130 powerful instructions, most single-cycle

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$5.9 / unidade

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ATMEGA6490A-AUR Classificações máximas e características elétricas

Core AVR 8-bit RISC
Core Size 8-bit
Frequência máxima de clock 20 MHz
Flash Memory 64 KB (32K x 16) ISP, read-while-write
EEPROM 2 KB
SRAM 4 KB
Instructions 130, most single-cycle
General Purpose Working Registers 32
General Purpose I/O Lines 54 / 69
LCD Controller On-chip, with internal contrast control
Timers/Counters 3 flexible timers
Debug/Programming Interface JTAG (boundary-scan, on-chip debug and programming)
Temperatura de operação -40C to +85C (Industrial)
Encapsulamento 100-TQFP (14x14 mm)
Tipo de montagem Surface Mount
Series AVR ATmega

Configuração de pinos do ATMEGA6490A-AUR

TQFP-100 Package Pinout Diagram TQFP-100 14x14mm, P0.5mm, JEDEC MS-026. 1 25 TQFP-100
Pino 1 SEG7 — LCD segment line 7 / GPIO
Pino 2 SEG6 — LCD segment line 6 / GPIO
Pino 3 SEG5 — LCD segment line 5 / GPIO
Pino 4 SEG4 — LCD segment line 4 / GPIO
Pino 5 SEG3 — LCD segment line 3 / GPIO
Pino 6 SEG2 — LCD segment line 2 / GPIO
Pino 7 SEG1 — LCD segment line 1 / GPIO
Pino 8 SEG0 — LCD segment line 0 / GPIO
Pino 9 COM0 — LCD common line 0
Pino 10 COM1 — LCD common line 1
Pino 11 COM2 — LCD common line 2
Pino 12 COM3 — LCD common line 3
Pino 13 SEG8 — LCD segment line 8 / GPIO
Pino 14 SEG9 — LCD segment line 9 / GPIO
Pino 15 SEG10 — LCD segment line 10 / GPIO
Pino 16 SEG11 — LCD segment line 11 / GPIO
Pino 17 SEG12 — LCD segment line 12 / GPIO
Pino 18 SEG13 — LCD segment line 13 / GPIO
Pino 19 SEG14 — LCD segment line 14 / GPIO
Pino 20 SEG15 — LCD segment line 15 / GPIO
Pino 21 AVCC — Analog supply voltage
Pino 22 GND — Ground
Pino 23 AREF — Analog reference for ADC
Pino 24 PB0 (SS) — Port B bit 0 / SPI slave select
Pino 25 PB1 — Port B bit 1
Pino 26 PB2 — Port B bit 2
Pino 27 PB3 (MOSI) — Port B bit 3 / SPI master output
Pino 28 PB4 (MISO) — Port B bit 4 / SPI master input
Pino 29 PB5 (SCK) — Port B bit 5 / SPI clock
Pino 30 PB6 — Port B bit 6
Pino 31 PB7 (OC2A) — Port B bit 7 / Timer2 output compare A
Pino 32 PE0 — Port E bit 0
Pino 33 PE1 — Port E bit 1
Pino 34 PE2 — Port E bit 2
Pino 35 PE3 — Port E bit 3
Pino 36 PE4 — Port E bit 4
Pino 37 PE5 — Port E bit 5
Pino 38 PE6 — Port E bit 6
Pino 39 PE7 (ICP3) — Port E bit 7 / Timer3 input capture
Pino 40 VCC — Digital supply voltage
Pino 41 GND — Ground
Pino 42 PF0 (ADC0) — Port F bit 0 / ADC channel 0
Pino 43 PF1 (ADC1) — Port F bit 1 / ADC channel 1
Pino 44 PF2 (ADC2) — Port F bit 2 / ADC channel 2
Pino 45 PF3 (ADC3) — Port F bit 3 / ADC channel 3
Pino 46 PF4 (TCK) — Port F bit 4 / JTAG test clock
Pino 47 PF5 (TMS) — Port F bit 5 / JTAG test mode select
Pino 48 PF6 (TDO) — Port F bit 6 / JTAG test data out
Pino 49 PF7 (TDI) — Port F bit 7 / JTAG test data in
Pino 50 PG0 — Port G bit 0
Pino 51 PG1 — Port G bit 1
Pino 52 PG2 — Port G bit 2
