Key Features

• RS232 Interface to PC for programming and control
• Regulated power supply for 10-15V DC power
• Sockets for 8-pin, 20-pin, 28-pin, and 40-pin AVR devices
• Parallel and Serial High-Voltage Programming of AVR devices
• Serial In-System Programming (ISP) of AVR devices
• In-System Programmer for Programming AVR devices in External Target System
• 8 Push-buttons for general use
• 8 LEDS for general use
• All I/O ports easily accessible through pin header connectors
• Additional RS232 port for general use
• Expansion connectors for plug-in modules and prototyping area

The STK500 is a complete starter kit, programming tool and development system for Atmel’s AVR microcontrollers. The STK500 gives AVR users freedom to develop and test complete AVR designs and prototypes. The STK500 supports the following Atmel

AVR devices:

• ATtiny11 • ATtiny12 • ATtiny15 • ATtiny28 • AT90S1200 • AT90S2313 • AT90S2323 • AT90S2343 • AT90S4433 • AT90S8515

• AT90S8535 • ATmega161 • ATmega163

The STK500 supports In-System Programming (ISP) of all AVR microcontrollers inthe sockets as well as programming of external target systems. The AVR I/O ports are accessible on pin headers that can be used for connecting LEDs, push buttons or external signals. The extra RS232 port can be connected to any of the I/O pins.

The STK500 programming interface is integrated in AVR Studio. The Flash, EEPROM and all fuse options can be programmed individually or with the automatic programming option. The DOS programming software is included for efficient batch programming in a production environment. The STK500 clock frequency and supply voltage is controlled from AVR Studio. The active simulator or emulator code in AVR Studio can be easily programmed into the STK500 with a click of the mouse.