Description

The AT90S1200-12YC is a low-power CMOS 8-bit microcontroller based on the AVR RISC architecture. By executing powerful instructions in a single clock cycle, the AT90S1200-12YC achieves throughputs approaching 1 MIPS per MHz allowing the system designer to optimize power consumption versus processing speed.

Specifications and features

• Utilizes the AVR® RISC Architecture
• AVR –High-performance and Low-power RISC Architecture
–89 Powerful Instructions –Most Single Clock Cycle Execution
–32 x 8 General Purpose Working Registers
–Up to 12 MIPS Throughput at 12 MHz
• Data and Non-volatile Program Memory
–1K Byte of In-System Programmable Flash Endurance: 1,000 Write/Erase Cycles
–64 Bytes of In-System Programmable EEPROM Endurance: 100,000 Write/Erase Cycles
–Programming Lock for Flash Program and EEPROM Data Security
• Peripheral Features
–One 8-bit Timer/Counter with Separate Prescaler
–On-chip Analog Comparator
–Programmable Watchdog Timer with On-chip Oscillator
–SPI Serial Interface for In-System Programming
• Special Microcontroller Features
–Low-power Idle and Power-down Modes
–External and Internal Interrupt Sources
–Selectable On-chip RC Oscillator for Zero External Components
• Powered by low-power, High-speed CMOS Process Technology
• Fully Static Operation
• Power Consumption at 4 MHz, 3V, 25°C
–Active: 2.0 mA
–Idle Mode: 0.4 mA
–Power-down Mode: <1 µA
• I/O and Packages
–15 Programmable I/O Lines
–20-pin PDIP, SOIC and SSOP
• Operating Voltages
–2.7 - 6.0V (AT90S1200-4)
–4.0 - 6.0V (AT90S1200-12)
• Speed Grades
–0 - 4 MHz, (AT90S1200-4)
–0 - 12 MHz, (AT90S1200-12)

Application Scenarios

The AT90S1200-12YC microcontroller is widely used in various electronic devices and systems that require low power consumption and high processing speeds. It is commonly used in applications such as industrial control systems, consumer electronics, automotive electronics, and more.

Comparison

- Low-power CMOS technology for optimum power consumption
- High-performance and Low-power RISC Architecture for fast and efficient processing
- In-System Programmable Flash and EEPROM for easy and flexible data storage
- On-chip peripherals such as timers/counters and analog comparators
- Low-power modes and interrupt sources for energy-efficient operation
- Operating voltage range of 2.7V to 6.0V for flexibility in power supply

- Limited number of I/O lines (15)
- Limited package options (PDIP, SOIC, SSOP)
- Limited speed grades (0 - 4 MHz / 0 - 12 MHz)