MSP430G2553
Ultra-Low-Power 16-bit Mixed-Signal MCUThe MSP430G2553 is a ultra-low-power 16-bit mixed-signal mcu from Texas Instruments. View the full MSP430G2553 datasheet below including key specifications, absolute maximum ratings.
Official MSP430G2553 datasheet (PDF) — the source this page was extracted from.
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Microcontrollers (MCU)MSP430G2553 Key Specifications
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| ADC | 10-bit, 200 ksps, 8 channels |
| RAM | 512 B |
| GPIO | 16 (20-pin) or 24 (28/32-pin), capacitive-touch enabled |
| Timers | 2x 16-bit Timer_A3 (3 capture/compare registers each) |
| Comparator | COMP_A+, 8 channels |
| Flash Memory | 16 KB |
| CPU Architecture | 16-bit RISC, 62.5 ns instruction cycle |
| Available Packages | 20-PDIP, 20-TSSOP, 28-TSSOP, 32-VQFN |
| Active Mode Current | 230 µA at 1 MHz, 2.2 V |
| Max Clock Frequency | 16 MHz (internal DCO) |
| Standby Mode Current | 0.5 µA |
| Supply Voltage Range | 1.8V to 3.6V |
| Communication Interfaces | USCI_A0 (UART/LIN/IrDA/SPI), USCI_B0 (SPI/I2C) |
| Wake-Up Time From Standby | < 1 µs |
| Operating Temperature Range | -40°C to 85°C |
| Off Mode Current (RAM Retention) | 0.1 µA |
MSP430G2553 Overview
Part: MSP430G2553 — Texas Instruments
Type: Ultra-Low-Power 16-Bit RISC Microcontroller
Description: 16-bit ultra-low-power RISC microcontroller operating up to 16 MHz with 16 KB Flash, 512 B RAM, 10-bit 200-ksps ADC, and USCI interface.
Operating Conditions:
- Supply voltage: 1.8 to 3.6 V (2.2 to 3.6 V during flash programming or erase)
- Operating temperature: -40 to 85 °C
- Processor frequency: dc to 16 MHz (at VCC = 3.3 V)
Absolute Maximum Ratings:
- Max supply voltage: 4.1 V (applied at VCC to VSS)
- Max junction/storage temperature: 150 °C (storage temperature range: -55°C to 150°C)
Key Specs:
- Maximum CPU frequency: 16 MHz (at VCC = 3.3 V, Duty cycle = 50% ± 10%)
- Flash memory: 16 KB
- SRAM: 512 B
- Active mode supply current: 230 μA (at 1 MHz, 2.2 V)
- Standby mode supply current: 0.5 μA
- Off mode supply current (RAM retention): 0.1 μA
- ADC: 10-bit, 200-ksps with internal reference, sample-and-hold, autoscan, and 8 channels
- Wake-up time from standby: <1 μs
Features:
- 16-bit RISC architecture with 62.5-ns instruction cycle time
- Five software-selectable low-power modes (LPM0 to LPM4)
- Universal Serial Communication Interface (USCI) supporting UART (LIN), IrDA, SPI, and I2C
- Two 16-bit Timer_A architectures with three capture/compare registers each
- On-chip analog comparator (Comparator_A+)
- Up to 24 capacitive-touch enabled I/O pins
- On-chip emulation logic with Spy-Bi-Wire interface
- Internal calibrated DCO frequencies up to 16 MHz plus internal very-low-power LF oscillator
Applications:
- Low-cost sensor systems
- Portable measurement applications
- Battery-operated equipment
Package:
- 20-pin TSSOP (PW20)
- 28-pin TSSOP (PW28)
- 20-pin PDIP (N20)
- 32-pin QFN (RHB32)
MSP430G2553 Features
