The TI MSP430™ family of ultra-low-power
microcontrollers consists of several devices featuring different sets of peripherals targeted for
various applications. The architecture, combined with extensive 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 3.5 µs (typical).
The MSP430F522x series are microcontrollers with four 16-bit timers, a high-performance
10-bit ADC, two universal serial communication interfaces (USCIs), a hardware multiplier, DMA, a
comparator, and an RTC module with alarm capabilities.
The MSP430F521x series include all of the peripherals of the MSP430F522x series with
the exception of the ADC.
All devices have a split I/O supply system that allows for a seamless interface to
other devices that have a nominal 1.8-V I/O interface without the need for external level
translation.
For complete module descriptions, see the MSP430F5xx
and MSP430F6xx Family Users Guide. For design guidelines, see
Designing With MSP430F522x and MSP430F521x
Devices.
The TI MSP430™ family of ultra-low-power
microcontrollers consists of several devices featuring different sets of peripherals targeted for
various applications. The architecture, combined with extensive 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 3.5 µs (typical).
The MSP430F522x series are microcontrollers with four 16-bit timers, a high-performance
10-bit ADC, two universal serial communication interfaces (USCIs), a hardware multiplier, DMA, a
comparator, and an RTC module with alarm capabilities.
The MSP430F521x series include all of the peripherals of the MSP430F522x series with
the exception of the ADC.
All devices have a split I/O supply system that allows for a seamless interface to
other devices that have a nominal 1.8-V I/O interface without the need for external level
translation.
For complete module descriptions, see the MSP430F5xx
and MSP430F6xx Family Users Guide. For design guidelines, see
Designing With MSP430F522x and MSP430F521x
Devices.