AT91RM9200-QU-002

32-bit ARM9 microcontrollers with 128KB ROM, 16KB RAM, and 208-pin PQFP packaging

Manufacturer: ['microchip', 'atmel']

series introduction

# Introduction to the AT91RM9200 - QU - 002 Product Series

## 1. Overview
The AT91RM9200 - QU - 002 product series represents a remarkable advancement in the field of microcontroller technology. These devices are designed to offer high - performance, low - power solutions for a wide range of embedded applications. With a rich set of features and capabilities, they are well - suited for use in industrial control, consumer electronics, automotive systems, and more.

## 2. Key Features

### 2.1 Processor Core
- **ARM920T Core**: At the heart of the AT91RM9200 - QU - 002 is the ARM920T processor core. This core is based on a 32 - bit RISC architecture, which provides high - speed processing capabilities. It supports a wide range of instructions, enabling efficient execution of complex algorithms and tasks. The ARM920T core also features a 5 - stage pipeline, which helps to improve instruction throughput and overall performance.
- **Memory Management Unit (MMU)**: The integrated MMU allows for efficient memory management. It enables the separation of virtual and physical memory, which is crucial for running operating systems such as Linux. This feature also provides memory protection, ensuring that different processes do not interfere with each other's memory space.

### 2.2 Memory
- **Internal Memory**: The device comes with a certain amount of internal SRAM, which provides fast access to data and code. This internal memory can be used for storing critical variables, buffers, and small programs, reducing the need for external memory access and improving system performance.
- **External Memory Interface**: It supports a variety of external memory interfaces, including SDRAM, Flash memory, and SRAM. This flexibility allows developers to choose the most suitable memory type and capacity according to their application requirements. For example, SDRAM can be used for high - speed data storage during runtime, while Flash memory can be used for storing the boot code and application firmware.

### 2.3 Peripherals
- **UART (Universal Asynchronous Receiver - Transmitter)**: Multiple UART interfaces are available, which are commonly used for serial communication. They can be used to communicate with other devices such as sensors, displays, and modems. The UART interfaces support different baud rates and data formats, providing flexibility for various communication scenarios.
- **SPI (Serial Peripheral Interface)**: The SPI interface allows for high - speed serial communication between the microcontroller and external devices. It is often used for communicating with devices such as ADCs (Analog - to - Digital Converters), DACs (Digital - to - Analog Converters), and EEPROMs. The SPI interface supports full - duplex communication and can operate at high clock speeds.
- **I2C (Inter - Integrated Circuit)**: The I2C interface is a widely used serial communication protocol for connecting low - speed devices. It is suitable for communicating with sensors, real - time clocks, and other integrated circuits. The I2C interface supports multi - master and multi - slave communication, making it easy to build complex systems.
- **USB (Universal Serial Bus)**: The AT91RM9200 - QU - 002 may support USB interfaces, which provide a convenient way to connect the device to a host computer or other USB - enabled devices. USB can be used for data transfer, power supply, and device configuration.

### 2.4 Power Management
- **Low - Power Modes**: The product series is designed with power - saving in mind. It offers multiple low - power modes, such as standby mode and sleep mode. In standby mode, the device can retain its state while consuming minimal power. Sleep mode further

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Datasheets

Partlist

AT91RM9200-QU-002