ATXMEGA256A3

Name: ATXMEGA256A3
Rating: 4.5 (10 reviews)

Energy-efficient microcontroller

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ATXMEGA256A3

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Energy-efficient microcontroller

Manufacturer Part # : ATXMEGA256A3
Package/Case: QFN-64
Brand: ATMEL
Product Categories : Microcontrollers

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OverviewThe Atmel® AVR® XMEGA™ A3 is a family of low power, high performance and peripheral rich CMOS 8/16-bit microcontrollers based on the AVR enhanced RISC architecture. By executing powerful instructions in a single clock cycle, the XMEGA A3 achieves throughputs approaching 1 Million Instructions Per Second (MIPS) per MHz allowing the system designer to optimize power consumption versus processing speed.Features• High-performance, Low-power 8/16-bit Atmel® AVR® XMEGATM Microcontroller• Non-volatile Program and Data Memories – 64 KB - 256 KB of In-System Self-Programmable Flash – 4 KB - 8 KB Boot Code Section with Independent Lock Bits – 2 KB - 4 KB EEPROM – 4 KB - 16 KB Internal SRAM• Peripheral Features – Four-channel DMA Controller with support for external requests – Eight-channel Event System – Seven 16-bit Timer/Counters Four Timer/Counters with 4 Output Compare or Input Capture channels Three Timer/Counters with 2 Output Compare or Input Capture channels High Resolution Extensions on all Timer/Counters Advanced Waveform Extension on one Timer/Counter – Seven USARTs IrDA Extension on 1 USART – AES and DES Crypto Engine – Two Two-wire Interfaces with dual address match (I2C and SMBus compatible) – Three SPI (Serial Peripheral Interfaces) – 16-bit Real Time Counter with Separate Oscillator – Two Eight-channel, 12-bit, 2 Msps Analog to Digital Converters – One Two-channel, 12-bit, 1 Msps Digital to Analog Converter – Four Analog Comparators with Window compare function – External Interrupts on all General Purpose I/O pins – Programmable Watchdog Timer with Separate On-chip Ultra Low Power Oscillator• Special Microcontroller Features – Power-on Reset and Programmable Brown-out Detection – Internal and External Clock Options with PLL – Programmable Multi-level Interrupt Controller – Sleep Modes: Idle, Power-down, Standby, Power-save, Extended Standby – Advanced Programming, Test and Debugging Interfaces JTAG (IEEE 1149.1 Compliant) Interface for test, debug and programming PDI (Program and Debug Interface) for programming, test and debugging• I/O and Packages – 50 Programmable I/O Lines – 64-lead TQFP – 64-pad QFN• Operating Voltage – 1.6 – 3.6V• Speed performance – 0 – 12 MHz @ 1.6 – 3.6V – 0 – 32 MHz @ 2.7 – 3.6VTypical Applications• Industrial control• Climate control• Hand-held battery applications• Factory automation• ZigBee• Power tools• Building control• Motor control• HVAC• Board control• Networking• Metering• White Goods• Optical• Medical Applications

