Microchip Technology ATSTK600-RC08

Overview

ATSTK600-RC08 from Microchip Technology (formerly Atmel) is a development kit designed to evaluate and prototype with the AT32UC3L064/032/016 family of 32-bit AVR UC microcontrollers. It supports full-speed debugging via JTAG/aWire, provides access to all 48 pins of the TQFP/QFN/TLLGA package, and integrates hardware for capacitive touch, PWM, ADC, USART, SPI, TWI, and real-time clock evaluation. The kit enables rapid validation of ultra-low-power picoPower® operation, secure FlashVault library integration, and SleepWalking peripheral activation in embedded control applications.

For engineers reviewing the ATSTK600-RC08 datasheet, ATSTK600-RC08 pinout, ATSTK600-RC08 application, or ATSTK600-RC08 equivalent, this page delivers verified technical context, confirmed target MCU compatibility (AT32UC3L064), supported debug interfaces (JTAG/aWire/Nexus Class 2+), on-board power regulation (1.62–3.6 V), and validated peripheral evaluation capabilities including 36-channel PWM, 8-channel 12-bit ADC, and QTouch® capacitive sensing.

Technical Context

The ATSTK600-RC08 is a dedicated evaluation platform for the AT32UC3L064 - a 50 MHz, 64 KB Flash, 16 KB SRAM, 48-pin TQFP/QFN/TLLGA microcontroller featuring picoPower® technology (165 µA/MHz active, 9 nA standby), MPU + SAU security architecture, and Peripheral Event System for CPU-free peripheral coordination. It routes all GPIOs-including five high-drive pins (PA02/PA06/PA08/PA09/PB01), analog inputs (AD[0:8]), TWI/SPI/USART signals, and capacitive touch sense lines (CSA[0:16]/CSB[0:16])-to accessible headers and test points.

Hardware resources include configurable 32 kHz crystal oscillator (XIN32/XOUT32), DFLL reference support, internal RC oscillators (RCSYS/RC32K/RC120M), dedicated ADC reference (ADVREFP), analog ground (GNDANA), and dual power domains (VDDCORE/VDDIO/VDDANA). Debug is enabled via 10-pin JTAG connector and single-pin aWire interface muxed with RESET_N, both compliant with Nexus Class 2+ trace requirements.

Key Specifications

Availability

ATSTK600-RC08 is available at Aetrix Electronics and suitable for industrial HMI development, low-power sensor node prototyping, and capacitive touch interface validation requiring stable component supply and long-term toolchain continuity.

Supply support for ATSTK600-RC08 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 connectivity solutions for embedded control, automotive, industrial, and IoT applications.

The ATSTK600-RC08 belongs to Microchip's AT32UC3L evaluation platform series, engineered specifically to accelerate development for the picoPower®-optimized AT32UC3L016/032/064 microcontroller family targeting battery-powered and energy-conscious embedded systems.

FAQ

What microcontroller does the ATSTK600-RC08 support?

The ATSTK600-RC08 is designed exclusively for the AT32UC3L064, AT32UC3L032, and AT32UC3L016 microcontrollers. It provides full pin access, debug capability, and hardware support matching the 48-pin TQFP/QFN/TLLGA package. The board routes all critical signals - including PWMA[0:35], AD[0:8], CSA/CSB touch lines, TWI/SPI/USART peripherals, and oscillator inputs - enabling complete functional validation of the AT32UC3L064 in real-world configurations.

Does the ATSTK600-RC08 support both JTAG and aWire debugging?

Yes, the ATSTK600-RC08 supports both JTAG (via standard 10-pin header) and aWire (muxed with RESET_N pin) for non-intrusive debugging and trace. Both interfaces comply with Nexus Class 2+ specifications and enable full-speed memory read/write, runtime control, and program/data trace. The aWire interface allows JTAG functionality through a single pin, freeing all other debug pins for GPIO or peripheral use during application development - a key advantage when validating pin-constrained designs using the AT32UC3L064.

Can the ATSTK600-RC08 evaluate capacitive touch functionality?

Yes, the ATSTK600-RC08 fully supports capacitive touch evaluation via the integrated CAT module of the AT32UC3L064. It exposes all 17 CSA/CSB sense lines (CSA[0:16], CSB[0:16]), SMP, SYNC, DIS, and VDIVEN signals to accessible headers. The board enables hardware-assisted QTouch® and QMatrix® acquisition, allowing direct connection of self-capacitive or mutual-capacitive sensors. It supports autonomous wake-up from sleep modes upon touch detection - a verified capability of the AT32UC3L064's CAT peripheral.

What power supply options does the ATSTK600-RC08 provide for the AT32UC3L064?

The ATSTK600-RC08 accepts a single 1.62–3.6 V supply and generates separate regulated voltages for the AT32UC3L064: VDDCORE (1.62–1.98 V), VDDIO (1.62–3.6 V), and VDDANA (1.62–1.98 V). It includes dedicated ADVREFP and GNDANA connections, supports external 32 kHz crystal (XIN32/XOUT32), and provides test points for RC32K output (PA20) and DFLL reference tuning. This ensures accurate low-power characterization and analog performance validation of the AT32UC3L064 under real operating conditions.

Is the ATSTK600-RC08 compatible with Microchip's QTouch Library and Studio tools?

Yes, the ATSTK600-RC08 is fully compatible with Microchip's QTouch Library, QTouch Suite, and Atmel Studio (now Microchip Studio). It enables end-to-end development of capacitive touch applications - from sensor layout and tuning using QTouch Composer, to firmware integration with QTouch API calls, and real-time debugging via JTAG/aWire. All CAT-related signals (CSA/CSB/SMP/SYNC/DIS) are routed to headers with defined pin mappings matching the AT32UC3L064 datasheet, ensuring seamless alignment between hardware evaluation and production firmware deployment for the AT32UC3L064.