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MSP430F5525

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25 MHz MCU with 64KB Flash, 4KB SRAM, 12-bit ADC, comparator, DMA, UART/SPI/I2C, USB, HW multiplier

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MSP430F5525

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Non-volatile memory (kB) 64 RAM (KB) 4 ADC 12-bit SAR GPIO pins (#) 63 Features Real-time clock UART 2 USB Yes Number of I2Cs 2 SPI 4 Comparator channels (#) 12
Non-volatile memory (kB) 64 RAM (KB) 4 ADC 12-bit SAR GPIO pins (#) 63 Features Real-time clock UART 2 USB Yes Number of I2Cs 2 SPI 4 Comparator channels (#) 12
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  • Low supply voltage range: 3.6 V down to 1.8 V
  • Ultra-low power consumption
    • Active mode (AM):
      • All system clocks active:
        • 290 µA/MHz at 8 MHz, 3.0 V, flash program execution (typical)
        • 150 µA/MHz at 8 MHz, 3.0 V, RAM program execution (typical)
    • Standby mode (LPM3):
      • Real-time clock (RTC) with crystal, watchdog, and supply supervisor operational, full RAM retention, fast wakeup:
        • 1.9 µA at 2.2 V, 2.1 µA at 3.0 V (typical)
      • Low-power oscillator (VLO), general-purpose counter, watchdog, and supply supervisor operational, full RAM retention, fast wakeup:
        • 1.4 µA at 3.0 V (typical)
    • Off mode (LPM4):
      • Full RAM retention, supply supervisor operational, fast wakeup:
        • 1.1 µA at 3.0 V (typical)
    • Shutdown mode (LPM4.5):
      • 0.18 µA at 3.0 V (typical)
  • Wake up from standby mode in 3.5 µs (typical)
  • 16-bit RISC architecture, extended memory, up to 25-MHz system clock
  • 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 watch crystals (XT1)
    • High-frequency crystals up to 32 MHz (XT2)
  • 16-bit timer TA0, Timer_A with five capture/compare registers
  • 16-bit timer TA1, Timer_A with three capture/compare registers
  • 16-bit timer TA2, Timer_A with three capture/compare registers
  • 16-bit timer TB0, Timer_B with seven capture/compare shadow registers
  • Two universal serial communication interfaces (USCIs)
    • USCI_A0 and USCI_A1 each support:
      • Enhanced UART supports automatic baud-rate detection
      • IrDA encoder and decoder
      • Synchronous SPI
    • USCI_B0 and USCI_B1 each support:
      • I2C
      • Synchronous SPI
  • Full-speed universal serial bus (USB)
    • Integrated USB-PHY
    • Integrated 3.3-V and 1.8-V USB power system
    • Integrated USB-PLL
    • Eight input and eight output endpoints
  • 12-bit analog-to-digital converter (ADC) (MSP430F552x only) with internal reference, sample-and-hold, and autoscan features
  • Comparator
  • Hardware multiplier supports 32-bit operations
  • Serial onboard programming, no external programming voltage needed
  • 3-channel internal DMA
  • Basic timer with RTC feature
  • Development tools and software (also see Tools and Software)
  • Device Comparison summarizes the available family members
  • Low supply voltage range: 3.6 V down to 1.8 V
  • Ultra-low power consumption
    • Active mode (AM):
      • All system clocks active:
        • 290 µA/MHz at 8 MHz, 3.0 V, flash program execution (typical)
        • 150 µA/MHz at 8 MHz, 3.0 V, RAM program execution (typical)
    • Standby mode (LPM3):
      • Real-time clock (RTC) with crystal, watchdog, and supply supervisor operational, full RAM retention, fast wakeup:
        • 1.9 µA at 2.2 V, 2.1 µA at 3.0 V (typical)
      • Low-power oscillator (VLO), general-purpose counter, watchdog, and supply supervisor operational, full RAM retention, fast wakeup:
        • 1.4 µA at 3.0 V (typical)
    • Off mode (LPM4):
      • Full RAM retention, supply supervisor operational, fast wakeup:
        • 1.1 µA at 3.0 V (typical)
    • Shutdown mode (LPM4.5):
      • 0.18 µA at 3.0 V (typical)
  • Wake up from standby mode in 3.5 µs (typical)
  • 16-bit RISC architecture, extended memory, up to 25-MHz system clock
  • 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 watch crystals (XT1)
    • High-frequency crystals up to 32 MHz (XT2)
  • 16-bit timer TA0, Timer_A with five capture/compare registers
  • 16-bit timer TA1, Timer_A with three capture/compare registers
  • 16-bit timer TA2, Timer_A with three capture/compare registers
  • 16-bit timer TB0, Timer_B with seven capture/compare shadow registers
  • Two universal serial communication interfaces (USCIs)
    • USCI_A0 and USCI_A1 each support:
      • Enhanced UART supports automatic baud-rate detection
      • IrDA encoder and decoder
      • Synchronous SPI
    • USCI_B0 and USCI_B1 each support:
      • I2C
      • Synchronous SPI
  • Full-speed universal serial bus (USB)
    • Integrated USB-PHY
    • Integrated 3.3-V and 1.8-V USB power system
    • Integrated USB-PLL
    • Eight input and eight output endpoints
  • 12-bit analog-to-digital converter (ADC) (MSP430F552x only) with internal reference, sample-and-hold, and autoscan features
  • Comparator
  • Hardware multiplier supports 32-bit operations
  • Serial onboard programming, no external programming voltage needed
  • 3-channel internal DMA
  • Basic timer with RTC feature
  • Development tools and software (also see Tools and Software)
  • Device Comparison summarizes the available family members

