ATMEL part # variations

found this in a data sheet

31.3 ATmega644P

Speed (MHz) (3) Power Supply Ordering code Package (1) Operational range
10 1.8 - 5.5V ATmega644PV-10AU (2) 44A Industrial (-40oC to 85oC)
10 1.8 - 5.5V ATmega644PV-10PU (2) 40P6 Industrial (-40oC to 85oC)
10 1.8 - 5.5V ATmega644PV-10MU (2) 44M1 Industrial (-40oC to 85oC)
20 2.7 - 5.5V ATmega644P-20AU (2) 44A Industrial (-40oC to 85oC)
20 2.7 - 5.5V ATmega644P-20PU (2) 40P6 Industrial (-40oC to 85oC)
20 2.7 - 5.5V ATmega644P-20MU (2) 44M1 Industrial (-40oC to 85oC)

Notes: 1. This device can also be supplied in wafer form. Please contact your local Atmel sales office for detailed ordering information
and minimum quantities.
2. Pb-free packaging, complies to the European Directive for Restriction of Hazardous Substances (RoHS directive). Also
Halide free and fully Green.
3. For Speed vs. VCC see ”Speed Grades” on page 330.

From the folks at DigiKey...

The "PQ" suffix is for extended temperature rating..

PQ= -40 ~ 105 C

PU= -40 ~ 85 C

Thank you Robert Nelson!

Figured it had to be something like that, being higher priced.