Overview
The Texas Instruments MSP430F5328IRGCR is a member of the MSP430 family of ultra-low-power microcontrollers. This device is designed to optimize power consumption, making it ideal for applications requiring extended battery life. The MSP430F5328 features a powerful 16-bit RISC CPU, 16-bit registers, and constant generators that contribute to maximum code efficiency. The microcontroller includes a range of peripherals such as timers, universal serial communication interfaces (USCIs), a high-performance 12-bit ADC, and a hardware multiplier, among others.
Key Specifications
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Package Type | VQFN (RGC) - 64 pins |
| Operating Temperature Range | -40°C to 85°C |
| Supply Voltage Range | 1.8 V to 3.6 V |
| System Clock Frequency | Up to 25 MHz |
| Active Power Consumption | 290 µA/MHz at 8 MHz, 3 V (typical) |
| Standby Mode (LPM3) Power Consumption | 1.9 µA at 2.2 V, 2.1 µA at 3 V (typical) |
| Off Mode (LPM4) Power Consumption | 1.1 µA at 3 V (typical) |
| Shutdown Mode (LPM4.5) Power Consumption | 0.18 µA at 3 V (typical) |
| ADC Resolution | 12-bit, 10 channels |
| Timers | Four 16-bit timers (TA0, TA1, TA2, TB0) |
| USCIs | Two USCIs (USCI_A0, USCI_A1, USCI_B0, USCI_B1) |
| I/O Pins | 47 I/O pins |
Key Features
- Ultra-low power consumption with multiple low-power modes (LPM3, LPM4, LPM4.5)
- 16-bit RISC architecture with up to 25-MHz system clock
- Fully integrated LDO with programmable regulated core supply voltage
- Supply voltage supervision, monitoring, and brownout detection
- Unified clock system with FLL control loop for frequency stabilization
- Low-power low-frequency internal clock source (VLO) and low-frequency trimmed internal reference source (REFO)
- High-frequency crystals up to 32 MHz (XT2) and 32-kHz watch crystals (XT1)
- 12-bit analog-to-digital converter (ADC) with internal reference, sample-and-hold, and autoscan feature
- Hardware multiplier supporting 32-bit operations
- Serial onboard programming, no external programming voltage needed
- 3-channel internal DMA and basic timer with RTC feature
Applications
The MSP430F5328 is suitable for a variety of applications, including:
- Analog and digital sensor systems
- Data loggers
- General-purpose applications requiring low power consumption
Q & A
- What is the operating temperature range of the MSP430F5328?
The operating temperature range is -40°C to 85°C.
- What is the supply voltage range for the MSP430F5328?
The supply voltage range is 1.8 V to 3.6 V.
- How many I/O pins does the MSP430F5328 have?
The MSP430F5328 has 47 I/O pins.
- What are the power consumption characteristics of the MSP430F5328 in different modes?
The device consumes 290 µA/MHz in active mode, 1.9 µA in standby mode (LPM3), 1.1 µA in off mode (LPM4), and 0.18 µA in shutdown mode (LPM4.5) at 3 V (typical).
- What types of timers are available on the MSP430F5328?
The device includes four 16-bit timers: TA0, TA1, TA2, and TB0.
- What communication interfaces are supported by the MSP430F5328?
The device supports two USCIs (USCI_A0, USCI_A1, USCI_B0, USCI_B1) with features such as UART, IrDA, SPI, and I2C.
- Does the MSP430F5328 have an integrated ADC?
Yes, it includes a 12-bit analog-to-digital converter (ADC) with internal reference, sample-and-hold, and autoscan feature.
- What is the purpose of the hardware multiplier in the MSP430F5328?
The hardware multiplier supports 32-bit operations, enhancing computational efficiency.
- How can the MSP430F5328 be programmed?
The device supports serial onboard programming without the need for an external programming voltage.
- What are some typical applications for the MSP430F5328?
Typical applications include analog and digital sensor systems, data loggers, and various general-purpose applications requiring low power consumption.
