How to Resolve Connection Errors When Uploading Code to ATmega32A Microcontroller?

Good morning everyone! Now, every time I try to upload the code to my microcontroller, it gives me an error that it can't establish a connection with the target chip. I've checked the connection more than twenty times, and I'm sure it's correct. I've also simulated the code, and it works fine on Proteus. Even though it's a simple code just to toggle an LED, I keep getting this error. Could the issue be with the microcontroller? I have three microcontrollers, and I've tried them all, but they all have the same problem. Whenever I try to write on flash, I get the same error. The microcontroller type is ATmega32A. Can someone help me and tell me what the issue might be? I would be very grateful.

Solution

Please provide a neat connection diagram to help us understand how and where exactly the ISP programmer's pins are connected to ATmega32A MCU. It seems to me you've connected VCC from the AVR ISP programmer to the AVR chip. Usually, I suggest using an external 5V DC to power up ATmega32A. The VCC/5V from ISP header of a programmer is not capable of providing enough power while uploading. That's the reason in your screenshot it says

Power On Failed

Power On Failed

and

Can't Communicate with Target Chip

Can't Communicate with Target Chip

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Umesh LokhandeAPP•5/14/24, 2:22 PM

Power On Failed

Power On Failed

and

Can't Communicate with Target Chip

Can't Communicate with Target Chip

wafa_athmaniAPP•5/14/24, 2:22 PM

Thank you for fast reply. I used this schema. as you said i didn't use external power, i will try your solution, thank you!

MuthukrishnanAPP•5/14/24, 2:23 PM

proteous dont need external supply . switch need external pull up resistor

MuthukrishnanAPP•5/14/24, 2:23 PM

hi i select the IR21844 gate driver and NCE4080K N-MOSFETs in your full-bridge converter design, i need to ensure compatibility between the gate driver's output voltage and the MOSFET's gate-source voltage.

The IR21844 is a high-speed power MOSFET and IGBT driver with independent high and low side referenced output channels. The datasheet specifies that the high side (HO) output voltage (VSH) can swing from (VB - 0.3V) to (VS - 0.3V). Here, VB is the boot strap voltage and VS is the power supply voltage.

The NCE4080K N-MOSFET's gate-source voltage (VGS) is typically specified as ±25V. This means the gate voltage can swing from -25V to +25V.

Considering these specifications:

Gate Driver Output Voltage (HO):
The gate driver's HO high side output voltage (VSH) should be compatible with the N-MOSFET's gate-source voltage requirements.
Make sure that the voltage swing of the gate driver's output is within the allowed range of the MOSFET's gate-source voltage.

Bootstrap Voltage (VB):
The bootstrap voltage (VB) typically ranges from 0V to 625V. This voltage is used to drive the high-side MOSFETs efficiently.
Ensure that the bootstrap voltage is within the specified limits of the gate driver and that it provides sufficient gate drive voltage for your MOSFETs.