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NerO Module Datasheet

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Datasheet

NerO Module

1 Introduction

The Nero is

a reference design for an energy

efficient Arduino UNO compatible board based on

the ATMEGA328 with the FTDI FT231X USB-

UART, capable of operating at 5V with a full 1A

while remaining cool to the touch

There are 3 type of modules for selection:



NerO-LP1, with 2.54mm pitch female header

with long shield pins



NerO-SP1, with 2.54mm pitch female header

with short shield pins



NerO-NP1, with spare shield pins but not

mounted.

(provide

long

shield

pins

externally.)

1.1

Features

 16MHz ATmega328 32-pin TQFP package

microcontroller.

 A Micro-B USB connects to PC connect or

provides power supply over USB for board.

recommended )

 Hardware Reset button provided.

 Optiboot bootloader preloaded

 Arduino Software (IDE) and UNO library

compatible,

 Arduino shield compatible

 FTDI Shield available soon