USBasp AVR Programmer – USB ISP

The AVR USBASP Programmer is a USB in-system programmer (ISP) designed for programming Atmega and Atmel microcontrollers. It provides a direct USB interface for writing firmware to MCU flash memory, supporting 10-pin and 6-pin ISP headers. The programmer is compatible with Windows, Linux, and macOS platforms and operates without an external power supply, drawing power from the USB port. It supports high-speed programming with reliable data transfer and is widely used in embedded systems development, firmware updates, and microcontroller prototyping.

Features

USB Interface | Direct USB connection for programming microcontrollers

Supported MCUs | Compatible with Atmega and Atmel microcontrollers

ISP Headers | Supports 10-pin and 6-pin in-system programming

Power Supply | USB-powered, no external power required

Operating Systems | Compatible with Windows, Linux, and macOS

Programming Speed | High-speed data transfer for efficient firmware writing

Data Integrity | Reliable and accurate programming with verification support

Compact Design | Portable PCB module suitable for development and prototyping

Specifications

Product Type | AVR USBASP Programmer

Interface | USB 2.0, in-system programming (ISP)

Supported Microcontrollers | Atmega and Atmel MCU families

ISP Headers | 10-pin and 6-pin connectors

Operating Voltage | 5 V DC via USB bus

Current Consumption | Typical 50 mA during programming

Operating Systems | Windows, Linux, macOS

Programming Speed | High-speed firmware writing up to 1 Mbps

Data Verification | Supports read-back verification for accuracy

Dimensions | 50 × 20 mm typical PCB size

LED Indicators | Power and programming status

Mounting | PCB module suitable for breadboard or custom integration

Links

- Installation Tutorial by instructables.com

- AVRDUDE Command Line Application

- ATmega8A Datasheet