Overview
The MSP430FR2153TRSMR is a microcontroller (MCU) from Texas Instruments, part of the MSP430™ MCU value line portfolio. This ultra-low-power, low-cost device is designed for sensing and measurement applications. It features a 16-bit RISC CPU with a maximum clock speed of 24 MHz and operates over an extended temperature range from –40°C to 105°C. The MCU integrates 16KB of nonvolatile ferroelectric RAM (FRAM), 2KB of SRAM, and various analog and digital peripherals, making it suitable for a wide range of industrial and consumer applications.
Key Specifications
| Attribute | Description |
|---|---|
| Microcontroller Type | 16-bit RISC architecture |
| Maximum Clock Speed | 24 MHz |
| Temperature Range | –40°C to 105°C |
| Supply Voltage Range | 1.8 V to 3.6 V |
| Nonvolatile Memory | 16KB FRAM |
| SRAM | 2KB |
| Analog-to-Digital Converter (ADC) | 12-bit, 12-channel |
| Comparators | Two enhanced comparators (eCOMP) |
| Digital-to-Analog Converter (DAC) | Integrated 6-bit DAC as reference voltage |
| Timers | Three 16-bit timers with three capture/compare registers each, one 16-bit timer with seven capture/compare registers |
| Communication Interfaces | UART, IrDA, SPI, I2C |
| Package Type | VQFN-32-EP (4x4) |
| Power Consumption | Active mode: 142 µA/MHz, LPM3: 1.43 µA, LPM3.5: 620 nA, LPM4.5: 42 nA |
Key Features
- Ultra-Low Power Modes: Active mode: 142 µA/MHz, Standby (LPM3): 1.43 µA, Standby (LPM3.5): 620 nA, Shutdown (LPM4.5): 42 nA.
- FRAM Technology: Combines the benefits of RAM and flash, offering low-energy fast writes, flexibility, and endurance.
- High-Performance Analog Peripherals: Includes a 12-bit ADC, two enhanced comparators, and an integrated 6-bit DAC.
- Intelligent Digital Peripherals: Features three 16-bit timers, one 16-bit counter-only real-time clock counter, and a 16-bit cyclic redundancy checker (CRC).
- Enhanced Serial Communications: Supports UART, IrDA, SPI, and I2C through two enhanced USCI_A and USCI_B modules.
- Development Tools and Software: Supported by LaunchPad development kits, target development boards, and free professional development environments like MSP430Ware™ and Code Composer Studio™.
Applications
- Sensing and Measurement: Ideal for applications requiring precise analog measurements and low power consumption.
- Industrial Automation: Suitable for higher temperature industrial applications such as smoke detectors, sensor transmitters, and circuit breakers.
- Consumer Electronics: Can be used in various consumer devices that require low power and high performance.
- Data Logging: The FRAM technology makes it suitable for data logging applications where nonvolatile memory is essential).
Q & A
- What is the maximum clock speed of the MSP430FR2153TRSMR MCU?
The maximum clock speed is 24 MHz.
- What is the temperature range of the MSP430FR2153TRSMR MCU?
The temperature range is from –40°C to 105°C).
- How much nonvolatile memory does the MSP430FR2153TRSMR MCU have?
The MCU has 16KB of nonvolatile FRAM).
- What types of communication interfaces does the MSP430FR2153TRSMR MCU support?
The MCU supports UART, IrDA, SPI, and I2C).
- What is the power consumption in active mode for the MSP430FR2153TRSMR MCU?
The power consumption in active mode is 142 µA/MHz).
- Does the MSP430FR2153TRSMR MCU have built-in ADC and DAC?
Yes, it includes a 12-bit ADC and an integrated 6-bit DAC).
- What development tools are available for the MSP430FR2153TRSMR MCU?
Development tools include LaunchPad development kits, target development boards, and free professional development environments like MSP430Ware™ and Code Composer Studio™).
- What is the package type of the MSP430FR2153TRSMR MCU?
The package type is VQFN-32-EP (4x4)).
- Is the MSP430FR2153TRSMR MCU suitable for high-temperature applications?
Yes, it is suitable for applications up to 105°C).
- What is the endurance of the FRAM in the MSP430FR2153TRSMR MCU?
The FRAM has a write cycle endurance of 10^15 cycles).
