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MSP430F5151

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25 MHz MCU with 16KB Flash, 2KB SRAM, comparator, DMA, 16-bit High Resolution timer

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CPU MSP430 Frequency (MHz) 25 Flash memory (kByte) 16 RAM (kByte) 2 ADC type Slope Features 32-bit hardware multiplier, 5-V-tolerant I/Os UART 1 Number of ADC channels 0 SPI 2 USB No Hardware accelerators 0 Operating temperature range (°C) -40 to 85 Rating Catalog Communication interface I2C, SPI, UART Operating system BareMetal (No OS), TI RTOS Nonvolatile memory (kByte) 16 Number of GPIOs 31 Number of I2Cs 1 Security Secure debug
CPU MSP430 Frequency (MHz) 25 Flash memory (kByte) 16 RAM (kByte) 2 ADC type Slope Features 32-bit hardware multiplier, 5-V-tolerant I/Os UART 1 Number of ADC channels 0 SPI 2 USB No Hardware accelerators 0 Operating temperature range (°C) -40 to 85 Rating Catalog Communication interface I2C, SPI, UART Operating system BareMetal (No OS), TI RTOS Nonvolatile memory (kByte) 16 Number of GPIOs 31 Number of I2Cs 1 Security Secure debug
DSBGA (YFF) 40 7.7999999999999988 mm² 2.5999999999999996 x 3 TSSOP (DA) 38 101.25 mm² 12.5 x 8.1 WQFN (RSB) 40 25 mm² 5 x 5
  • Low Supply-Voltage Range:
    3.6 V Down to 1.8 V
  • Ultra-Low Power Consumption
    • Active Mode (AM): 180 µA/MHz
    • Standby Mode (LPM3 WDT Mode, 3 V): 1.1 µA
    • Off Mode (LPM4 RAM Retention, 3 V): 0.9 µA
    • Shutdown Mode (LPM4.5, 3 V): 0.25 µA
  • Wake up From Standby Mode in Less Than 5 µs
  • 16-Bit RISC Architecture, Extended Memory, 40-ns Instruction Cycle Time
  • Flexible Power-Management System
    • Fully Integrated LDO With Programmable Regulated Core Supply Voltage
    • Supply Voltage Supervision, Monitoring, and Brownout
  • Unified Clock System
    • FLL Control Loop for Frequency Stabilization
    • Low-Power Low-Frequency Internal Clock Source (VLO)
    • Low-Frequency Trimmed Internal Reference Source (REFO)
    • 32-kHz Crystals (XT1)
    • High-Frequency Crystals up to 25 MHz (XT1)
  • Hardware Multiplier Supports 32-Bit Operations
  • 3-Channel DMA
  • Up to Twelve 5-V-Tolerant Digital Push/Pull I/Os With up to 20-mA Drive Strength(1)
  • 16-Bit Timer TD0 With Three Capture/Compare Registers and Support of High-Resolution Mode
  • 16-Bit Timer TD1 With Three Capture/Compare Registers and Support of High-Resolution Mode
  • 16-Bit Timer TA0 With Three Capture/Compare Registers
  • Universal Serial Communication Interfaces (USCIs) (1)
    • USCI_A0 Supports:
      • Enhanced UART Supports Automatic Baud-Rate Detection
      • IrDA Encoder and Decoder
      • Synchronous SPI
    • USCI_B0 Supports:
      • I2C
      • Synchronous SPI
  • 10-Bit 200-ksps Analog-to-Digital Converter (ADC)
    • Internal Reference
    • Sample-and-Hold
    • Autoscan Feature
    • Up to 8 External Channels and 2 Internal Channels, Including Temperature Sensor(1)
  • Up to 16-Channel On-Chip Comparator Including an Ultra-Low-Power Mode(1)
  • Serial Onboard Programming, No External Programming Voltage Needed
  • Device Comparison Summarizes the Available Family Members
  • Available in 40-Pin QFN (RSB), 38-Pin TSSOP (DA), and 40-Pin Die-Sized BGA (YFF) Packages

