With a simple method for connecting embedded applications, Microchip's AVR-IoT WG development board incorporates a powerful AVR-based microcontroller—the ATmega4808—along with a secure element IC and a fully certified Wi-Fi network controller. The board works in conjunction with Google Cloud IoT Core, which provides an AI- and machine learning-based infrastructure for data collection, processing, and analysis, as well as a scalable platform for numerous IoT applications.
Developers can easily add cloud connectivity to a device through the free online portal www.AVR-IoT.com. Because Microchip's AVR devices support the MPLAB X integrated development environment (IDE), once the IoT device is connected to Google Cloud, engineers can develop and debug their application in the cloud using rapid development tools such as Microchip's MPLAB® Code Configurator (MCC) or Atmel START.
The AVR-IoT development board's ATmega4808 processor is an 8-bit microcontroller with Core Independent Peripherals (CIPs) for low power consumption. It also offers advanced sensing and robust drive capabilities, making it ideal for real-time sensing and control applications. The board's secure component is the ATECC608A CryptoAuthentication™ IC, which provides a protected and trusted identity for secure device authentication. The ATECC608A is pre-registered with Google Cloud IoT Core and is ready to use immediately with zero-touch provisioning. The third key component is the ATWINC1510, a fully IEEE802.11-b/g/n certified IoT network controller that connects via an SPI interface.
In short, because this easy-to-use solution avoids significant time and cost disadvantages, developers can create cloud-connected applications without needing to be experts in communication protocols, security, or hardware compatibility. Furthermore, they don't have to deal with security vulnerabilities or the challenges of using large software frameworks and RTOS (real-time operating systems).
