Summary of World top 10 cheapest microcontrollers (MCUs)
The article lists some of the world's cheapest microcontroller ICs from vendors (Microchip/Atmel, Silicon Labs/Bluegiga), giving part numbers, brief descriptions, pricing, and detailed specifications (memory, core, I/O, package, voltages, temps, interfaces, timers, ADCs). It compares low-cost 8-bit MCUs across multiple series (ATtiny, PIC10/PIC16, EFM8BB) and highlights packaging, operating ranges, and key features for designers choosing budget microcontrollers.
Parts used in theWorld Cheapest Microcontrollers List:
- ATTINY9-TS8R (Microchip Technology / Atmel)
- EFM8BB10F2G-A-QFN20R (Silicon Labs / Bluegiga)
- PIC10F200T-I/OT (Microchip Technology)
- PIC10F320T-I/OT (Microchip Technology)
- PIC16F54-I/SO (Microchip Technology)
- ATTINY212-SSNR (Microchip Technology / Atmel)
- ATTINY412-SSNR (Microchip Technology)
- ATTINY4-MAHR (Microchip Technology / Atmel)
- ATTINY414-SSNR (Microchip Technology / Atmel)
- EFM8BB10F8G-A-QFN20R (Silicon Labs / Bluegiga)
Under given is the list of world cheapest microcontrollers ICs, from different vendors & makers of the world.
Microchip Technology / Atmel ATTINY9-TS8R
Mouser No: 556-ATTINY9-TS8R
Mfr. No: ATTINY9-TS8R
Mfr.: Microchip Technology / Atmel
Description: 8-bit Microcontrollers – MCU 1K FLASH 32B SRAM TIMER
Datasheet: ATTINY9-TS8R Datasheet
Pricing (USD) $0.373
Specification ATTINY9-TS8R
| Product Attribute | Attribute Value |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer: | Microchip |
| Product Category: | 8-bit Microcontrollers – MCU |
| RoHS: | Details |
| Mounting Style: | SMD/SMT |
| Package/Case: | SOT-23-6 |
| Series: | ATtiny9 |
| Core: | AVR |
| Data Bus Width: | 8 bit |
| Maximum Clock Frequency: | 10 MHz |
| Program Memory Size: | 512 B |
| Data RAM Size: | 32 B |
| ADC Resolution: | 8 bit |
| Number of I/Os: | 4 I/O |
| Operating Supply Voltage: | 1.8 V to 5.5 V |
| Minimum Operating Temperature: | – 40 C |
| Maximum Operating Temperature: | + 125 C |
| Interface Type: | ISP |
| Packaging: | Cut Tape |
| Packaging: | Reel |
| Product: | MCU |
| Program Memory Type: | Flash |
| Brand: | Microchip Technology / Atmel |
| Data RAM Type: | SRAM |
| Analogue Supply Voltage: | 1.8 V to 5.5 V |
| Number of ADC Channels: | 4 Channel |
| Number of Timers/Counters: | 1 x 16 bit |
| Processor Series: | tinyAVR |
| Product Type: | 8-bit Microcontrollers – MCU |
| Factory Pack Quantity: | 4500 |
| Subcategory: | Microcontrollers – MCU |
| Supply Voltage – Max: | 5.5 V |
| Supply Voltage – Min: | 1.8 V |
| Tradename: | AVR |
| Watchdog Timers: | Watchdog Timer |
| Unit Weight: | 16.600 mg |
Silicon Labs / Bluegiga EFM8BB10F2G-A-QFN20R
Mouser No: 634-8BB10F2GAQF20R
Mfr. No: EFM8BB10F2G-A-QFN20R
Mfr.: Silicon Labs / Bluegiga
Description: 8-bit Microcontrollers – MCU 2kB/256B RAM 12b ADC
Datasheet: EFM8BB10F2G-A-QFN20R Datasheet
Pricing (USD) $0.401
Specifications EFM8BB10F2G-A-QFN20R
