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MSP430F427A ACTIVE 8 MHz sensing MCU with 3 16-bit Sigma-Delta ADCs, 128-segment LCD, 32KB Flash, 1KB RAM This product is a microcontroller with the same memory, peripheral, and pin-out configuration while incorporating performance improvements.

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Frequency (MHz) 8 ADC type 16-bit Sigma Delta Number of ADC channels 3 Number of GPIOs 14 Features Advanced sensing USB No Number of comparator channels 0 Bootloader (BSL) UART Operating temperature range (°C) -40 to 85 Rating Catalog
Frequency (MHz) 8 ADC type 16-bit Sigma Delta Number of ADC channels 3 Number of GPIOs 14 Features Advanced sensing USB No Number of comparator channels 0 Bootloader (BSL) UART Operating temperature range (°C) -40 to 85 Rating Catalog
LQFP (PM) 64 144 mm² 12 x 12
  • Low Supply Voltage Range: 1.8 V to 3.6 V
  • Ultra-Low Power Consumption:
    • Active Mode: 400 µA at 1 MHz, 3 V
    • Standby Mode: 1.6 µA
    • Off Mode (RAM Retention): 0.1 µA
  • Five Power-Saving Modes
  • Wake up From Standby Mode in Less Than 6 µs
  • Frequency-Locked Loop, FLL+
  • 16-Bit RISC Architecture, 125-ns Instruction Cycle Time
  • Three Independent 16-Bit Sigma-Delta Analog-to-Digital Converters (ADCs) With Differential PGA Inputs
  • 16-Bit Timer_A With Three Capture/Compare Registers
  • Integrated LCD Driver for 128 Segments
  • Serial Communication Interface (USART), Asynchronous UART or Synchronous SPI Selectable by Software
  • Brownout Detector
  • Supply Voltage Supervisor and Monitor With Programmable Level Detection
  • Serial Onboard Programming, No External Programming Voltage Needed, Programmable Code Protection by Security Fuse
  • Bootloader (BSL)
  • Family Members Include:
    • MSP430F423
      8KB + 256 B of Flash Memory, 256 B of RAM
    • MSP430F425
      16KB + 256 B of Flash Memory, 512 B of RAM
    • MSP430F427
      32KB + 256 B of Flash Memory, 1KB of RAM
  • Available in 64-Pin Quad Flat Pack (LQFP)
  • Low Supply Voltage Range: 1.8 V to 3.6 V
  • Ultra-Low Power Consumption:
    • Active Mode: 400 µA at 1 MHz, 3 V
    • Standby Mode: 1.6 µA
    • Off Mode (RAM Retention): 0.1 µA
  • Five Power-Saving Modes
  • Wake up From Standby Mode in Less Than 6 µs
  • Frequency-Locked Loop, FLL+
  • 16-Bit RISC Architecture, 125-ns Instruction Cycle Time
  • Three Independent 16-Bit Sigma-Delta Analog-to-Digital Converters (ADCs) With Differential PGA Inputs
  • 16-Bit Timer_A With Three Capture/Compare Registers
  • Integrated LCD Driver for 128 Segments
  • Serial Communication Interface (USART), Asynchronous UART or Synchronous SPI Selectable by Software
  • Brownout Detector
  • Supply Voltage Supervisor and Monitor With Programmable Level Detection
  • Serial Onboard Programming, No External Programming Voltage Needed, Programmable Code Protection by Security Fuse
  • Bootloader (BSL)
  • Family Members Include:
    • MSP430F423
      8KB + 256 B of Flash Memory, 256 B of RAM
    • MSP430F425
      16KB + 256 B of Flash Memory, 512 B of RAM
    • MSP430F427
      32KB + 256 B of Flash Memory, 1KB of RAM
  • Available in 64-Pin Quad Flat Pack (LQFP)

The TI 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 6 µs.

The MSP430F42x series are microcontroller configurations with three independent 16-bit sigma-delta ADCs, each with an integrated differential programmable gain amplifier input stage. Also included is a built-in 16-bit timer, 128-segment LCD drive capability, hardware multiplier, and 14 I/O pins.

Typical applications include high-resolution applications such as handheld metering equipment, weigh scales, and energy meters.

The TI 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 6 µs.

