Texas Instruments MSP430 Microcontroller Value Line
Texas Instruments introduced the MSP430 microcontroller (MCU) Value Line that offers 16-bit MCU performance and ultra-low power consumption at ultra-low 8-bit MCU prices. The new MSP430G2xx MCUs are code compatible across the MSP430 MCU platform, enabling easy code migration and upgrades to higher-end devices as application requirements evolve. The MSP430G2xx microcontrollers are priced from $0.25 for 100K units. Samples can be ordered now. The roadmap includes over 100 devices to be released during the next 15 months.
TI MSP430 Microcontroller Value Line Features
- Up to 10X performance, including true 16 MIPS operation, and 50 percent greater code density, driving increased headroom for functionality over low cost 8-bit MCU solutions
- Five power modes with ultra-low standby power of 0.4 microamps and <1 microseconds wake-up time enable 10X battery life over 8-bit solutions
- Integrated intelligent peripherals, such as 10-bit ADCs, UART, comparator and serial communication, offload CPU tasks for increased power efficiency
- First 27 MSP430G2xx devices are immediately available to order and include up to 2KB Flash and 128B RAM and future devices will include up to 16KB Flash and 512B RAM
- $20 tools and integrated development environments feature full compatibility across MSP430 platform
- Value Line roadmap offers MCUs with integrated capacitive sense optimized I/Os to enable very low cost touch pad implementations
- ADC10 with DTC
- Serial Communications (SPI, I2C, UART)
- Comparator
- Capacitive touch I/O
- Package options include: 14-pin TSSOP, 14-pin PDIP, 16-pin QFN, 20-pin TSSOP, 20-pin PDIP, 32-pin QFN
- 8MHz – 25MHz CPU speed
- 16-bit Sigma Delta ADCs 12-bit DACs, 32×32 Multipliers, Op Amps, LCD Drivers, DMAs, and other high-performance peripherals are available
More information: Texas Instruments
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