Texas Instruments MSP430FG47x Ultra-low Power Microcontrollers
Texas Instruments launched the MSP430FG47x ultra-low power microcontroller series. The FG47x MCUs reduces design complexity by including on-chip integration of the complete signal chain. The MSP430FG47x is ideal for blood glucose meters, digital thermometers, pulse oximeters, blood pressure/heart rate monitors, industrial sensors, and handheld instrumentation. FG47x MCUs are currently available and start at $5.50 (1K unit pricing). They are fully compatible with the $149 MSP-FET430U100 and the $99 MSP-FET430UIF flash emulation tool kits.
TI MSP430FG47x Features
- Complete signal chain integrated on chip, consisting of two configurable op amps, 12-bit digital-to-analog converter (DAC), comparator and 16-bit analog-to-digital converter (ADC), reduces board space, bill of materials and time to market
- 16-bit Sigma-Delta ADC for applications that require high-resolution signal conversion
- 128-segment LCD driver with contrast control for convenient diagnostic display
- Multiple memory options available: up to 60KB flash and 2KB RAM for easy programmability
- Enhanced portability with ultra-low power consumption of the MSP430 MCUs, extending battery life to 20+ years
- Integrated intelligent peripherals on MSP430 MCUs provide high performance and consume no power when not in operation
- Two package options to meet various printed circuit board (PCB) size requirements: 80-pin QFP or 113-ball BGA, which measures only 7.1 x 7.1 mm
More info: TI MSP430FG47x Mixed Signal Microcontroller (pdf)
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