APPLICATION NOTE Atmel AVR536: Migration from ATmega644 to ATmega644A 8-bit Atmel Microcontrollers Introduction The Atmel ATmega644A is a functionally identical, drop-in replacement for the Atmel ATmega644. All devices are subject to the same qualification process and same set of production tests, but as the manufacturing process is not the same some electrical characteristics differ. ATmega644 and ATmega644A have separate datasheets. This application note outlines the differences between the two devices and the datasheets. There is also a detailed change log to assist the user at the end of the ATmega644A datasheet. Remember to always use the latest revision of the device datasheet. Minor differences in typical characteristics are not discussed in this document as long as the low and high limits remain the same. For detailed information about the typical characteristics, see sections “Electrical Characteristics” and “Typical Characteristics” of the device datasheets. Note: This application note serves as a guide to ease migration. For complete device details, always refer to the most recent version of the ATmega644A datasheet. 8279B−AVR−08/2012 1. Changes in characteristics This section outlines such differences in characteristics that may have an effect on the application in which the device is used. For detailed information, refer to the most recent version of the device data sheets. 1.1 Reset Table 1-1 summarizes the differences between the reset threshold parameters of Atmel ATmega644 and that of Atmel ATmega644A. Table 1-1. Power-on reset threshold voltage. ATmega644 Symbol 1.2 ATmega644A Unit Min. Typ. Max. Min. Typ. Max. VPOT Rising 0.7 1.0 1.4 1.1 1.4 1.6 V VPOT Falling 0.05 0.9 1.3 0.6 1.3 1.6 V TWI If another interrupt (for example, INT0) occurs during TWI power-down address match and wakes up the CPU in ATmega644, the TWI aborts operation and return to it’s idle state. This limitation is not present in ATmega644A. 1.3 JTAG ID Table 1-2 summarizes the difference between the JTAG ID of ATmega644 and ATmega644A. Table 1-2. JTAG ID. JTAG ID 1.4 Part Part number Manufacture ID ATmega644 9609 0x1F ATmega644A 960A 0x1F Low-frequency crystal oscillator In ATmega644A the crystal driver strength of the Low Frequency Crystal Oscillator is reduced compared to the ATmega644. This means that when selecting a crystal, its load capacitance and Equivalent Series Resistance (ESR) must be taken into consideration. Both values are specified by the crystal vendor. The internal capacitance of ATmega644A low-frequency oscillator is typically 6pF, but the tracks to the crystal will add some additional capacitance. Table 1-3 shows the ESR recommendations for ATmega644A. Table 1-3. Note: 1. ESR recommendation for 32.768kHz crystals for Atmel ATmega644A. Crystal CL [pF] Max. ESR (1) [kΩ] 6.5 75 9 65 12.5 30 The values stated are for an oscillator allowance safety margin of five. Since the oscillator’s transconductance is temperature compensated one can use a safety margin of four, thus giving a max. ESR of 90, 80 and 40kΩ respectively. For examples of crystals that comply with the requirements see Appendix A. The