Atmel Offers New AVR Microcontrollers with Integrated LCD Controllers and picoPower Technology

Atmel Offers New AVR Microcontrollers with Integrated LCD Controllers and picoPower Technology

Atmel® Corporation (Nasdaq: ATML), announced today four new AVR® microcontrollers that incorporate power-saving technology for multi-year battery life in LCD, lighting control, security, home automation, ZigBee™ and other battery applications. The new AVR products are upgraded versions of the popular 64-pin ATmega325/329 and the 100-pin ATmega3250/3290 microcontrollers.

The picoPower AVR Devices with on-Board LCD Controller Outperform Market Solutions for System Integration and Power Consumption

The 64-pin ATmega329P and 100-pin ATmega3290P devices integrate a complete LCD controller that has several powerful features which include a dedicated low-power LCD waveform, an internal contrast control, a flexible selection of drive time and frame frequency, an internal power supply for the LCD voltage, and the ability to operate in power-save mode for low power consumption.

“Fewer external components make an application less expensive, reduce time to market and simplify production logistics,” said Ingar Fredriksen, Director of Product Marketing AVR. “Development and debugging is easier and the PCB area is reduced and simplified. For typical LCD applications the picoPowerä technology with on-chip LCD controller can add years to the battery life,” concluded Mr. Fredriksen.