The TI MSP family of ultra-low-power microcontrollers consists of several devices featuring different sets of peripherals targeted for various applications. The architecture, combined with five low-power modes, is optimized to achieve extended battery life in portable measurement applications. The device features a powerful 16-bit RISC CPU, 16-bit registers, and constant generators that contribute to maximum code efficiency. The digitally controlled oscillator (DCO) allows the devices to wake up from low-power modes to active mode in less than 5 µs.
The MSP430F51x2 microcontrollers include two 16-bit high-resolution timers, two USCIs (USCI_A0 and USCI_B0), a 32-bit hardware multiplier, a high-performance 10-bit ADC, an on-chip comparator, a 3-channel DMA, 5-V tolerant I/Os, and up to 29 I/O pins.
The MSP430F51x1 microcontrollers include two 16-bit high-resolution timers, two USCIs (USCI_A0 and USCI_B0), a 32-bit hardware multiplier, an on-chip comparator, a 3-channel DMA, 5-V tolerant I/Os, and up to 29 I/O pins.
Typical applications for these devices include analog and digital sensor systems, LED lighting, digital power supplies, motor controls, remote controls, thermostats, digital timers, and hand-held meters.
Low Supply-Voltage Range: 3.6 V Down to 1.8 V
Ultra-Low Power Consumption
Active Mode (AM): 180 µA/MHz
Standby Mode (LPM3 WDT Mode, 3 V): 1.1 µA
Off Mode (LPM4 RAM Retention, 3 V): 0.9 µA
Shutdown Mode (LPM4.5, 3 V): 0.25 µA
Wake up From Standby Mode in Less Than 5 µs
16-Bit RISC Architecture, Extended Memory, 40-ns Instruction Cycle Time
Flexible Power-Management System
Fully Integrated LDO With Programmable Regulated Core Supply Voltage
Supply Voltage Supervision, Monitoring, and Brownout
