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CPU MSP430 Frequency (MHz) 16 Flash memory (kByte) 16 RAM (kByte) 0.5 ADC type 10-bit SAR Features Real-time clock, Spy-bi-wire, Watchdog timer UART 1 Number of ADC channels 8 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 24 Number of I2Cs 1 Security Secure debug
CPU MSP430 Frequency (MHz) 16 Flash memory (kByte) 16 RAM (kByte) 0.5 ADC type 10-bit SAR Features Real-time clock, Spy-bi-wire, Watchdog timer UART 1 Number of ADC channels 8 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 24 Number of I2Cs 1 Security Secure debug
PDIP (N) 20 228.702 mm² 24.33 x 9.4 TSSOP (PW) 28 62.08 mm² 9.7 x 6.4 TSSOP (PW) 20 41.6 mm² 6.5 x 6.4 VQFN (RHB) 32 25 mm² 5 x 5
  • Low Supply-Voltage Range: 1.8 V to 3.6 V
  • Ultra-Low Power Consumption
    • Active Mode: 230 µA at 1 MHz, 2.2 V
    • Standby Mode: 0.5 µA
    • Off Mode (RAM Retention): 0.1 µA
  • Five Power-Saving Modes
  • Ultra-Fast Wake-Up From Standby Mode in Less Than 1 µs
  • 16-Bit RISC Architecture, 62.5-ns Instruction Cycle Time
  • Basic Clock Module Configurations
    • Internal Frequencies up to 16 MHz With Four Calibrated Frequency
    • Internal Very-Low-Power Low-Frequency (LF) Oscillator
    • 32-kHz Crystal
    • External Digital Clock Source
  • Two 16-Bit Timer_A With Three Capture/Compare Registers
  • Up to 24 Capacitive-Touch Enabled I/O Pins
  • Universal Serial Communication Interface (USCI)
    • Enhanced UART Supporting Auto Baudrate Detection (LIN)
    • IrDA Encoder and Decoder
    • Synchronous SPI
    • I2C™
  • On-Chip Comparator for Analog Signal Compare Function or Slope Analog-to-Digital (A/D) Conversion
  • 10-Bit 200-ksps Analog-to-Digital (A/D) Converter With Internal Reference, Sample-and-Hold, and Autoscan
  • Brownout Detector
  • Serial Onboard Programming, No External Programming Voltage Needed, Programmable Code Protection by Security Fuse
  • On-Chip Emulation Logic With Spy-Bi-Wire Interface
  • Package Options
    • TSSOP: 20 Pin, 28 Pin
    • PDIP: 20 Pin
    • QFN: 32 Pin

  • Low Supply-Voltage Range: 1.8 V to 3.6 V
  • Ultra-Low Power Consumption
    • Active Mode: 230 µA at 1 MHz, 2.2 V
    • Standby Mode: 0.5 µA
    • Off Mode (RAM Retention): 0.1 µA
  • Five Power-Saving Modes
  • Ultra-Fast Wake-Up From Standby Mode in Less Than 1 µs
  • 16-Bit RISC Architecture, 62.5-ns Instruction Cycle Time
  • Basic Clock Module Configurations
    • Internal Frequencies up to 16 MHz With Four Calibrated Frequency
    • Internal Very-Low-Power Low-Frequency (LF) Oscillator
    • 32-kHz Crystal
    • External Digital Clock Source
  • Two 16-Bit Timer_A With Three Capture/Compare Registers
  • Up to 24 Capacitive-Touch Enabled I/O Pins
  • Universal Serial Communication Interface (USCI)
    • Enhanced UART Supporting Auto Baudrate Detection (LIN)
    • IrDA Encoder and Decoder
    • Synchronous SPI
    • I2C™
  • On-Chip Comparator for Analog Signal Compare Function or Slope Analog-to-Digital (A/D) Conversion
  • 10-Bit 200-ksps Analog-to-Digital (A/D) Converter With Internal Reference, Sample-and-Hold, and Autoscan
  • Brownout Detector
  • Serial Onboard Programming, No External Programming Voltage Needed, Programmable Code Protection by Security Fuse
  • On-Chip Emulation Logic With Spy-Bi-Wire Interface
  • Package Options
    • TSSOP: 20 Pin, 28 Pin
    • PDIP: 20 Pin
    • QFN: 32 Pin

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 wake-up from low-power modes to active mode in less than 1 µs.

The MSP430G2x13 and MSP430G2x53 series are ultra-low-power mixed signal microcontrollers with built-in 16-bit timers, up to 24 I/O capacitive-touch enabled pins, a versatile analog comparator, and built-in communication capability using the universal serial communication interface. In addition the MSP430G2x53 family members have a 10-bit analog-to-digital (A/D) converter. For configuration details see .

Typical applications include low-cost sensor systems that capture analog signals, convert them to digital values, and then process the data for display or for transmission to a host system.

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 wake-up from low-power modes to active mode in less than 1 µs.

The MSP430G2x13 and MSP430G2x53 series are ultra-low-power mixed signal microcontrollers with built-in 16-bit timers, up to 24 I/O capacitive-touch enabled pins, a versatile analog comparator, and built-in communication capability using the universal serial communication interface. In addition the MSP430G2x53 family members have a 10-bit analog-to-digital (A/D) converter. For configuration details see .

Typical applications include low-cost sensor systems that capture analog signals, convert them to digital values, and then process the data for display or for transmission to a host system.

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PDIP (N) 20 Ultra Librarian
TSSOP (PW) 28 Ultra Librarian
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VQFN (RHB) 32 Ultra Librarian

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