Overview
The Texas Instruments MSP430FG4618IPZR 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 MSP430FG4618IPZR features a powerful 16-bit RISC CPU, 16-bit registers, and constant generators that contribute to maximum code efficiency. It also includes a digitally controlled oscillator (DCO) that allows the device to wake up from low-power modes to active mode in less than 6 µs.
The device is part of the MSP430xG461x series, which includes various peripherals such as two 16-bit timers, a high-performance 12-bit ADC, dual 12-bit DACs, three configurable operational amplifiers, and an integrated LCD driver capable of driving up to 160 segments with a regulated charge pump.
Key Specifications
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Texas Instruments |
| Series | MSP430FG4618 |
| Package Type | LQFP (PZ) |
| Pins | 100 |
| Operating Temperature Range (°C) | -40 to 85 |
| Supply Voltage Range (V) | 1.8 to 3.6 |
| Flash Memory (KB) | 116 |
| RAM (KB) | 8 |
| ADC Resolution | 12-bit |
| DAC Resolution | Dual 12-bit |
| Operational Amplifiers | Three configurable |
| Timers | Two 16-bit (Timer_A and Timer_B) |
| Communication Interfaces | USART, USCI, SPI, I2C |
| LCD Driver | Up to 160 segments with regulated charge pump |
| GPIO Pins | 80 |
| Active Power Consumption (µA/MHz) | 400 at 1 MHz, 2.2 V |
| Standby Power Consumption (µA) | 1.3 |
| Wakeup Time from Standby (µs) | < 6 |
Key Features
- Ultra-low power consumption with five power-saving modes.
- Low supply-voltage range: 1.8 V to 3.6 V.
- 16-bit RISC CPU with 125-ns instruction cycle time.
- Three-channel internal DMA.
- 12-bit analog-to-digital converter (ADC) with internal reference, sample-and-hold, and autoscan feature.
- Dual 12-bit digital-to-analog converters (DACs) with synchronization.
- Three configurable operational amplifiers.
- Two 16-bit timers (Timer_A and Timer_B).
- On-chip comparator and supply voltage supervisor and monitor with programmable level detection.
- Serial communication interfaces including USART, USCI, SPI, and I2C.
- Enhanced UART with automatic baud-rate detection, IrDA encoder and decoder.
- Integrated LCD driver up to 160 segments with regulated charge pump.
- Brownout detector and basic timer with real-time clock (RTC) feature.
- Serial onboard programming with programmable code protection by security fuse.
Applications
- Portable medical applications.
- E-meter applications.
- Other applications requiring extended battery life and low power consumption, such as industrial automation, consumer electronics, and IoT devices.
Q & A
- What is the MSP430FG4618IPZR's primary application area?
The MSP430FG4618IPZR is primarily used in applications requiring ultra-low power consumption, such as portable medical devices, e-meter applications, and other battery-powered devices.
- What is the operating temperature range of the MSP430FG4618IPZR?
The operating temperature range is -40°C to 85°C.
- How much flash and RAM does the MSP430FG4618IPZR have?
The device has 116 KB of flash memory and 8 KB of RAM.
- What types of communication interfaces does the MSP430FG4618IPZR support?
The device supports USART, USCI, SPI, and I2C communication interfaces.
- Does the MSP430FG4618IPZR have an integrated LCD driver?
Yes, it has an integrated LCD driver capable of driving up to 160 segments with a regulated charge pump.
- What is the power consumption in active mode at 1 MHz and 2.2 V?
The active power consumption is 400 µA at 1 MHz and 2.2 V.
- How long does it take for the device to wake up from standby mode?
The device can wake up from standby mode in less than 6 µs.
- Does the MSP430FG4618IPZR support DMA?
Yes, it supports three-channel internal DMA.
- What is the resolution of the ADC and DACs on the MSP430FG4618IPZR?
The device has a 12-bit ADC and dual 12-bit DACs.
- Is the MSP430FG4618IPZR RoHS compliant?
Yes, the device is RoHS compliant.
