MSP430F1121 is not recommended for new designs
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MSP430F112 ACTIVE 8 MHz MCU with 2KB Flash, 128B SRAM, timer, comparator This product is a microcontroller with the same memory, peripheral, and pin-out configuration while incorporating performance improvements.
MSP430F1121A ACTIVE 8 MHz MCU with 4KB Flash, 256B SRAM, timer, comparator This product is a microcontroller with the same memory, peripheral, and pin-out configuration while incorporating performance improvements.

Product details

Frequency (MHz) 8 Nonvolatile memory (kByte) 4 ADC type Slope Number of ADC channels 0 Number of GPIOs 14 Features Real-time clock USB No Number of comparator channels 0 Timers - 16-bit 1 Bootloader (BSL) UART Operating temperature range (°C) -40 to 85 Rating Catalog
Frequency (MHz) 8 Nonvolatile memory (kByte) 4 ADC type Slope Number of ADC channels 0 Number of GPIOs 14 Features Real-time clock USB No Number of comparator channels 0 Timers - 16-bit 1 Bootloader (BSL) UART Operating temperature range (°C) -40 to 85 Rating Catalog
SOIC (DW) 20 131.84 mm² 12.8 x 10.3 TSSOP (PW) 20 41.6 mm² 6.5 x 6.4
  • Low Supply Voltage Range 1.8 V – 3.6 V
  • Ultralow-Power Consumption
    • Active Mode: 160 µA at 1 MHz, 2.2 V
    • Standby Mode: 0.7 µA
    • Off Mode (RAM Retention): 0.1 µA
  • Wake-Up From Standby Mode in less than 6 µs
  • 16-Bit RISC Architecture, 125 ns Instruction Cycle Time
  • Basic Clock Module Configurations:
    • Various Internal Resistors
    • Single External Resistor
    • 32-kHz Crystal
    • High-Frequency Crystal
    • Resonator
    • External Clock Source
  • 16-Bit Timer_A With Three Capture/Compare Registers
  • On-Chip Comparator for Analog Signal Compare Function or Slope A/D Conversion
  • Serial Onboard Programming, No External Programming Voltage Needed Programmable Code Protection by Security Fuse
  • Family Members Include:
      MSP430C1101: 1KB ROM, 128B RAM
      MSP430C1111: 2KB ROM, 128B RAM
      MSP430C1121: 4KB ROM, 256B RAM
      MSP430F1101A: 1KB + 128B Flash Memory 128B RAM
      MSP430F1111A: 2KB + 256B Flash Memory 128B RAM
      MSP430F1121A: 4KB + 256B Flash Memory 256B RAM
  • Available in a 20-Pin Plastic Small-Outline Wide Body (SOWB) Package, 20-Pin Plastic Small-Outline Thin Package, and 20-Pin TVSOP (F11x1A only) and 24-Pin QFN
  • For Complete Module Descriptions, Refer to the MSP430x1xx Family User’s Guide, Literature Number SLAU049.

  • Low Supply Voltage Range 1.8 V – 3.6 V
  • Ultralow-Power Consumption
    • Active Mode: 160 µA at 1 MHz, 2.2 V
    • Standby Mode: 0.7 µA
    • Off Mode (RAM Retention): 0.1 µA
  • Wake-Up From Standby Mode in less than 6 µs
  • 16-Bit RISC Architecture, 125 ns Instruction Cycle Time
  • Basic Clock Module Configurations:
    • Various Internal Resistors
    • Single External Resistor
    • 32-kHz Crystal
    • High-Frequency Crystal
    • Resonator
    • External Clock Source
  • 16-Bit Timer_A With Three Capture/Compare Registers
  • On-Chip Comparator for Analog Signal Compare Function or Slope A/D Conversion
  • Serial Onboard Programming, No External Programming Voltage Needed Programmable Code Protection by Security Fuse
  • Family Members Include:
      MSP430C1101: 1KB ROM, 128B RAM
      MSP430C1111: 2KB ROM, 128B RAM
      MSP430C1121: 4KB ROM, 256B RAM
      MSP430F1101A: 1KB + 128B Flash Memory 128B RAM
      MSP430F1111A: 2KB + 256B Flash Memory 128B RAM
      MSP430F1121A: 4KB + 256B Flash Memory 256B RAM
  • Available in a 20-Pin Plastic Small-Outline Wide Body (SOWB) Package, 20-Pin Plastic Small-Outline Thin Package, and 20-Pin TVSOP (F11x1A only) and 24-Pin QFN
  • For Complete Module Descriptions, Refer to the MSP430x1xx Family User’s Guide, Literature Number SLAU049.

The Texas Instruments MSP430 family of ultralow power microcontrollers consist 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 attribute to maximum code efficiency. The digitally controlled oscillator (DCO) allows wake-up from low-power modes to active mode in less than 6µs.

The MSP430x11x1 series is an ultralow-power mixed signal microcontroller with a built-in 16-bit timer, versatile analog comparator and fourteen I/O pins.

Typical applications include sensor systems that capture analog signals, convert them to digital values, and then process the data for display or for transmission to a host system. Stand alone RF sensor front end is another area of application. The I/O port inputs provide single slope A/D conversion capability on resistive sensors.

The Texas Instruments MSP430 family of ultralow power microcontrollers consist 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 attribute to maximum code efficiency. The digitally controlled oscillator (DCO) allows wake-up from low-power modes to active mode in less than 6µs.

The MSP430x11x1 series is an ultralow-power mixed signal microcontroller with a built-in 16-bit timer, versatile analog comparator and fourteen I/O pins.

Typical applications include sensor systems that capture analog signals, convert them to digital values, and then process the data for display or for transmission to a host system. Stand alone RF sensor front end is another area of application. The I/O port inputs provide single slope A/D conversion capability on resistive sensors.

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* Data sheet MSP430x11x1, MSP430F11x1A Mixed Signal Microcontrollers datasheet (Rev. I) 11 Dec 2008
* User guide MSP430x1xx Family User's Guide (Rev. F) 06 Aug 2018
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Application note Efficient Multiplication and Division Using MSP430 MCUs (Rev. A) 18 Jul 2018
Application note CRC Implementation with MSP430 MCUs (Rev. A) 21 Jun 2018
Application note Implementing An Ultra-Low-Power Keypad Interface With MSP430 MCUs (Rev. A) 22 May 2018
Application note Random Number Generation Using MSP430™ MCUs (Rev. A) 16 May 2018
Application note Wave Digital Filtering Using an MSP430 MCU (Rev. A) 16 May 2018
Application note Software Coding Techniques for MSP430™ MCUs (Rev. B) 14 Mar 2018
Application note MSP430 32-kHz Crystal Oscillators (Rev. D) PDF | HTML 18 Jul 2017
Application note Advanced Debugging Using the Enhanced Emulation Module (EEM) With CCS v6 (Rev. F) 06 Sep 2016
Application note MSP Code Protection Features PDF | HTML 07 Dec 2015
Application note Powering the MSP430 from a High Voltage Input using the TPS62122 (Rev. C) 12 Jan 2012
Application note 1.8V – 5.5V Input, High-Efficiency DCDC Converter Reference Design for MSP430 (Rev. B) 14 Jun 2010
Application note Tiny DCDC Converter Reference Design (Rev. A) 14 Jun 2010

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