| Product Attribute | Attribute Value |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer: |
Silicon Laboratories
|
| Product Category: |
8-bit Microcontrollers – MCU
|
| RoHS: | Details |
| Mounting Style: |
SMD/SMT
|
| Package/Case: |
QFN-20
|
| Series: | EFM8BB1 |
| Core: | 8051 |
| Data Bus Width: |
8 bit
|
| Maximum Clock Frequency: |
25 MHz
|
| Program Memory Size: |
2 kB
|
| Data RAM Size: |
256 B
|
| ADC Resolution: |
12 bit
|
| Number of I/Os: |
16 I/O
|
| Operating Supply Voltage: |
2.2 V to 3.6 V
|
| Minimum Operating Temperature: |
– 40 C
|
| Maximum Operating Temperature: |
+ 85 C
|
| Interface Type: |
I2C/SMBus, SPI, UART
|
| Packaging: |
Cut Tape
|
| Packaging: |
MouseReel
|
| Packaging: |
Reel
|
| Product: |
MCU
|
| Program Memory Type: | Flash |
| Brand: |
Silicon Labs / Bluegiga
|
| Data RAM Type: | RAM |
| Moisture Sensitive: | Yes |
| Number of ADC Channels: |
15 Channel
|
| Number of Timers/Counters: |
4 x 16 bit
|
| Processor Series: | EFM8BB1 |
| Product Type: |
8-bit Microcontrollers – MCU
|
| Factory Pack Quantity: | 1500 |
| Subcategory: |
Microcontrollers – MCU
|
| Supply Voltage – Max: |
3.6 V
|
| Supply Voltage – Min: |
2.2 V
|
| Tradename: | Busy Bee |
| Watchdog Timers: |
Watchdog Timer
|
| Unit Weight: |
50 mg
|
Microchip Technology PIC10F200T-I/OT
Mouser No: 579-PIC10F200T-I/OT
Mfr. No: PIC10F200-TI/OT
Mfr.: Microchip Technology
Description: 8-bit Microcontrollers – MCU .375kBF 16RM 4I/O Ind Temp SOT-23
Datasheet: PIC10F200T-I/OT Datasheet
Pricing (USD) $0.474
Specifications PIC10F200T-I/OT
| Product Attribute | Attribute Value |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer: | Microchip |
| Product Category: | 8-bit Microcontrollers – MCU |
| RoHS: | Details |
| Mounting Style: | SMD/SMT |
| Package/Case: | SOT-23-6 |
| Series: | PIC10F20x |
| Core: | PIC10 |
| Data Bus Width: | 8 bit |
| Maximum Clock Frequency: | 4 MHz |
| Program Memory Size: | 384 B |
| Data RAM Size: | 16 B |
| ADC Resolution: | No ADC |
| Number of I/Os: | 4 I/O |
| Operating Supply Voltage: | 2 V to 5.5 V |
| Minimum Operating Temperature: | – 40 C |
| Maximum Operating Temperature: | + 85 C |
| Packaging: | Cut Tape |
| Packaging: | MouseReel |
| Packaging: | Reel |
| Height: | 1.3 mm |
| Length: | 3.1 mm |
| Program Memory Type: | Flash |
| Width: | 1.8 mm |
| Brand: | Microchip Technology |
| Data RAM Type: | RAM |
| Data ROM Type: | Flash |
| Number of Timers/Counters: | 1 Timer |
| Processor Series: | PIC10 |
| Product Type: | 8-bit Microcontrollers – MCU |
| Factory Pack Quantity: | 3000 |
| Subcategory: | Microcontrollers – MCU |
| Supply Voltage – Max: | 5.5 V |
| Supply Voltage – Min: | 2 V |
| Tradename: | PIC |
| Watchdog Timers: | Watchdog Timer |
| Unit Weight: | 36 mg |
Microchip Technology PIC10F320T-I/OT
Mouser No: 579-PIC10F320T-I/OT
Mfr. No: PIC10F320T-I/OT
Mfr.: Microchip Technology
Description: 8-bit Microcontrollers – MCU 448B FL 32B RAM 4I/O 8bit ADC 2.3-5.5V
