ATMEGA8L-8PU

The ATMEGA8L-8PU is a high-performance, low-power 8-bit AVR microcontroller from Microchip Technology. It boasts an advanced RISC architecture with 130 powerful instructions, most executing in a single clock cycle, enabling up to 16 MIPS throughput at 16MHz (though this specific variant is speed-graded for 0-8MHz).

Key memory features include 8KB of in-system self-programmable Flash program memory, 512 Bytes of EEPROM, and 1KB of internal SRAM. The device offers robust peripheral features such as two 8-bit timer/counters, one 16-bit timer/counter, three PWM channels, and an 8-channel ADC with 10-bit accuracy. Connectivity options include I²C, SPI, and UART/USART interfaces.

Designed for flexibility, the ATMEGA8L-8PU operates from 2.7V to 5.5V and includes special microcontroller features like power-on reset, programmable brown-out detection, and multiple sleep modes (Idle, ADC Noise Reduction, Power-save, Power-down, Standby) to optimize power consumption. It is available in a 28-lead PDIP package, suitable for through-hole mounting.

This microcontroller is well-suited for a variety of embedded applications requiring efficient processing, ample memory, and a comprehensive set of peripherals within a compact form factor.