The Texas Instruments MSP430F55xx microcontrollers (MCUs) are part of the MSP430™ system control & communication family of ultra-low-power microcontrollers consists of several devices featuring peripheral sets targeted for a variety of applications. The architecture, combined with extensive low-power modes, is optimized to achieve extended battery life in portable measurement applications. The microcontroller 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 3.5 µs (typical).

The MSP430F5529, MSP430F5527, MSP430F5525, and MSP430F5521 microcontrollers have integrated USB and PHY supporting USB 2.0, four 16-bit timers, a high-performance 12-bit analog-to-digital converter (ADC), two USCIs, a hardware multiplier, DMA, an RTC module with alarm capabilities, and 63 I/O pins. The MSP430F5528, MSP430F5526, MSP430F5524, and MSP430F5522 microcontrollers include all of these peripherals but have 47 I/O pins.

The MSP430F5519, MSP430F5517, and MSP430F5515 microcontrollers have integrated USB and PHY supporting USB 2.0, four 16-bit timers, two USCIs, a hardware multiplier, DMA, an RTC module with alarm capabilities, and 63 I/O pins. The MSP430F5514 and MSP430FF5513 microcontrollers include all of these peripherals but have 47 I/O pins.

Typical applications include analog and digital sensor systems, data loggers, and others that require connectivity to various USB hosts.

The MSP430F55xx MCUs are supported by an extensive hardware and software ecosystem with reference designs and code examples to get your design started quickly. Development kits include the MSP430F5529 USB LaunchPad™ development kit and the MSP430F5529 experimenter’s board as well as the MSP-TS430PN80USB 80-pin target development board and the MSP-TS430RGC64USB 64-pin target development board. TI also provides free MSP430Ware™ software, which is available as a component of Code Composer Studio™ IDE desktop and cloud versions within TI Resource Explorer. The MSP430 MCUs are also supported by extensive online collateral, training, and online support through the TI E2E™ support forum.

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

The Texas Instruments MSP430F55xx microcontrollers (MCUs) are part of the MSP430™ system control & communication family of ultra-low-power microcontrollers consists of several devices featuring peripheral sets targeted for a variety of applications. The architecture, combined with extensive low-power modes, is optimized to achieve extended battery life in portable measurement applications. The microcontroller 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 3.5 µs (typical).

The MSP430F5529, MSP430F5527, MSP430F5525, and MSP430F5521 microcontrollers have integrated USB and PHY supporting USB 2.0, four 16-bit timers, a high-performance 12-bit analog-to-digital converter (ADC), two USCIs, a hardware multiplier, DMA, an RTC module with alarm capabilities, and 63 I/O pins. The MSP430F5528, MSP430F5526, MSP430F5524, and MSP430F5522 microcontrollers include all of these peripherals but have 47 I/O pins.

The MSP430F5519, MSP430F5517, and MSP430F5515 microcontrollers have integrated USB and PHY supporting USB 2.0, four 16-bit timers, two USCIs, a hardware multiplier, DMA, an RTC module with alarm capabilities, and 63 I/O pins. The MSP430F5514 and MSP430FF5513 microcontrollers include all of these peripherals but have 47 I/O pins.

