MSP430F5500IRGZT

Product Overview

• Category: Microcontroller
• Use: Embedded systems, Internet of Things (IoT) devices
• Characteristics: Low power consumption, high performance, integrated peripherals
• Package: 64-pin QFN package
• Essence: A microcontroller designed for low-power applications with integrated peripherals and high performance capabilities
• Packaging/Quantity: Available in reels of 2500 units

Specifications

• Architecture: 16-bit RISC
• CPU Speed: Up to 25 MHz
• Flash Memory: 32 KB
• RAM: 2 KB
• Operating Voltage Range: 1.8V to 3.6V
• Digital I/O Pins: 47
• Analog Input Channels: 16
• Communication Interfaces: UART, SPI, I2C
• Timers: 4x 16-bit timers
• ADC Resolution: 12-bit
• Temperature Sensor: Yes
• Watchdog Timer: Yes
• Operating Temperature Range: -40°C to +85°C

Detailed Pin Configuration

The MSP430F5500IRGZT has a total of 64 pins. The pin configuration is as follows:

• P1.x: General-purpose I/O pins (x = 0 to 7)
• P2.x: General-purpose I/O pins (x = 0 to 7)
• P3.x: General-purpose I/O pins (x = 0 to 7)
• P4.x: General-purpose I/O pins (x = 0 to 7)
• P5.x: General-purpose I/O pins (x = 0 to 7)
• P6.x: General-purpose I/O pins (x = 0 to 7)
• P7.x: General-purpose I/O pins (x = 0 to 7)
• P8.x: General-purpose I/O pins (x = 0 to 7)
• P9.x: General-purpose I/O pins (x = 0 to 7)
• P10.x: General-purpose I/O pins (x = 0 to 7)
• AVSS: Analog ground
• AVCC: Analog power supply
• DVSS: Digital ground
• DVCC: Digital power supply
• RST/NMI: Reset and non-maskable interrupt pin
• TEST/SBWTCK: Test and Spy-Bi-Wire clock pin
• TDI/TCLK: Test data input and test clock pin
• TDO/TMS: Test data output and test mode select pin
• TCK/TRST#: Test clock and test reset pin
• TDI/TCLK: Test data input and test clock pin
• TDO/TMS: Test data output and test mode select pin
• TCK/TRST#: Test clock and test reset pin

Functional Features

1. Low Power Consumption: The MSP430F5500IRGZT is designed for low-power applications, making it suitable for battery-powered devices and energy-efficient systems.
2. Integrated Peripherals: The microcontroller includes various integrated peripherals such as UART, SPI, I2C, timers, and an ADC, reducing the need for external components.
3. High Performance: With a CPU speed of up to 25 MHz and 16-bit architecture, the MSP430F5500IRGZT offers high processing capabilities for demanding applications.
4. Temperature Sensor: The built-in temperature sensor allows for accurate temperature measurements without the need for additional components.
5. Wide Operating Voltage Range: The microcontroller can operate within a voltage range of 1.8V to 3.6V, providing flexibility in different power supply scenarios.

Advantages and Disadvantages

Advantages

• Low power consumption extends battery life in portable devices.
• Integrated peripherals reduce the need for external components, saving space and cost.
• High-performance capabilities enable efficient processing of complex tasks.
• Temperature sensor eliminates the need for an external sensor in temperature-sensitive applications.
• Wide operating voltage range allows for flexibility in power supply options.

Disadvantages

• Limited flash memory (32 KB) may restrict the size of the software that can be stored.
• Limited RAM (2 KB) may limit the complexity of data manipulation and storage.

Working Principles

The MSP430F5500IRGZT operates based on a 16-bit RISC architecture. It executes instructions fetched from its flash memory and manipulates data stored in its RAM. The microcontroller communicates with external devices through its integrated peripherals such as UART, SPI, and I2C. It can also perform analog-to-digital conversions using its built-in ADC.

The low-power design of the MSP430F5500IRGZT allows it to enter different power-saving modes when idle or not actively processing tasks, reducing overall power consumption. This makes it suitable for battery-powered