The ATmega32u4 MCU has built-in USB communication, eliminating the need for a secondary processor. This allows the Leonardo to appear to a connected computer as an HID, such as a mouse or keyboard, in addition to a virtual (CDC) serial / COM port. The Leonardo board contains everything needed to support the microcontroller. Simply connect it to a computer with a USB cable or power it with an AC-to-DC adapter or battery to get started.
Specifications
- Microcontroller: ATmega32u4
- Flash memory: 32Kb (4Kb used by bootloader)
- SRAM: 2.5Kb
- EEPROM: 1Kb
- Operating voltage: 5V
- Input voltage (recommended): 7V to 12V
- Input voltage (limits): 6V to 20V
- Digital I/O pins: 20
- PWM channels: 7
- Analog input channels: 12
- DC current per I/O pin: 40mA
- DC current for 3.3V pin: 50mA
- Clock speed: 16MHz
- PCB dimensions: 68.6mm x 53.3mm
- Weight: 20g
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Published: 2012-05-30
| Updated: 2022-03-11