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ATMEGA168PA-MU replacements, alternatives, and cross reference
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| Parameter Comparison Chart | Current part ATMEGA168PA-MU Microchip Technology |
|---|---|
| Part Number | ATMEGA168PA-MU |
| Manufacturer | Microchip Technology |
| Category | Integrated Circuits (ICs) |
| Subcategory | Embedded - Microcontrollers |
| Package | - |
| Series | AVR® ATmega |
| Key Attributes | - |
| Description | IC MCU 8BIT 16KB FLASH 32VQFN |
| Lifecycle | - |
| Stock | 179,012 |
| Available | 71,168 |
| Min Order | 1 |
| Datasheet | Available |
| JESD-609 Code | e3 |
| RoHS Status | ROHS3 Compliant |
| REACH SVHC | No SVHC |
| Moisture Sensitivity Level (MSL) | 3 (168 Hours) |
| HTSUS | 8542.31.0001 |
| Part Status | Active |
| Radiation Hardening | NO |
| Packaging | Tray |
| Pbfree Code | Yes |
| REACH Status | REACH Unaffected |
| ECCN | EAR99 |
| Lead Free | Lead Free |
| Mount | Surface Mount |
| Mounting Type | Surface Mount |
| Published | 1997 |
| Length | 5mm |
| Width | 5mm |
| Factory Lead Time | 4 Weeks |
| Reflow Temperature-Max (s) | 40 |
| Number of Pins | 32 |
| Number of Terminations | 32 |
| Number of ADC Channels | 8 |
| Termination | SMD/SMT |
| Categories | Integrated Circuits (ICs) |
| Peak Reflow Temperature (Cel) | 260 |
| Supply Voltage | 5V |
| Technology | CMOS |
| Terminal Position | QUAD |
| Number of I/O | 23 |
| Operating Temperature | -40°C~85°C TA |
| Subcategory | Microcontrollers |
| Sub-Categories | Embedded - Microcontrollers |
| EEPROM Size | 512 x 8 |
| Height | 880μm |
| Frequency | 20MHz |
| Manufacturer | Microchip Technology |
| Package / Case | 32-VFQFN Exposed Pad |
| Manufacturer Package Identifier | 32M1-A |
| Series | AVR® ATmega |
| Base Part Number | ATMEGA168PA |
| Manufacturer's Part No. | ATMEGA168PA-MU |
| Interface | 2-Wire, I2C, SPI, UART, USART |
| Integrated Cache | NO |
| DMA Channels | NO |
| Low Power Mode | NO |
| Boundary Scan | NO |
| Number of External Interrupts | 2 |
| Has ADC | Yes |
| Watchdog Timer | Yes |
| Number of Serial I/Os | 1 |
| Number of I2C Channels | 1 |
| Number of Timers/Counters | 3 |
| Number of PWM Channels | 6 |
| Program Memory Type | Flash |
| Bit Size | 8 |
| Supply Voltage-Max (Vsup) | 5.5V |
| Supply Voltage-Min (Vsup) | 4.5V |
| Format | FIXED-POINT |
| Oscillator Type | Internal |
| uPs/uCs/Peripheral ICs Type | MICROCONTROLLER, RISC |
| Connectivity | I2C, SPI, UART/USART |
| Terminal Finish | Matte Tin (Sn) |
| Peripherals | Brown-out Detect/Reset, POR, PWM, WDT |
| Data Converter | A/D 8x10b |
| Density | 128 kb |
| Memory Size | 16kB |
| RAM Size | 1K x 8 |
| Voltage - Supply (Vcc/Vdd) | 1.8V~5.5V |
| Data Bus Width | 8b |
| Core Size | 8-Bit |
| Program Memory Size | 16KB 8K x 16 |
| Core Processor | AVR |
| Supply Current-Max | 9mA |
| Power Supplies | 2/5V |
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Cross-reference FAQ
Replacement Part Questions
Short answers for teams reviewing ATMEGA168PA-MU replacement and equivalent-part options.
Does a mapped alternative mean a guaranteed drop-in replacement for ATMEGA168PA-MU?
Not automatically. Cross-reference mapping helps shortlist candidates, but package, electrical behavior, qualification scope, and approval rules still need to be checked before release.
Which parameters should teams compare first for ATMEGA168PA-MU alternatives?
Start with package, series, key attributes, lifecycle status, stock position, datasheet access, and the mapped pin-to-pin or cross-reference note. Then confirm application-specific requirements in the datasheet and RFQ stage.
Can I request a quote for an alternative to ATMEGA168PA-MU?
Yes. Use the product links or RFQ actions on this page to request pricing, availability, documentation, and sourcing support for any listed alternative part.
Is ATMEGA168PA-MU obsolete, and what replacement should buyers review first?
Check the lifecycle row on this page first. If buyers need a fast starting point, the strongest mapped replacement currently surfaced here is , followed by the other alternatives shown in the comparison table.
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