Datasheet: PIC10F320T-I/OT Datasheet
Pricing (USD) $0.564
Specifications PIC10F320T-I/OT
| Product Attribute | Attribute Value |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer: | Microchip |
| Product Category: | 8-bit Microcontrollers – MCU |
| RoHS: | Details |
| Mounting Style: | SMD/SMT |
| Package/Case: | SOT-23-6 |
| Series: | PIC10(L)F32x |
| Core: | PIC10 |
| Data Bus Width: | 8 bit |
| Maximum Clock Frequency: | 16 MHz |
| Program Memory Size: | 448 B |
| Data RAM Size: | 64 B |
| ADC Resolution: | 8 bit |
| Number of I/Os: | 4 I/O |
| Operating Supply Voltage: | 1.8 V to 5.5 V |
| Minimum Operating Temperature: | – 40 C |
| Maximum Operating Temperature: | + 85 C |
| Packaging: | Cut Tape |
| Packaging: | MouseReel |
| Packaging: | Reel |
| Height: | 1.45 mm |
| Length: | 3.1 mm |
| Product: | MCU |
| Program Memory Type: | Flash |
| Width: | 1.8 mm |
| Brand: | Microchip Technology |
| Data RAM Type: | SRAM |
| Number of ADC Channels: | 3 |
| Number of Timers/Counters: | 2 Timer |
| Processor Series: | PIC10 |
| Product Type: | 8-bit Microcontrollers – MCU |
| Factory Pack Quantity: | 3000 |
| Subcategory: | Microcontrollers – MCU |
| Tradename: | PIC |
| Watchdog Timers: | Watchdog Timer, Extended |
| Unit Weight: | 36 mg |
Microchip Technology PIC16F54-I/SO
Mouser No: 579-PIC16F54-I/SO
Mfr. No: PIC16F54-I/SO
Mfr.: Microchip Technology
Description: 8-bit Microcontrollers – MCU .77KB 25 RAM 12 I/O Ind Temp SOIC18
Datasheet: PIC16F54-I/SO Datasheet
Pricing (USD) $0.541
Specifications PIC16F54-I/SO
| Product Attribute | Attribute Value |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer: | Microchip |
| Product Category: | 8-bit Microcontrollers – MCU |
| RoHS: | Details |
| Mounting Style: | SMD/SMT |
| Package/Case: | SOIC-18 |
| Series: | PIC16F5x |
| Core: | PIC16 |
| Data Bus Width: | 8 bit |
| Maximum Clock Frequency: | 20 MHz |
| Program Memory Size: | 512 B |
| Data RAM Size: | 25 B |
| ADC Resolution: | No ADC |
| Number of I/Os: | 12 I/O |
| Operating Supply Voltage: | 2 V to 5.5 V |
| Minimum Operating Temperature: | – 40 C |
| Maximum Operating Temperature: | + 85 C |
| Packaging: | Tube |
| Height: | 2.31 mm |
| Length: | 11.53 mm |
| Product: | MCU |
| Program Memory Type: | Flash |
| Width: | 7.49 mm |
| Brand: | Microchip Technology |
| Data ROM Size: | 25 B |
| Data ROM Type: | Flash |
| Number of Timers/Counters: | 1 Timer |
| Processor Series: | PIC16 |
| Product Type: | 8-bit Microcontrollers – MCU |
| Factory Pack Quantity: | 42 |
| Subcategory: | Microcontrollers – MCU |
| Supply Voltage – Max: | 5.5 V |
| Supply Voltage – Min: | 2 V |
| Tradename: | PIC |
| Unit Weight: | 210 mg |
Microchip Technology / Atmel ATTINY212-SSNR
Mouser No: 579-ATTINY212-SSNR
Mfr. No: ATTINY212-SSNR
Mfr.: Microchip Technology / Atmel
Description: 8-bit Microcontrollers – MCU 105C GREEN 20MHZ SOIC8 T/R
Lifecycle: New Product: New from this manufacturer.
