Four new 14-pin and two new 16-pin microcontrollers based on the Atmel 8051 single-cycle core are now available. The AT89LP213/413, AT89LP214/414, and AT89LP216/416 devices are cost-effective, 8-bit microcontrollers that are ideal for applications requiring not only low-pin count, but also low power and high performance in a small footprint. These new microcontrollers reduce system cost with a variety of on-chip features, enabling faster time-to-market for products such as white goods, remote controls, smart sensors, and disposable electronic products.

The AT89LP214 and AT89LP213 have 2 KB of in-system programmable flash memory, whereas the AT89LP414 and AT89LP413 have 4 KB of flash memory. The 16-pin versions are the AT89LP216 and AT89LP416 that have 2 and 4 KB of flash memory, respectively. These devices come with a rich feature set that includes on-chip debug, an on-chip hardware multiplier, PWM, an analog comparator, an internal RC oscillator, and 12 general-purpose I/Os for application use.

The devices achieve a 20-MIPS throughput when running at 20 MHz, and it consumes very low power when running at a lower frequency. Typical power consumption in 3.6-V Active mode at 1 MHz is 1.1 mA and less than 0.45 mA in Idle mode. They can operate down to 2 V at 10 MHz and 2.4 V at 20 MHz.

The AT89LP214 and AT89LP213 are available in 14-pin TSSOP and PDIP packages. The AT89LP216 is available in 16-pin TSS0P, SOIC, and PDIP packages. The 10,000-piece unit price is $0.87 for AT89LP214 and AT89LP213 and $0.91 for AT89LP216.

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