{"product_id":"atmega88pa-au-8-bit-avr-microcontroller-with-picopower-tqfp-32-smd-package","title":"ATMEGA88PA-AU (8-Bit AVR Microcontroller with PicoPower - TQFP-32 SMD Package)","description":"\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"5\"\u003eWhen you are designing a custom PCB that requires the modern architecture of an ATmega328P but you need to ruthlessly cut both the Bill of Materials (BOM) cost and the power consumption, the \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"5\" data-index-in-node=\"191\"\u003eATMEGA88PA-AU\u003c\/b\u003e is your target silicon. As a direct member of the modern megaAVR family, it features the exact same pinout, peripheral set, and hardware interrupts as the Arduino Uno’s processor. The core difference is its memory footprint—streamlined to 8KB of Flash—and its highly optimized power profile.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"6\"\u003eThe \"PA\" designation is the critical feature here. The \"P\" stands for Microchip's \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"6\" data-index-in-node=\"82\"\u003ePicoPower\u003c\/b\u003e technology, and the \"A\" denotes the latest, most efficient silicon revision. This chip is engineered to sip absolute minimal current, boasting deep sleep modes that draw less than a single microamp. Housed in a compact 32-pin Thin Quad Flat Package (TQFP) with a manageable 0.8mm pin pitch, it is the ultimate IC for mass-producing low-power wireless sensor nodes, wearable tech, and battery-backed telemetry devices where every milliamp-hour counts.\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\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003ePicoPower Technology:\u003c\/b\u003e Features advanced, ultra-low-power sleep modes (Power-down, Power-save, Standby) that extend the life of coin cells and small LiPo batteries for months or even years.\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\"\u003eCost-Optimized Memory:\u003c\/b\u003e Provides 8KB of Flash memory, perfectly sizing the chip for dedicated, streamlined C\/C++ firmware, drastically reducing per-unit costs for high-volume production runs.\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\"\u003eWide Operating Voltage:\u003c\/b\u003e Operates flawlessly anywhere from 1.8V up to 5.5V, allowing you to run the chip directly off a depleting lithium battery or two AA cells without needing a voltage regulator.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8,3,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eModern Peripheral Set:\u003c\/b\u003e Unlike older legacy chips, it includes Pin Change Interrupts (PCINT) on all 23 I\/O pins, a highly accurate internal oscillator, and dedicated hardware USART, SPI, and I2C.\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\"\u003eSurface-Mount TQFP-32:\u003c\/b\u003e The compact 7x7mm footprint saves crucial board space on your custom PCB while remaining exceptionally easy to assemble in automated pick-and-place lines.\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\"\u003eBattery-Powered Sensor Nodes:\u003c\/b\u003e The definitive microcontroller for off-grid environmental sensors communicating via ultra-low-power NRF24L01 or LoRa transceivers.\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\"\u003eMass Production Hardware:\u003c\/b\u003e Ideal for commercial IoT and consumer electronics where minimizing the cost of the main processor across thousands of units is a top priority.\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\"\u003eWearable Electronics:\u003c\/b\u003e Provides the tiny physical footprint and deep sleep current required for custom smart badges, biometric trackers, and LED wearables.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"10,3,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eDedicated Sub-Processors:\u003c\/b\u003e An excellent, cheap co-processor for handling localized tasks (like reading a matrix keypad or managing PWM motor control) while a larger Wi-Fi chip handles network tasks.\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 (Note: 20MHz operation requires at least 4.5V; lower voltages limit max clock speed)\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 8 KB\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"12,3,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"12,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eSRAM:\u003c\/b\u003e 1 KB\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"12,4,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"12,4,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eEEPROM:\u003c\/b\u003e 512 Bytes\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"12,5,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"12,5,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eOperating Voltage Range:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.8V – 5.5V\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 23\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"12,7,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"12,7,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eAnalog-to-Digital Converter (ADC):\u003c\/b\u003e 8 Channels, 10-bit resolution\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 1 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\"\u003ePackage \/ Case:\u003c\/b\u003e 32-TQFP (Thin Quad Flat Package)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"12,10,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"12,10,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eMounting Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Surface Mount (SMD\/SMT)\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\"\u003eOperating Temperature:\u003c\/b\u003e -40°C to 85°C (Industrial)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"K-TECHNICS","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42860822855751,"sku":null,"price":0.0,"currency_code":"KES","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0680\/7637\/2039\/files\/Atmega88PA-Au-Microcontrollers-IC-MCU-8bit-8kb-Flash-32tqfp-Atmega88PA-Au.webp?v=1780986918","url":"https:\/\/www.ktechnics.com\/products\/atmega88pa-au-8-bit-avr-microcontroller-with-picopower-tqfp-32-smd-package","provider":"K-TECHNICS","version":"1.0","type":"link"}