The next-generation AVR MCUs redefine performance, integration, and safety for modern embedded designs. Next-Generation AVR Microcontrollers - Microchip | DigiKey
For years, ATtiny and ATmega MCUs have been used in many automotive, industrial, home appliance, medical, and consumer applications with trusted simplicity and reliability. But as embedded challenges grow more complex, so do the demands on your microcontroller.
Microchip’s next-generation AVR family features Core Independent Peripherals (CIPs) and integrated analog blocks, configurable hardware modules that operate autonomously from the CPU with minimal coding. With these highly customizable peripherals and efficient architecture, it enables multiple functions on a single chip, reduces power use, speeds development, and lowers BOM by minimizing external components, all seamlessly supported by the Microchip development ecosystem.
| Capability | Feature | MCU Family |
|---|---|---|
| Touch | Peripheral Touch Controller (PTC) | AVR DA MCU Family |
| Level Shifting | Multi-Voltage I/O (MVIO) | AVR DD and AVR DB MCU Families |
| High-Speed Integrated Analog | A 12-bit differential Analog-to-Digital Converter (ADC) and a Programmable Gain Amplifier (PGA) with up to 16× gain | AVR EA MCU Family |
| Motor Control | Timer/Counter Type E (TCE) and Timer/Counter Type F (TCF) | AVR EB MCU Family |
| USB 2.0 Functionality | USB Peripherals | AVR DU MCU Family |
| Better Component Matching and Higher Performance | On-chip op amps | AVR DB MCU Family |
| Functional Safety Ready | ISO 26262 (ASIL C) and IEC 61508 (SIL 2) | AVR SD MCU Family |
Built-In Safety for Critical Applications
Today’s embedded designs demand robustness, especially in the automotive, industrial, and medical fields. The AVR family includes essential safety features to keep systems running reliably:
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Windowed Watchdog Timer (WWDT) for continuous system supervision
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Cyclic Redundancy Check (CRC) to ensure flash memory integrity
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Voltage Level Monitor (VLM)
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Brown-Out Detector (BOD)
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Power-On Reset (POR)
These align with ISO 26262 (ASIL C) and IEC 61508 (SIL 2) standards, making the AVR family an excellent choice for safety-critical applications as well.
Explore how these MCUs can streamline your development cycle and deliver robust, efficient solutions tailored to today’s demanding embedded challenges.
Dive deeper with this overview video: Microchip Next-Generation AVR MCUs