Datasheet: ATTINY212-SSNR Datasheet
Pricing (USD) $0.485
Specification ATTINY212-SSNR
| Product Attribute | Attribute Value |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer: | Microchip |
| Product Category: | 8-bit Microcontrollers – MCU |
| RoHS: | Details |
| Mounting Style: | SMD/SMT |
| Package/Case: | SOIC-8 |
| Series: | ATtinyx12 |
| Core: | AVR |
| Data Bus Width: | 8 bit |
| Maximum Clock Frequency: | 20 MHz |
| Program Memory Size: | 2 kB |
| Data RAM Size: | 128 B |
| ADC Resolution: | 10 bit |
| Number of I/Os: | 6 I/O |
| Operating Supply Voltage: | 1.8 V to 5.5 V |
| Minimum Operating Temperature: | – 40 C |
| Maximum Operating Temperature: | + 105 C |
| Interface Type: | I2C, SPI, USART |
| Packaging: | Cut Tape |
| Packaging: | Reel |
| Product: | MCU |
| Program Memory Type: | Flash |
| Brand: | Microchip Technology / Atmel |
| Data RAM Type: | SRAM |
| Data ROM Size: | EEPROM |
| Data ROM Type: | 64 B |
| DAC Resolution: | 8 bit |
| Development Kit: | ATTINY416-XNANO |
| Moisture Sensitive: | Yes |
| Number of ADC Channels: | 10 Channel |
| Number of Timers/Counters: | 1 x 8 bit, 2 x 16 bit |
| Processor Series: | ATTINY 212 |
| Product Type: | 8-bit Microcontrollers – MCU |
| Factory Pack Quantity: | 4000 |
| Subcategory: | Microcontrollers – MCU |
| Supply Voltage – Max: | 5.5 V |
| Supply Voltage – Min: | 1.8 V |
| Tradename: | AVR |
| Watchdog Timers: | Watchdog Timer, Windowed |
Microchip Technology ATTINY412-SSNR
Mouser No: 556-ATTINY412-SSNR
Mfr. No: ATTINY412-SSNR
Mfr.: Microchip Technology
Description: 8-bit Microcontrollers – MCU
Lifecycle: New Product: New from this manufacturer.
Datasheet: ATTINY412-SSNR Datasheet
Pricing (USD) $0.508
Specification ATTINY412-SSNR
| Product Attribute | Attribute Value |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer: | Microchip |
| Product Category: | 8-bit Microcontrollers – MCU |
| RoHS: | Details |
| Mounting Style: | SMD/SMT |
| Package/Case: | SOIC-8 |
| Series: | ATtinyx12 |
| Core: | AVR |
| Data Bus Width: | 8 bit |
| Maximum Clock Frequency: | 20 MHz |
| Program Memory Size: | 4 kB |
| Data RAM Size: | 256 B |
| ADC Resolution: | 10 bit |
| Number of I/Os: | 6 I/O |
| Operating Supply Voltage: | 1.8 V to 5.5 V |
| Minimum Operating Temperature: | – 40 C |
| Maximum Operating Temperature: | + 105 C |
| Interface Type: | I2C, SPI, USART |
| Packaging: | Cut Tape |
| Packaging: | Reel |
| Product: | MCU |
| Program Memory Type: | Flash |
| Brand: | Microchip Technology |
| Data RAM Type: | SRAM |
| Data ROM Size: | 128 B |
| Data ROM Type: | EEPROM |
| DAC Resolution: | 8 bit |
| Number of ADC Channels: | 6 Channel |
| Number of Timers/Counters: | 1 x 12 bit, 2 x 16 bit |
| Product Type: | 8-bit Microcontrollers – MCU |
| Factory Pack Quantity: | 4000 |
| Subcategory: | Microcontrollers – MCU |
| Supply Voltage – Max: | 5.5 V |
| Supply Voltage – Min: | 1.8 V |
| Tradename: | AVR |
| Watchdog Timers: | Watchdog Timer, Windowed |
