Microchip Technology ATTINY861-20MU

The ATTINY861-20MU is a powerful and versatile 8-bit microcontroller from Microchip Technology, designed for applications requiring a compact footprint, low power consumption, and a rich set of features. This microcontroller is part of the popular AVR® family and is ideal for a wide range of applications in the consumer, automotive, and industrial markets.

With its advanced RISC architecture, the ATTINY861-20MU delivers high performance and low power consumption in a small 32-lead QFN package. The device operates at a maximum frequency of 20MHz at 2.7V to 5.5V, making it suitable for battery-operated and portable applications. The microcontroller comes with 8KB of in-system programmable flash memory, 512 bytes of EEPROM, and 512 bytes of SRAM, providing ample space for application code and data storage.

Key features of the ATTINY861-20MU include:

• High-performance, Low-power AVR® 8-Bit Microcontroller
• Advanced RISC Architecture – 131 powerful instructions with most executing in a single clock cycle
• Non-volatile Program and Data Memories – 8KBytes of In-System Self-Programmable Flash, 512Bytes EEPROM, 512Bytes SRAM
• Peripheral Features – Two 8-bit Timer/Counters with separate prescaler and compare mode, one 16-bit Timer/Counter with separate prescaler, compare mode, and capture mode, 10-bit ADC with 11 channels, programmable serial USART, and more
• Special Microcontroller Features – Power-on Reset and Programmable Brown-out Detection, Internal Calibrated Oscillator, External and Internal Interrupt Sources
• I/O and Packages – 16 programmable I/O lines, available in 32-lead QFN/MLF
• Operating Voltage – 2.7 - 5.5V for ATtiny861V, 1.8 - 5.5V for ATtiny861
• Temperature Range – -40°C to 85°C industrial temperature range
• Speed Grades – 0 - 20MHz at 2.7 - 5.5V

The ATTINY861-20MU also supports a variety of programming and debugging options, including ISP and self-programming, with software support available through the Atmel Studio development environment. Its robust I/O capabilities and extensive peripheral set make it an excellent choice for interfacing with sensors, actuators, and various communication interfaces.

Whether you're designing an intricate sensor network, a sophisticated automotive control system, or a battery-operated consumer device, the ATTINY861-20MU offers a perfect blend of power, flexibility, and efficiency to meet the demands of your next embedded project.