Atmel STK500 - User Manual

The Atmel
®
AVR STK500 is a starter kit and development system for Atmel’s AVR
®
Flash microcontrollers. The STK500 gives designers a quick start to develop
code on the AVR, combined
with features for developing
prototypes and testing new
designs. The STK500 interfaces
AVR Studio
®
, Atmel’s Integrated
Development Environment
(IDE) for code writing and
debugging.
STK500
O
AVR Studio Operated
O
Serial In-System Programming
O
In-System Programming in External
Target Systems
O
Parallel and Serial High-voltage
Programming
O
RS-232 Interface to PC
O
Sockets for 8-, 20-, 28-, and 40-pin
AVR Devices
O
Flexible Clocking, Voltage and Reset
System
O
LEDs and Push Buttons for
Experimentation
O
All AVR I/O Ports Easily Accessible
through Pin Header Connectors
O
Spare RS-232 Driver and Connector
O
Upgrades are done from AVR Studio
O
Expansion Connectors for Plug-in
Modules and Prototype Areas
O
Target Voltage 1.8 – 6.0V
O
Supply Voltage 9 – 12V
M
ICROCONTROLLERS
Starter Kit
and
Development
System
T
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EASIEST WAY TO GET STARTED WITH AVR

Atmel STK500 Specifications

General

Manufacturer	Atmel
Model	STK500
Category	Development Board
Microcontroller Support	AVR microcontrollers
Operating Voltage	5V
Target Voltage	1.8V to 5.5V
Clock Frequency	16 MHz
Serial Port	RS-232
ISP Interface	Yes
JTAG Interface	Yes
Debugging Support	Yes
LED Indicators	Power, Programming
Programming Interface	ISP, JTAG
Power Supply	USB or external power

Summary

AVR STK500 Starter Kit and Development System

Key Features Overview

Highlights the STK500's extensive programming, hardware, and system capabilities for AVR microcontroller development.

Supported Devices and Ordering

Supported AVR Devices

Lists the specific AVR microcontroller families and models compatible with the STK500 starter kit.

Ordering Information

Provides details on how to obtain the STK500, including the ordering code and software availability.