ATMEGA8515-16PC

Product Overview

Category

ATMEGA8515-16PC belongs to the category of microcontrollers.

Use

It is commonly used in various electronic applications that require a microcontroller for processing and controlling functions.

Characteristics

• High-performance microcontroller with advanced features
• Low power consumption
• Wide operating voltage range
• Robust and reliable design

Package

ATMEGA8515-16PC comes in a 40-pin DIP (Dual Inline Package) format.

Essence

The essence of ATMEGA8515-16PC lies in its ability to provide efficient and precise control over electronic systems through its integrated microcontroller capabilities.

Packaging/Quantity

ATMEGA8515-16PC is typically packaged individually and is available in various quantities depending on the manufacturer or supplier.

Specifications

• Microcontroller Architecture: AVR
• Operating Voltage Range: 2.7V to 5.5V
• Clock Speed: 16 MHz
• Flash Memory: 8 KB
• RAM: 512 bytes
• EEPROM: 512 bytes
• Digital I/O Pins: 32
• Analog Input Pins: 8
• Communication Interfaces: UART, SPI, I2C
• Timers/Counters: 3
• PWM Channels: 4
• ADC Resolution: 10-bit
• Operating Temperature Range: -40°C to +85°C

Detailed Pin Configuration

The ATMEGA8515-16PC has a total of 40 pins, each serving a specific purpose. Here is a detailed pin configuration:

1. RESET: Reset Pin
2. XTAL1: Crystal Oscillator Input
3. XTAL2: Crystal Oscillator Output
4. GND: Ground
5. VCC: Power Supply
6. PORTB0 to PORTB7: Digital I/O Pins
7. PORTC0 to PORTC7: Digital I/O Pins
8. PORTD0 to PORTD7: Digital I/O Pins
9. ADC0 to ADC7: Analog Input Pins
10. AREF: Analog Reference Voltage
11. AVCC: Analog Power Supply
12. GND: Ground
13. SDA: I2C Data Line
14. SCL: I2C Clock Line
15. MOSI: SPI Master Output/Slave Input
16. MISO: SPI Master Input/Slave Output
17. SCK: SPI Clock
18. SS: SPI Slave Select
19. OC0: Timer/Counter0 Output Compare Match Output
20. OC1A: Timer/Counter1 Output Compare Match A Output
21. OC1B: Timer/Counter1 Output Compare Match B Output
22. OC2: Timer/Counter2 Output Compare Match Output
23. T0: Timer/Counter0 External Counter Input
24. INT0: External Interrupt 0
25. INT1: External Interrupt 1
26. PD0 to PD7: Digital I/O Pins
27. PC0 to PC7: Digital I/O Pins
28. PB0 to PB7: Digital I/O Pins
29. PA0 to PA7: Digital I/O Pins
30. ADC6: Analog Input Pin
31. ADC7: Analog Input Pin
32. ALE: Address Latch Enable
33. AD0: Address/Data Bus Bit 0
34. AD1: Address/Data Bus Bit 1
35. AD2: Address/Data Bus Bit 2
36. AD3: Address/Data Bus Bit 3
37. AD4: Address/Data Bus Bit 4
38. AD5: Address/Data Bus Bit 5
39. AD6: Address/Data Bus Bit 6
40. AD7: Address/Data Bus Bit 7

Functional Features

• High-performance processing capabilities
• Multiple communication interfaces for data exchange
• Flexible and versatile I/O capabilities
• Integrated timers/counters for precise timing operations
• Analog-to-Digital Converter (ADC) for analog signal processing
• Pulse Width Modulation (PWM) for controlling analog outputs
• Interrupt handling for efficient event-driven programming

Advantages and Disadvantages

Advantages

• High-performance microcontroller suitable for a wide range of applications
• Low power consumption for energy-efficient designs
• Robust and reliable design ensures long-term operation
• Wide operating voltage range allows compatibility with various power sources

Disadvantages

• Limited amount of flash memory and RAM compared to higher-end microcontrollers
• Lack of advanced features found in more specialized microcontrollers

Working Principles

ATMEGA8515-16PC operates based on the AVR architecture, which utilizes a Harvard architecture with separate program and data memories. It executes instructions stored in its flash memory and interacts with external devices through its I/O