Overview
The Texas Instruments MSP430F427AIPM is a member of the MSP430 family of ultra-low power microcontrollers. This device is designed for applications requiring high precision and low power consumption. It features a powerful 16-bit RISC CPU with 16-bit registers and constant generators, optimizing code efficiency. The MSP430F427AIPM is particularly suited for portable measurement applications, such as handheld metering equipment, weigh scales, and energy meters, due to its extended battery life capabilities.
Key Specifications
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Package | LQFP (PM) with 64 pins |
| Operating Temperature Range | -40°C to 85°C |
| Flash Memory | 32KB |
| RAM | 1KB |
| ADC Converters | Three independent 16-bit Sigma-Delta A/D converters with differential PGA inputs |
| Timer | 16-Bit Timer_A with three capture/compare registers |
| LCD Driver | Integrated LCD driver for 128 segments |
| Serial Communication Interface | USART, asynchronous UART, or synchronous SPI selectable by software |
| Power Consumption | Active Mode: 400 µA at 1 MHz, 3.0 V; Standby Mode: 1.6 µA; Off Mode (RAM Retention): 0.1 µA |
| Power-Saving Modes | Five power-saving modes |
Key Features
- Ultra-Low Power Consumption with five power-saving modes
- 16-Bit RISC Architecture with 125-ns instruction cycle time
- Three independent 16-bit Sigma-Delta A/D converters with differential PGA inputs
- 16-Bit Timer_A with three capture/compare registers
- Integrated LCD driver for 128 segments
- Serial Communication Interface (USART), asynchronous UART, or synchronous SPI selectable by software
- Brownout Detector and Supply Voltage Supervisor/Monitor with programmable level detection
- Serial Onboard Programming, no external programming voltage needed, programmable code protection by security fuse
- Bootstrap Loader in Flash Devices
- Hardware Multiplier supporting 16×16, 16×8, 8×16, and 8×8 bit operations
Applications
The MSP430F427AIPM is typically used in high-resolution applications such as:
- Handheld metering equipment
- Weigh scales
- Energy meters
Q & A
- What is the package type of the MSP430F427AIPM?
The MSP430F427AIPM comes in a LQFP (PM) package with 64 pins.
- What is the operating temperature range of the MSP430F427AIPM?
The operating temperature range is -40°C to 85°C.
- How much flash memory does the MSP430F427AIPM have?
The device has 32KB of flash memory.
- What type of ADC converters does the MSP430F427AIPM feature?
The device features three independent 16-bit Sigma-Delta A/D converters with differential PGA inputs.
- Does the MSP430F427AIPM have an integrated LCD driver?
Yes, it has an integrated LCD driver for 128 segments.
- What are the power consumption modes of the MSP430F427AIPM?
The device has active mode (400 µA at 1 MHz, 3.0 V), standby mode (1.6 µA), and off mode (RAM retention: 0.1 µA), along with five power-saving modes.
- What serial communication interfaces are supported by the MSP430F427AIPM?
The device supports USART, asynchronous UART, or synchronous SPI selectable by software.
- Does the MSP430F427AIPM have onboard programming capabilities?
Yes, it supports serial onboard programming without the need for an external programming voltage, and it has programmable code protection by security fuse.
- What kind of multiplier does the MSP430F427AIPM have?
The device features a hardware multiplier that supports 16×16, 16×8, 8×16, and 8×8 bit operations.
- In what types of applications is the MSP430F427AIPM typically used?
The MSP430F427AIPM is typically used in high-resolution applications such as handheld metering equipment, weigh scales, and energy meters.
