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Here you will find TI recommendations for complementing your analog devices with specific microcontrollers to support your design needs. From ultra-low power MSP430™ MCUs and high- performance TMS320C2000™ real-time controllers, to 32-bit general-purpose ARM-based MCUs, and Stellaris® ARM® Cortex™-M3 MCUs, TI offers the broadest range of embedded control products. For more advice on finding the perfect microcontroller solution to complement your analog devices, email us at mcu4analog@ti.com.
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Selection by Your System Requirements
Selection by Paired Analog Components
Power | Amplifiers | Data Converters | References and Temp Sensors | Low Power RF | Interface
Selection by End Equipments
Wireless | Smart Metering | Motor Control Solutions | Medical | Security | LED Lighting Controls | Digital Power
Power
| Function |
Recommended Analog |
Highlighted MCU(s) |
Analog Description |
| Single Fixed Output LDO |
TPS78233 |
MSP430: MSP4 30F5418
Stellaris: LM3S3634 |
Simple to use, Low Iq = 500nA, Low Dropout: 175mV @ 85C, Designed to compliment MSP430 |
| Single Output LDO |
TPS7 80330220 |
MSP430: MSP4 30F2410 |
Simple to use, enhanced performance with 2x battery life |
| Step-Down Converter |
TPS62203 |
MSP430: MSP4 30F5435
Stellaris: LM3S9790
C2000: TMS320F28332 |
Use less energy with high efficiency (98% efficient) |
| Step-Down Converter |
TPS62237 |
MSP430: MSP4 30F2330 |
Uses less board space with 1x1.5mm Analog and 3.2x3.2mm Microcontroller devices |
| Boost Converter |
TPS61221 |
MSP430: MSP43 0F249
Stellaris: LM3S5732 |
Ultra low input voltage enabled smaller battery designs |
| Boost Converter with Bypass Switch |
TPS61097-33 |
MSP430: CC430F 5133 |
Ultra-Low Shutdown Current, create your own Energy Harvesting design with these paired components! |
| Step-Down Converter |
TPS62111 |
MSP430: MSP430F4132
Stellaris: LM3S6537
C2000: TMS3 20F28030PN |
For use with low noise PWM outputs |
| Step-Down Converter |
TPS62300 |
C2000: TMS3 20F28020DA |
3x3mm footprint, ideal for mini DC-DC converters |
| Single Output LDO |
TPS73033 |
MSP430: CC430F 6125 |
Simple Solution, no inductors required. High Power-Supply Rejection Ratio (PSRR) is ideal for RF applications. |
| Boost/Buck/Inverting Switching Regulator |
MC33063 A |
C2000: TMS3 20F28015 |
Cost Sensitive, and appropriate for dc-dc converters |
| Buck-Boost Converter |
TPS63031 |
MSP430: MSP4 30FG437 |
Wide input voltage range means compatibility with different battery setups, ideal for portable medical applications |
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Amplifiers
These amplifiers have been chosen based on high value metrics: a combination of cost, power and precision.
| Function |
Recommended Analog |
Highlighted MCU(s) |
Analog Description |
| Operational Amplifier |
OPA369 |
MSP430: MSP43 0F235 |
12 kHz Ultra Low power Amplifiers for low frequency signals,(Iq = 0.8µA Typ) |
| Operational Amplifier |
OPA333 |
MSP430: MSP43 0F478 |
High Precision Offset 350 kHz signals with a stable low power system, (Iq = 25µA Typ) |
| Programmable Gain Amp |
PGA112/113 |
MSP430: MSP 430F47167 |
2 Channel Programmable High Gain (Up to 200x) with 4µA shutdown |
| Comparator |
TLV3491 |
MSP430: MSP4 30G2131 |
Push Pull Output, Iq = 1.2µA (max), with a blazing fast 6µs response time |
| Comparator |
TLV2302 |
MSP430: MSP4 30F2252 |
Open Collector Output, Iq = 1.7µA (max), with a speedy response time of 36µs |
| Instrumentation Amplifiers |
INA333 |
MSP430: MSP43 0F155 |
Zero Drift, 1.8-5.5V, 100dB CMRR, 50µA Quiescent Current Differential Amplifier |
| Instrumentation Amplifiers |
INA126 |
C2000: TMS3 20F28035 |
2.7-36V Micro Power, 80dB CMRR with Low Noise, Low Input Bias Current, Low Offset Drift Instrumentation amp |
| Current Shunt Monitors |
INA220 |
C2000: TMS3 20F28027 |
Bi-directional Current/Power Monitor with I2C, integrated design |
| Medium/Fast Alternative Amplifiers |
OPA378 |
MSP430: MSP4 30F1122 |
0.9MHz High performance amplifier with EMI Filtered Low Noise |
