{"product_id":"atmega1284p-pu-8-bit-avr-microcontroller-40-pin-dip-package","title":"ATmega1284P-PU (8-Bit AVR Microcontroller - 40-Pin DIP Package)","description":"\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"5\" id=\"p-rc_83f2f967bd1cfc91-321\"\u003eWhen a project completely outgrows the memory limits of the ATmega328P, but you still want the simplicity of a through-hole, 5V-tolerant 8-bit architecture, the \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"5\" data-index-in-node=\"161\"\u003eATmega1284P-PU\u003c\/b\u003e is the ultimate upgrade. Often referred to in the maker community as the \"MightyCore,\" this chip is a colossal step up in capability while maintaining the familiar AVR instruction set. \u003cspan class=\"citation-393 citation-end-393\"\u003eIt boasts a staggering 128KB of Flash memory and an enormous 16KB of SRAM—eight times the RAM of an Arduino Uno.\u003csup class=\"superscript\" data-turn-source-index=\"1\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"6\" id=\"p-rc_83f2f967bd1cfc91-322\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-392\"\u003eThe \"-PU\" designation means this beast is housed in a massive \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"6\" data-index-in-node=\"62\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-392\"\u003e40-pin Dual In-line Package (DIP)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-392 citation-end-392\"\u003e.\u003csup class=\"superscript\" data-turn-source-index=\"2\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e While it takes up significant real estate on a breadboard, it rewards you with 32 programmable I\/O pins, multiple hardware UARTs, and an abundance of PWM channels. It is the absolute best choice for complex DIY projects that require driving large LED matrices, parsing heavy JSON data from Wi-Fi modules, or running complex real-time operating systems (RTOS) without having to jump to a 3.3V ARM architecture. \u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"7\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"7\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eKey Features \u0026amp; Functional Advantages:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"8\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8,0,0\" id=\"p-rc_83f2f967bd1cfc91-323\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-391\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-391\"\u003eMassive Memory Footprint:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-391 citation-end-391\"\u003e 128KB Flash and 16KB SRAM provide unparalleled headroom for data-heavy applications, graphics rendering buffers, and bloated communication libraries.\u003csup class=\"superscript\" data-turn-source-index=\"3\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eDual Hardware UARTs:\u003c\/b\u003e Features two completely independent hardware serial ports, making it effortless to communicate with a PC and a GPS\/Bluetooth module simultaneously without relying on CPU-intensive SoftwareSerial.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eExtensive I\/O:\u003c\/b\u003e 32 general-purpose I\/O pins give you the freedom to connect numerous sensors, relays, and displays without needing external shift registers or I2C expanders.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8,3,0\" id=\"p-rc_83f2f967bd1cfc91-324\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-390\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-390\"\u003eBreadboard Compatible (DIP-40):\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-390 citation-end-390\"\u003e The 0.1-inch pin pitch allows for easy prototyping on large breadboards or permanent installation in a 40-pin IC socket.\u003csup class=\"superscript\" data-turn-source-index=\"4\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8,4,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8,4,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eRobust 5V Logic:\u003c\/b\u003e Natively operates at 5V, allowing for direct interfacing with classic industrial sensors, 5V relays, and older character LCDs without level shifters.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"9\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"9\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003ePerfect For:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"10\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"10,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eAdvanced DIY Electronics:\u003c\/b\u003e The go-to chip for building custom retro gaming consoles, complex 3D printer controllers, and multi-axis CNC machines.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"10,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eHeavy Data Logging:\u003c\/b\u003e The massive 16KB of SRAM allows for huge data buffers before writing to an SD card, ensuring zero data loss during high-speed telemetry collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"10,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eComplex Display Driving:\u003c\/b\u003e Easily handles the large memory buffers required to drive color TFT screens and complex dot-matrix LED displays natively.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"10,3,0\" id=\"p-rc_83f2f967bd1cfc91-325\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-389\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-389\"\u003e\"MightyCore\" Arduino Projects:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-389 citation-end-389\"\u003e Fully supported by the third-party \"MightyCore\" Arduino hardware package, allowing you to use familiar IDE libraries with a massively upgraded chip.\u003csup class=\"superscript\" data-turn-source-index=\"5\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"11\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"11\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eTechnical Specifications:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"12\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"12,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"12,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eCore Processor:\u003c\/b\u003e 8-Bit AVR RISC (PicoPower)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"12,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"12,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eMaximum Clock Speed:\u003c\/b\u003e 20 MHz\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"12,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"12,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eProgram Memory (Flash):\u003c\/b\u003e 128 KB\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"12,3,0\" id=\"p-rc_83f2f967bd1cfc91-326\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-388\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"12,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-388\"\u003eSRAM:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-388 citation-end-388\"\u003e 16 KB\u003csup class=\"superscript\" data-turn-source-index=\"6\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"12,4,0\" id=\"p-rc_83f2f967bd1cfc91-327\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-387\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"12,4,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-387\"\u003eEEPROM:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-387 citation-end-387\"\u003e 4 KB\u003csup class=\"superscript\" data-turn-source-index=\"7\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"12,5,0\" id=\"p-rc_83f2f967bd1cfc91-328\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-386\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"12,5,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-386\"\u003eOperating Voltage Range:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-386 citation-end-386\"\u003e 1.8V – 5.5V\u003csup class=\"superscript\" data-turn-source-index=\"8\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"12,6,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"12,6,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eTotal I\/O Pins:\u003c\/b\u003e 32\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"12,7,0\" id=\"p-rc_83f2f967bd1cfc91-329\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-385\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"12,7,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-385\"\u003eAnalog-to-Digital Converter (ADC):\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-385 citation-end-385\"\u003e 8 Channels, 10-bit resolution\u003csup class=\"superscript\" data-turn-source-index=\"9\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"12,8,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"12,8,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eCommunication Interfaces:\u003c\/b\u003e 2 x UART\/USART, 1 x SPI, 1 x I2C (Two-Wire Interface)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"12,9,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"12,9,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eHardware Timers:\u003c\/b\u003e Four total (Two 8-bit, Two 16-bit)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"12,10,0\" id=\"p-rc_83f2f967bd1cfc91-330\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-384\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"12,10,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-384\"\u003ePackage \/ Case:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-384 citation-end-384\"\u003e 40-DIP (0.600\", 15.24mm width)\u003csup class=\"superscript\" data-turn-source-index=\"10\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"12,11,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"12,11,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eMounting Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Through-Hole (PTH)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"K-TECHNICS","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42860784091207,"sku":null,"price":0.0,"currency_code":"KES","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0680\/7637\/2039\/files\/51CP4o_3wZL._AC_SL1500.jpg?v=1780985931","url":"https:\/\/www.ktechnics.com\/products\/atmega1284p-pu-8-bit-avr-microcontroller-40-pin-dip-package","provider":"K-TECHNICS","version":"1.0","type":"link"}