Overview
The Texas Instruments MSP430F1232IRHBT is a member of the MSP430 family of ultralow-power microcontrollers. This device is designed to optimize power consumption, making it ideal for applications requiring extended battery life, particularly in portable measurement devices. The MSP430F1232IRHBT features a powerful 16-bit RISC CPU, 16-bit registers, and constant generators that enhance code efficiency. It also includes a digitally controlled oscillator (DCO) that allows for rapid wake-up from low-power modes to active mode in less than 6 µs.
Key Specifications
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Package | VQFN (RHB) with 32 pins |
| Operating Temperature Range | -40°C to 85°C |
| Flash Memory | 8 KB |
| SRAM | 256 B |
| Supply Voltage Range | 1.8 V to 3.6 V |
| Active Mode Power Consumption | 200 µA at 1 MHz, 2.2 V |
| Standby Mode Power Consumption | 0.7 µA |
| Off Mode (RAM Retention) Power Consumption | 0.1 µA |
| Instruction Cycle Time | 125 ns |
| Timer | 16-Bit Timer_A with three capture/compare registers |
| A/D Converter | 10-Bit, 200-ksps with internal reference, sample-and-hold, autoscan, and data transfer controller |
| Serial Communication Interface | USART with software-selectable asynchronous UART or synchronous SPI |
Key Features
- Ultralow-power consumption with five power-saving modes
- Wake-up from standby mode in less than 6 µs
- 16-Bit RISC architecture with 125 ns instruction cycle time
- Basic clock module configurations including various internal resistors, single external resistor, 32-kHz crystal, high frequency crystal, resonator, and external clock source
- 10-Bit, 200-ksps A/D converter with internal reference, sample-and-hold, autoscan, and data transfer controller
- Serial communication interface (USART) with software-selectable asynchronous UART or synchronous SPI
- Serial onboard programming, no external programming voltage needed, and programmable code protection by security fuse
- Supply voltage brownout protection
Applications
The MSP430F1232IRHBT is suitable for a variety of applications, including:
- Portable measurement devices requiring extended battery life
- Digital signal processing applications such as glass breakage detection with signal analysis (including wave digital filter algorithm)
- Stand-alone RF sensors
- Low-power embedded systems
Q & A
- What is the package type of the MSP430F1232IRHBT?
The MSP430F1232IRHBT comes in a VQFN (RHB) package with 32 pins. - What is the operating temperature range of the MSP430F1232IRHBT?
The operating temperature range is -40°C to 85°C. - How much flash memory does the MSP430F1232IRHBT have?
The device has 8 KB of flash memory. - What is the power consumption in active mode?
The power consumption in active mode is 200 µA at 1 MHz, 2.2 V. - Does the MSP430F1232IRHBT support serial communication?
Yes, it supports serial communication through a USART with software-selectable asynchronous UART or synchronous SPI. - What types of timers are available on the MSP430F1232IRHBT?
The device features a 16-Bit Timer_A with three capture/compare registers. - Is onboard programming available for the MSP430F1232IRHBT?
Yes, the device supports serial onboard programming without the need for an external programming voltage. - What kind of A/D converter does the MSP430F1232IRHBT have?
The device includes a 10-Bit, 200-ksps A/D converter with internal reference, sample-and-hold, autoscan, and data transfer controller. - Does the MSP430F1232IRHBT have power-saving modes?
Yes, it has five power-saving modes to optimize power consumption. - How quickly can the MSP430F1232IRHBT wake up from standby mode?
The device can wake up from standby mode in less than 6 µs.
