Introduction

This application note provides basic guidelines to be followed while designing hardware using AVR^® microcontrollers. Some known problems faced in typical designs have been addressed by providing possible solutions and workarounds to resolve them.

The scope of this application note is to provide an introduction to potential design problems rather than being an exhaustive document on designing applications using AVR microcontrollers.

Note: Read application note AVR040 - “EMC Design Considerations” before starting a new design, especially if the design is expected to meet the requirements of the EMC directive or other similar directives in countries outside Europe.