Key Features

High-performance, Low-power 8/16-bit Atmel® AVR® XMEGATM Microcontroller
Non-volatile Program and Data Memories
– 64 KB - 256 KB of In-System Self-Programmable Flash
– 4 KB - 8 KB Boot Code Section with Independent Lock Bits
– 2 KB - 4 KB EEPROM
– 4 KB - 16 KB Internal SRAM
Peripheral Features
– Four-channel DMA Controller with support for external requests
– Eight-channel Event System
– Seven 16-bit Timer/Counters
Four Timer/Counters with 4 Output Compare or Input Capture channels
Three Timer/Counters with 2 Output Compare or Input Capture channels
High Resolution Extensions on all Timer/Counters
Advanced Waveform Extension on one Timer/Counter
– Seven USARTs
IrDA Extension on 1 USART
– AES and DES Crypto Engine
– Two Two-wire Interfaces with dual address match (I2C and SMBus compatible)
– Three SPI (Serial Peripheral Interfaces)
– 16-bit Real Time Counter with Separate Oscillator
– Two Eight-channel, 12-bit, 2 Msps Analog to Digital Converters
– One Two-channel, 12-bit, 1 Msps Digital to Analog Converter
– Four Analog Comparators with Window compare function
– External Interrupts on all General Purpose I/O pins
– Programmable Watchdog Timer with Separate On-chip Ultra Low Power Oscillator
Special Microcontroller Features
– Power-on Reset and Programmable Brown-out Detection
– Internal and External Clock Options with PLL
– Programmable Multi-level Interrupt Controller
– Sleep Modes: Idle, Power-down, Standby, Power-save, Extended Standby
– Advanced Programming, Test and Debugging Interfaces
JTAG (IEEE 1149.1 Compliant) Interface for test, debug and programming
PDI (Program and Debug Interface) for programming, test and debugging
I/O and Packages
– 50 Programmable I/O Lines
– 64-lead TQFP
– 64-pad QFN
Operating Voltage
– 1.6 – 3.6V
Speed performance
– 0 – 12 MHz @ 1.6 – 3.6V
– 0 – 32 MHz @ 2.7 – 3.6V

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FAQs

What is ATXMEGA256A3?

The ATXMEGA256A3 is a high-performance, low-power 8/16-bit microcontroller based on the AVR enhanced RISC architecture. It is designed by Microchip Technology and offers advanced features such as high-speed analog-to-digital conversion, event system, and flexible clocking options, making it suitable for a wide range of applications including industrial control, automotive, and consumer electronics.

How Does ATXMEGA256A3 Work?

The ATXMEGA256A3 operates as a versatile microcontroller with a combination of high-performance processing capabilities and low-power consumption. It includes advanced peripherals such as analog-to-digital converters, digital-to-analog converters, and communication interfaces to facilitate seamless integration into various embedded systems. The microcontroller's flexible clocking options and event system enable precise timing control and efficient task management.

How Many Pins does ATXMEGA256A3 have and What are the Functions of the Pinout Configuration?

The ATXMEGA256A3 is housed in a 100-pin TQFP (Thin Quad Flat Package) package. The pinout configuration includes:

VCC: Power supply pin.
GND: Ground pin.
Port Pins (PORTA-PORTQ): Digital I/O pins with various functions.
ADC Pin (ADCA/ADCB): Analog input pins for the built-in analog-to-digital converters.
Communication Interfaces (USART, SPI, TWI): Pins for serial communication interfaces.
Timer/Counter Pins (TC): Pins for timer and counter functions.
Crystal Oscillator Pins (XTAL1, XTAL2): External crystal oscillator connections for clock input.

What are the Pros and Cons of ATXMEGA256A3?

Pros:

High-Performance Processing: Offers advanced RISC architecture for efficient data processing and control tasks.
Flexible Peripherals: Includes a wide range of analog and digital peripherals for versatile system integration.
Low-Power Operation: Designed for low-power applications with multiple sleep modes and power reduction techniques.
Event System: Facilitates inter-peripheral communication and task synchronization for improved system efficiency.
Wide Operating Voltage Range: Supports a wide VCC voltage range, enhancing compatibility with different power sources.

Cons:

Complexity: The advanced features and flexible configurations may require a learning curve for programming and system design.
Cost: High-performance microcontrollers like the ATXMEGA256A3 may have a higher cost compared to simpler alternatives.
Package Size: The 100-pin TQFP package may require careful PCB layout and assembly considerations.

Are There Any Equivalents/Alternatives to ATXMEGA256A3 for Recommendation?

The ATmega2560 from Microchip Technology is a similar 8/16-bit microcontroller with a different feature set.
Alternatives to the ATXMEGA256A3 include the STM32F4 series from STMicroelectronics and the PIC32 series from Microchip Technology.

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