(1)Full functionality in the 40-pin QFN package options. For the available features of other packages, see Signal Descriptions.
  • Low Supply-Voltage Range:
    3.6 V Down to 1.8 V
  • Ultra-Low Power Consumption
    • Active Mode (AM): 180 µA/MHz
    • Standby Mode (LPM3 WDT Mode, 3 V): 1.1 µA
    • Off Mode (LPM4 RAM Retention, 3 V): 0.9 µA
    • Shutdown Mode (LPM4.5, 3 V): 0.25 µA
  • Wake up From Standby Mode in Less Than 5 µs
  • 16-Bit RISC Architecture, Extended Memory, 40-ns Instruction Cycle Time
  • Flexible Power-Management System
    • Fully Integrated LDO With Programmable Regulated Core Supply Voltage
    • Supply Voltage Supervision, Monitoring, and Brownout
  • Unified Clock System
    • FLL Control Loop for Frequency Stabilization
    • Low-Power Low-Frequency Internal Clock Source (VLO)
    • Low-Frequency Trimmed Internal Reference Source (REFO)
    • 32-kHz Crystals (XT1)
    • High-Frequency Crystals up to 25 MHz (XT1)
  • Hardware Multiplier Supports 32-Bit Operations
  • 3-Channel DMA
  • Up to Twelve 5-V-Tolerant Digital Push/Pull I/Os With up to 20-mA Drive Strength(1)
  • 16-Bit Timer TD0 With Three Capture/Compare Registers and Support of High-Resolution Mode
  • 16-Bit Timer TD1 With Three Capture/Compare Registers and Support of High-Resolution Mode
  • 16-Bit Timer TA0 With Three Capture/Compare Registers
  • Universal Serial Communication Interfaces (USCIs) (1)
    • USCI_A0 Supports:
      • Enhanced UART Supports Automatic Baud-Rate Detection
      • IrDA Encoder and Decoder
      • Synchronous SPI
    • USCI_B0 Supports:
      • I2C
      • Synchronous SPI
  • 10-Bit 200-ksps Analog-to-Digital Converter (ADC)
    • Internal Reference
    • Sample-and-Hold
    • Autoscan Feature
    • Up to 8 External Channels and 2 Internal Channels, Including Temperature Sensor(1)
  • Up to 16-Channel On-Chip Comparator Including an Ultra-Low-Power Mode(1)
  • Serial Onboard Programming, No External Programming Voltage Needed
  • Device Comparison Summarizes the Available Family Members
  • Available in 40-Pin QFN (RSB), 38-Pin TSSOP (DA), and 40-Pin Die-Sized BGA (YFF) Packages

(1)Full functionality in the 40-pin QFN package options. For the available features of other packages, see Signal Descriptions.

The TI MSP 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 devices to wake up from low-power modes to active mode in less than 5 µs.

The MSP430F51x2 microcontrollers include two 16-bit high-resolution timers, two USCIs (USCI_A0 and USCI_B0), a 32-bit hardware multiplier, a high-performance 10-bit ADC, an on-chip comparator, a 3-channel DMA, 5-V tolerant I/Os, and up to 29 I/O pins.

The MSP430F51x1 microcontrollers include two 16-bit high-resolution timers, two USCIs (USCI_A0 and USCI_B0), a 32-bit hardware multiplier, an on-chip comparator, a 3-channel DMA, 5-V tolerant I/Os, and up to 29 I/O pins.

Typical applications for these devices include analog and digital sensor systems, LED lighting, digital power supplies, motor controls, remote controls, thermostats, digital timers, and hand-held meters.

For complete module descriptions, see the MSP430F5xx and MSP430F6xx Family User’s Guide.

The TI MSP 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 devices to wake up from low-power modes to active mode in less than 5 µs.

The MSP430F51x2 microcontrollers include two 16-bit high-resolution timers, two USCIs (USCI_A0 and USCI_B0), a 32-bit hardware multiplier, a high-performance 10-bit ADC, an on-chip comparator, a 3-channel DMA, 5-V tolerant I/Os, and up to 29 I/O pins.

The MSP430F51x1 microcontrollers include two 16-bit high-resolution timers, two USCIs (USCI_A0 and USCI_B0), a 32-bit hardware multiplier, an on-chip comparator, a 3-channel DMA, 5-V tolerant I/Os, and up to 29 I/O pins.

