Datasheet
MSP430F42xA
MIXED SIGNAL MICROCONTROLLER
SLAS587 -- FEBRUARY 2008
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POST OFFICE BOX 655303 • DALLAS, TEXAS 75265
D Low Supply-Voltage Range, 1.8 V to 3.6 V
D Ultra-Low Power Consumption:
-- Active Mode: 400 μAat1MHz,3.0V
-- Standby Mode: 1.6 μA
-- Off Mode (RAM Retention): 0.1 μA
D Five Power-Saving Modes
D Wake-Up From Standby Mode in Less
Than 6 μs
D Frequency-Locked Loop, FLL+
D 16-Bit RISC Architecture, 125-ns
Instruction Cycle Time
D Three Independent 16-bit Sigma -Delta A/D
Converters With Differential PGA Inputs
D 16-Bit Timer_A With Three
Capture/Compare Registers
D Integrated LCD Driver for 128 Segments
D Serial Communication Interface (USART),
Asynchronous UART, or Synchronous SPI
Selectable by Software
D Brownout Detector
D Supply Voltage Supervisor/Monitor With
Programmable Level Detection
D Serial Onboard Programming,
No External Programming Voltage Needed,
Programmable Code Protection by Security
Fuse
D Bootstrap Loader in Flash Devices
D Family Members Include:
-- MSP430F423A:
8KB + 256B Flash Memory,
256B RAM
-- MSP430F425A:
16KB + 256B Flash Memory,
512B RAM
-- MSP430F427A:
32KB + 256B Flash Memory,
1KB RAM
D Availablein64-PinQuadFlatPack(QFP)
D For Complete Module Descriptions, Refer
to the MSP430x4xx Family User’s Guide,
Literature Number SLAU056
description
The Texas Instruments MSP430 family of ultra-low power microcontrollers consists of several devices featuring
different sets of peripherals targeted for various applications. The architecture, combined with five low-power
modes, is optimized to achieve extended battery life in portable measurement applications. The device features
a powerful 16-bit RISC CPU, 16-bit registers, and constant generators that contribute to maximum code
efficiency.The digitally controlled oscillator (DCO) allows wake-up from low-power modes to active mode in less
than 6 μs.
The MSP430F42xA series are microcontroller configurations with three independent 16-bit sigma-delta A/D
converters, each with an integrated differential programmable gain amplifier input stage. Also included are a
built-in 16-bit timer, 128 LCD segment drive capability, hardware multiplier, and 14 I/O pins.
Typical applications include high-resolution applications such as handheld metering equipment, weigh scales,
and energy meters.
This integrated circuit can be damaged by ESD. Texas Instruments recommends that all integrated circuits be handled with
appropriate precautions. Failure to observe proper handling and installation procedures can cause damage. ESD damage can range
from subtle performance degradation to c omplete device failure. Precision integrated circuits may be more s usceptible to damage
because very small parametric changes could cause the device not to meet its published specifications. These devices have limited
built-in ESD protection.
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