Texas Instruments MSP430 Microcontroller 16 MHz 16-Bit DIP-20

The Texas Instruments MSP430 Microcontroller is an ultra-low-power 16-bit device operating at up to 16 MHz, engineered for extended battery life in portable measurement applications.

Overview

The MSP430 architecture, combined with five power-saving modes, supports efficient energy use. The 16-bit RISC CPU and constant generators support efficient code execution. The device can wake from standby mode in less than 1 microsecond using its digitally controlled oscillator (DCO), supporting rapid response times.

Key Features

• 10-bit 200-ksps analogue-to-digital converter with internal reference, sample-and-hold and auto-scan capabilities
• On-chip comparator for signal comparison or slope analogue-to-digital conversion
• Two 16-bit timers, each with three capture/compare registers
• Brownout detector for reliable operation
• Up to 24 capacitive-touch-enabled I/O pins for touch-sensitive interfaces
• On-chip emulation logic with Spy-Bi-Wire interface for simplified debugging

Specifications

• Core: MSP430
• Architecture: 16-bit RISC, 62.5 ns instruction cycle time
• Frequency (Max): 16 MHz
• Program Memory: 16 KB
• RAM: 512 bytes
• Pins: 20 (PDIP package)
• I/O Pins: 16
• Interfaces: I2C, SPI, UART (Universal Serial Communication Interface)
• Supply Voltage: 1.8 V to 3.6 V
• Operating Temperature: -40°C to +85°C
• Dimensions: H 43 mm × W 33 mm × D 15 mm
• Weight: 2.109 g (approx.)

Applications

The microcontroller supports automation, process control, communications, networking, consumer electronics, embedded design, multimedia, portable devices, robotics, sensing and instrumentation, and security applications. Its combination of low power consumption, analogue sensing and capacitive-touch I/O makes it a versatile option for a wide range of embedded designs.