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MSP430F1611IPM

TIMSP430F1611IPM

Texas Instruments
MSP430 CPU16 MSP430x1xx Microcontroller IC 16-Bit 8MHz 48KB (48K x 8 + 256B) FLASH 64-LQFP (10x10)
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Overview

The MSP430F1611IPM is a 16-bit ultra-low-power RISC microcontroller featuring 48KB of Flash and 10KB of RAM. It is designed for battery-powered measurement applications, integrating a high-performance analog front-end with an 8-channel 12-bit ADC and dual 12-bit DACs. The architecture includes a 16-bit hardware multiplier and a 3-channel DMA controller to offload the CPU during intensive data transfers.

Why Choose This Part

This MCU excels in power efficiency, consuming only 0.33mA at 1MHz while maintaining a wide supply voltage range from 1.8V to 3.6V. The inclusion of a 3-channel DMA and a hardware multiplier allows for efficient digital signal processing tasks that are typically challenging for 8-bit or low-power 16-bit cores. Its integrated analog peripherals significantly reduce the overall bill of materials for precision measurement circuits.

Applications

Precision Sensor Interface
Utilizes the 12-bit ADC and 12-bit DACs for high-resolution signal acquisition and analog control loops in industrial instrumentation.
Battery-Powered Handheld Meters
Leverages multiple low-power modes and 1.1uA sleep current to extend the life of portable devices requiring periodic measurement.
Analog Signal Conditioning
Ideal for applications requiring integrated comparators and DACs to process sensor signals without external active components.
Communication Bridges
Acts as a protocol converter using UART, SPI, and I2C interfaces to manage data flow between sensors and higher-level host processors.

Key Specifications

Speed 8MHz
RAM Size 10K x 8
Core Size 16-Bit
Peripherals Brown-out Detect/Reset, DMA, POR, PWM, WDT
Connectivity I2C, SPI, UART/USART
Mounting Type Surface Mount
Number of I/O 48
Core Processor MSP430 CPU16
Package / Case 64-LQFP
Data Converters A/D 8x12b; D/A 2x12b
Oscillator Type Internal
Program Memory Size 48KB (48K x 8 + 256B)
Program Memory Type FLASH
Operating Temperature -40degC ~ 85degC (TA)
Supplier Device Package 64-LQFP (10x10)
Voltage - Supply (Vcc/Vdd) 1.8V ~ 3.6V

Getting Started

Develop using the TI MSP-FET Flash Emulation Tool for debugging via JTAG. Code Composer Studio (CCS) and IAR Embedded Workbench are the primary IDEs supporting the MSP430x1xx family. For rapid prototyping, look for older MSP-EXP430F1611 experimenter boards or design a custom carrier for the 64-LQFP package to interface with the standard 14-pin JTAG header.

MSP430F1611 Family

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Part Number Package Stock
MSP430F1611IPM (this part) LQFP-64 828
MSP430F1611IRTDT VFQFN-64 244

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