AVRISP mkII

Microcontroller programming — choose the right tool

By AP, January 17, 2013

Until recently I have extensively used my MacBook, AVRDude and USBTiny for my μController projects:

USBTiny — my version, simplified.

USBTiny — my version, simplified.

Now I got myself a proper tool, the AVRISP markII, mostly because I wanted to use AVRStudio 6.0 features:

AVRISP mkII unboxing

AVRISP mkII unboxing

Key features:

Programs both flash and EEPROM
Supports fuses and lock bit programming
Upgradeable for future device support
Supports target voltages from 1.8V to 5.5V
Adjustable ISP programming speed (50Hz to 8MHz SCK frequency)
USB 2.0 compliant (full speed, 12Mbps)
Powered from USB, does not require external power supply
Target interface protection
Short-circuit protection

This tool is used for field upgrades of Atmel 8-bit AVR microcontrollers with ISP or PDI interfaces. Using the included AVR Studio® software, designers can program tinyAVR and megaAVR devices using the ISP Interface, tinyAVR devices using the TPI interface, and AVR XMEGA devices using the PDI Interface. The AVR Studio online-help contains the most current information and a complete list of supported devices.

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