Summary of MICROCHIP INTRODUCES NEW AVR DA MICROCONTROLLER FAMILY
Microchip introduced the AVR DA family: its first Functional Safety Ready AVR microcontrollers with an integrated Peripheral Touch Controller (PTC). These MCUs offer higher performance, improved code efficiency, advanced analog and core-independent peripherals, and increased capacitive touch channels. Targeted for IoT, connected vehicles, home security, building automation, sensors, automotive, and industrial applications, the AVR DA devices include safety features and supporting documentation (safety manuals, FMEDA reports, and sometimes diagnostic software) to simplify and lower the cost of certifying safety-critical end applications.
Parts used in theAVR DA family microcontroller project:
- AVR DA family microcontroller (Functional Safety Ready)
- Integrated Peripheral Touch Controller (PTC)
- Advanced analog peripherals
- Core-independent peripherals
- Safety manuals
- FMEDA reports
- Diagnostic software (in some cases)
The AVR DA Family Incorporates Several New Safety Features Together With Integrated Peripheral Touch Controller
As the Internet of Things (IoT) delivers greater connectivity for industrial and home applications and as connected vehicles enhance cabin and operational features, higher-performance microcontrollers are required for better real-time control as well as to enable enhanced human machine interface applications.
Microchip has released its next generation AVR® DA family of microcontrollers (MCUs) – its first Functional Safety Ready AVR MCU family with Peripheral Touch Controller (PTC).
With this AVR DA family of microcontrollers Microchip builds on our legacy of high performance and high code efficiency devices, now meeting new demand across multiple industries with advanced analog and core independent peripherals, and more capacitive touch channels over existing devices, said Greg Robinson, associate vice president of marketing, 8-bit microcontroller business unit. The technology spans applications from connected home security, building automation and sensor systems to automotive and industrial automation, enabling the designs of more robust, accurate and responsive applications.
Microchip’s Functional Safety Ready designation is applied to devices that incorporate the latest safety features and are supported by safety manuals, Failure Modes, Effects, and Diagnostic Analysis (FMEDA) reports, and in some cases, diagnostic software – reducing the time and cost of certifying safety end applications.
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- What is new about the AVR DA family?
They are Microchip's first Functional Safety Ready AVR MCUs with an integrated Peripheral Touch Controller and enhanced peripherals. - Does the AVR DA family support capacitive touch?
Yes, they include an integrated Peripheral Touch Controller with more capacitive touch channels than existing devices. - What industries are targeted by the AVR DA family?
They target IoT, connected vehicles, home security, building automation, sensor systems, automotive, and industrial automation. - What does Functional Safety Ready mean for these MCUs?
It means the devices incorporate safety features and are supported by safety manuals and FMEDA reports, and sometimes diagnostic software, to ease certification. - Are supporting documents provided for safety certification?
Yes, safety manuals and FMEDA reports are provided, and diagnostic software is included in some cases. - Do the AVR DA MCUs offer improved performance?
Yes, they build on high performance and high code efficiency with advanced analog and core-independent peripherals.
