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MSP430F2132IPW

TIMSP430F2132IPW

Texas Instruments
MSP430 CPU16 MSP430F2xx Microcontroller IC 16-Bit 16MHz 8KB (8K x 8 + 256B) FLASH 28-TSSOP
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Overview

The MSP430F2132IPW is an ultra-low power 16-bit RISC microcontroller from Texas Instruments designed for battery-operated sensing and measurement applications. It operates at speeds up to 16MHz and features 8KB of Flash memory along with a 10-bit analog-to-digital converter for precise signal acquisition. This MCU is optimized for longevity in portable devices, featuring a standby current as low as 0.1uA and rapid wake-up times.

Why Choose This Part

The primary advantage is the ultra-low power consumption architecture, drawing only 0.25mA at 1MHz while providing a fast wake-up from standby mode. It offers a versatile range of serial interfaces including UART, SPI, and I2C in a compact 28-TSSOP package, making it highly effective for space-constrained designs that require analog integration.

Applications

Battery-Powered Sensor Nodes
Ideal for remote environmental sensors where high-efficiency low-power modes (LPM3/LPM4) extend battery life for years.
Handheld Medical Devices
Used in portable diagnostic tools like glucose meters that require 10-bit ADC precision and low standby power.
Industrial Control Systems
Suitable for 4-20mA loop-powered transmitters and simple motor control monitoring using integrated timers and serial interfaces.
Utility Metering
Integrated brown-out reset and watchdog timers ensure reliable operation in electricity or water meters.

Key Specifications

Speed 16MHz
RAM Size 512 x 8
Core Size 16-Bit
Peripherals Brown-out Detect/Reset, POR, PWM, WDT
Connectivity I2C, IrDA, LINbus, SCI, SPI, UART/USART
Mounting Type Surface Mount
Number of I/O 24
Core Processor MSP430 CPU16
Package / Case 28-TSSOP (0.173", 4.40mm Width)
Data Converters A/D 8x10b
Oscillator Type Internal
Program Memory Size 8KB (8K x 8 + 256B)
Program Memory Type FLASH
Operating Temperature -40degC ~ 85degC (TA)
Supplier Device Package 28-TSSOP
Voltage - Supply (Vcc/Vdd) 1.8V ~ 3.6V

Getting Started

Developers can begin by using the MSP-EXP430G2ET LaunchPad or the MSP-FET Flash Emulation Tool for debugging and programming via the JTAG or Spy-Bi-Wire interfaces. Software development is typically performed in Code Composer Studio (CCS) or IAR Embedded Workbench for MSP430, utilizing the MSP430Ware peripheral driver library to accelerate coding.

MSP430F2132 Family

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Part Number Temp Range Stock
MSP430F2132IPW (this part) -40degC ~ 85degC (.. 307
MSP430F2132TPW -40degC ~ 105degC .. 999

Also Consider

MSP430G2553IPW28R TITexas Instruments - A highly popular alternative within the Value Line family that offers similar I/O counts and 16KB of Flash.

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