AT90S8515-4PI

Product Overview

Category

The AT90S8515-4PI belongs to the category of microcontrollers.

Use

Microcontrollers are integrated circuits that combine a microprocessor core with memory and programmable input/output peripherals. They are widely used in various electronic devices, such as consumer electronics, industrial automation, automotive systems, and more.

Characteristics

• The AT90S8515-4PI is a high-performance 8-bit microcontroller.
• It operates at a clock frequency of 4 MHz.
• It has 8 KB of flash memory for program storage.
• The microcontroller features 512 bytes of EEPROM for non-volatile data storage.
• It also includes 512 bytes of SRAM for temporary data storage during program execution.
• The AT90S8515-4PI supports both serial and parallel communication interfaces.
• It has a wide operating voltage range of 2.7V to 5.5V.
• The microcontroller is designed to be low-power, making it suitable for battery-powered applications.

Package and Quantity

The AT90S8515-4PI is available in a 40-pin DIP (Dual In-line Package) format. It is typically sold in quantities of one or more.

Specifications

• Microcontroller Family: AT90S
• Model: 8515-4PI
• Architecture: 8-bit RISC
• Clock Frequency: 4 MHz
• Flash Memory: 8 KB
• EEPROM: 512 bytes
• SRAM: 512 bytes
• Operating Voltage Range: 2.7V to 5.5V
• Communication Interfaces: Serial and Parallel
• Package Type: 40-pin DIP

Pin Configuration

The AT90S8515-4PI microcontroller has a total of 40 pins. Here is the detailed pin configuration:

1. RESET: Reset Input
2. XTAL1: Crystal Oscillator Input
3. XTAL2: Crystal Oscillator Output
4. GND: Ground
5. PORTA0: General Purpose I/O Pin
6. PORTA1: General Purpose I/O Pin
7. PORTA2: General Purpose I/O Pin
8. PORTA3: General Purpose I/O Pin
9. PORTA4: General Purpose I/O Pin
10. PORTA5: General Purpose I/O Pin
11. PORTA6: General Purpose I/O Pin
12. PORTA7: General Purpose I/O Pin
13. VCC: Power Supply
14. AVCC: Analog Power Supply
15. AREF: Analog Reference Voltage
16. GND: Ground
17. PORTC0: General Purpose I/O Pin
18. PORTC1: General Purpose I/O Pin
19. PORTC2: General Purpose I/O Pin
20. PORTC3: General Purpose I/O Pin
21. PORTC4: General Purpose I/O Pin
22. PORTC5: General Purpose I/O Pin
23. PORTC6: General Purpose I/O Pin
24. PORTC7: General Purpose I/O Pin
25. GND: Ground
26. PORTD0: General Purpose I/O Pin
27. PORTD1: General Purpose I/O Pin
28. PORTD2: General Purpose I/O Pin
29. PORTD3: General Purpose I/O Pin
30. PORTD4: General Purpose I/O Pin
31. PORTD5: General Purpose I/O Pin
32. PORTD6: General Purpose I/O Pin
33. PORTD7: General Purpose I/O Pin
34. VCC: Power Supply
35. RXD: Serial Data Input
36. TXD: Serial Data Output
37. XCK: External Clock Input
38. GND: Ground
39. XTAL1: Crystal Oscillator Input
40. XTAL2: Crystal Oscillator Output

Functional Features

The AT90S8515-4PI microcontroller offers several functional features, including:

• High-performance 8-bit RISC architecture for efficient processing.
• Ample program memory (8 KB flash) for storing the application code.
• Non-volatile EEPROM memory (512 bytes) for data storage.
• Sufficient SRAM (512 bytes) for temporary data storage during program execution.
• Support for both serial and parallel communication interfaces, enabling easy integration with other devices.
• Low-power design, making it suitable for battery-powered applications.
• Wide operating voltage range (2.7V to 5.5V), providing flexibility in power supply options.

Advantages and Disadvantages

Advantages

• High-performance 8-bit microcontroller suitable for a wide range of applications.
• Ample program memory and data storage capabilities.
• Support for multiple communication interfaces.