MSP430FR5868IRGZR

Product Overview

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

Specifications

• Architecture: 16-bit RISC
• CPU Speed: Up to 16 MHz
• Flash Memory: 256 KB
• RAM: 16 KB
• FRAM: 8 KB
• Operating Voltage Range: 1.8V - 3.6V
• Digital I/O Pins: 47
• Analog Input Channels: 24
• Communication Interfaces: UART, SPI, I2C, USB
• Timers: 4x 16-bit timers, 1x 32-bit timer
• ADC Resolution: 12-bit
• Temperature Sensor: Yes
• Operating Temperature Range: -40°C to +85°C

Pin Configuration

The MSP430FR5868IRGZR 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)
• A0-A23: Analog input channels
• RST: Reset pin
• TEST: Test mode select pin
• DVCC: Digital power supply voltage
• AVCC: Analog power supply voltage
• VSS: Ground

Functional Features

• Low-power operation: The MSP430FR5868IRGZR is designed for low-power applications, making it suitable for battery-powered devices and energy-efficient systems.
• Integrated FRAM memory: The microcontroller features integrated Ferroelectric Random Access Memory (FRAM), which offers non-volatile storage with fast read/write access and high endurance.
• Rich set of peripherals: It includes various peripherals such as UART, SPI, I2C, USB, timers, and an ADC, providing flexibility for different application requirements.
• Temperature sensor: The built-in temperature sensor allows the microcontroller to monitor its own temperature or the ambient temperature.

Advantages and Disadvantages

Advantages: - Low power consumption enables longer battery life in portable devices. - Integrated FRAM memory provides fast and reliable non-volatile storage. - Wide range of communication interfaces allows easy integration with other devices. - Rich set of peripherals simplifies system design and implementation.

Disadvantages: - Limited flash memory size may restrict the complexity of applications. - Higher cost compared to some other microcontrollers with similar specifications.

Working Principles

The MSP430FR5868IRGZR operates based on a 16-bit Reduced Instruction Set Computer (RISC) architecture. It executes instructions from its flash memory and utilizes its integrated peripherals to perform various tasks. The microcontroller can communicate with external devices through its communication interfaces, process analog signals using the built-in ADC, and control timing and synchronization using timers.

Detailed Application Field Plans

The MSP430FR5868IRGZR is suitable for a wide range of applications, including but not limited to: - Internet of Things (IoT) devices - Wearable devices - Home automation systems - Industrial control systems - Sensor networks - Medical devices

Alternative Models

• MSP430FR5867IRGZR: Similar to MSP430FR5868IRGZR but with 128 KB flash memory instead of 256 KB.
• MSP430FR5869IRGZR: Similar to MSP430FR5868IRGZR but with 512 KB flash memory instead of 256 KB.

These alternative models offer different flash memory sizes to accommodate varying application requirements.

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