ATmega8A-U IC 8-bit AVR Microcontroller – DIP Through Hole ATmega8A

Product Overview

The ATmega8A-U is a low-power, high-performance 8-bit CMOS microcontroller based on the AVR RISC architecture. It is designed to maximize processing speed while maintaining low power consumption, achieving throughputs of up to 16 MIPS at 16 MHz by executing most instructions in a single clock cycle.

The version referenced is the DIP (Dual In-Line Package) variant, which is a through-hole component. This package type is highly valued for educational projects, prototyping, and breadboarding, as it allows for easy physical connection without the need for specialized surface-mount soldering tools.

Key Specifications

• Core Architecture: Advanced RISC architecture with 32 general-purpose working registers and 130 powerful instructions.