
Description :
The ATMEGA16A-PU is a powerful, feature-rich 8-bit AVR microcontroller designed for reliable performance across thousands of embedded and robotics applications. Equipped with 16KB Flash memory, 1KB SRAM, 512B EEPROM, 32 I/O pins, and a wide range of communication interfaces, this MCU is perfect for learning, prototyping, and professional product development.
Thanks to its 40-pin DIP (through-hole) package, it is breadboard-friendly, making it ideal for students, hobbyists, startups, and engineers building electronics in Delhi NCR, Bangalore, Mumbai, Chennai, Pune, Hyderabad, and all over India.
Whether you're building robots, automation devices, IoT controllers, industrial instruments, or school engineering projects, this microcontroller gives you the perfect balance of power, control, and simplicity.
- ✨ “The IC that turns your imagination into innovation.”
- ✨ “From your first embedded project to advanced robotics—ATMEGA16A never lets you down.”
- ✨ “A microcontroller trusted by millions, empowering the next generation of Indian makers.”
Specifications:
| CPU Architecture | 8-bit AVR RISC |
| Flash Memory | 16KB |
| SRAM | 1KB |
| EEPROM | 512B |
| I/O Pins | 32 |
| Operating Voltage | 2.7V – 5.5V |
| Clock Speed | Up to 16MHz |
| Package | 40-pin DIP |
| Timers | Two 8-bit, One 16-bit |
| Communication | UART, SPI, I2C |
| ADC | 10-bit, 8-channel |
| PWM Channels | 4 |
| Watchdog Timer | Yes |
| Operating Temp | -40°C to +85°C |
| Programming | ISP (In-System Programming) |
| Compatible Programmer | USBasp / AVRISP mkII |
Features:
- ⚡ Powerful 8-bit AVR RISC Architecture
Executes most instructions in 1 clock cycle, delivering excellent performance for complex tasks. - 🧠 Large On-Chip Memory
- Flash: 16KB
- SRAM: 1KB
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EEPROM: 512 bytes
Perfect for storing programs, sensor data, and custom configurations.
- 🔌 32 GPIO Pins – Full Hardware Control
Drive LEDs, motors, displays, sensors, relays, and more. - 🔄 Multiple Communication Interfaces
- USART
- SPI
- I2C (TWI)
- Timer/Counters
- PWM Outputs
- External & internal interrupts
Great for robotics, IoT, and automation.
- 🔧 40-Pin DIP Package (Easy to Use)
Breadboard-compatible—not SMD—makes learning and experimenting easier. - 🔋 Low Power Consumption
Sleep modes available for battery-powered and portable applications. - 🌐 Perfect for Indian Makers & Institutions
- Used in:
- ✅ B.Tech / Diploma engineering projects
- ✅ Robotics labs
- ✅ Atal Tinkering Labs (ATL)
- ✅ CBSE electronics experiments
- ✅ IoT development labs
- ✅ Industrial automation prototypes
- ✅ B.Tech / Diploma engineering projects
Applications:
- ✅ Robotics (line-following robots, robotic arms)
- ✅ IoT devices (sensor hubs, automation nodes)
- ✅ Home automation controllers
- ✅ Industrial control systems
- ✅ Motor control & actuators
- ✅ Security & access control systems
- ✅ Wireless communication modules
- ✅ Real-time embedded systems
- ✅ LED matrix / 7-segment drivers
- ✅ Smart farming / environmental monitoring
Package Included:
- 1 × ATMEGA16A-PU 40-pin DIP AVR Microcontroller