Overview
The Texas Instruments MSP430F448IPZR is a member of the MSP430 family of ultralow-power microcontrollers. This device is designed for applications requiring low power consumption, high performance, and advanced peripherals. The MSP430F448IPZR features a 16-bit RISC CPU, 48 KB of flash memory, and 2 KB of SRAM, making it suitable for a wide range of applications including sensor systems, industrial control, and handheld meters.
Key Specifications
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Package | LQFP (PZ) - 100 pins |
| Operating Temperature Range | -40°C to 85°C |
| Flash Memory | 48 KB + 256 B |
| SRAM | 2 KB |
| ADC | 12-bit A/D Converter with internal reference, sample-and-hold, and autoscan feature |
| Timers | 16-bit Timer_A with three capture/compare registers, 16-bit Timer_B with three or seven capture/compare-with-shadow registers |
| USART | Two USARTs (USART0, USART1), selectable as asynchronous UART or synchronous SPI by software |
| Power Consumption | Active Mode: 280 µA at 1 MHz, 2.2 V; Standby Mode: 1.1 µA; Off Mode (RAM Retention): 0.1 µA |
| Power Saving Modes | Five power saving modes |
| LCD Driver | Integrated LCD driver for up to 160 segments |
Key Features
- Low supply-voltage range: 1.8 V to 3.6 V
- 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
- 12-bit A/D converter with internal reference, sample-and-hold, and autoscan feature
- On-chip comparator and serial communication interface (USART)
- 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
- Integrated LCD driver for up to 160 segments and bootstrap loader
Applications
The MSP430F448IPZR is ideal for various applications, including:
- Sensor systems that capture analog signals, convert them to digital values, and process or transmit the data.
- Industrial control applications such as ripple counters, digital motor control, EE-meters, and handheld meters.
- Systems requiring data visualization on an LCD panel.
Q & A
- What is the package type and pin count of the MSP430F448IPZR?
The MSP430F448IPZR comes in an LQFP (PZ) package with 100 pins.
- What is the operating temperature range of the MSP430F448IPZR?
The operating temperature range is -40°C to 85°C.
- How much flash and SRAM memory does the MSP430F448IPZR have?
The device has 48 KB of flash memory and 2 KB of SRAM.
- What type of ADC does the MSP430F448IPZR feature?
The device features a 12-bit A/D converter with internal reference, sample-and-hold, and autoscan feature.
- What are the power consumption characteristics of the MSP430F448IPZR?
The device consumes 280 µA in active mode at 1 MHz, 2.2 V; 1.1 µA in standby mode; and 0.1 µA in off mode (RAM retention).
- Does the MSP430F448IPZR support multiple power saving modes?
Yes, it supports five power saving modes.
- What communication interfaces are available on the MSP430F448IPZR?
The device features two USARTs (USART0, USART1) that can be configured as asynchronous UART or synchronous SPI by software.
- Does the MSP430F448IPZR have an integrated LCD driver?
Yes, it has an integrated LCD driver for up to 160 segments.
- What are some typical applications for the MSP430F448IPZR?
Typical applications include sensor systems, industrial control, and handheld meters.
- How does the MSP430F448IPZR wake up from standby mode?
The device can wake up from standby mode in less than 6 µs.
