MSP430 Application Note

●The Texas Instruments ultra low-power microcontroller consist of several devices featuring different sets of peripherals targeted for various applications. The architecture, combined with five low power modes, is optimized to achieve extended battery life in portable measurement applications. The device features a powerful 16-bit RISC CPU, 16-bit registers, and constant generator that contribute to maximum code efficiency. The digitally controlled oscillator (DCO) allows wake-up from low-power modes to active mode in less than 6 µs

● Low Supply-Voltage Range

● Ultralow Power Consumption

● 16-Bit RISC Architecture

● Five Power-Saving Modes

● 16-Bit RISC Architecture

● Two Universal Serial Communication Interfaces (USCIs)

● Supply Voltage Supervisor/Monitor With Programmable Level Detection

● Integrated LCD Driver With Contrast Control for Up to 144 Segments

● Basic Timer With Real Time Clock Feature

● Brownout detector

● On-Chip Comparator for Analogue Signal

● Compare Function or Slope A/D

● 10-Bit 200-ksps Analogue-to-Digital (A/D) Converter

● Serial Onboard Programming

● Programmable Code Protection by Security Fuse

● Bootstrap Loader

● DOn-Chip Emulation Module