MSP430FR5736IPWR

Product Overview

• Category: Microcontroller
• Use: Embedded systems, Internet of Things (IoT) devices, low-power applications
• Characteristics: Ultra-low power consumption, high performance, integrated peripherals
• Package: TSSOP-38
• Essence: MSP430FR5736IPWR is a microcontroller designed for low-power applications and IoT devices. It offers high performance and integrates various peripherals to simplify system design.
• Packaging/Quantity: The MSP430FR5736IPWR is available in a TSSOP-38 package and is typically sold in reels of 2500 units.

Specifications

• Architecture: 16-bit RISC
• Clock Speed: Up to 24 MHz
• Flash Memory: 16 KB
• RAM: 1 KB
• Operating Voltage: 1.8V - 3.6V
• Digital I/O Pins: 32
• Analog Inputs: 10-bit ADC with 8 channels
• Communication Interfaces: UART, SPI, I2C
• Timers: 16-bit TimerA, 16-bit TimerB
• Integrated Peripherals: LCD driver, DMA controller, real-time clock (RTC), temperature sensor

Pin Configuration

The MSP430FR5736IPWR has a total of 38 pins. Here is the detailed pin configuration:

• P1.x: Digital I/O pins (x = 0 to 7)
• P2.x: Digital I/O pins (x = 0 to 7)
• P3.x: Digital I/O pins (x = 0 to 7)
• P4.x: Digital I/O pins (x = 0 to 7)
• P5.x: Digital I/O pins (x = 0 to 7)
• P6.x: Digital I/O pins (x = 0 to 7)
• P7.x: Digital I/O pins (x = 0 to 7)
• P8.x: Digital I/O pins (x = 0 to 7)
• P9.x: Digital I/O pins (x = 0 to 7)
• P10.x: Digital I/O pins (x = 0 to 7)
• AVSS: Analog ground
• AVCC: Analog power supply
• A0-A7: Analog input channels
• RST/NMI: Reset and non-maskable interrupt pin
• TEST/SBWTCK: Test mode and Spy-Bi-Wire clock pin
• TDO/TDI: JTAG test data out and test data in pins
• TMS: JTAG test mode select pin
• TCK: JTAG test clock pin

Functional Features

• Ultra-low power consumption: The MSP430FR5736IPWR is designed to operate at extremely low power levels, making it ideal for battery-powered applications and energy-efficient systems.
• Integrated peripherals: The microcontroller integrates various peripherals such as UART, SPI, I2C, timers, and an ADC, reducing the need for external components and simplifying system design.
• High performance: With a clock speed of up to 24 MHz and a 16-bit RISC architecture, the MSP430FR5736IPWR offers excellent processing capabilities for demanding applications.
• LCD driver: The integrated LCD driver allows for direct connection to LCD displays, enabling the creation of user interfaces without the need for additional components.
• Real-time clock (RTC): The built-in RTC provides accurate timekeeping functionality, making it suitable for applications that require precise timing.

Advantages and Disadvantages

Advantages: - Ultra-low power consumption extends battery life in portable devices. - Integrated peripherals simplify system design and reduce component count. - High-performance architecture enables efficient processing of complex tasks. - LCD driver allows for direct connection to displays, enhancing user interface capabilities. - Real-time clock ensures accurate timekeeping functionality.

Disadvantages: - Limited flash memory and RAM compared to some other microcontrollers in the same category. - The TSSOP-38 package may not be suitable for all applications that require smaller form factors.

Working Principles

The MSP430FR5736IPWR operates based on a 16-bit RISC architecture. It executes instructions fetched from its flash memory using a Harvard architecture, where program memory and data memory are separate. The microcontroller can operate at various clock speeds up to 24 MHz, allowing for efficient execution of instructions.

To conserve power, the MSP430FR5736IPWR utilizes multiple low-power modes, including standby and sleep modes. These modes enable the microcontroller to minimize power consumption during periods of inactivity while still maintaining the ability to wake up quickly when needed.

The integrated peripherals, such as UART, SPI, I2C, timers,