The ATMEGA88PA-15AZT is a low-power, high-performance AVR RISC-based microcontroller from Microchip (formerly Atmel). It combines 8KB ISP flash memory, 1KB SRAM, 512B EEPROM, 23 general purpose I/O lines, 32 general purpose working registers, Timer/Counters with PWM, USART, SPI, and I2C serial interfaces, ADC, and programmable watchdog timer with internal oscillator. It supports a maximum frequency of 15 MHz.

Applications

• Home Automation
• Industrial Control Systems
• Consumer Electronics
• Remote Controls
• Sensor Networks

Features

• High-performance, Low-power AVR® 8-bit Microcontroller
• Advanced RISC Architecture: 131 Powerful Instructions – Most Single-clock Cycle Execution
• 8K Bytes of In-System Self-Programmable Flash program memory
• 1K Bytes of SRAM
• 512 Bytes of EEPROM
• 23 Programmable I/O Lines
• Peripheral Features: Timer/Counters with PWM channels, USART, SPI, and I2C Serial Interfaces, 10-bit ADC
• Programmable Watchdog Timer with Internal Oscillator
• Internal Calibrated Oscillator
• Up to 15 MIPS Throughput at 15 MHz
• Operating Voltage: 1.8 - 5.5V

Benefits

• Flexibility: The ATMEGA88PA-15AZT offers a wide range of peripherals and memory options, making it suitable for a broad range of applications.
• Low Power Consumption: Its low-power design extends battery life in portable applications.
• High Performance: The AVR RISC architecture provides high performance with low power consumption.
• Ease of Programming: The AVR instruction set is easy to learn and use, simplifying software development.
• Robustness: The microcontroller is designed to operate reliably in harsh environments.

Additional Details

The ATMEGA88PA-15AZT is available in various packages including QFN, TQFP, and PDIP. The '15' in the part number indicates the maximum operating frequency of 15 MHz. The 'AZT' likely refers to the package type and temperature range. Programming can be achieved through ISP (In-System Programming) or JTAG interfaces. It's often used in embedded systems where a balance of performance, low power, and flexibility are required. The ATMEGA88PA is a popular choice due to its good balance of features and cost. Datasheets are readily available and contain a wealth of information to facilitate development.