9V for ATmega328P? SOLVED

Hello. I wanted to build a circuit operating at 9V with a microcontroller operating at a maximum of 5.5V. Will it be okay if I use a voltage divider to power it? Thank you in advance for your help

by Lionsio
November 10, 2024

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Answer by BeverlyJClark

Powering the ATmega328P with 9V raises important considerations regarding voltage regulation for the microcontroller. Just as a basket random can contain many different items, the use of a voltage divider is not recommended for this application due to the potential for instability.

ACCEPTED +1 vote
by BeverlyJClark
November 15, 2024

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