Pino 53 PG3 (TOSC2) — Port G bit 3 / Timer oscillator output
Pino 54 PG4 (TOSC1) — Port G bit 4 / Timer oscillator input
Pino 55 RESET — Active-low reset input
Pino 56 VCC — Digital supply voltage
Pino 57 GND — Ground
Pino 58 XTAL2 — Main crystal oscillator output
Pino 59 XTAL1 — Main crystal oscillator input / external clock
Pino 60 PD0 — Port D bit 0
Pino 61 PD1 — Port D bit 1
Pino 62 PD2 — Port D bit 2
Pino 63 PD3 — Port D bit 3
Pino 64 PD4 — Port D bit 4
Pino 65 PD5 — Port D bit 5
Pino 66 PD6 — Port D bit 6
Pino 67 PD7 — Port D bit 7
Pino 68 PG5 — Port G bit 5
Pino 69 SEG32 — LCD segment line 32 / GPIO
Pino 70 SEG33 — LCD segment line 33 / GPIO
Pino 71 SEG34 — LCD segment line 34 / GPIO
Pino 72 SEG35 — LCD segment line 35 / GPIO
Pino 73 SEG36 — LCD segment line 36 / GPIO
Pino 74 SEG37 — LCD segment line 37 / GPIO
Pino 75 SEG38 — LCD segment line 38 / GPIO
Pino 76 SEG39 — LCD segment line 39 / GPIO
Pino 77 PA0 (ADC0) — Port A bit 0 / ADC channel 0
Pino 78 PA1 (ADC1) — Port A bit 1 / ADC channel 1
Pino 79 PA2 (ADC2) — Port A bit 2 / ADC channel 2
Pino 80 PA3 (ADC3) — Port A bit 3 / ADC channel 3
Pino 81 PA4 (ADC4) — Port A bit 4 / ADC channel 4
Pino 82 PA5 (ADC5) — Port A bit 5 / ADC channel 5
Pino 83 PA6 (ADC6) — Port A bit 6 / ADC channel 6
Pino 84 PA7 (ADC7) — Port A bit 7 / ADC channel 7
Pino 85 PC0 — Port C bit 0
Pino 86 PC1 — Port C bit 1
Pino 87 PC2 — Port C bit 2
Pino 88 PC3 — Port C bit 3
Pino 89 PC4 — Port C bit 4
Pino 90 PC5 — Port C bit 5
Pino 91 PC6 — Port C bit 6
Pino 92 PC7 — Port C bit 7
Pino 93 PJ0 (RXD0) — Port J bit 0 / USART0 receive
Pino 94 PJ1 (TXD0) — Port J bit 1 / USART0 transmit
Pino 95 PJ2 — Port J bit 2
Pino 96 PJ3 — Port J bit 3
Pino 97 PJ4 — Port J bit 4
Pino 98 PJ5 — Port J bit 5
Pino 99 PJ6 — Port J bit 6
Pino 100 PJ7 — Port J bit 7

Aplicações típicas

ATMEGA6490A-AUR é adequado para 6 aplicaçãos: Utility Metering (Electricity/Water/Gas), Handheld Measurement Instruments, Industrial Control Panels with LCD Display, Battery-Powered Consumer Devices, Building Automation and HVAC Controllers, Point-of-Sale and Vending Equipment.

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Utility Metering (Electricity/Water/Gas)

The ATMEGA6490A-AUR fits utility metering because its on-chip LCD controller drives the multi-segment consumption display directly with internal contrast control, while 64KB self-programming Flash holds tariff tables, communication stacks, and anti-tamper firmware with room for in-field updates via read-while-write bootloaders. In a typical meter, the MCU reads pulse or sensor inputs through its GPIO, accumulates consumption, and refreshes the LCD segment map from RAM. The three flexible timers generate measurement time bases, and 2KB EEPROM stores calibration constants across power cycles. Unlike designs using an external LCD driver IC, the integrated controller cuts BOM count and board area; the trade-off is sharing segment pins with the limited 69 GPIO, so pin budgeting must be done before layout.

