{"product_id":"atmega8a-pu-8-bit-avr-microcontroller-dip-28-package","title":"ATMEGA8A-PU (8-Bit AVR Microcontroller - DIP-28 Package)","description":"\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"5\"\u003eWhile surface-mount chips are excellent for final production, the \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"5\" data-index-in-node=\"66\"\u003eATMEGA8A-PU\u003c\/b\u003e is the undisputed king of the maker's workbench. This microcontroller utilizes the exact same reliable, cost-effective 8-bit AVR silicon as its surface-mount counterpart, but it is housed in a traditional \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"5\" data-index-in-node=\"283\"\u003e28-pin Dual In-line Package (DIP)\u003c\/b\u003e. This through-hole form factor means it perfectly spans the center trench of a standard solderless breadboard, allowing you to instantly prototype circuits, test firmware, and interface with sensors without needing to solder a single pin or use breakout boards.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"6\"\u003eThe ATmega8A-PU is highly favored in environments where component swapping is a necessity. By soldering a standard 28-pin IC socket into your perfboard or custom PCB, you can easily press this chip into place. If a high-voltage mistake lets the \"magic smoke\" out during testing, you simply pry the dead chip out of the socket and push a fresh one in—no desoldering required. It delivers 8KB of Flash memory, rock-solid hardware timers, and native support for SPI, I2C, and UART communications, making it an incredibly versatile brain for your 5V logic projects.\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\"\u003eBreadboard Native:\u003c\/b\u003e The 0.1-inch (2.54mm) pin pitch allows for effortless insertion into standard prototyping breadboards and through-hole prototyping boards (perfboards).\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\"\u003eSocket Compatible:\u003c\/b\u003e Ideal for permanent installations using a 28-pin DIP socket, ensuring the microcontroller can be easily removed for firmware updates via an external programmer or replaced if damaged.\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\"\u003eRobust 5V Tolerance:\u003c\/b\u003e Operates natively up to 5.5V, meaning you can interface it directly with traditional 5V relays, character LCDs, and classic TTL logic gates without requiring level shifters.\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\"\u003eCost-Effective Prototyping:\u003c\/b\u003e Provides the familiar architecture of the AVR family (similar to the Arduino Uno's ATmega328P) at a lower cost for projects that do not require massive amounts of program memory.\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\"\u003eLow Power Consumption:\u003c\/b\u003e Features a highly efficient architecture with multiple sleep modes, making it suitable for battery-powered desktop gadgets and standalone data loggers.\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\"\u003eRapid Breadboard Prototyping:\u003c\/b\u003e The best starting point for testing new circuit topologies and verifying C\/C++ firmware logic before committing to a custom printed circuit board.\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\"\u003eEducational STEM Kits:\u003c\/b\u003e The standard format for university engineering labs and high school electronics classes, as it requires zero specialized surface-mount soldering skills to use.\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\"\u003eDIY Hobbyist Projects:\u003c\/b\u003e A fantastic, budget-friendly controller for custom alarm clocks, sensor readouts, basic automation, and interactive art installations.\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\"\u003eLegacy Hardware Repair:\u003c\/b\u003e A direct drop-in replacement for reviving older electronic equipment or retrofitting older AVR-based circuit boards.\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\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 16 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 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 2.7V – 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 6 Channels, 10-bit resolution \u003ci data-path-to-node=\"12,7,0\" data-index-in-node=\"65\"\u003e(Note: The DIP-28 package has 2 fewer ADC channels than the TQFP package)\u003c\/i\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 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 28-DIP (0.300\", 7.62mm width)\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 Through-Hole (PTH)\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 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