Overview
The Texas Instruments MSP430F1101AIDW is an ultralow-power mixed signal microcontroller from the MSP430 family. This device is designed to optimize power consumption, making it ideal for battery-powered and portable measurement applications. The MSP430F1101AIDW features a powerful 16-bit RISC CPU, 16-bit registers, and constant generators that contribute to maximum code efficiency. It also includes a digitally controlled oscillator (DCO) that allows for quick wake-up from low-power modes to active mode in less than 6 µs.
Key Specifications
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Supply Voltage Range | 1.8 V – 3.6 V |
| Power Consumption (Active Mode) | 160 µA at 1 MHz, 2.2 V |
| Power Consumption (Standby Mode) | 0.7 µA |
| Power Consumption (Off Mode with RAM Retention) | 0.1 µA |
| CPU Architecture | 16-Bit RISC, 125 ns Instruction Cycle Time |
| Memory | 1 KB Flash, 128 B RAM |
| Timer | 16-Bit Timer_A with Three Capture/Compare Registers |
| Analog Comparator | On-Chip Comparator for Analog Signal Compare Function or Slope A/D Conversion |
| I/O Pins | 14 I/O Pins |
| Package | 20-Pin Plastic Small-Outline Wide Body (SOWB), 20-Pin Plastic Small-Outline Thin Package, 20-Pin TVSOP, and 24-Pin QFN |
| Operating Temperature Range | -40°C to 85°C |
Key Features
- Ultralow-power consumption with multiple low-power modes (Active, Standby, Off with RAM retention)
- 16-Bit RISC CPU with 125 ns instruction cycle time
- Basic Clock Module Configurations: various internal resistors, single external resistor, 32-kHz crystal, high-frequency crystal, resonator, and external clock source
- 16-Bit Timer_A with three capture/compare registers
- On-chip comparator for analog signal compare function or slope A/D conversion
- Serial onboard programming with no external programming voltage needed and programmable code protection by security fuse
- Wake-up from standby mode in less than 6 µs
- Single slope A/D conversion capability on resistive sensors using I/O port inputs
Applications
The MSP430F1101AIDW is suitable for various applications, including:
- Sensor systems that capture analog signals, convert them to digital values, and process the data for display or transmission to a host system.
- Stand-alone RF sensor front ends.
- Portable measurement applications where extended battery life is crucial.
- Resistive sensor applications utilizing the single slope A/D conversion capability of the I/O port inputs.
Q & A
- What is the supply voltage range of the MSP430F1101AIDW?
The supply voltage range is 1.8 V to 3.6 V.
- How much power does the MSP430F1101AIDW consume in active mode?
In active mode, it consumes 160 µA at 1 MHz and 2.2 V.
- What is the wake-up time from standby mode?
The device can wake up from standby mode in less than 6 µs.
- What type of CPU architecture does the MSP430F1101AIDW have?
The device features a 16-bit RISC CPU with a 125 ns instruction cycle time.
- How much memory does the MSP430F1101AIDW have?
The device has 1 KB of Flash memory and 128 B of RAM.
- What is the purpose of the on-chip comparator?
The on-chip comparator is used for analog signal compare function or slope A/D conversion.
- What types of packages are available for the MSP430F1101AIDW?
The device is available in 20-Pin Plastic Small-Outline Wide Body (SOWB), 20-Pin Plastic Small-Outline Thin Package, 20-Pin TVSOP, and 24-Pin QFN packages.
- What is the operating temperature range of the MSP430F1101AIDW?
The operating temperature range is -40°C to 85°C.
- Can the MSP430F1101AIDW be programmed onboard without an external programming voltage?
- What is the purpose of the 16-Bit Timer_A?
The 16-Bit Timer_A is used with three capture/compare registers for various timing and control functions.
