Atmel ATA6616/ATA6617
4.2.7
About Code Examples
This documentation contains simple code examples that briefly show how to use various parts
of the device. These code examples assume that the part specific header file is included
before compilation. Be aware that not all C compiler vendors include bit definitions in the
header files and interrupt handling in C is compiler dependent. Please confirm with the C com-
piler documentation for more details.
4.3 AVR CPU Core
4.3.1 Overview
This section discusses the AVR® core architecture in general. The main function of the CPU
core is to ensure correct program execution. The CPU must therefore be able to access mem-
ories, perform calculations, control peripherals, and handle interrupts.
Figure 4-2. Block Diagram of the AVR Architecture
Data Bus 8-bit
Flash
Program
Memory
Instruction
Register
Instruction
Decoder
Control Lines
Program
Counter
Status
and Control
32 x 8
General
Purpose
Registrers
ALU
Interrupt
Unit
Watchdog
Timer
A.D.C.
Analog
Comparator
I/O Module1
Data
SRAM
EEPROM
I/O Module 2
I/O Module n
I/O Lines
31
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