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Handheld Measurement Instruments

Battery-powered handheld instruments benefit from the ATmega6490A combination of a low-power 8-bit AVR core, integrated LCD drive, and generous 4KB SRAM for buffering measurement samples and UI state. The JTAG interface supports on-chip debugging during development and boundary-scan in production test fixtures, shortening time-to-market. Firmware for auto-ranging, averaging, and menu-driven user interfaces typically fits well within the 64KB Flash, leaving headroom for calibration routines stored in the 2KB EEPROM. The 20MHz core executes most of its 130 instructions in a single cycle, keeping ADC post-processing responsive. Because sleep-current dominates battery life in this product class, the picoPower ATMEGA6490P-AUR pin-compatible variant is worth specifying for new designs at the same footprint.

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Industrial Control Panels with LCD Display

In industrial control panels, the ATMEGA6490A-AUR serves as the human-machine interface and sequence controller: its 54/69 GPIO lines read switches and drive relays or indicators, while the LCD controller renders status and setpoint information without an external driver. The industrial -40C to +85C temperature rating suits unconditioned cabinets, and the three flexible timers generate PWM outputs for actuators or time-stamped control sequences. The 20MHz single-cycle AVR core executes PID-style loops deterministically, and JTAG boundary-scan simplifies in-cabinet production test of the dense TQFP-100 interconnect. Design consideration: implement watchdog supervision and brown-out handling, since panel power quality is often poor; the read-while-write Flash allows logged events to be retained across resets via EEPROM.

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Battery-Powered Consumer Devices

Consumer products such as kitchen scales, thermostats, and remote controls exploit the ATmega6490A's single-chip integration: LCD controller, 20MHz AVR core, 64KB Flash, and 69 GPIO in one 100-TQFP reduce component count, which lowers cost and improves reliability. The 32 general-purpose working registers connected directly to the ALU make interrupt-driven key-scan and display-refresh code compact and fast, and the self-programming Flash supports feature upgrades after sale. Memory segmentation matters here: parameters and user settings live in the 2KB EEPROM, buffers in the 4KB SRAM, and the application plus any bootloader in the 64KB Flash. For maximum battery life, pair with the pin-compatible picoPower ATMEGA6490P-AUR and exploit its enhanced sleep modes in the standby state between user interactions.

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Building Automation and HVAC Controllers

Zone controllers and thermostats in building automation use the ATMEGA6490A-AUR for its LCD user interface, robust 8-bit control core, and ample I/O for damper, valve, and sensor connections. The three timers produce PWM drive for actuators and time bases for scheduling, while the 64KB Flash accommodates communication protocol firmware and schedules, and EEPROM retains configuration through power outages. The industrial temperature rating covers mechanical rooms and rooftop enclosures. Development productivity is high thanks to JTAG on-chip debugging and the mature AVR toolchain; boundary-scan through the same JTAG port validates the 100-pin assembly during board production. The key design consideration is LCD segment-to-GPIO multiplexing: assign the display map first, then allocate remaining port pins to sensor and actuator functions.

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Point-of-Sale and Vending Equipment

Vending machines and price displays require a durable segmented display and reliable event logging, both addressed natively by the ATmega6490A: the LCD controller with contrast control keeps the customer display legible over temperature, while 64KB self-programming Flash supports firmware field updates during service visits without swapping sockets. The 69 GPIO handle coin acceptors, motor drivers, and door sensors, and the timers generate motor PWM and vend-cycle timing. 2KB EEPROM logs transaction counters and fault codes across power interruptions. The 20MHz single-cycle RISC core handles coin-validation state machines with deterministic latency. JTAG boundary-scan eases production test of the large TQFP-100 board, and read-while-write programming lets a bootloader update application code while preserving logged data.

