The Texas Instruments MSP430 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 device to wake up from low-power modes to active mode in less than 5 µs.
The MSP430F5310, MSP430F5309, and MSP430F5308 devices are microcontroller configurations with a 3.3-V LDO, four 16-bit timers, a high-performance 10-bit analog-to-digital converter (ADC), two universal serial communication interfaces (USCIs), a hardware multiplier, DMA, a real-time clock (RTC) module with alarm capabilities, and 31 or 47 I/O pins.
The MSP430F5304 device is a configuration with a 3.3-V LDO, four 16-bit timers, a high-performance 10-bit ADC, two USCIs, a hardware multiplier, DMA, an RTC module with alarm capabilities, and 31 I/O pins.
Typical applications for this device include analog and digital sensor systems, digital motor control, 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), All System Clocks Active
195 µA/MHz (Typical) at 8 MHz, 3 V, Flash Program Execution
115 µA/MHz (Typical) at 8 MHz, 3 V, RAM Program Execution
Standby Mode (LPM3)
Real-Time Clock (RTC) With Crystal, Watchdog, and Supply Supervisor Operational, Full RAM Retention, Fast Wake Up:
1.9 µA (Typical) at 2.2 V,
2.1 µA (Typical) at 3 V
Low-Power Oscillator (VLO), General-Purpose Counter, Watchdog, and Supply Supervisor Operational, Full RAM Retention, Fast Wake Up:
1.4 µA (Typical) at 3 V
Off Mode (LPM4)
Full RAM Retention, Supply Supervisor Operational, Fast Wake Up:
1.1 µA at 3 V (Typical)
Shutdown Mode (LPM4.5)
0.18 µA at 3 V (Typical)
Wake Up From Standby Mode in Less Than 5 µs
16-Bit RISC Architecture, Extended Memory, Up to 25-MHz System Clock
Flexible Power Management System
Fully Integrated LDO With Programmable Regulated Core Supply Voltage
Supply Voltage Supervision, Monitoring, and Brownout