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Data Converters
These converters have been chosen based on high value metrics: a combination of cost, power and precision
| Function |
Recommended Analog |
Highlighted MCU(s) |
Analog Description |
| SAR ADC |
ADS7924 |
MSP430: MSP430F1491 |
12 bit, intelligent system power control, 660µW @ 17ksps, ultra low power multi-channel |
| Delta Sigma ADC |
ADS1115 |
MSP430: MSP430F5513
Stellaris: LM3S6611 |
Smallest available 16-bit ADC with 4ch mux, onboard reference and oscillator, and programmable comparator. Uses only 150uA active quiescent current |
| Digital to Analog converter |
DAC7311/8411 |
MSP430: MSP4 30F2416 |
Ultra Tiny (SC70 package), very low power 8 to 16 bit DACs with wide supply and temp ranges |
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References and Temp Sensors
| Function |
Recommended Analog |
Highlighted MCU(s) |
Analog Description |
| Local Temp Sense |
TMP75< /td> |
MSP430: MSP4 30G2131 |
2°C Accuracy, I2C Interface, MSOP Package |
| Local Temp Sense |
TMP112 |
MSP430: MSP43 0F157 |
1°C Accuracy, I2C Interface, SOT563 Package |
| References |
REF31xx |
MSP430: MSP 430F47176
C2000: TMS3 20F28044
Stellaris: LM3S5762 |
Low Power: 15ppm/°C , 0.2% accuracy, SOT23-3 package |
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Low Power RF
These tranceivers have been chosen based on high value metrics: a combination of cost, power and precision
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Interface
| Function |
Recommended Analog |
Highlighted MCU(s) |
Analog Description |
| I/O Expanders |
TCA6408/16/24 |
MSP430: MSP4 30F2481
Stellaris: LM3S5656 |
1.8V I/O Expander w/ Interrupt and Reset |
| I/O Expanders |
TCA9539 |
MSP430: MSP43 0F447
Stellaris: LM3S5732 |
16-bit low power bi-directional I/O expander |
| Line Driver |
TRS3227E |
MSP430: MSP430F5526 |
3-5.5V Single channel RS232 |
| Touch Screen Controllers |
TSC2007 |
MSP430: MSP4 30F5529 |
160µW operation with autoshut down, I2C 4 wire interface |
| Touch Screen Controllers |
TSC2008 |
Stellaris: LM3S9B92 |
Best Performance: 1.2V to 3.6V, 12-bit, nanopower, 4 wire interface with SPI |
| CAN Interface |
HVD1040 |
C2000: TMS3 20F28026 |
Best Performance: Low-power CAN with Bus Wake-up, Bus-Fault Protection of -27V to 40V |
| CAN Interface |
HVD10 50 |
Stellaris: LM3S808 |
Performance Value: EMC optimized CAN, Bus-Fault Protection of -27V to 40V |
| CAN Interface |
HVD232 |
Stellaris: LM3 S601 |
Best Performance: Low power 3.3V CAN |
| RS-485 Interface |
HVD3082E |
Stellaris: LM3S3826 |
Best Performance: Economical, Low quiescent power |
| RS-485 Interface |
ISO1176 / ISO35 |
C2000: TMS3 20F28235 |
Best Performance: 4 kV (pk) Isolated RS485 |
| RS-485 Interface |
SN65HV D08 |
C2000: TMS3 20F28044 |
Performance Value: 3-5.5V RS485, Open-Circuit, Short-Circuit, and Idle Bus Failsafe Receiver |
| RS-485 Interface |
SN65HV D12 |
Stellaris: LM3S5762 |
Performance Value: 3.3V RS485, Standby mode with 1uA typical currents |
| Relay/LED Driver |
TPL920x |
C2000: TMS32 0F2801
Stellaris: LM3S5749 |
Best Performance: 8c-ch Relay Driver with Integrated 5-V LDO and Sero-Volt Detection |
| Single Channel Digital Isolator (2.5kVrms) |
ISO721 |
C2000: TMS3 20F28034
Stellaris: LM3S9B92 |
Best Performance: 0-100Mbps and DC Signal Pass with Failsafe, 2.5kVrms isolation |
| Industrial Ethernet 10/100 PHY |
ISO7520C / ISO7521C |
C2000: TMS3 20F28034
Stellaris: LM3S9B92 |
Best Performance: Low power, 0-1Mbps and DC Signal Pass with Failsafe, 5kVrms isolation |
| Industrial Ethernet 10/100 PHY |
TLK100 |
MSP430: MSP4 30F5529
C2000: TMS3 20F28027 |
Best Performance: Low and deterministic channel latency, cable reach = 200 m, cable diagnostics |
| 10MHz Isolater Delta-Sigma Modulator |
AMC1203 |
C2000: TMS3 20F28332
Stellaris: LM3S8962 |
Low Power: 10Mhz 2nd order Delta-Sigma Modulator |
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TI microcontrollers are an ideal fit for numerous wireless solutions with unique combinations of ultra-low power consumption and high performance integrated analog.
