MSP430F5254IRGCT

Product Overview

• Category: Microcontroller
• Use: Embedded systems, Internet of Things (IoT) devices, and other applications requiring low power consumption and high performance.
• Characteristics:
  • Low power consumption
  • High performance
  • Integrated peripherals
  • Small form factor
• Package: QFN-64
• Essence: The MSP430F5254IRGCT is a microcontroller designed for low power applications with integrated peripherals and high performance capabilities.
• Packaging/Quantity: Available in tape and reel packaging, with a quantity of 2500 units per reel.

Specifications

• Architecture: 16-bit RISC
• CPU Speed: Up to 25 MHz
• Flash Memory: 128 KB
• RAM: 8 KB
• Operating Voltage Range: 1.8V to 3.6V
• Digital I/O Pins: 47
• Analog Inputs: 16
• Communication Interfaces: UART, SPI, I2C
• Timers: 4x 16-bit timers
• ADC Resolution: 12-bit
• Temperature Sensor: Yes
• Operating Temperature Range: -40°C to +85°C

Detailed Pin Configuration

The MSP430F5254IRGCT has a total of 64 pins. Here is a detailed pin configuration:

• P1.0 to P1.7: Digital I/O pins
• P2.0 to P2.7: Digital I/O pins
• P3.0 to P3.7: Digital I/O pins
• P4.0 to P4.7: Digital I/O pins
• P5.0 to P5.7: Digital I/O pins
• P6.0 to P6.7: Digital I/O pins
• P7.0 to P7.7: Digital I/O pins
• P8.0 to P8.7: Digital I/O pins
• P9.0 to P9.7: Digital I/O pins
• P10.0 to P10.7: Digital I/O pins
• A0 to A15: Analog input pins
• AVSS: Analog ground
• AVCC: Analog power supply
• DVSS: Digital ground
• DVCC: Digital power supply
• RST: Reset pin
• TEST: Test pin
• XIN: Crystal oscillator input
• XOUT: Crystal oscillator output

Functional Features

• Low power consumption: The MSP430F5254IRGCT is designed to operate at low power levels, making it suitable for battery-powered applications.
• Integrated peripherals: The microcontroller includes various integrated peripherals such as UART, SPI, and I2C interfaces, allowing easy communication with other devices.
• High performance: With a 16-bit RISC architecture and a CPU speed of up to 25 MHz, the MSP430F5254IRGCT offers high processing capabilities.
• Small form factor: The QFN-64 package ensures a compact size, making it ideal for space-constrained applications.

Advantages and Disadvantages

Advantages: - Low power consumption enables longer battery life. - Integrated peripherals simplify system design and reduce external component count. - High-performance architecture allows for efficient execution of complex tasks. - Small form factor facilitates integration into compact devices.

Disadvantages: - Limited flash memory and RAM compared to some other microcontrollers in the market. - Higher cost compared to lower-end microcontrollers with similar specifications.

Working Principles

The MSP430F5254IRGCT 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 communicate with external devices through its integrated peripherals, such as UART, SPI, and I2C interfaces.

The low power consumption is achieved through various techniques, including clock gating, multiple power-saving modes, and efficient use of peripherals. These features make the MSP430F5254IRGCT suitable for battery-powered applications and systems requiring long-term operation.

Detailed Application Field Plans

The MSP430F5254IRGCT finds applications in various fields, including:

1. Internet of Things (IoT) devices: The low power consumption and integrated peripherals make it suitable for IoT applications, where devices need to operate on limited power sources and communicate with other devices.
2. Home automation: The microcontroller can be used in smart home systems to control and monitor various devices, such as lighting, temperature, and security systems.
3. Industrial automation: It can be employed in industrial control systems to monitor and control machinery, process data, and communicate with other devices.
4. Medical devices: The MSP430F5254IRGCT can be utilized in medical devices, such as wearable health monitors and portable medical equipment, due