ATMEGA8515-16AU

The ATMEGA8515-16AU is an 8-bit microcontroller from Microchip Technology, part of the AVR family. It offers a versatile set of features suitable for a wide range of applications. Here are its key features and specifications:

1. Core and Architecture:
   • 8-bit AVR RISC architecture.
   • 16 MHz maximum operating frequency.
2. Memory:
   • 8 KB of in-system self-programmable Flash memory.
   • 512 bytes of EEPROM.
   • 512 bytes of SRAM.
3. Peripherals:
   • 32 general-purpose I/O lines.
   • Four 8-bit Timer/Counters with separate prescalers and compare modes.
   • One 16-bit Timer/Counter with separate prescaler, compare, and capture modes.
   • Real-Time Counter with separate oscillator.
   • Four PWM channels.
   • 8-channel, 10-bit ADC.
   • Byte-oriented 2-wire Serial Interface.
   • Programmable Watchdog Timer with separate on-chip oscillator.
   • SPI serial port.
   • Universal Synchronous and Asynchronous serial Receiver and Transmitter (USART).
4. Operating Voltage:
   • 2.7V to 5.5V.
5. Power Consumption:
   • Low power consumption in active and idle modes, with multiple power-saving modes for battery-operated applications.
6. Advanced Features:
   • Enhanced RISC architecture with 130 powerful instructions.
   • Most instructions executed in a single clock cycle.
   • On-chip Debugging support.
   • In-System Programming (ISP) via SPI port.
7. Package:
   • 44-pin TQFP (Thin Quad Flat Package).
8. Applications:
   • Suitable for various embedded applications, including industrial control, consumer electronics, automotive systems, and more.

The ATMEGA8515-16AU microcontroller provides a powerful combination of performance, flexibility, and low power consumption, making it an ideal choice for a wide range of embedded system applications.