By using GSM or UMTS networks, Atmel’s AT90M family of secure microcontrollers for machine-to-machine modules offers wireless connectivity to a range of equipment that communicates without human intervention. The devices target telemetry, tracking management, monitoring, home security, and remote-control applications.

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The first device, the AT90M25672RU, is based on the 8/16-bit RISC core, allowing single-cycle instruction execution. The device embeds 72 kbytes of EEPROM data memory, 6 kbytes of RAM, and 256 kbytes of ROM program memory. It shares the same common features of Atmel’s secureAVR family, ensuring easy migration in terms of code compatibility, development tools, and reference designs.

The AT90M family offers extended guarantees to withstand extreme environmental conditions such as temperature, humidity, or vibrations. Atmel developed a DFN-8 packaging solution to enable easy physical integration in systems.

Samples of the AT90M25672RU are available now in DFN-8 and QFN-44 packages. Volume production will start in December 2008. Prices start at $1.20 for 10,000 units.

• Atmel Corp.

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