Overview
The Texas Instruments MSP430F6736IPZ is a member of the MSP430F673x and MSP430F672x family of mixed-signal microcontrollers. This device is designed for ultra-low power consumption and is optimized for extended 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 microcontroller supports various low-power modes and can wake up from these modes to active mode in as little as 3 µs (typical).
Key Specifications
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Texas Instruments |
| Package Type | LQFP (100-pin) |
| Package Size | 14 mm × 14 mm |
| Supply Voltage Range | 1.8 V to 3.6 V |
| Active Power Consumption | 265 µA/MHz at 8 MHz, 3.0 V (typical) |
| Non-volatile Memory | 128 KB Flash |
| SRAM | 8 KB |
| ADCs | 3 x 24-bit Sigma-Delta, 1 x 10-bit ADC (6 external channels, 2 internal channels) |
| Timers | 4 x 16-bit Timers (with capture/compare registers) |
| Serial Communication Interfaces | 3 x eUSCI_A (UART, IrDA, SPI), 1 x eUSCI_B (SPI, I2C) |
| DMA Channels | 3 channels |
| Operating Temperature Range | -40°C to 85°C |
| I/O Pins | 72 pins |
| Wakeup Time | 3 µs (typical) |
Key Features
- Ultra-low power consumption with active mode power as low as 265 µA/MHz at 8 MHz, 3.0 V (typical).
- Low-frequency internal clock source (VLO) and low-frequency trimmed internal reference source (REFO).
- Three 24-bit sigma-delta analog-to-digital converters (ADCs) and one 10-bit ADC with differential PGA inputs.
- Integrated LCD driver with contrast control for up to 320 segments in 8-mux mode.
- Hardware multiplier supporting 32-bit operations.
- Four 16-bit timers with capture/compare registers and PWM output generators.
- Enhanced universal serial communication interfaces including UART, IrDA, SPI, and I2C.
- Password-protected real-time clock (RTC) with crystal offset calibration and temperature compensation.
- Separate voltage supply for backup subsystem and backup memory (4 × 16 bits).
- Three-channel internal DMA and serial onboard programming without external programming voltage.
Applications
- 2-wire and 3-wire single-phase metering applications.
- Tamper-resistant meters.
- Single-phase electronic watt-hour metering using the MSP430F673x(A) metering processor.
- General measurement and monitoring applications requiring low power and high precision.
Q & A
- What is the supply voltage range of the MSP430F6736IPZ?
The supply voltage range is from 1.8 V to 3.6 V.
- How many ADCs are available on the MSP430F6736IPZ?
The device features three 24-bit sigma-delta ADCs and one 10-bit ADC.
- What types of serial communication interfaces are supported?
The device supports UART, IrDA, SPI, and I2C through its eUSCI_A and eUSCI_B modules.
- What is the operating temperature range of the MSP430F6736IPZ?
The operating temperature range is from -40°C to 85°C.
- How many I/O pins are available on the MSP430F6736IPZ?
The device has 72 I/O pins.
- What is the typical wake-up time from low-power modes?
The typical wake-up time is 3 µs.
- Does the MSP430F6736IPZ have a hardware multiplier?
Yes, it supports 32-bit operations.
- Is the MSP430F6736IPZ RoHS compliant?
Yes, the device is RoHS compliant.
- What is the maximum frequency of the CPU?
The maximum frequency is 25 MHz.
- Does the MSP430F6736IPZ have an integrated LCD driver?
Yes, it has an integrated LCD driver with contrast control for up to 320 segments in 8-mux mode.