Typical applications for these devices include analog and digital sensor systems, LED lighting, digital power supplies, motor controls, remote controls, thermostats, digital timers, and hand-held meters.

For complete module descriptions, see the MSP430F5xx and MSP430F6xx Family User’s Guide.
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* Data sheet MSP430F51x2, MSP430F51x1 Mixed-Signal Microcontrollers datasheet (Rev. R) PDF | HTML 20 Sep 2018
* Errata MSP430F5151 Device Erratasheet (Rev. Z) PDF | HTML 03 Jun 2021
* User guide MSP430x5xx and MSP430x6xx Family User's Guide (Rev. Q) 17 Aug 2018
Application note Migration Guide From MSP430 MCUs to MSPM0 MCUs (Rev. B) PDF | HTML 02 Jun 2025
Application note MSP430 System-Level ESD Considerations (Rev. B) PDF | HTML 14 Jul 2021
User guide MSP430 MCUs Development Guide Book (Rev. A) PDF | HTML 13 May 2021
User guide SYS/BIOS (TI-RTOS Kernel) User's Guide (Rev. V) 01 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 MSP430F5xx Overview and Comparison to MSP430F2xx and MSP430F4xx (Rev. A) PDF | HTML 26 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 Implementing An Ultra-Low-Power Keypad Interface With MSP430 MCUs (Rev. A) 22 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 Migrating from the MSP430F5xx,F6xx Family to the MSP430FR58xx/FR59xx/68xx Family (Rev. D) 03 Nov 2016
Application note Advanced Debugging Using the Enhanced Emulation Module (EEM) With CCS v6 (Rev. F) 06 Sep 2016
Functional safety information Safety Manual for MSP430G2xx, F5xx, and FR57xx in IEC 60730 Safety Applications (Rev. A) 12 Jan 2016
White paper Industrial Communications Solutions Featuring MSP Microcontrollers 26 Jan 2015
White paper Getting the most out of a high-resolution timer 02 Apr 2014
Application note Using the MSP430 Timer_D Module in Hi-Resolution Mode 02 Oct 2013
White paper LED intelligent lighting control with ultra-low-power MSP430F51x2 family 13 Nov 2012
White paper Power Management Solutions for Ultra-Low-Power 16-Bit MSP430 MCUs (Rev. D) 28 Mar 2012
Application note PWM DAC Using MSP430 High-Resolution Timer 11 Jul 2011
Application note 1.8V – 5.5V Input, High-Efficiency DCDC Converter Reference Design for MSP430 (Rev. B) 14 Jun 2010

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MSP430-SDK — MSP430-SDK for MSP430 Microcontrollers

MSP430-SDK is a collection of resources that help users to write effective code for MSP430 microcontrollers (MCUs). These resources support ALL MSP430 microcontrollers. As one user mentioned, “It’s essentially everything developers need to become MSP430 microcontroller experts!”

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MSP430-IEC60730-SW-PACKAGE — IEC60730 Software Package

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MSP-DSPLIB — Digital Signal Processing (DSP) Library for MSP Microcontrollers

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MSP-GRLIB — MSP Graphics Library

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MSPMATHLIB — Floating Point Math Library for MSP430

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CCSTUDIO — Code Composer Studio™ integrated development environment (IDE)

Code Composer Studio is an integrated development environment (IDE) for TI's microcontrollers and processors. It is comprised of a rich suite of tools used to build, debug, analyze and optimize embedded applications. Code Composer Studio is available across Windows®, Linux® and macOS® platforms.

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IAR-KICKSTART — IAR Embedded Workbench

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MSP430-ACADEMY — MSP430™ academy

MSP430™ academy delivers easy-to-use training modules that span a wide range of topics and LaunchPads in the MSP430 MCU portfolio.
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Operating system (OS)

WHIS-3P-SAFERTOS — WITTENSTEIN SAFERTOS Pre-certified safety RTOS

SAFERTOS® is a unique real time operating system designed for embedded processors. It is precertified to IEC 61508 SIL3 and ISO 26262 ASILD standards by TÜV SÜD. SAFERTOS® was crafted specifically for safety by WHIS' team of experts and is used globally in safety critical applications. WHIS and (...)
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MSP430-FLASHER — Command Line Programmer for MSP430™ and SimpleLink™ MSP432™ MCUs

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