Overview
The Texas Instruments MSP430F5503IRGZR is a member of the MSP430 family of ultra-low-power microcontrollers. This device is designed to optimize power consumption and extend battery life in portable measurement applications. It features a powerful 16-bit RISC CPU, 16-bit registers, and constant generators that contribute to maximum code efficiency. The MSP430F5503IRGZR includes a range of peripherals and low-power modes, making it suitable for various applications requiring low energy consumption and high performance.
Key Specifications
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Package | VQFN (RGZ) with 48 pins |
| Operating Temperature Range | -40°C to 85°C |
| Flash Memory | 32 KB |
| SRAM | 4 KB |
| System Clock | Up to 25 MHz |
| Supply Voltage Range | 1.8 V to 3.6 V |
| Timers | Four 16-bit timers (TA0, TA1, TA2, TB0) |
| USCIs | Two universal serial communication interfaces (USCI_A0, USCI_A1, USCI_B0, USCI_B1) |
| USB | Full-speed USB 2.0 with integrated USB-PHY and USB-PLL |
| ADC/Comparator | Comparator (instead of 10-bit ADC in some other models) |
| Hardware Multiplier | Supports 32-bit operations |
| DMA | Three-channel internal DMA |
| RTC | Basic timer with RTC feature and alarm capabilities |
Key Features
- Ultra-low power consumption with various low-power modes (LPM3, LPM4, LPM4.5)
- Active mode power consumption: 195 µA/MHz at 8 MHz, 3 V (typical)
- Standby mode power consumption: 1.9 µA at 2.2 V, 2.1 µA at 3 V (typical)
- Wake up from standby in less than 5 µs
- 16-bit RISC architecture with extended memory
- 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)
- Serial onboard programming without external programming voltage
Applications
The MSP430F5503IRGZR is suitable for a variety of applications, including:
- Analog and digital sensor systems
- Data loggers that require connectivity to various USB hosts
- Portable measurement applications where extended battery life is crucial
Q & A
- What is the package type and pin count of the MSP430F5503IRGZR?
The MSP430F5503IRGZR comes in a VQFN (RGZ) package with 48 pins.
- What is the operating temperature range of the MSP430F5503IRGZR?
The operating temperature range is -40°C to 85°C.
- What is the maximum system clock frequency of the MSP430F5503IRGZR?
The maximum system clock frequency is up to 25 MHz.
- What are the key low-power modes available in the MSP430F5503IRGZR?
The key low-power modes include LPM3, LPM4, and LPM4.5.
- Does the MSP430F5503IRGZR support USB?
- What type of analog-to-digital converter does the MSP430F5503IRGZR have?
The MSP430F5503IRGZR has a comparator instead of a 10-bit ADC.
- How many timers does the MSP430F5503IRGZR have?
The device has four 16-bit timers (TA0, TA1, TA2, TB0).
- What is the power consumption in active mode at 8 MHz and 3 V?
The power consumption in active mode is 195 µA/MHz at 8 MHz and 3 V (typical).
- How quickly can the device wake up from standby mode?
The device can wake up from standby in less than 5 µs.
- Does the MSP430F5503IRGZR support serial onboard programming?
