The Atmel AVR STK500 is a starter kit and development system for Atmel’s AVR Flash microcontrollers. The STK500 gives designers a quick start to developing code on the AVR, combined with features for developing prototypes and testing new designs. The STK500 interfaces AVR Studio®, Atmel’s Integrated Development Environment (IDE) for code writing and debugging. The STK500 starter kit includes AVR Studio Software Interface, RS-232 Interface to PC for Programming and Configuration, Power Supply Regulator for 9V - 12V DC Power, Sockets for 8-, 20-, 28- and 40-pin AVR Devices, Serial In-System Programming (ISP) of AVR Devices, In-System Programmer for Programming AVR Devices in External Target Systems, Parallel and Serial High-voltage Programming of AVR Devices, 8 Push Buttons and 8 LEDs for General Use, All AVR I/O Ports Easily Accessible through Pin Header Connectors, RS232 Port for General Use, Expansion Connectors for Plug-in Modules and Prototype Area, On-board 2-megabit DataFlash® for Nonvolatile Data Storage, Software Upgradable from AVR Studio to Support Future AVR Devices, Flexible Clocking, Voltage and Reset System.
The Atmel AVR STK500 is a starter kit and development system designed for developing code on Atmel's AVR Flash microcontrollers. It serves as a quick start tool for designers to develop prototypes and test new designs while interfacing with AVR Studio, the Integrated Development Environment (IDE) used for code writing and debugging.