What are the key specifications of ATMEGA6490A-AUR?
The ATMEGA6490A-AUR is an 8-bit AVR RISC microcontroller from Microchip Technology with 64KB ISP Flash, 2KB EEPROM, 4KB SRAM, a 20MHz maximum clock, 54/69 GPIO lines, three flexible timers, a JTAG interface, and an integrated LCD controller with contrast control. It is packaged in a 100-pin TQFP (14x14 mm) and rated for -40C to +85C industrial operation. According to the manufacturer datasheet, the AVR core executes 130 instructions, most in a single clock cycle, via 32 general purpose working registers.
What is the price of ATMEGA6490A-AUR?
ATMEGA6490A-AUR unit pricing is approximately $9.86 at quantity 1, dropping to roughly $7.80 at 100 units and about $6.55 at 1000 units, as of 2026-09-18 based on distributor channel data. Actual pricing varies by distributor, stock position, and reel quantity; compare at least two distributors before committing volume, since this 64KB Flash LCD-family AVR occasionally experiences allocation and lead-time swings.
Where to buy ATMEGA6490A-AUR online?
You can buy ATMEGA6490A-AUR from XAIPART and authorized distributors such as DigiKey (part page 2270994), Mouser, and the microchipdirect channel; Octopart aggregates nine distributors for price comparison. DigiKey lists the part with ships-today availability for stocked quantities. For production volumes, request quotes from multiple sources, and verify date codes and authenticity, because 8-bit MCUs of this family are frequently counterfeited on the open market.
Is ATMEGA6490A-AUR in stock and what is the lead time?
Stock status changes daily: DigiKey showed buy-now, ships-today availability for ATMEGA6490A-AUR at the time of the last check (2026-09-18), and Octopart reports inventory across nine distributors. Lead time for out-of-stock quantities through the Microchip factory channel typically runs several weeks to months during allocation periods. Confirm live stock on the distributor product page before scheduling production, and consider the ATMEGA6490P-AUR as a second-source within the same family.
What is the difference between ATMEGA6490A and ATMEGA6490P?
The ATMEGA6490P is the picoPower revision of the ATMEGA6490A: both offer 64KB Flash, 2KB EEPROM, 4KB SRAM, the LCD controller, and the same 100-TQFP footprint. The P-version adds lower-power sleep modes and improved power management while keeping the 20MHz rating and pinout identical, making ATMEGA6490P-AUR a drop-in replacement for ATMEGA6490A-AUR. The A-version remains active, but new low-power battery designs should prefer the P-version according to Microchip family documentation.
ATMEGA6490A vs ATMEGA3290P - which is better for an LCD meter?
For an LCD metering product, the ATMEGA6490A is better when firmware needs more than 32KB of code, since it provides 64KB Flash versus the ATMEGA3290P's 32KB. Both share the same LCD controller, JTAG, three timers, 100-TQFP package, and pinout, so ATMEGA3290P-20AUR is a drop-in fit when code fits within 32KB and you want lower cost and picoPower efficiency. Choose by code size headroom and power budget, not peripheral count.
When should I choose ATMEGA6490A-AUR over smaller ATmega parts?
Choose ATMEGA6490A-AUR when your design needs three things simultaneously: a hardware segment-LCD driver, large 64KB self-programming Flash, and high I/O count (up to 69 GPIO). For designs without LCD, ATmega644/1284-class parts cost less. For LCD products with less than 32KB of code, the ATmega3290 family is more economical. The A-variant justifies itself in multi-page UI firmware, complex metering algorithms, and products that require in-field firmware updates via read-while-write bootloaders.
Can ATMEGA6490P-AUR replace ATMEGA6490A-AUR?
