MSP430FRx Ultra Low-Power FRAM MCUs

Texas Instruments MSP430FRx Ultra Low-Power FRAM Microcontrollers (MCUs) consist of embedded FRAM non-volatile memory plus an ultra-low-power 16-bit MSP430 CPU, and different peripherals targeted for various applications. These MCUs feature seven low-power modes that are optimized to achieve extended battery life in portable and wireless sensing applications. With FRAM non-volatile memory, it combines the speed, flexibility, and endurance of SRAM with the stability and reliability of flash with lower total power consumption. These devices include a variety of peripherals, including a 10-bit ADCs, 16-channel comparator, and hysteresis capabilities, three enhanced serial channels capable of I²C, SPI, or UART protocols, internal DMA, hardware multiplier, real-time clock, five 16-bit timers, and more. These devices are ideal for use in cold chain applications because they allow the engineer to write quickly to save power. By using flexible non-volatile FRAM you can store applications, data, or both. By using FRAM, it also allows the highest reliability by being able to log data continuously with a 10¹⁵ write endurance and proven 10-year data retention at 85ºC. The MSP430FRx-EP devices have gold bond wires, a temperature range of –55 to +105°C, and include an SnPb lead finish.