The Texas Instruments MSP430F4250IDLR is a low-power, 16-bit microcontroller (MCU) that belongs to the MSP430 family. It is designed for a wide range of applications, including industrial, automotive, and portable devices.
Description:
The MSP430F4250IDLR is a high-performance MCU built on a 16-bit RISC architecture with a CPU clock speed of up to 8 MHz. It features an extended instruction set, which allows for efficient code execution and reduced program memory requirements. The device is available in a 48-pin, 7mm x 7mm QFN package.
Features:
- CPU: 16-bit RISC architecture with a CPU clock speed of up to 8 MHz.
- Memory:
- Flash ROM: 256 KB
- RAM: 8 KB
- Power Management: Ultra-low-power consumption with multiple power modes, including active, standby, and sleep modes.
- Peripherals:
- 16-bit Timers: 5 (with input capture, output compare, and PWM capabilities)
- UART: 2 (for serial communication)
- SPI: 2 (for high-speed synchronous serial communication)
- I2C: 2 (for multi-master communication)
- ADC: 12-bit, up to 16 channels
- DAC: 8-bit
- USB: USB 2.0 full-speed interface
- Connectivity: Capable of supporting wireless protocols through external modules.
- Security: Provides secure boot and data encryption features.
- Operating Voltage: 2.0V to 3.6V
- Operating Temperature: -40°C to 85°C (commercial) and -40°C to 125°C (industrial)
Applications:
- Industrial Automation: Control systems for motor control, sensor interfacing, and data acquisition.
- Smart Energy: Smart meters, energy management systems, and home automation.
- Medical Devices: Portable medical devices, wearable health monitors, and medical equipment control.
- Automotive: In-vehicle infotainment systems, body control modules, and sensor interfaces.
- Portable Devices: Battery-powered devices, such as fitness trackers, GPS devices, and portable media players.
- Consumer Electronics: Home appliances, security systems, and IoT devices.
The MSP430F4250IDLR's combination of low-power consumption, high performance, and a wide range of peripherals makes it suitable for a variety of applications where efficient power usage and processing capabilities are crucial.