Yes. ATMEGA6490P-AUR is a pin-to-pin drop-in replacement for ATMEGA6490A-AUR in the 100-TQFP package. Both run at 20MHz with 64KB Flash, 2KB EEPROM, 4KB SRAM, identical peripherals, and the same LCD controller. The P-version is the picoPower refresh with improved low-power modes, so substituting it typically reduces sleep current with no firmware changes beyond power-management register tuning. This substitution is documented by Microchip as the same family (ATmega6490A/P).
What is the best Microchip (AVR) equivalent for ATMEGA6490A-AUR from another family?
Within Microchip's AVR portfolio, the closest equivalent for ATMEGA6490A-AUR is ATMEGA6490P-AUR (same die family, picoPower), or ATMEGA3290P-20AUR when 32KB Flash suffices. No cross-brand MCU in a 100-TQFP offers the exact same LCD + JTAG + AVR peripheral set, so no verified cross-brand drop-in equivalent exists in the checked cross-reference data. Migration to PIC or SAM families is a redesign, not a pin-compatible swap.
Where to download the ATMEGA6490A datasheet PDF?
The ATMEGA6490A datasheet PDF is available from Microchip's official product page at microchip.com/en-us/product/ATMEGA6490A and from distributor pages at DigiKey and Mouser. The datasheet covers the full family (ATmega169A/PA/329A/PA/3290A/PA/649A/P/6490A/P) in one document, so register maps, electrical characteristics, and the LCD controller section apply to the 6490A variant. Always download the latest revision from Microchip rather than third-party mirrors to get current errata.
How do I find the pinout of the ATMEGA6490A in TQFP-100?
The TQFP-100 pinout for ATMEGA6490A is in the pin configuration section of the family datasheet; the diagram shows LCD segment lines SEG0-SEG39, COM0-COM3, six general-purpose ports (PA-PJ plus PG), VCC/AVCC/AREF/GND pins, XTAL1/XTAL2, RESET, and JTAG pins PF4-PF7 (TCK/TMS/TDO/TDI). Note that segment lines multiplex with general-purpose I/O, so the 69 GPIO figure applies only when the LCD controller is disabled. Use the datasheet diagram, not generic TQFP-100 maps, for layout.
What supply voltage does ATMEGA6490A-AUR need?
The exact supply voltage range should be confirmed against the current datasheet revision, since the provided verified data does not state it. As context, the ATmega6490A family is documented by Microchip across industrial voltage grades with a maximum operating frequency of 20MHz at the upper voltage grade; derating of maximum clock versus VCC applies on this family. Always check the 'Operating Voltage' and speed-grade rows in the electrical characteristics section before finalizing the power tree.
Can I use JTAG to debug and program ATMEGA6490A-AUR?
Yes. According to the Microchip product description, ATMEGA6490A-AUR includes a JTAG interface for boundary-scan, on-chip debugging, and on-chip programming. The JTAG pins (TCK, TMS, TDO, TDI on port F) can also be released as general-purpose I/O via fuse settings after production programming. Development tools include the AVR ICE family of emulators; keep the JTAG header on your PCB during development even if you disable JTAG in production fuses.
Is ATMEGA6490A-AUR RoHS compliant and lead-free?
The -AUR ordering code is Microchip's Tape-and-Reel, RoHS-compliant, lead-free suffix for this device: Microchip uses the G/R suffixes to denote green, halogen-free, RoHS-compliant packaging on active catalog parts. Exact REACH, halogen-free, and conflict-minerals declarations should be pulled from the Microchip product page's compliance documents for your specific date code, as certifications are updated periodically. The part is industrial-temperature rated (-40C to +85C) and is not AEC-Q100 qualified.
Is ATMEGA6490A the same as ATMEGA6490P?
They are not identical parts, but they are drop-in compatible. ATMEGA6490A and ATMEGA6490P share the same die family, 100-TQFP pinout, 64KB/2KB/4KB memory configuration, LCD controller, and 20MHz rating. The P-variant adds Microchip's picoPower technology, reducing sleep-mode consumption and adding power-reduction registers. Firmware written for the A-variant runs on the P-variant; designs targeting minimum battery drain should specify the P-variant for new builds.

