MSP430F Ultra-Low-Power 16-bit MCU Variants
Texas Instruments MSP430F parts are 16-bit ultra-low-power MCUs with Flash memory, ADC options, serial interfaces, timers, and package choices for metering, sensing, instrumentation, and industrial control.
Low-power 16-bit control for sensing and metering products
Review MSP430F variants by memory size, ADC/DAC resources, serial interfaces, I/O count, and package.
The MSP430F family is Texas Instruments' classic Flash-based MSP430 microcontroller line. It is known for low active and standby current, a compact 16-bit RISC core, flexible clocking, and mixed-signal peripherals that support battery-powered and always-on embedded systems. The variants grouped here include small 8 MHz controllers with 1 KB Flash, larger 60 KB class devices with ADC/DAC resources, and higher pin-count LQFP or VQFN options for I/O-heavy designs.
MSP430F is often used where the MCU spends most of its life asleep, wakes to sample analog signals or service a timer, then returns to a low-power mode. Common integrated peripherals include 10-bit or 12-bit ADCs, timers, UART, SPI, I2C, watchdog, brownout supervision, DMA on selected devices, and in some variants DAC outputs. That combination makes the family suitable for meters, portable instruments, sensor transmitters, remote controls, and compact industrial modules.
When replacing or sourcing MSP430F devices, pay close attention to Flash/RAM size, peripheral count, package pinout, JTAG or Spy-Bi-Wire support, temperature range, and tape suffix. Similar names can differ in ADC resolution, DAC availability, DMA support, or available I/O. Octatronics organizes the ordering codes around the MSP430F base number so buyers can locate active stock while engineers compare exact electrical and package constraints.
Key Features
- Ultra-low-power 16-bit architecture for sleep-heavy applications
- Flash-based variants suitable for field-programmed embedded firmware
- Mixed-signal peripherals reduce external analog and timing components
- Wide pin-count range from compact packages to 64-pin and larger controllers
- Strong fit for metering, portable instruments, and sensor interfaces
Target Applications
- Utility metering and data logging
- Portable measurement instruments
- Battery-powered sensor nodes
- Industrial low-power control boards
- Analog measurement and supervisory systems
Ordering Variants
Compare 520 MSP430F part numbers by package, electrical parameters, lifecycle, and availability. Use RFQ for stock and lead-time confirmation.
| Part Number | Description | Package Type | Manufacturer | Lifecycle | RoHS | Availability | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MSP430F135IPAGR | Package: TQFP | Mounting Type: Surface Mount | Max Operating Temp: 85°C | Min Operating Temp: -40°C | TQFP | Texas Instruments | Active | Compliant | In Stock | |
| MSP430F147IPAGR | Package: TQFP | Mounting Type: Surface Mount | Max Operating Temp: 85°C | Min Operating Temp: -40°C | TQFP | Texas Instruments | Active | Compliant | In Stock | |
| MSP430F148IPAGR | Package: TQFP | Mounting Type: Surface Mount | Max Operating Temp: 85°C | Min Operating Temp: -40°C | TQFP | Texas Instruments | Active | Compliant | In Stock | |
| MSP430F5505IRGZR | Package: VQFN EP | Mounting Type: Surface Mount | Max Operating Temp: 85°C | Min Operating Temp: -40°C | VQFN EP | Texas Instruments | Active | Compliant | In Stock | |
| MSP430F5507IRGZ | Package: VQFN EP | Mounting Type: Surface Mount | Max Operating Temp: 85°C | Min Operating Temp: -40°C | VQFN EP | Texas Instruments | Active | Compliant | In Stock | |
| MSP430F5507IRGZR | Package: VQFN EP | Mounting Type: Surface Mount | Max Operating Temp: 85°C | Min Operating Temp: -40°C | VQFN EP | Texas Instruments | Active | Compliant | In Stock | |
| MSP430F5509IRGZR | Package: VQFN EP | Mounting Type: Surface Mount | Max Operating Temp: 85°C | Min Operating Temp: -40°C | VQFN EP | Texas Instruments | Active | Compliant | In Stock | |
| MSP430F5524IRGC | Package: VQFN EP | Mounting Type: Surface Mount | Max Operating Temp: 85°C | Min Operating Temp: -40°C | VQFN EP | Texas Instruments | Active | Compliant | In Stock | |
| MSP430F1101AIDGVR | 16b MSP430 MCU, 8MHz, 1KB FLASH, 128B SRAM, 1 Timer, UART, 20-TFSOP | - | Texas Instruments | Active | Compliant | In Stock | |
| MSP430F1101AIDWR | 16-bit MCU, 8MHz, 1KB FLASH, 128B SRAM, SOIC | - | Texas Instruments | Active | Compliant | In Stock | |
| MSP430F1101AIRGER | 8MHz 16-bit MCU, 1KB FLASH, 128B SRAM, VQFN | - | Texas Instruments | Active | Compliant | In Stock | |
| MSP430F1101AIRGET | 8MHz 16-bit MCU, 1KB Flash, 128B SRAM, VQFN | - | Texas Instruments | Active | Compliant | In Stock | |
| MSP430F1101IDWR | 16b MCU, 8MHz, 1KB FLASH, 128B SRAM, 14 I/O, SOIC | - | Texas Instruments | Active | Compliant | In Stock | |
| MSP430F1111AIDWR | 8MHz 16-Bit MCU, 2KB FLASH, 128B SRAM, 20-SOIC, Industrial | - | Texas Instruments | Active | Compliant | In Stock | |
| MSP430F1111AIRGET | 16-Bit MCU, 8MHz, 2KB FLASH, 128B SRAM, 24-VQFN, Industrial | - | Texas Instruments | Active | Compliant | In Stock | |
| MSP430F1121AIDGVR | 16-Bit 8MHz MCU, 4KB FLASH, 256B SRAM, 14 I/O, 20-TVSOP | - | Texas Instruments | Active | Compliant | In Stock | |
| MSP430F1121AIPWR | 8MHz 16-bit MCU, 4KB Flash, 256B SRAM, Timer, UART, 20-TSSOP | - | Texas Instruments | Active | Compliant | In Stock | |
| MSP430F1121AIRGET | 16-Bit MCU, 8MHz, 4KB FLASH, 256B SRAM, 24-VQFN | - | Texas Instruments | Active | Compliant | In Stock | |
| MSP430F1121IDWR | 8MHz 16-Bit MCU, 4KB FLASH, 256B SRAM, 20-SOIC, Industrial | - | Texas Instruments | Active | Compliant | In Stock | |
| MSP430F1121IPWR | 16-Bit MCU, 8MHz, 4KB FLASH, 256B SRAM, 20-TSSOP, Industrial | - | Texas Instruments | Active | Compliant | In Stock |
Ordering Code Differences
How suffixes on MSP430F map to package, grade, and reel options.
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How to Choose the Right MSP430F Microcontrollers
Size the memory first
MSP430F Flash and RAM vary widely. Pick a device with enough code space, calibration storage, and update margin.
Match analog resources
ADC resolution, channel count, DAC availability, and reference options are frequent reasons one MSP430F variant is not interchangeable with another.
Check low-power behavior
Sleep current, wake-up timing, clock source, and enabled peripherals determine battery-life results more than the base family name alone.
Technical Specifications
Core parameters for MSP430F product family
Source MSP430F with Octatronics
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common technical questions about the MSP430F product family.