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- Low Supply-Voltage Range: 1.8 V to 3.6 V
- Ultra-Low Power Consumption
- -Active Mode: 230 μA at 1 MHz, 2.2 V
- -Standby Mode: 0.5 μA
- -Off Mode (RAM Retention): 0.1 μA
- Five Power-Saving Modes
- Ultra-Fast Wake-Up From Standby Mode in Less Than 1 μs
- 16-Bit RISC Architecture, 62.5-ns Instruction Cycle Time
- Basic Clock Module Configurations
- -Internal Frequencies up to 16 MHz With Four Calibrated Frequency
- -Internal Very-Low-Power Low-Frequency (LF) Oscillator
- -32-kHz Crystal
- -External Digital Clock Source
- Two 16-Bit Timer_A With Three Capture/Compare Registers
- Up to 24 Capacitive-Touch Enabled I/O Pins
MSP430G2553 Pin Configuration
- PIN NAME (P1.x) FUNCTION CONTROL BITS AND SIGNALS (1) - P1DIR.x CONTROL BITS AND SIGNALS (1) - P1SEL.x CONTROL BITS AND SIGNALS (1) - P1SEL2.x CONTROL BITS AND SIGNALS (1) - ADC10AE.x INCH.x=1 (2) CONTROL BITS AND SIGNALS (1) - CAPD.y
- P1.0/ TA0CLK/ ACLK/ A0 (2) / CA0/ Pin Osc 0 P1.x (I/O) I: 0; O: 1 0 0 0 0
- 0 TA0.TACLK 0 1 0 0 0
- 0 ACLK 1 1 0 0 0
- 0 A0 X X X 1 (y = 0) 0
- 0 CA0 X X X 0 1 (y = 0)
- 0 Capacitive sensing X 0 1 0 0
- P1.1/ TA0.0/ A1 (2) / CA1/ Pin Osc P1.2/ TA0.1/ 1 P1.x (I/O) I: 0; O: 1 0 0 0 0
- 1 TA0.0 1 1 0 0 0
- 1 TA0.CCI0A 0 1 0 0 0
- UCA0RXD/ 1 UCA0RXD from USCI 1 1 0 0
- UCA0SOMI/ 1 UCA0SOMI from USCI 1 1 0 0
- 1 A1 X X X 1 (y = 1) 0
- 1 CA1 X X X 0 1 (y = 1)
- 1 Capacitive sensing X 0 1 0 0
- 1 P1.x (I/O) I: 0; O: 1 0 0 0 0
- 1 TA0.1 1 1 0 0 0
- 1 TA0.CCI1A 0 1 0 0 0
- UCA0TXD/ UCA0SIMO/ 1 UCA0TXD from USCI 1 1 0 0
- 1 UCA0SIMO from USCI 1 1 0 0
- A2 (2) / 1 A2 X X X 1 (y = 2) 0
- CA2/ 1 CA2 X X X 0 1 (y = 2)
- Pin Osc 1 Capacitive sensing X 0 1 0 0
MSP430G2553 Absolute Maximum Ratings
| Voltage applied at V CC to V SS | -0.3 V to 4.1 V | |
|---|---|---|
| Voltage applied to any pin (2) | -0.3 V to V CC + 0.3 V | |
| Diode current at any device pin | ±2 mA | |
| Storage temperature range, T stg (3) | Unprogrammed device | -55°C to 150°C |
| Storage temperature range, T stg (3) | Programmed device | -55°C to 150°C |
MSP430G2553 Recommended Operating Conditions
Typical values are specified at VCC = 3.3 V and TA = 25°C (unless otherwise noted)
| MIN | NOM | MAX | UNIT | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| V CC | Supply | During program execution | 1.8 | 3.6 | V | |
| V CC | voltage | During flash programming or erase | 2.2 | 3.6 | V | |
| V SS | Supply voltage | Supply voltage | 0 | V | ||
| T A | Operating free-air temperature | I version | -40 | 85 | °C | |
| f SYSTEM | Processor frequency (maximum MCLK frequency) (1)(2) | V CC = 1.8 V, Duty cycle = 50% ± 10% | dc | 6 | ||
| f SYSTEM | V CC = 2.7 V, Duty cycle = 50% ± 10% | dc | 12 | MHz | ||
| f SYSTEM | V CC = 3.3 V, Duty cycle = 50% ± 10% | dc | 16 |
Note: Minimum processor frequency is defined by system clock. Flash program or erase operations require a minimum VCC of 2.2 V.
Figure 1. Safe Operating Area
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