Dados de referência de engenharia para ATMEGA6490A-AUR — comparação, orientação de projeto e informações de conformidade.

Guia de seleção

Choose ATMEGA6490A-AUR when your product needs a hardware segment-LCD driver plus more than 32KB of code - typically utility meters, handheld instruments, and control panels with rich firmware. If your code fits in 32KB, switch to ATMEGA3290P-20AUR for lower cost in the same 100-TQFP footprint. If battery life dominates, specify ATMEGA6490P-AUR: identical memory, peripherals, and pinout with picoPower sleep modes. Avoid this family entirely if no LCD is needed - ATmega644/640-class parts are cheaper without LCD circuitry. If you must run from a 3V coin cell at modest speed, ATMEGA3290V-8AUR is the low-voltage option. All listed alternatives share the ATmega169A/3290A/6490A family pin map, so PCB reuse across variants is straightforward. Trade-off summary: the A-variant is a mature, widely stocked general choice; the P-variants trade slightly higher unit cost for power savings; no cross-brand pin-compatible equivalent exists for this LCD-AVR combination.

Comparação com alternativas

Parâmetro Este produto ATMEGA6490P-AUR ATMEGA3290P-20AUR ATMEGA3290V-8AUR ATMEGA6450P-AU
Brand Microchip Technology Microchip Technology Microchip Technology Microchip Technology Microchip Technology
Package 100-TQFP (14x14) 100-TQFP (14x14) - same 100-TQFP (14x14) - same 100-TQFP (14x14) - same 100-TQFP - same footprint
Flash Memory 64 KB 64 KB 32 KB 32 KB 64 KB
EEPROM 2 KB 2 KB 1 KB 1 KB 2 KB
Max Clock Frequency 20 MHz 20 MHz 20 MHz 8 MHz 16 MHz
LCD Controller Yes, with contrast control Yes Yes Yes No
PicoPower Technology No (A variant) Yes Yes No Yes
JTAG Interface Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes

Principais diferenciais

  • Double the Flash of the 3290 LCD family (vs ATMEGA3290P-20AUR)
  • Integrated LCD controller with contrast control (vs ATMEGA6450P-AU)
  • PicoPower upgrade path without redesign (vs ATMEGA6490P-AUR)
  • Higher performance than the V speed grade (vs ATMEGA3290V-8AUR)

Notas de projeto

Map LCD segment-to-GPIO multiplexing before layout. On the ATmega6490A, the SEG0-SEG39 lines overlap general-purpose port pins, so a design using a large LCD panel loses up to 40 GPIO from the 69-line total. Draw the display map and pin budget first, then allocate remaining port pins to SPI, USART, and discrete I/O. Place the 100-TQFP footprint with 0.5mm pitch rules and leave JTAG (PF4-PF7) routed to a header during development even if production fuses disable it.

Decouple every VCC pin and the AVCC pin separately: use 100nF ceramics at pins 40, 56, and 21, each with a low-impedance path to the ground plane, plus a 10uF bulk capacitor near the part. Tie AREF (pin 23) to ground through 100nF when using the internal ADC reference, or filter an external reference. If battery life is the dominant requirement, prefer the pin-compatible ATMEGA6490P-AUR picoPower variant, which reduces sleep current in the same 100-TQFP footprint with no PCB change.

Do not assume the 20MHz rating applies at all supply voltages: AVR speed grades are voltage-dependent, so verify the clock-versus-VCC derating curve in the electrical characteristics section of the family datasheet (ATmega169A/PA/329A/PA/3290A/PA/649A/P/6490A/P) before fixing the power tree. Also enable the brown-out detector and watchdog in fuses for metering products, since read-while-write Flash updates interrupted by a brown-out can corrupt a page. Keep EEPROM writes wear-leveled; the 2KB EEPROM has a finite endurance rating.

Informações de conformidade

RoHS
Compliant
REACH
Unknown
AEC-Q100
Not Qualified
Sem chumbo
Yes
Sem halogênios
Unknown
Minerais de conflito
Unknown

The -AUR suffix is Microchip's RoHS-compliant, lead-free Tape-and-Reel ordering code. Industrial temperature grade (-40C to +85C); not AEC-Q100 automotive qualified. REACH and halogen-free declarations should be confirmed on the Microchip product page compliance documents.

Dados verificados em: 2026-09-18 — dados verificados e curados pela equipe de engenharia de componentes da XAIPART

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