Atmel Integrates AVR 8-bit Microcontroller and LIN System Basis Chip into Single Small Package

Atmel Integrates AVR 8-bit Microcontroller and LIN System Basis Chip into Single Small Package

Atmel has announced availability of the ATA6602 and ATA6603 multichip modules, extending Atmel's current broad IC family for LIN applications. These new devices are designed for automotive comfort electronics (e.g., window lifter, mirror or seat adjuster) as well as in powertrain applications.

Highest Integration Level

Due to their very small size, the ATA6602 and ATA6603 are also ideal for sensor node applications such as control panels, air quality, rain/sun sensors and many more.

Using a multichip-module approach, these two ICs combine a microcontroller (8-bit AVR) and a LIN system basis chip (LIN SBC) in a single package (SiP, system-in-package) without internal connections. As a result, the ATA6602/ATA6603 ICs offer the highest integration level including microcontroller, voltage regulator, LIN transceiver and watchdog in one package covering the complete basic functionality of a LIN node.