The TI MSP430 family of low-power microcontrollers consists of several devices that feature different sets of peripherals targeted for various applications. The architecture, combined with extensive 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 DCO allows the device to wake up from low-power modes to active mode in less than 10 µs.
Embedded Microcontroller
16-Bit RISC Architecture up to 16 MHz
Wide Supply Voltage Range From 1.8 V to 3.6 V
Optimized Low-Power Modes (at 3 V)
Active: 126 µA/MHz
Standby
LPM3.5 With VLO: 0.4 µA
Real-Time Clock (RTC) Counter (LPM3.5 With 32768-Hz Crystal): 0.77 µA
Shutdown (LPM4.5): 15 nA
Low-Power Ferroelectric RAM (FRAM)
Up to 15.5KB of Nonvolatile Memory
Built-In Error Correction Code (ECC)
Configurable Write Protection
Unified Memory of Program, Constants, and Storage
1015 Write Cycle Endurance
Radiation Resistant and Nonmagnetic
Intelligent Digital Peripherals
IR Modulation Logic
Two 16-Bit Timers With Three Capture/Compare Registers Each (Timer_A3)
One 16-Bit Counter-Only RTC Counter
16-Bit Cyclic Redundancy Check (CRC)
Enhanced Serial Communications
Enhanced USCI A (eUSCI_A) Supports UART, IrDA, and SPI