Typical applications include analog and digital sensor systems, data loggers, and others that require connectivity to various USB hosts.

The MSP430F55xx MCUs are supported by an extensive hardware and software ecosystem with reference designs and code examples to get your design started quickly. Development kits include the MSP430F5529 USB LaunchPad™ development kit and the MSP430F5529 experimenter’s board as well as the MSP-TS430PN80USB 80-pin target development board and the MSP-TS430RGC64USB 64-pin target development board. TI also provides free MSP430Ware™ software, which is available as a component of Code Composer Studio™ IDE desktop and cloud versions within TI Resource Explorer. The MSP430 MCUs are also supported by extensive online collateral, training, and online support through the TI E2E™ support forum.

For complete module descriptions, see the MSP430F5xx and MSP430F6xx Family User’s Guide.
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* Data sheet MSP430F552x, MSP430F551x Mixed-Signal Microcontrollers datasheet (Rev. P) PDF | HTML 11 Sep 2020
* Errata MSP430F5525 Device Erratasheet (Rev. AD) PDF | HTML 09 Jun 2021
* User guide MSP430x5xx and MSP430x6xx Family User's Guide (Rev. Q) 17 Aug 2018
Application note ESD Diode Current Specification (Rev. B) PDF | HTML 23 Aug 2021
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
Technical article A world of possibilities: 5 ways to use MSP430™︎ MCUs in your design 29 Apr 2021
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
White paper The ultra-low-power USB revolution (Rev. A) 26 Feb 2019
Application note Starting a USB Design Using MSP430 MCUs (Rev. B) PDF | HTML 19 Oct 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 Using the TPS3619 With MSP430 Microcontrollers (Rev. B) PDF | HTML 06 Aug 2018
Application note Random Number Generation Using MSP430™ MCUs (Rev. A) 16 May 2018
Application note Software Coding Techniques for MSP430™ MCUs (Rev. B) 14 Mar 2018
Application note Solutions to Common eUSCI and USCI Serial Communication Issues on MSP430 MCUs (Rev. A) 01 Mar 2018
Application note Troubleshooting Guidelines for MSP Devices 04 Oct 2017
Application note MSP430 32-kHz Crystal Oscillators (Rev. D) PDF | HTML 18 Jul 2017
Application note Debugging Flash Issues on the MSP430 Family of Microcontrollers (Rev. A) 16 Mar 2017
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
Application note General Oversampling of MSP ADCs for Higher Resolution (Rev. A) PDF | HTML 01 Apr 2016
Functional safety information Safety Manual for MSP430G2xx, F5xx, and FR57xx in IEC 60730 Safety Applications (Rev. A) 12 Jan 2016
Application note MSP Code Protection Features PDF | HTML 07 Dec 2015
Application note Using the USCI I2C Master (Rev. A) 11 Mar 2015
Application note USB Field Firmware Updates on MSP430 MCUs (Rev. C) 12 Nov 2014
White paper Ultra-low power USB for portable embedded applications 29 May 2013
Application note Creating Autoplay Installers Using MSP430F5529 and CDFS 14 Mar 2012
Application note Implementing a Thermocouple Interface With ADC12_A 19 Jul 2011

Design & development

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Development kit

MSP-TS430PN80USB — MSP-TS430PN80USB - 80-pin Target Development Board for MSP430F5x MCUs

The MSP-TS430PN80USB is a standalone 80-pin ZIF socket target board used to program and debug the MSP MCU in-system through the JTAG interface or the Spy Bi-Wire (2-wire JTAG) protocol.

Device Support: The MSP-TS430PN80USB development kit supports MSP430F551x and MSP430F552x MCUs in an 80-pin LQFP (...)

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Development kit

MSP-TS430RGC64USB — MSP-TS430RGC64USB - 64-pin Target Development Board for MSP430F5x MCUs

The MSP-TS430RGC64USB is a standalone 64-pin ZIF socket target board used to program and debug the MSP430 MCU in-system through the JTAG interface or the Spy Bi-Wire (2-wire JTAG) protocol.

Device Support: The MSP-TS430RGCUSB development board supports MSP430F550x, MSP430F551x and MSP430F552x MCUs (...)

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Hardware programming tool

MSP-FET — MSP MCU Programmer and Debugger

The MSP-FET is a powerful emulation development tool – often called a debug probe – which allows users to quickly begin development on MSP low-power microcontrollers (MCU).

