The Atmel AVR STK500 is a starter kit and development system for Atmels AVR Flash microcontrollers. The STK500 gives designers a quick start to develop code on the AVR combined with features for using the starter kit to develop prototypes and test new designs. The STK500 interfaces with AVR Studio, Atmels Integrated Development Environment for code writing and debugging. Expansion cards are available for different AVR sub-families and larger devices.

Features

• AVR Studio Operated
• Serial In-System Programming
• In-System Programming in External Target Systems
• Parallel and Serial High-voltage Programming
• RS-232 Interface to PC
• Sockets for 8-, 20-, 28-, and 40-pin AVR Devices
• Flexible Clocking, Voltage and Reset System
• LEDs and Push Buttons for Experimentation
• All AVR I/O Ports Easily Accessible through Pin Header Connectors
• Spare RS-232 Driver and Connector
• Upgrades are done from AVR Studio
• Expansion Connectors for Plug-in Modules and Prototype Areas
• Target Voltage 1.8 - 6.0V
• Supply Voltage 9 - 12V

The STK500 supports all Programming modes of all AVR microcontrollers in the sockets as well as ISP Programming of external target systems. The AVR I/O ports are accessible on pin headers that can be used for connecting the on-board LEDs and push buttons, or external signals. The extra RS-232 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 and Lock Bit options can be programmed individually or with the sequential automatic programming option. The AVR clock frequency and supply voltage can also be controlled from AVR Studio.

A DOS Programming software is included for efficient batch programming in a production environment. The active simulator or emulator code in AVR Studio can easily be programmed into STK500.

User Manual