AT90S1200-12SC

Microcontrollers Overview

The AT90S1200-12SC is an 8-bit AVR microcontroller featuring 1K Byte of In-System Programmable Flash and 64 Bytes of EEPROM. It operates at speeds up to 12 MHz with a supply voltage range of 4.0V to 6.0V. The device includes 15 programmable I/O lines, one 8-bit Timer/Counter, an on-chip Analog Comparator, and an SPI serial interface. Power consumption is specified as 2.0 mA in active mode, 0.4 mA in Idle mode, and less than 1 µA in Power-down mode.

Microcontrollers Feature Summary

• Executes powerful instructions in a single clock cycle for high throughput
• Supports low-power Idle and Power-down modes
• Features an on-chip RC oscillator requiring zero external components
• Includes programming lock for data security

Microcontrollers Applications

• Embedded control applications
• In-system programming via SPI serial interface
• Low-power consumer electronics

Microcontrollers Procurement Notes

Verify the specific speed grade suffix '12' corresponds to the required 0-12 MHz operational frequency and 4.0V-6.0V operating voltage range. Confirm package type matches the SC designation (SOIC). Ensure the source document confirms the presence of the internal RC oscillator configuration if external crystal components are not utilized in the design.

Microcontrollers Selection Notes

Select this component when a cost-effective 8-bit solution with In-System Programmable Flash is required. The AT90S1200-12SC is suitable for designs needing up to 12 MIPS throughput at 12 MHz. Consider the 15 available I/O lines and the availability of an analog comparator for sensor interfacing tasks.

Microcontrollers Part Context

This part belongs to the AT90S1200 family of 8-bit AVR microcontrollers manufactured by Microchip Technology. It utilizes the AVR RISC architecture, combining a rich instruction set with 32 general-purpose working registers. The device is designed for highly flexible embedded control solutions.

Microcontrollers Replacement Considerations

AT90S1200A-12SC