Overview
The Texas Instruments MSP430FG4616IPZR 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 various portable and measurement applications. It features a 16-bit RISC CPU with 16-bit registers and a digitally controlled oscillator (DCO) that enables quick wake-up from low-power modes to active mode in less than 6 µs.
The MSP430FG4616IPZR is part of the MSP430xG461x series, which includes a range of peripherals such as timers, analog-to-digital converters (ADCs), digital-to-analog converters (DACs), operational amplifiers, and serial communication interfaces. These features make it suitable for applications requiring low power consumption and high performance.
Key Specifications
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Device | MSP430FG4616 |
| Flash Memory | 92 KB |
| RAM | 4 KB |
| Supply Voltage Range | 1.8 V to 3.6 V |
| Power Consumption | Active: 400 µA at 1 MHz, 2.2 V; Standby: 1.3 µA; Off mode (RAM retention): 0.22 µA |
| Timers | 16-bit Timer_A with 3 capture/compare registers, 16-bit Timer_B with 7 capture/compare-with-shadow registers |
| ADC | 12-bit ADC with internal reference, sample-and-hold, and autoscan feature |
| DAC | Dual 12-bit DACs with synchronization |
| Operational Amplifiers | Three configurable operational amplifiers |
| Serial Communication Interfaces | USART1 (UART or SPI), USCI (UART, IrDA, SPI, I2C) |
| LCD Driver | Integrated LCD driver up to 160 segments with regulated charge pump |
| Package | LQFP (100 pins), 14 mm × 14 mm |
Key Features
- Ultra-low power consumption with five power-saving modes
- 16-bit RISC architecture with 16-bit registers and 125-ns instruction cycle time
- Three-channel internal DMA
- 12-bit ADC with internal reference, sample-and-hold, and autoscan feature
- Dual 12-bit DACs with synchronization
- Three configurable operational amplifiers
- 16-bit Timer_A and Timer_B with capture/compare registers
- On-chip comparator and supply voltage supervisor and monitor
- Serial communication interfaces including USART and USCI
- Integrated LCD driver up to 160 segments with regulated charge pump
- Basic timer with real-time clock (RTC) feature and brownout detector
- Serial onboard programming with programmable code protection by security fuse
Applications
- Portable medical applications
- E-meter applications
- Other measurement and monitoring applications requiring low power consumption and high performance
Q & A
- What is the supply voltage range of the MSP430FG4616IPZR?
The supply voltage range is from 1.8 V to 3.6 V.
- How much power does the MSP430FG4616IPZR consume in active mode?
In active mode, it consumes 400 µA at 1 MHz and 2.2 V.
- What types of timers are available on the MSP430FG4616IPZR?
The device features a 16-bit Timer_A with three capture/compare registers and a 16-bit Timer_B with seven capture/compare-with-shadow registers.
- Does the MSP430FG4616IPZR have an integrated LCD driver?
- What serial communication interfaces are available on the MSP430FG4616IPZR?
The device includes USART1 (UART or SPI) and USCI (UART, IrDA, SPI, I2C).
- How many operational amplifiers are included in the MSP430FG4616IPZR?
There are three configurable operational amplifiers.
- What is the resolution of the ADC and DAC on the MSP430FG4616IPZR?
The ADC is a 12-bit ADC, and there are dual 12-bit DACs.
- Does the MSP430FG4616IPZR support real-time clock functionality?
- How many I/O pins does the MSP430FG4616IPZR have?
The device has 80 I/O pins.
- What is the package type and size of the MSP430FG4616IPZR?
The package type is LQFP (100 pins), and the size is 14 mm × 14 mm.
