MSP430F5522IRGCR

Product Overview

• Category: Microcontroller
• Use: Embedded systems, Internet of Things (IoT) devices, and other applications requiring low power consumption and high performance.
• Characteristics:
  • Low power consumption
  • High performance
  • Integrated peripherals
  • Flexible clocking options
  • Wide operating voltage range
• Package: 64-pin QFN package
• Essence: The MSP430F5522IRGCR is a microcontroller designed for low power applications with integrated peripherals and high performance capabilities.
• Packaging/Quantity: Available in reels of 2500 units.

Specifications

• Core: 16-bit RISC CPU
• Clock Speed: Up to 25 MHz
• Flash Memory: 128 KB
• RAM: 8 KB
• Operating Voltage Range: 1.8V to 3.6V
• Digital I/O Pins: 47
• Analog Inputs: 16
• Communication Interfaces: UART, SPI, I2C
• Timers: 4x 16-bit timers
• ADC: 12-bit SAR ADC with 16 channels
• DMA: 2x DMA controllers
• Operating Temperature Range: -40°C to +85°C

Detailed Pin Configuration

The MSP430F5522IRGCR has a total of 64 pins. Here is a brief overview of the pin configuration:

• VCC: Power supply voltage input
• GND: Ground reference
• XT1, XT2: External crystal oscillator inputs
• P1.x: General-purpose digital I/O pins
• P2.x: General-purpose digital I/O pins
• P3.x: General-purpose digital I/O pins
• P4.x: General-purpose digital I/O pins
• P5.x: General-purpose digital I/O pins
• P6.x: General-purpose digital I/O pins
• P7.x: General-purpose digital I/O pins
• P8.x: General-purpose digital I/O pins
• P9.x: General-purpose digital I/O pins
• P10.x: General-purpose digital I/O pins
• A0-A15: Analog input pins
• UCA0/UCA1: Universal Serial Communication Interface (UART)
• UCB0/UCB1: Universal Serial Communication Interface (SPI/I2C)
• TA0-TA3: Timer modules
• ADC12_A: Analog-to-Digital Converter module
• DMA0/DMA1: Direct Memory Access controllers

For a detailed pin configuration diagram, please refer to the MSP430F5522IRGCR datasheet.

Functional Features

The MSP430F5522IRGCR offers several functional features that make it suitable for a wide range of applications:

1. Low Power Consumption: The microcontroller is designed to operate at low power levels, making it ideal for battery-powered devices and energy-efficient applications.
2. Integrated Peripherals: It includes various integrated peripherals such as UART, SPI, I2C, timers, and an analog-to-digital converter, providing flexibility and reducing the need for external components.
3. High Performance: With a 16-bit RISC CPU and clock speeds up to 25 MHz, the MSP430F5522IRGCR delivers high processing power for demanding applications.
4. Flexible Clocking Options: The microcontroller supports multiple clock sources and offers various clocking options, allowing developers to optimize power consumption and performance based on their specific requirements.
5. Wide Operating Voltage Range: The MSP430F5522IRGCR can operate within a wide voltage range of 1.8V to 3.6V, enabling compatibility with different power supply configurations.

Advantages and Disadvantages

Advantages: - Low power consumption extends battery life in portable devices. - Integrated peripherals reduce the need for external components, saving cost and board space. - High-performance CPU enables efficient execution of complex tasks. - Flexible clocking options optimize power consumption and performance. - Wide operating voltage range enhances compatibility with various power supply configurations.

Disadvantages: - Limited flash memory and RAM compared to some other microcontrollers in the market. - Availability of alternative models with more advanced features may limit its competitiveness in certain applications.

Working Principles

The MSP430F5522IRGCR operates based on the von Neumann architecture, where program instructions and data are stored in the same memory space. It executes instructions fetched from the flash memory using a 16-bit RISC CPU. The microcontroller communicates with external devices through its integrated peripherals, such as UART, SPI, and I2C interfaces. It can also perform analog-to-digital conversions using the built-in ADC module.

The flexible clocking options allow developers to select the appropriate clock source and frequency to balance power consumption and performance requirements. The low power consumption is achieved through various techniques, including clock gating, multiple power