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8151GS–AVR–07/10

ATmega128A

2.3.4

Port B (PB7:PB0)

Port B is an 8-bit bi-directional I/O port with internal pull-up resistors (selected for each bit). The

Port B output buffers have symmetrical drive characteristics with both high sink and source

capability. As inputs, Port B pins that are externally pulled low will source current if the pull-up

resistors are activated. The Port B pins are tri-stated when a reset condition becomes active,

even if the clock is not running.

Port B also serves the functions of various special features of the ATmega128A as listed on

2.3.5

Port C (PC7:PC0)

Port C is an 8-bit bi-directional I/O port with internal pull-up resistors (selected for each bit). The

Port C output buffers have symmetrical drive characteristics with both high sink and source

capability. As inputs, Port C pins that are externally pulled low will source current if the pull-up

resistors are activated. The Port C pins are tri-stated when a reset condition becomes active,

even if the clock is not running.

ATmega103 compatibility mode, Port C is output only, and the port C pins are not tri-stated

when a reset condition becomes active.

Note:

The ATmega128A is by default shipped in ATmega103 compatibility mode. Thus, if the parts are

not programmed before they are put on the PCB, PORTC will be output during first power up, and

until the ATmega103 compatibility mode is disabled.

2.3.6

Port D (PD7:PD0)

Port D is an 8-bit bi-directional I/O port with internal pull-up resistors (selected for each bit). The

Port D output buffers have symmetrical drive characteristics with both high sink and source

capability. As inputs, Port D pins that are externally pulled low will source current if the pull-up

resistors are activated. The Port D pins are tri-stated when a reset condition becomes active,

even if the clock is not running.

Port D also serves the functions of various special features of the ATmega128A as listed on

2.3.7

Port E (PE7:PE0)

Port E is an 8-bit bi-directional I/O port with internal pull-up resistors (selected for each bit). The

Port E output buffers have symmetrical drive characteristics with both high sink and source

capability. As inputs, Port E pins that are externally pulled low will source current if the pull-up

resistors are activated. The Port E pins are tri-stated when a reset condition becomes active,

even if the clock is not running.

Port E also serves the functions of various special features of the ATmega128A as listed on

2.3.8

Port F (PF7:PF0)

Port F serves as the analog inputs to the A/D Converter.

Port F also serves as an 8-bit bi-directional I/O port, if the A/D Converter is not used. Port pins

can provide internal pull-up resistors (selected for each bit). The Port F output buffers have sym-

metrical drive characteristics with both high sink and source capability. As inputs, Port F pins

that are externally pulled low will source current if the pull-up resistors are activated. The Port F

pins are tri-stated when a reset condition becomes active, even if the clock is not running. If the