Texas Instruments MSP430 MCU Family Overview

atomar — Wed, 27 Jun 2012 00:28:46 GMT

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MSP430 Microcontrollers

MSP430 Microcontrollers (MCUs) from Texas Instruments are 16-bit, RISC-based, mixed-signal processors designed specifically for ultra-low power (ULP). MSP430 MCUs have the right mix of intelligent peripherals, ease of use, low cost and lowest power consumption for thousands of applications – including yours. TI offers robust design support for the MSP430 MCU platform along with technical documents, training, tools and software to help designers develop products and release them to market faster.

The MSP430 MCU is designed specifically for ultra-low-power applications. Its flexible clocking system, multiple low-power modes, instant wakeup and intelligent autonomous peripherals enable true ultra-low-power optimization, dramatically extending battery life. The MSP430 MCU clock system has the ability to enable and disable various clocks and oscillators which allow the device to enter various low-power modes (LPMs). The flexible clocking system optimizes overall current consumption by only enabling the required clocks when appropriate.

The MSP430 MCU’s peripherals have been designed to assure maximum functionality and provide system-level interrupts, resets and bus arbitration at the lowest power. Many peripherals may function autonomously, thereby minimizing CPU time spent in active mode.

The 300+ MSP430 devices offer high-performance integration including USB, RF, LCD controllers and 16-bit Sigma-Delta ADCs. The scalable portfolio allows designers to find the appropriate MSP430 device for many low-power applications. The MSP430 MCU’s high integration also enables solutions with smaller physical footprints and minimizes the overall bill of materials.

The current integrated peripheral snapshot includes ADC10, ADC12, SD16, Comparator, DAC12, DMA, Multiplier, Op Amp, Timer, WDT, Basic Timer, RTC, PMM, BOR, SVS, RF Front End, A-POOL, AES, USB, SPI, I2C, LIN/IrDA, SCAN_IF, ESP430, LCD, Cap Touch I/O. The MSP430 MCU’s 16-bit architecture provides the flexibility of 16 fully-addressable, single-cycle, 16-bit CPU registers with the power of a RISC. The modern design of the CPU offers versatility using only 27 easy-to-understand instructions and seven consistent-addressing modes.

MSP430 Applications

Capacitive Touch
Wireless
Utility Metering
Portable Medical
Security
Energy Harvesting
USB

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