Microchip Technology ATTINY4-MAHR
Mouser No: 556-ATTINY4-MAHR
Mfr. No: ATTINY4-MAHR
Mfr.: Microchip Technology / Atmel
Description: 8-bit Microcontrollers – MCU 512B FLSH 32B SRAM TIMER 12MHz NiPdAu
Datasheet: ATTINY4-MAHR Datasheet
Pricing (USD) $0.564
Spacification 556-ATTINY4-MAHR
| Product Attribute | Attribute Value |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer: | Microchip |
| Product Category: | 8-bit Microcontrollers – MCU |
| RoHS: | Details |
| Mounting Style: | SMD/SMT |
| Package/Case: | UDFN-8 |
| Series: | ATtiny4 |
| Core: | AVR |
| Data Bus Width: | 8 bit |
| Maximum Clock Frequency: | 12 MHz |
| Program Memory Size: | 512 B |
| Data RAM Size: | 32 B |
| ADC Resolution: | No ADC |
| Operating Supply Voltage: | 1.8 V to 5.5 V |
| Minimum Operating Temperature: | – 40 C |
| Maximum Operating Temperature: | + 85 C |
| Packaging: | Cut Tape |
| Packaging: | MouseReel |
| Packaging: | Reel |
| Product: | MCU |
| Brand: | Microchip Technology / Atmel |
| Processor Series: | tinyAVR |
| Product Type: | 8-bit Microcontrollers – MCU |
| Factory Pack Quantity: | 3000 |
| Subcategory: | Microcontrollers – MCU |
| Tradename: | AVR |
| Unit Weight: | 9.500 mg |
Microchip Technology / Atmel ATTINY414-SSNR
Mouser No: 556-ATTINY414-SSNR
Mfr. No: ATTINY414-SSNR
Mfr.: Microchip Technology / Atmel
Description: 8-bit Microcontrollers – MCU 105C Green 20MHz SOI C14 T&R
Lifecycle: New Product: New from this manufacturer.
Datasheet: ATTINY414-SSNR Datasheet
Pricing (USD) $0.609
Specification 556-ATTINY414-SSNR
| Product Attribute | Attribute Value |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer: | Microchip |
| Product Category: | 8-bit Microcontrollers – MCU |
| RoHS: | Details |
| Mounting Style: | SMD/SMT |
| Package/Case: | SOIC-14 |
| Series: | ATtiny414 |
| ore: | AVR |
| Data Bus Width: | 8 bit |
| Maximum Clock Frequency: | 20 MHz |
| Program Memory Size: | 4 kB |
| Data RAM Size: | 256 B |
| ADC Resolution: | 10 bit |
| Number of I/Os: | 12 I/O |
| Operating Supply Voltage: | 1.8 V to 5.5 V |
| Minimum Operating Temperature: | – 40 C |
| Maximum Operating Temperature: | + 105 C |
| Interface Type: | 2-Wire, SPI, USART |
| Packaging: | Cut Tape |
| Packaging: | Reel |
| Product: | MCU |
| Program Memory Type: | Flash |
| Brand: | Microchip Technology / Atmel |
| Data RAM Type: | SRAM |
| Data ROM Size: | 128 B |
| Data ROM Type: | EEPROM |
| DAC Resolution: | 8 bit |
| Development Kit: | ATAVRFEB-P4, ATTINY416-XNANO |
| Moisture Sensitive: | Yes |
| Number of ADC Channels: | 10 Channel |
| Number of Timers/Counters: | 1 x 12 bit, 2 x 16 bit |
| Processor Series: | ATtiny414 |
| Product Type: | 8-bit Microcontrollers – MCU |
| Factory Pack Quantity: | 3000 |
| Subcategory: | Microcontrollers – MCU |
| Supply Voltage – Max: | 5.5 V |
| Supply Voltage – Min: | 1.8 V |
| Tradename: | AVR |
| Watchdog Timers: | Watchdog Timer, Windowed |
Silicon Labs / Bluegiga EFM8BB10F8G-A-QFN20R
Mouser No: 634-8BB10F8GAQF20R
