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AVR® EB MCUs for Motor Control and Analog Sensing
AVR EB MCUs are general-purpose MCUs with dedicated hardware for motor control, such as the timer/counter type E and waveform extension, which make motor control easier to implement. This MCU also has peripherals for analog sensing such as the Programmable Gain Amplifier (PGA), two analog comparators and a 12-bit Analog-to-Digital Converter (ADC). Other features include:
- Motor control library
- Advanced timers/counters
- Up to 80 MHz Phase-Locked Loop (PLL)
- Configurable Custom Logic (CCL)
- Event System
AVR EB MCUs for Motor Control
The AVR EB family is capable of driving the following types of motors:
- Brushed DC motors
- Brushless DC motors
- Permanent-magnet synchronous motors
- AC induction motors
- Stepper motors
With the help of the multi-phase power board and our motor control library, you can start testing the AVR EB MCU and its motor control capabilities in an instant. Try the multi-phase power board online on Microchip Try or access the motor control library today.
Enhanced Timers and Waveform Generation
The AVR EB family uses enhanced timer/counter modules to enable advanced waveform generation for power and motor drive applications. These MCUs have a Timer/Counter Type E (TCE) and a Timer/Counter Type F (TCF) at their disposal. The TCE is a 16-bit timer with four compare channels that allow it to trigger multiple events at different points and a high-resolution function that increases the resolution of the waveform generated up to eight times. The TCF is a 24-bit timer/counter that can generate frequency at a high resolution while also running asynchronously from the peripheral clock, allowing for high-speed operation.When used in conjunction with the Waveform Extension (WEX) these MCUs enable extra functions for Timer/Counters in Waveform Generation (WG) modes. It generates complementary waveforms, controls dead-time, pattern generation and fault handling.
Getting Started
The AVR16EB32 Curiosity Nano board is the best platform for rapid prototyping with the EB Family of MCUs. This USB-powered kit features an on-board programmer/debugger that seamlessly integrates with MPLAB® X, Microchip Studio and IAR Embedded Workbench for AVR® Integrated Development Environments (IDEs). Its small form factor makes it excellent for breadboard soldering, or you can combine it with the Curiosity Nano Base for Click boards™, which features multiple mikroBUS™ sockets so you can easily add sensors, actuators or communications interfaces from Mikroelektronika’s extensive selection of Click boards.
- MPLAB X IDE Projects
- Training Videos (Six episodes on getting started with the 12-bit differential ADC and PGA)
Functional Safety Support for Safety-Critical Applications
Our AVR EB family for safety-critical applications targets both industrial and automotive products. We also offer the MPLAB XC8 Functional Safety Compiler License, which is a TÜV SÜD-certified compiler package that supports 8-bit PIC® and AVR MCUs. Our ISO 26262 and IEC 61508 functional safety packages for the AVR EB family come with documents such as FMEDA reports and safety manuals.