The MSP430F42x series are microcontroller configurations with three independent 16-bit sigma-delta ADCs, each with an integrated differential programmable gain amplifier input stage. Also included is a built-in 16-bit timer, 128-segment LCD drive capability, hardware multiplier, and 14 I/O pins.

Typical applications include high-resolution applications such as handheld metering equipment, weigh scales, and energy meters.

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* Data sheet MSP430F42x Mixed-Signal Microcontrollers datasheet (Rev. B) PDF | HTML 14 Nov 2016
* Errata MSP430F427 Microcontroller Errata (Rev. I) PDF | HTML 23 Jun 2021
* User guide MSP430x4xx Family User's Guide (Rev. L) 12 Dec 2017
Application note Design Considerations When Using the MSP430 Graphics Library (Rev. A) PDF | HTML 09 Aug 2023
Application note Li-Ion Battery Charger Solution Using an MSP430™ MCU (Rev. B) PDF | HTML 01 Apr 2022
Application note ESD Diode Current Specification (Rev. B) PDF | HTML 23 Aug 2021
User guide MSP430 MCUs Development Guide Book (Rev. A) PDF | HTML 13 May 2021
Application note MSP430 Embedded Application Binary Interface (Rev. A) PDF | HTML 02 Jun 2020
Application note MSP430 System ESD Troubleshooting Guide PDF | HTML 13 Dec 2019
Application note Programming a Flash-Based MSP430 MCU Using the JTAG Interface (Rev. H) 15 Mar 2019
Application note Interfacing the 3-V MSP430 MCU to 5-V Circuits (Rev. A) PDF | HTML 03 Oct 2018
Application note Grayscale and Dot-Corrected LED Display Using TLC5941 and MSP430F427 (Rev. B) PDF | HTML 27 Sep 2018
Application note MSP430 Flash Memory Characteristics (Rev. B) PDF | HTML 24 Aug 2018
Application note Understanding MSP430 Flash Data Retention (Rev. A) PDF | HTML 24 Aug 2018
Application note Mixing C and Assembler With MSP430™ MCUs (Rev. A) PDF | HTML 07 Aug 2018
Application note MSP430F42xA Single-Chip Weight Scale (Rev. A) PDF | HTML 06 Aug 2018
Application note Using the TPS3619 With MSP430 Microcontrollers (Rev. B) PDF | HTML 06 Aug 2018
Application note MSP430 LFXT1 Oscillator Accuracy (Rev. A) 03 Aug 2018
Application note Efficient Multiplication and Division Using MSP430 MCUs (Rev. A) 18 Jul 2018
Application note CRC Implementation with MSP430 MCUs (Rev. A) 21 Jun 2018
Application note Implementing a Direct Thermocouple Interface With the MSP430F4xx and ADS1240 (Rev. B) 29 May 2018
Application note Implementing a Single-Chip Thermocouple Interface with the MSP430F42xA MCUs (Rev. A) 29 May 2018
Application note Implementing An Ultra-Low-Power Keypad Interface With MSP430 MCUs (Rev. A) 22 May 2018
Application note Random Number Generation Using MSP430™ MCUs (Rev. A) 16 May 2018
Application note Wave Digital Filtering Using an MSP430 MCU (Rev. A) 16 May 2018
Application note Software Coding Techniques for MSP430™ MCUs (Rev. B) 14 Mar 2018
Application note MSP430 32-kHz Crystal Oscillators (Rev. D) PDF | HTML 18 Jul 2017
Application note Advanced Debugging Using the Enhanced Emulation Module (EEM) With CCS v6 (Rev. F) 06 Sep 2016
Application note MSP Code Protection Features PDF | HTML 07 Dec 2015
Application note Driving Large LCDs with LCD Peripheral of the MSP430 (Rev. A) 12 Apr 2013
Application note Use of Two MSP430s to Enhance Segment Lines for Larger LCDs (Rev. A) 12 Apr 2013
Application note Design Considerations When Using the MSP430 Graphics Library 05 Oct 2012
Application note Powering the MSP430 from a High Voltage Input using the TPS62122 (Rev. C) 12 Jan 2012
Application note 1.8V – 5.5V Input, High-Efficiency DCDC Converter Reference Design for MSP430 (Rev. B) 14 Jun 2010
Application note Tiny DCDC Converter Reference Design (Rev. A) 14 Jun 2010

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