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The obvious answer would probably be the size and the dip formfactor. Sure you can get more capable BGA packaged chips, but how many hobbyists have the ability

The obvious answer would probably be the size and the dip formfactor. Sure you can get more capable BGA packaged chips, but how many hobbyists have the ability to properly solder in a BGA?

londons_explore 5y ago
The 328 is also available in dip...
- tpmoney 5y ago
  It’s also 10 pins longer, so as you point out saving space may be a requirement
- sannee 5y ago
  Was available in DIP, was... None of the standard suppliers have them at the moment and I have some doubts they are ever going to be available again, considering the rather limited demand.