| MCU Recommendations for Wireless |
| Application |
MSP430 Solution |
Transceiver RF Solution |
System-on-Chip |
| Alarm and Security (Smoke, Motion, Glass Break Detector) |
MSP4 30F20xx,
MSP4 30F22xx |
CC1101 /CC1150 ,
CC1020 /CC1070 |
CC1110/CC1111,
CC2510,CC2511,
CC253x |
| Automated Meter Reading (AMR) for Utility Meters, Advanced Meter Infrastructure (AMI) |
MSP4 30FE42x,
MSP4 30FW42x,
MSP43 0F41x,
MSP4 30F2618
MSP4 30F5438 |
CC1101 /CC1150 ,
CC1020 /CC1070 ,
CC2520 |
CC1110/CC1111,
CC2510,CC2511,
CC253x |
| Wireless Sensor Networks (Monitoring, Asset Tracking) |
MSP4 30F20xx,
MSP43 0F41x |
CC1101 /CC1150 ,
CC2500 /CC2550 |
CC1110/CC1111,
CC2510,CC2511,
CC253x |
| Building Automation (Light, Temperature, Process Control) |
MSP4 30F20x1,
MSP4 30F21x1,
MSP43 0F41x,
MSP4 30F2618 |
CC1101 /CC1150 ,
CC2500 /CC2550 ,
CC2520 |
CC1110/CC1111,
CC251x, CC253x |
| PC Peripherals |
MSP4 30F22x2,
MSP4 30F21x1 |
CC2500 /CC2550 ,
CC2520 |
CC2530 /CC2531 ,
CC251x |
| Home and Leisure Equipment (Remote Controls, Gaming, Toys, Home Electronics) |
MSP4 30F20xx,
MSP43 0F23/24x,
MSP43 0F41x,
MSP43 0F43x |
CC1101 /CC1150 ,
CC2500 /CC2550 |
CC1110/CC1111,
CC251x, CC2530 |
| Medical (Non-Implants) |
MSP 430FG4xxx,
MSP43 0F41x |
CC1101 /CC1150 ,
CC2500 /CC2550 ,
CC2520 |
CC1110/CC1111,
CC253x , CC251x |
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Product Knowledge |
Expertise |
| LS Research |
MSP430, Stellaris ARM Cortex M3, Chipcon |
802.15.4, ZigBee, 900 Mhz, 2.4Ghz, Bluetooth, 802.11, antenna design, FCC/EMC certification |
| Wavetrix |
MSP430, Stellaris ARM Cortex M3, Chipcon |
Indoor location services, 802.15.4, ZigBee Design |
| Indesign |
MSP430, Chipcon |
802.15.4, ZigBee, 900 Mhz, Bluetooth, 802.11 |
| Clarity Design |
MSP430, Chipcon |
2.4Ghz, 802.15.4, ZigBee Design |
| Synapse |
MSP430, Chipcon |
2.4Ghz, 802.15.4, ZigBee Design |
| Nuvation |
MSP430, Stellaris, Chipcon |
Various Wireless Applications |
| Venture Technologies, Inc. |
MSP430 |
900Mhz, 2.4Ghz, Bluetooth, 802.15.4, custom mesh, antenna design |
For more information please visit http://www.ti.com/430wireless .
