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Introduction to Microchip ATmega328P microcontroller (MCU)

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 The Microchip ATmega328P is an 8-bit microcontroller based on the AVR architecture. It is widely used in embedded systems and is particularly popular in Arduino boards, such as the Arduino Uno. Below is a comprehensive overview of the ATmega328P microcontroller. Key Specifications Architecture: AVR (8-bit) Operating Voltage: 1.8V - 5.5V CPU Speed: Up to 20 MHz Flash Memory: 32 KB (with 512 bytes used for the bootloader) SRAM: 2 KB EEPROM: 1 KB General Purpose I/O Lines: 23 Timers: Three (two 8-bit and one 16-bit) PWM Channels: 6 ADC Channels: 6 channels with 10-bit resolution Communication Interfaces: 1 x SPI 1 x I²C (TWI) 1 x USART Pin Count: 28-pin PDIP, 32-pin TQFP, and 32-pad QFN/MLF packages Features Low Power Consumption: Various power-saving modes, including idle, ADC noise reduction, power-save, power-down, standby, and extended standby. Watchdog Timer: A programmable watchdog timer with a separate on-chip oscillator. Programmable Serial USART: Supports synchronous and asy...

Introduction to Arduino

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 Arduino is an open-source electronics platform based on easy-to-use hardware and software. It is designed to make the process of using electronics in multidisciplinary projects more accessible. Here are some key aspects of what Arduino entails: Hardware : Arduino boards are microcontroller-based platforms that can be programmed to control various physical devices and sensors. These boards come in different models, such as the Arduino Uno, Mega, and Nano, each varying in size, processing power, and input/output capabilities. Software : The Arduino Integrated Development Environment (IDE) is a software application that is used to write, compile, and upload code to the Arduino board. The programming language is based on C/C++, and the IDE provides a simplified interface to make programming more user-friendly. Community : Arduino has a large and active community of users who share their projects, code, and ideas. This community-driven aspect helps beginners find resources and support,...