Description
🔍 Product Overview
The ATTINY85-20PU is a compact, high-performance 8-bit AVR microcontroller from Microchip (formerly Atmel). Despite its small size, it packs powerful features — 8 KB of Flash memory, 512 B SRAM, 512 B EEPROM, and multiple peripherals — making it a favorite for small, low-power, and cost-sensitive embedded projects.
🚀 Why It’s Ideal for Your Projects
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Tiny yet powerful: Designed for projects where space is limited but performance matters — from wearable devices to custom automation.
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Low power consumption: Excellent for battery-operated designs thanks to multiple sleep modes and efficient operation up to 20 MHz.
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Flexible I/O: Each of the 6 I/O pins can serve multiple functions, such as ADC, PWM, or serial communication.
📝 Key Features
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Model: ATTINY85-20PU (DIP-8 package)
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Architecture: 8-bit AVR RISC
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Flash Memory: 8 KB for program storage
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SRAM: 512 bytes
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EEPROM: 512 bytes for non-volatile data
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Clock Speed: Up to 20 MHz (external crystal or internal oscillator)
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Operating Voltage: 2.7 V – 5.5 V
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I/O Pins: 6 general-purpose pins (multiplexed with ADC, PWM, SPI, and I²C functions)
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Peripherals:
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Analog-to-Digital Converter (10-bit)
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PWM Channels
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Timer/Counter Units
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Watchdog Timer
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USI (Universal Serial Interface) for I²C/SPI
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Package: 8-pin DIP — easy to handle for breadboard or through-hole projects
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Temperature Range: -40 °C to +85 °C
⚙️ Typical Applications
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DIY electronics & prototypes – Ideal for compact, battery-powered or wearable devices.
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Automation & control – Used in sensor modules, small robots, and signal processing units.
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IoT & smart devices – Great for simple smart gadgets that require basic processing or communication.
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Educational use – Perfect for learning microcontroller programming with limited I/O.
✅ Why You’ll Love It
The ATTINY85-20PU combines simplicity, reliability, and power efficiency in a small DIP-8 form factor. It’s fully programmable using the Arduino IDE (via USB-to-ISP programmer or Arduino as ISP), making it easy for both beginners and advanced developers. Compact yet versatile, it’s an excellent choice for anyone building low-power, space-constrained, or cost-optimized embedded systems.





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