It supports programming and real-time debugging over both JTAG and SBW interfaces. Furthermore, the MSP-FET also provides a (...)

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Hardware programming tool

MSP-GANG —

MSP-GANG production programmer

The MSP Gang Programmer (MSP-GANG) is a MSP430™/MSP432™ device programmer that can program up to eight identical MSP430/MSP432 Flash or FRAM devices at the same time. It connects to a host PC using a standard RS-232 or USB connection and provides flexible programming options that allow (...)

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Software development kit (SDK)

MSPWARE — MSP430Ware for MSP Microcontrollers

MSP430Ware is a collection of resources that help users to effectively create and build MSP430 code. These resources support ALL MSP430 microcontrollers (MCUs). As one user mentioned, “It’s essentially everything developers need to become MSP430 microcontroller experts!”

This complete collection of (...)

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Application software & framework

MSP430-IEC60730-SW-PACKAGE — IEC60730 Software Package

The IEC60730 MSP430 software package was developed to be useful in assisting customers in complying with IEC 60730-1:2010 (Automatic Electrical Controls for Household and Similar Use – Part 1: General Requirements) for up to Class B products, which includes home appliances, arc detectors, (...)
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Application software & framework

MSP430USBDEVPACK — MSP430 USB Developers Package

The USB Developers Package for MSP430 is a software package containing all necessary source code and sample applications required for developing a USB-based MSP430 project. The package only supports MSP430 USB devices.

Note: This software is available as part of MSPWare. If you have downloaded and (...)

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Driver or library

MSP-DSPLIB — Digital Signal Processing (DSP) Library for MSP430 Microcontrollers

The TI MSP430™ Digital Signal Processing library is a set of optimized functions to perform common signal processing operations for MSP430 microcontrollers. These functions are used in applications where processing-intensive transforms are done in real-time for minimal energy and with very (...)
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Driver or library

MSPMATHLIB — Floating Point Math Library for MSP430

MSPMathLib is an accelerated floating point math library for MSP430™ MCUs that delivers up to 26x faster computation for the most commonly used math functions. The library seamlessly integrates with projects to replace floating point math functions such as sin, cos, tan, log, exp and sqrt, (...)
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IDE, configuration, compiler or debugger

ENERGIA — Energia

Energia is an open source & community-driven integrated development environment (IDE) & software framework. Based on the Wiring framework, Energia provides an intuitive coding environment as well as a robust framework of easy-to-use functional APIs & libraries for programming a (...)
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IDE, configuration, compiler or debugger

ENERGYTRACE —

EnergyTrace Technology

EnergyTrace™ software for MSP430™ MCUs, MSP432™ MCUs, CC13xx wireless MCUs and CC26xx wireless MCUs is an energy-based code analysis tool that measures and displays the energy profile of an application and helps optimize it for ultra-low-power consumption.

As most developers know, it is difficult to (...)

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IDE, configuration, compiler or debugger

IAR-KICKSTART — IAR Embedded Workbench

IAR Embedded Workbench delivers a complete development toolchain for building and debugging embedded applications for your selected target microcontroller. The included IAR C/C++ Compiler generates highly optimized code for your application, and the C-SPY Debugger is a fully integrated debugger for (...)
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Software programming tool

UNIFLASH — UniFlash stand-alone flash tool for microcontrollers, Sitara™; processors and SimpleLink™

Supported devices: CC13xx, CC25xx, CC26xx, CC3x20, CC3x30, CC3x35, Tiva, C2000, MSP43x, Hercules, PGA9xx, IWR12xx, IWR14xx, IWR16xx, IWR18xx , IWR68xx, AWR12xx, AWR14xx, AWR16xx, AWR18xx.  Command line only: AM335x, AM437x, AM571x, AM572x, AM574x, AM65XX, K2G

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Support software

MSP430F552x C Examples (IAR and CCSv4) (Rev. L)

SLAC300L.ZIP (240 KB)
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CAD/CAE symbol

MSP430 schematic symbols and footprints library for use with the Eagle CAD tool (Rev. E)

SLAC060E.ZIP (97 KB)
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Design tool

MSP-3P-SEARCH — MSP Third party search tool

TI has partnered with multiple companies to offer a wide range of solutions and services for TI MSP devices. These companies can accelerate your path to production using MSP devices. Download this search tool to quickly browse third-party details and find the right third-party to meet your needs.

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