[type111]

The RP2040 itself 'only costs $1' without the flash chip it needs. Then what if you need an analog comparator? Another chip. Now what if you want a medium current PWM output? Another chip. AVRxt can output as much current on a single pin as an RP2040 can through its entire package. The two are simply not competing in the same space. AVR isn't strong in computation but is a great general purpose brain for many simple real world interfacing machines.

[kragen]

> Now what if you want a medium current PWM output

mmbt2222, 2n7000, uln2003, tip122, irf540/9540, sheesh

its inputs have a schmitt trigger mode. if you can deal with 200mv hysteresis you can maybe use three resistors instead of an analog comparator

[type111]

All options and all costing you more money on top of the 'only $1'.

[kragen]

an mmbt2222 costs 1.6 cents and handles three times the current and six times the voltage of an avr

technically yes it's a chip but not an ic

resistors are under a cent

[type111]

Looks like you've cracked the code. AVR is obselete after all.

[kragen]

has been for ten years

[type111]

Given that's the case, do you have an explanation for Microchip's development of numerous new AVR product lines since their acquisition of Atmel in 2016?