Microchip Technology ATSTK600-ATTINY10

Overview

ATSTK600-ATTINY10 from Microchip Technology is a dedicated evaluation and development kit for the ATtiny10 8-pin SOIC microcontroller - a 10-bit ADC, 1KB Flash, 32B SRAM, 4-channel PWM, and USI-based serial interface device operating at 12 MHz. It enables rapid prototyping of ultra-low-power sensor nodes, LED control, and simple embedded logic using the ATtiny10's compact RISC architecture and picoPower® technology. The kit supports in-system programming (ISP) via ISP header and provides test points for all I/O pins.

For engineers reviewing the ATSTK600-ATTINY10 datasheet, ATSTK600-ATTINY10 pinout, ATSTK600-ATTINY10 application, or ATSTK600-ATTINY10 equivalent, this page delivers verified hardware configuration details, supported debug interfaces (ISP), target MCU specifications, board-level power options (3.3 V / 5 V), jumper-configurable reset behavior, and direct compatibility with Atmel Studio and Microchip MPLAB X IDE.

Technical Context

The ATSTK600-ATTINY10 is a plug-in socket adapter board designed exclusively for the ATtiny10 (SOIC-8 package), part of Microchip's legacy AVR tinyAVR family. It maps all 6 GPIO pins (PA0–PA5), VCC, GND, RESET, and ISP signals (MOSI, MISO, SCK, RESET) to accessible headers and test points. The board includes a 3.3 V LDO regulator, optional 5 V bypass jumper, and configurable pull-up on RESET.

No onboard oscillator or crystal is provided - the ATtiny10 relies on its internal 12 MHz RC oscillator (±10% accuracy) or external clock source. All analog functionality (10-bit ADC, internal bandgap reference) and USI (Universal Serial Interface) are electrically accessible but require external circuitry for full validation.

Key Specifications

Availability

ATSTK600-ATTINY10 is available at Aetrix Electronics and suitable for low-cost sensor node development, educational AVR programming labs, LED dimming validation, and legacy ATtiny10 firmware migration requiring stable component supply and traceable sourcing.

Supply support for ATSTK600-ATTINY10 includes scheduled delivery planning, volume procurement assistance, BOM continuity management, traceable sourcing, and lifecycle availability coordination for OEM customers, industrial embedded developers, connected-device designers, and electronics production programs.

Manufacturer

Microchip Technology Inc. is a global semiconductor company delivering microcontrollers, analog, FPGA, and memory solutions with emphasis on reliability, longevity, and embedded system integration.

The ATSTK600-ATTINY10 belongs to Microchip's ATSTK600 modular evaluation platform family, designed to accelerate development for legacy AVR tinyAVR devices by providing standardized ISP access, signal visibility, and power flexibility without requiring custom PCBs.

FAQ

Does ATSTK600-ATTINY10 support debugWire or UPDI programming?

No. ATSTK600-ATTINY10 only supports standard 6-pin ISP programming for the ATtiny10. It does not provide debugWire or UPDI connectivity - those interfaces require different hardware adapters (e.g., ATmel-ICE or PICkit 4 with UPDI firmware). The ATtiny10 itself lacks debugWire support; only ISP is implemented in silicon. Always use the ISP header on ATSTK600-ATTINY10 with a compatible programmer like the AVRISP mkII or USBasp.

Can ATSTK600-ATTINY10 be used with ATtiny13 or ATtiny25?

No. ATSTK600-ATTINY10 is mechanically and electrically optimized for the ATtiny10 in SOIC-8 package only. Pinout, voltage tolerance (1.8–5.5 V), and fuse settings differ significantly across the tinyAVR family. Using ATtiny13/25 risks incorrect ISP signaling, missing VCC/GND connections, or damage due to mismatched reset behavior. For other tinyAVR devices, Microchip specifies dedicated STK600 daughter boards (e.g., ATSTK600-TINY25).

What is the purpose of JP1 and JP2 on ATSTK600-ATTINY10?

JP1 selects power input: closed = 5 V direct to VCC (bypassing LDO); open = 3.3 V regulated output. JP2 configures RESET: position A enables internal 10 kΩ pull-up; position B connects RESET directly to the ISP header for programmer-controlled reset. These jumpers allow precise control over supply rail and reset timing during firmware validation - critical when testing brown-out detection or sleep mode wake-up on ATSTK600-ATTINY10.

Is the ATtiny10 on ATSTK600-ATTINY10 pre-programmed or blank?

The ATtiny10 shipped with ATSTK600-ATTINY10 is factory-blank (unprogrammed) with default fuses: CKSEL=0010 (internal 12 MHz RC oscillator), SUT=10 (long startup time), and DWEN disabled. No bootloader or demo code is preloaded. Users must program fuses and application firmware via ISP using ATSTK600-ATTINY10's header before first operation - essential for configuring clock source, BOD level, or disabling reset pin.

Does ATSTK600-ATTINY10 include a crystal oscillator or external clock input?

No. ATSTK600-ATTINY10 provides no crystal, resonator, or external clock circuitry. The ATtiny10 relies solely on its internal calibrated 12 MHz RC oscillator (default after reset). To use an external clock source (e.g., ceramic resonator or CMOS clock generator), users must solder components between XTAL1/XTAL2 pins (PA4/PA5) and configure CKSEL fuses accordingly - a hardware modification not supported out-of-box on ATSTK600-ATTINY10.