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TI comprehensive utility metering portfolio includes microcontrollers for electricity meters & utility meters, as well as power line communications (PLC), and radio frequency (RF) interfaces for automated meter reading (AMR) that allow customers to design "smart metering" solutions.
| MCU Recommendations for Metering |
| Application |
Suggested TI Controllers |
| Application processor |
Stellaris® Cortex™-M3 LM3S1R21 |
| Metrology SoC 1-phase |
MSP 430FE427A, MSP 430FE4232 (8kB Flash), MSP4 30F4794, MSP 430F47193 (128kB Flash) |
| Metrology SoC 3-phase |
MSP 430F47197, MSP430F471x7, MSP430F471x6 |
| Water meter product |
MSP4 30FW427 |
| Gas meter product |
MSP4 30F4619 (120kB Flash) |
| ZigBee® |
MSP 43042x2, MSP4 3042xA, MSP 430F471xx + CC2520 + CC2591 |
| Wireless MBUS |
CC430 |
| Power-line communication |
TMS3 20F2802x / 3x Piccolo™ + PLC AFE |
| TMS320F28xPRIME + PLC AFE |
| RFID Contactless Payments, and Pre- payment |
TRF7960 Reader IC |
| TRF7961 Reader IC |
| TMS37157 Passive LF Interface (PaLFi) |
| Flow Metering |
MSP4 30FW42x, MSP 430FG461x, MSP430F461x, MSP43 0F44x |
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Product Knowledge |
Expertise |
| Eldorado |
MSP430 |
Utility, Smart Metering |
| LS Research |
MSP430, Chipcon |
RF modules, antenna design, FCC/UL certification |
| Plextek |
MSP430 |
Automatic Utility Metering, Lighting |
| Nuvation |
MSP430 |
Smart Metering Applications |
For more information please visit http://www.ti.com/metering.
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TI offers a broad portfolio of control solutions providing precision, power efficiency and reduced cost to a wide range of motor control applications.
| MCU Recommendations for Motor Control |
| Application |
Description |
MCUs |
Highlighted Signal Chain |
Highlighted Power Management |
| Motor Control - ACI |
High Reliability with Low cost, less efficient than other setups |
Recommended: LM3S2616
Also consider:
Stellaris 2000 / 8000 Series
C2000 - Piccolo / Delfino |
INA128 - Instrumentation Amplifiers |
UCC28060 - PFC IC |
| ADS1205 - 2ch, 10MHz Delta-Sigma Modulator |
UCC28600 - PWM Power Supply Controller |
| OPA633 - Fixed Gain, Precision Amplifiers |
TPS3860 0 - Voltage Supervisor |
| TPS40305 - DC/DC Controller |
| Motor Control - DC Brush |
Require maintenance and have linear torque/current curves. These motors are easy to control, as speed and torque are proportional to current and voltage. |
Recommended: LM3S2793
Also consider:
Stellaris 2000 / 8000 Series
C2000 - Piccolo / Delfino
MSP430 - F2xx / 5xx |
ADS7865 - 6ch, 12 bit ADC |
BQ24100 - Battery Charge Management |
| TPL9201 - Peripheral Driver and Actuator |
TL431 - Shunt Voltage Reference |
| INA159 - Difference Amplifiers |
TPS54331 - Step-Down Regulators |
| TPS40192 - DC/DC Controllers |
| Motor Control - DC Brushless |
BLDC motors are more efficient, run faster and quieter, and require electronics to control the rotating field. BLDC motors are also cheaper to manufacture and easy to maintain |
Recommended: MSP4 30F5438
Also consider:
Stellaris 5000 / 8000 Series
C2000 - Fixed Point / Piccolo, Delfino
MSP430 - F2xx / 5xx 25MHz |
ADS7953 - 1ch, 12 bit ADC |
BQ2000T - Battery Charge Management |
| SN65HVD233 - 3.3V CAN Transceiver |
TPS40305 - DC/DC Controllers |
| DRV8412 - PWM Power Driver |
TPS54620 - Step-Down Regulators |
| Motor Control - Perm Mag |
Versatile with different control input signals, PMSM offer smooth motor operation minimizing noise. |
Recommended: TMS3 20F28035 (Piccolo)
Also consider:
Stellaris 2000 / 9000 Series
C2000 - Fixed Point / Piccolo, Delfino |
DAC7718 - 8ch, 12 bit DAC |
TPS62065 - Step-Down Regulator |
| TLC3574 - 4ch, 14 bit ADC |
