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MSP430FW423

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Rotary Sensing MCU with scan interface, 8KB Flash,256B SRAM for gas and water metering applications

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MSP430FW423

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Frequency (MHz) 8 Nonvolatile memory (kByte) 8 RAM (kByte) 0.125 ADC type Slope Number of ADC channels 0 Number of GPIOs 48 Features Advanced sensing, LCD, Scan interface UART 0 USB No Number of I2Cs 0 SPI 0 Number of comparator channels 2 Timers - 16-bit 2 Bootloader (BSL) UART Operating temperature range (°C) -40 to 85 Rating Catalog CPU MSP430 Operating system BareMetal (No OS), TI RTOS
Frequency (MHz) 8 Nonvolatile memory (kByte) 8 RAM (kByte) 0.125 ADC type Slope Number of ADC channels 0 Number of GPIOs 48 Features Advanced sensing, LCD, Scan interface UART 0 USB No Number of I2Cs 0 SPI 0 Number of comparator channels 2 Timers - 16-bit 2 Bootloader (BSL) UART Operating temperature range (°C) -40 to 85 Rating Catalog CPU MSP430 Operating system BareMetal (No OS), TI RTOS
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: 200 µA at 1 MHz, 2.2 V
    • Standby Mode: 0.7 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
  • Scan Interface for Background Water, Heat, and Gas Volume Measurement
  • 16-Bit Timer_A With Three Capture/Compare Registers
  • 16-Bit Timer_A With Five Capture/Compare Registers
  • Integrated LCD Driver for Up to 96 Segments
  • On-Chip Comparator
  • Serial Onboard Programming, No External Programming Voltage Needed Programmable Code Protection by Security Fuse
  • Brownout Detector
  • Supply Voltage Supervisor and Monitor With Programmable Level Detection
  • Bootstrap Loader (BSL) in Flash Devices
  • Family Members Include:
    • MSP430FW423
      8KB + 256B Flash Memory, 256B RAM
    • MSP430FW425
      16KB + 256B Flash Memory, 512B RAM
    • MSP430FW427
      32KB + 256B Flash Memory, 1KB RAM
    • MSP430FW428
      48KB + 256B Flash Memory, 2KB RAM
    • MSP430FW429
      60KB + 256B Flash Memory, 2KB RAM
  • Available in 64-Pin Quad Flat Pack (QFP)
  • For Complete Module Descriptions, See the , Literature Number SLAU056
  • Low Supply Voltage Range: 1.8 V to 3.6 V
  • Ultra-Low-Power Consumption:
    • Active Mode: 200 µA at 1 MHz, 2.2 V
    • Standby Mode: 0.7 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
  • Scan Interface for Background Water, Heat, and Gas Volume Measurement
  • 16-Bit Timer_A With Three Capture/Compare Registers
  • 16-Bit Timer_A With Five Capture/Compare Registers
  • Integrated LCD Driver for Up to 96 Segments
  • On-Chip Comparator
  • Serial Onboard Programming, No External Programming Voltage Needed Programmable Code Protection by Security Fuse
  • Brownout Detector
  • Supply Voltage Supervisor and Monitor With Programmable Level Detection
  • Bootstrap Loader (BSL) in Flash Devices
  • Family Members Include:
    • MSP430FW423
      8KB + 256B Flash Memory, 256B RAM
    • MSP430FW425
      16KB + 256B Flash Memory, 512B RAM
    • MSP430FW427
      32KB + 256B Flash Memory, 1KB RAM
    • MSP430FW428
      48KB + 256B Flash Memory, 2KB RAM
    • MSP430FW429
      60KB + 256B Flash Memory, 2KB RAM
  • Available in 64-Pin Quad Flat Pack (QFP)
  • For Complete Module Descriptions, See the , Literature Number SLAU056

The Texas Instruments 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 MSP430FW42x series are microcontroller configurations with two built-in 16-bit timers, a comparator, 96 LCD segment drive capability, a scan interface, and 48 I/O pins.

Typical applications include sensor systems that capture analog signals, convert them to digital values, and process the data and transmit them to a host system. The comparator and timers make the configurations ideal for gas, heat, and water meters, industrial meters, counter applications, and hand-held meters.

The Texas Instruments 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 MSP430FW42x series are microcontroller configurations with two built-in 16-bit timers, a comparator, 96 LCD segment drive capability, a scan interface, and 48 I/O pins.

Typical applications include sensor systems that capture analog signals, convert them to digital values, and process the data and transmit them to a host system. The comparator and timers make the configurations ideal for gas, heat, and water meters, industrial meters, counter applications, and hand-held meters.
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* Data sheet MSP430FW42x Mixed Signal Microcontroller datasheet (Rev. E) 17 Dec 2013
* Errata MSP430FW423 Device Erratasheet (Rev. G) 29 May 2018
* User guide MSP430x4xx Family User's Guide (Rev. L) 12 Dec 2017
Application note Migration Guide From MSP430 MCUs to MSPM0 MCUs (Rev. B) PDF | HTML 02 Jun 2025
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 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 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 MSP430FW42x Scan Interface SIFCLK Adjustment (Rev. A) 02 Aug 2018
Application note MSP430FW42x Scan Interface SIFDACR Calibration (Rev. A) 02 Aug 2018
Application note Efficient Multiplication and Division Using MSP430 MCUs (Rev. A) 18 Jul 2018
Application note Rotary/Linear Motion Detection Using the MSP430 Scan Interface & Optical Sensors (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 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 Rotation Detection With the MSP430 Scan Interface (Rev. B) 28 Jul 2017
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 Designing With MSP430™ MCUs and Segment LCDs (Rev. A) PDF | HTML 20 Jul 2015
Application note Migrating From MSP430FW42x Scan Interface to MSP430FR6x8x/FR5x8x ESI (Rev. A) 06 Feb 2015
Application note Design Considerations When Using the MSP430 Graphics Library 05 Oct 2012
White paper Power Management Solutions for Ultra-Low-Power 16-Bit MSP430 MCUs (Rev. D) 28 Mar 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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