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COMPONENTS OF AVR MICROCONTROLLER.

AVR microcontrollers are a family of microcontrollers developed by Atmel (now part of


Microchip Technology). They are known for their high performance and ease of use, making
them popular in both hobbyist and professional applications. Here are some key aspects of AVR
microcontrollers:

CPU
CPU (Central Processing Unit): The CPU is the heart of the microcontroller and is
responsible for executing program instructions. It is based on the AVR RISC architecture
and is capable of executing up to 1 million instructions per second.

Memory Types:
Flash Memory: Used to store the program code. Flash memory is non-volatile, meaning
it retains data even when the power is off. The AVR 328P microcontroller has 32KB

SRAM (Static Random-Access Memory): RAM: Volatile memory used for temporary data
storage during operation. The AVR 328P microcontroller has 2KB of SRAM for storing
data variables. The SRAM is volatile, meaning that its contents are lost when the power
is turned off.

EEPROM (Electrically Erasable Programmable Read-Only Memory):


is Non-volatile memory used for storing small amounts of data that need to persist
through power cycles.The AVR 328P microcontroller has 1KB of EEPROM for storing
non-volatile data, such as configuration settings.

Peripherals: The AVR 328P microcontroller has a variety of on-chip peripherals, such as timers,
counters, serial communication interfaces, and analog-to-digital converters, that can be easily
accessed and controlled through software.

I/O Ports:
AVR microcontrollers feature a range of I/O ports for interfacing with external devices.
These ports can handle digital I/O, analog inputs, and more.The AVR 328P
microcontroller has several I/O ports that can be configured as input or output pins.

Communication Interfaces:

● They typically include a range of serial communication interfaces such as UART


(Universal Asynchronous Receiver/Transmitter), SPI (Serial Peripheral Interface), and I2C
(Inter-Integrated Circuit).

Clock Source:
● AVR microcontrollers use an internal oscillator or can be connected to an external
crystal or oscillator for providing the clock signal necessary for operation.

Timers and Counters:

● They come with built-in timers and counters for various functions, including generating
time delays, measuring intervals, and PWM (Pulse Width Modulation) output.

Interrupt System:

● AVR microcontrollers support an interrupt-driven architecture, allowing them to


respond quickly to external events by pausing the current task and executing an
interrupt service routine (ISR).

Development Tools:

● AVR Studio/Atmel Studio: An integrated development environment (IDE) used for


programming and debugging AVR microcontrollers.
● Arduino: Many AVR microcontrollers are used in Arduino boards, which provide a user-
friendly platform for prototyping and learning.

Architecture:
● RISC Architecture: AVR microcontrollers use a Reduced Instruction Set Computing (RISC)
architecture, which means they have a smaller set of instructions that execute in a
single clock cycle, making them efficient and fast.
Power Management: The AVR 328P microcontroller has power management features, such as
sleep modes and brown-out detection, that allow for low power consumption.

Variants and Series:

● AVR microcontrollers come in various series, including the ATtiny, ATmega, and
ATxmega series, which differ in terms of features, pin count, memory size, and
performance.

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