Mfr. No: EFM8BB10F8G-A-QFN20R
Mfr.: Silicon Labs / Bluegiga
Description: 8-bit Microcontrollers – MCU 8kB/512B RAM 12b ADC
Datasheet: EFM8BB10F8G-A-QFN20R Datasheet
Pricing (USD) $0.54
Specification EFM8BB10F8G-A-QFN20R
| Product Attribute | Attribute Value |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer: | Silicon Laboratories |
| Product Category: | 8-bit Microcontrollers – MCU |
| RoHS: | Details |
| Mounting Style: | SMD/SMT |
| Package/Case: | QFN-20 |
| Series: | EFM8BB1 |
| Core: | 8051 |
| Data Bus Width: | 8 bit |
| Maximum Clock Frequency: | 25 MHz |
| Program Memory Size: | 8 kB |
| Data RAM Size: | 512 B |
| ADC Resolution: | 12 bit |
| Number of I/Os: | 16 I/O |
| Operating Supply Voltage: | 2.2 V to 3.6 V |
| Minimum Operating Temperature: | – 40 C |
| Maximum Operating Temperature: | + 85 C |
| Interface Type: | I2C/SMBus, SPI, UART |
| Packaging: | Cut Tape |
| Packaging: | MouseReel |
| Packaging: | Reel |
| Product: | MCU |
| Program Memory Type: | Flash |
| Brand: | Silicon Labs / Bluegiga |
| Data RAM Type: | RAM |
| Moisture Sensitive: | Yes |
| Number of ADC Channels: | 15 Channel |
| Number of Timers/Counters: | 4 x 16 bit |
| Processor Series: | EFM8BB1 |
| Product Type: | 8-bit Microcontrollers – MCU |
| actory Pack Quantity: | 1500 |
| Subcategory: | Microcontrollers – MCU |
| Supply Voltage – Max: | 3.6 V |
| Supply Voltage – Min: | 2.2 V |
| Tradename: | Busy Bee |
| atchdog Timers: | Watchdog Timer |
| Unit Weight: | 50 mg |
- What vendors are represented in the list?
Microchip Technology / Atmel and Silicon Labs / Bluegiga are the vendors listed. - Which microcontroller has the lowest listed price?
ATTINY9-TS8R is listed at $0.373, the lowest price shown. - Which cores are used by these microcontrollers?
AVR, PIC10, PIC16, and 8051 cores are used among the listed parts. - What is the typical operating supply voltage range for ATtiny parts listed?
For the ATtiny parts listed the operating supply voltage range is 1.8 V to 5.5 V. - Which devices list ADC capability and resolutions?
EFM8BB parts list 12-bit ADCs; many ATtiny parts list 8- or 10-bit ADCs; PIC10F320 lists an 8-bit ADC; some PIC parts have no ADC. - What packaging types appear in the list?
Packages include SOT-23-6, QFN-20, SOIC-8, SOIC-14, UDFN-8, and SOIC-18 among others. - Which parts include watchdog timers?
Most listed Microchip and Silicon Labs parts indicate a watchdog timer (some specify windowed or extended watchdogs). - What are typical maximum clock frequencies among these MCUs?
Maximum clocks range from 4 MHz (PIC10F200) up to 25 MHz (EFM8BB devices) and 20 MHz for many ATtiny parts. - Do any parts include EEPROM or data ROM?
Some ATtiny parts list EEPROM/data ROM sizes (for example ATTINY412 lists 128 B EEPROM, ATTINY212 lists 64 B EEPROM). - Are factory pack quantities provided for these parts?
Yes; factory pack quantities are listed per part (examples: 4500 for ATTINY9, 1500 for some EFM8BB parts, 3000 for many PIC/ATtiny parts).
