8-bit AVR microcontrollers with 4KB Flash memory for versatile applications
Manufacturer: ['microchip', 'atmel']
# Introduction to the ATMEGA48V - 10MUR Product Series
## 1. Overview
The ATMEGA48V - 10MUR belongs to the AVR microcontroller family developed by Microchip Technology. This product series is designed to offer a cost - effective, low - power, and high - performance solution for a wide range of embedded applications. With its rich set of features and capabilities, it has become a popular choice among engineers and hobbyists alike.
## 2. Key Features
### 2.1 Microcontroller Core
- **AVR Architecture**: Based on the advanced AVR RISC (Reduced Instruction Set Computing) architecture, the ATMEGA48V - 10MUR provides a high - level of code efficiency. It can execute most instructions in a single clock cycle, enabling fast processing speeds and efficient use of system resources.
- **8 - bit CPU**: The 8 - bit central processing unit offers a good balance between performance and cost. It is suitable for applications that do not require the high - end processing power of 16 - bit or 32 - bit microcontrollers but still need reliable and efficient operation.
### 2.2 Memory
- **Flash Memory**: It comes with 4KB of in - system self - programmable Flash memory. This non - volatile memory is used to store the program code, allowing for easy updates and reprogramming of the microcontroller. The Flash memory has a high endurance, typically supporting up to 10,000 write/erase cycles, ensuring long - term reliability.
- **SRAM**: There is 512 bytes of internal Static Random - Access Memory (SRAM). SRAM is used for storing variables and data during program execution. The sufficient SRAM capacity enables the microcontroller to handle moderately complex algorithms and data processing tasks.
- **EEPROM**: The ATMEGA48V - 10MUR also features 256 bytes of Electrically Erasable Programmable Read - Only Memory (EEPROM). EEPROM is ideal for storing critical data that needs to be retained even when the power is turned off, such as calibration values or configuration settings.
### 2.3 Low - Power Operation
- **Voltage Range**: The "V" in the part number indicates that this microcontroller is designed for low - voltage operation. It can operate within a wide voltage range of 1.8V to 5.5V, making it suitable for battery - powered applications. The low - voltage operation helps to reduce power consumption, extending the battery life of the device.
- **Power - Saving Modes**: It offers multiple power - saving modes, including idle mode, ADC noise reduction mode, power - down mode, and power - save mode. In power - down mode, the microcontroller can enter a state where most of its internal circuits are shut down, consuming only a minimal amount of power. This feature is particularly useful for applications where power efficiency is crucial, such as wireless sensor nodes.
### 2.4 Peripherals
#### 2.4.1 Timer/Counters
- **Multiple Timers**: The ATMEGA48V - 10MUR is equipped with several timer/counter modules. There are two 8 - bit timer/counters (Timer0 and Timer2) and one 16 - bit timer/counter (Timer1). These timers can be used for a variety of purposes, such as generating accurate time delays, measuring time intervals, and generating Pulse Width Modulation (PWM) signals.
- **PWM Capability**: The timer modules support PWM generation, which is useful for controlling the speed of motors, adjusting the brightness of LEDs, and other applications that require analog - like control using digital signals.
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32-QFN PKG
ATMEGA48V-10MU
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