startup times are increased as shown in Table 1-4. Atmel AVR536: Migration from ATmega644 to ATmega644A [APPLICATION NOTE] 8279B−AVR−08/2012 2 Table 1-4. Note: 1. Startup times with 32.768kHz crystals. Crystal CL [pF] Startup time (1) [ms] Atmel ATmega644 Startup time (1) [ms] Atmel ATmega644A 6.5 - 600 9 300 700 12.5 400 1700 Crystals usually need ~3000ms before they are completely stable with any oscillator design. The time stated is before the crystal is running with a sufficient amplitude and frequency stability. Atmel AVR536: Migration from ATmega644 to ATmega644A [APPLICATION NOTE] 8279B−AVR−08/2012 3 Appendix A. Table 1-5 is a selection of crystals that meet the ESR requirements of the Atmel ATmega644A. The crystals are listed based on datasheet information and are not tested with the actual device. Any other crystal that complies with the ESR requirements can also be used. Availability and RoHS compliance has not been investigated. Table 1-5. Examples of crystals compliant with Atmel ATmega48P/88P/168P low frequency crystal oscillator. Mounting (SMD/HOLE) Frequency tolerance [±ppm] Load capacitance [pF] Equivalent series resistance (ESR) [kΩ] WATCH CRYSTALS HOLE 20 6 50 85SMX SMD 20 6 55 90SMX SMD 20 6 60 ECLIPTEK E4WC HOLE 20 6 50 ENDRICH 90SMX SMD 5 6 50 EPSON C-001R HOLE 20 6 -> 12.5 (specify) 35 EPSON C-002RX HOLE 20 6-> 10 (specify) 50 EPSON C-004R HOLE 20 6-> 10 (specify) 50 EPSON C-005R HOLE 20 6-> 10 (specify) 50 EPSON MC-30A SMD 20 6-> 10 (specify) 50 EPSON MC-306 SMD 20 6-> 10 (specify) 50 EPSON MC-405 SMD 20 6-> 10 (specify) 50 EPSON MC-406 SMD 20 6-> 10 (specify) 50 GOLLEDGE GWX HOLE 5 6, 8 or 12.5 35 GOLLEDGE GSWX-26 SMD 10 6, 8 or 12.5 35 GOLLEDGE GDX1 HOLE 10 6 42 GOLLEDGE GSX-200 SMD 5 6 50 IQD WATCH CRYSTALS HOLE 20 6 50 IQD 90SMX HOLE 10 6 60 IQD 91SMX HOLE 10 6 60 MICROCRYSTAL MS3V-T1R HOLE 20 7 or 9 65 MICROCRYSTAL MS2V-T1R HOLE 20 7 or 9 65 MICROCRYSTAL CC4V-T1A SMD 30 9 65 MICROCRYSTAL CC1V-T1A SMD 30 9 60 MICROCRYSTAL CC7V-T1A SMD 30 9 70 MMD WC26 HOLE 8 8 35 MMD WC38 HOLE 8 8 35 MMD WC155 HOLE 8 8 40 MMD WCSMC SMD 20 6 50 OSCILENT SERIES 111 HOLE 10 6 or 12.5 30 OSCILENT SERIES 112 HOLE 10 6 or 12.5 40 OSCILENT SERIES 113 HOLE 10 8 40 OSCILENT SERIES 223 SMD 20 6 50 Vendor Type C-MAC C-MAC C-MAC ® ® Atmel AVR536: Migration from ATmega644 to ATmega644A [APPLICATION NOTE] 8279B−AVR−08/2012 4 RALTRON® SERIES R38 HOLE 5 6 or 12.5 35 RALTRON SERIES R26 HOLE 5 6 or 12.5 35 RALTRON SERIES R145 HOLE 5 8 40 RALTRON SERIES RSE A, B, C, D SMD 20 6 50 SBTRON SBX-13 SMD 20 6 50 SBTRON SBX-20 SMD 20 6 50 SBTRON SBX-21 SMD 20 6 50 SBTRON SBX-24 SMD 20 6 50 SBTRON SBX-23 SMD 20 6 50 SBTRON SBX-22 SMD 20 6 50 SBTRON SBX-14 HOLE 20 6 50 SUNTSU SCT1 HOLE 20 6, 8, 10 or 12.5 40 SUNTSU SCT2 HOLE 20 6, 8, 10 50 SUNTSU SCT3 HOLE 20 6, 8, 10 50 SUNTSU SCP1 SMD 20 6 50 SUNTSU SCT2G SMD 20 6 or 10 50 Atmel AVR536: Migration from ATmega644 to ATmega644A [APPLICATION NOTE] 8279B−AVR−08/2012 5 Atmel Corporation Atmel Asia Limited Atmel Munich GmbH Atmel Japan G.K. 1600 Technology Drive Unit 01-5 & 16, 19F Business Campus 16F Shin-Osaki Kangyo Bldg. 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