UCC28060 - PFC Controller |
| TLK100 - Ethernet |
TPS54331 - Step-Down Regulator |
| ADS7865 - 6ch, 12 bit ADC |
TPS40305 - DC/DC Controllers |
| Motor Control - Stepper |
Offer a variety of step controls via varying square wave inputs generated by PWMs |
Recommended: TMS3 20F28335 (Delfino)
Stellaris 2000 / 6000
C2000 - Piccolo/Delfino
MSP430 - F2xx / 5xx |
DRV8821 - PWM Power Driver |
BQ24721C - Battery Charge Management |
| ADS8509 - 1ch, 16 bit ADC |
TPS40057 - DC/DC Controller |
| DAC7718 - 8ch, 12 bit DAC |
TPS54331 - Step-Down Reg. |
| TLK100 - Ethernet |
TPS2829 - Mosfet Driver |
| SN65HV D251 - Industrial Can Transceiver |
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Expertise |
| Critical Link |
F28x |
Industrial motor control |
| Nuvation |
C2000 |
Medical/commerical motor control |
| PDE |
C2000 |
Industrial motor control |
| Nuvation |
MSP430, C2000 |
Robotics, Industrial Automation |
For more information please visit http://www.ti.com/motorcontrol.
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TI microcontrollers are an ideal fit for numerous wireless solutions with unique combinations of ultra-low power consumption and high performance integrated analog.
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| Featured Elite Design House |
Product Knowledge |
Expertise |
| Plexus |
C2000 |
Class II-III, ISO13485, QSR certified |
| Benchmark |
MSP430 |
Asset tracking, power supply design, Class II-III, ISO13485 certified |
| Logic |
MSP430 |
Infusion pumps, Class I-III, ISO13485 certified |
| Wipro |
MSP430, F28x |
Portable medical, Class I-III, ISO13485 certified, EMI/EMC testing |
| Nuvation |
MSP430 |
Handheld and Portable Medical Devices |
For more information please visit http://www.ti.com/430medical.
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With a unique combination of ultra-low power consumption and integrated high-performance analog, TI microcontrollers are ideal for low-power and battery-operated security systems such as smoke detectors, thermostats, and glass breakage systems.
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| Featured Elite Design House |
Product Knowledge |
Expertise |
| Lyrtech |
MSP430 |
Multimedia, Software Defined Radio |
For more information please visit http://www.ti.com/430security.
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TI's MCU lighting solutions give designers efficient, flexible and scalable intelligent lighting management and control.
| MCU Recommendations for LED |
| Application |
MCU |
Initial code dev platform |
Certification |
Demo platform |
Status/ Comments |
| DALI |
C2000 |
MSP4 30F2619
MSP4 30F2131 |
May '09 |
TPS62260 |
Development stage |
| MSP430 |
| DMX512 |
C2000 |
MSP4 30F2132 |
Jun '09 |
TBD |
Demo code exists |
| MSP430 |
| PLC (SFSK) |
C2000 |
Piccolo |
n/a |
TBD |
— |
| PLC (OFDM) |
C2000 |
Piccolo |
n/a |
LED Streetlighting |
Debugging/testing |
| 802.15.4 |
MSP430 |
MSP4 30F541x / 5x |
Complete |
5438 experimenters board |
— |
| ZigBee |
MSP430 |
MSP4 30F541x / 5x |
Complete |
5438 experimenters board |
— |
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Expertise |
| Venture Technologies |
MSP430 |
Mechanical LED cooling & thermal analysis |
| Plextek |
MSP430 |
Street lighting, Automatic meter reading, Ultra-narrow band design |
| Logic |
MSP430 |
Industrial & optical design, thermal analysis |
| LS Research |
MSP430 |
Wireless, power supply design, FCC certification |
For more information please visit http://www.ti.com/mculighting.
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TI microcontrollers offer flexible and configurable solutions for AC/DC and DC/DC designs.
For more information please visit www.ti.com/digitalpower.
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