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MSP430F449

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8-MHz MCU with 60-KB flash, 2-KB SRAM, 12-bit ADC, comparator, SPI/UART, 160 seg LCD

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MSP430F449

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Frequency (MHz) 8 Nonvolatile memory (kByte) 60 RAM (kByte) 2 ADC type 12-bit SAR Number of ADC channels 8 Number of GPIOs 48 Features LCD UART 2 USB No Number of I2Cs 0 SPI 2 Number of comparator channels 2 Timers - 16-bit 2 Bootloader (BSL) UART Operating temperature range (°C) -40 to 85 Rating Catalog
Frequency (MHz) 8 Nonvolatile memory (kByte) 60 RAM (kByte) 2 ADC type 12-bit SAR Number of ADC channels 8 Number of GPIOs 48 Features LCD UART 2 USB No Number of I2Cs 0 SPI 2 Number of comparator channels 2 Timers - 16-bit 2 Bootloader (BSL) UART Operating temperature range (°C) -40 to 85 Rating Catalog
LQFP (PZ) 100 256 mm² 16 x 16
  • Low Supply-Voltage Range, 1.8 V to 3.6 V
  • Ultralow-Power Consumption:
    • Active Mode: 280 µA at 1 MHz, 2.2 V
    • Standby Mode: 1.1 µA
    • Off Mode (RAM Retention): 0.1 µA
  • Five Power Saving Modes
  • Wake-Up From Standby Mode in Less Than 6 µs
  • 16-Bit RISC Architecture, 125-ns Instruction Cycle Time
  • 12-Bit A/D Converter With Internal Reference, Sample-and-Hold and
    Autoscan Feature
  • 16-Bit Timer_B With Three(1) or Seven(2) Capture/Compare-With-Shadow Registers
  • 16-Bit Timer_A With Three Capture/Compare Registers
  • On-Chip Comparator
  • Serial Communication Interface (USART), Select Asynchronous UART or
    Synchronous SPI by Software:
    • Two USARTs (USART0, USART1)(1)
    • One USART (USART0)(2)
  • Brownout Detector
  • Supply Voltage Supervisor/Monitor With Programmable Level Detection
  • Serial Onboard Programming, No External Programming Voltage Needed
    Programmable Code Protection by Security Fuse
  • Integrated LCD Driver for up to 160 Segments
  • Bootstrap Loader
  • Family Members Include:
    • MSP430F435, MSP430F4351(3):
      • 16KB+256B Flash Memory
      • 512B RAM
    • MSP430F436, MSP430F4361(3):
      • 24KB+256B Flash Memory
      • 1KB RAM
    • MSP430F437, MSP430F4371(3):
      • 32KB+256B Flash Memory
      • 1KB RAM
    • MSP430F447:
      • 32KB+256B Flash Memory
      • 1KB RAM
    • MSP430F448, MSP430F4481(3):
      • 48KB+256B Flash Memory
      • 2KB RAM
    • MSP430F449, MSP430F4491(3):
      • 60KB+256B Flash Memory
      • 2KB RAM
  • For Complete Module Descriptions, See The MSP430x4xx Family User’s Guide, Literature Number SLAU056

(1) MSP430F43x, and MSP430F43x1 devices
(2) MSP430F44x, and MSP430F44x1 devices
(3) The MSP430F43x1 and MSP430F44x1 devices are identical to the MSP430F43x and MSP430F44x devices, respectively – with the exception that the ADC12 module is not implemented.
  • Low Supply-Voltage Range, 1.8 V to 3.6 V
  • Ultralow-Power Consumption:
    • Active Mode: 280 µA at 1 MHz, 2.2 V
    • Standby Mode: 1.1 µA
    • Off Mode (RAM Retention): 0.1 µA
  • Five Power Saving Modes
  • Wake-Up From Standby Mode in Less Than 6 µs
  • 16-Bit RISC Architecture, 125-ns Instruction Cycle Time
  • 12-Bit A/D Converter With Internal Reference, Sample-and-Hold and
    Autoscan Feature
  • 16-Bit Timer_B With Three(1) or Seven(2) Capture/Compare-With-Shadow Registers
  • 16-Bit Timer_A With Three Capture/Compare Registers
  • On-Chip Comparator
  • Serial Communication Interface (USART), Select Asynchronous UART or
    Synchronous SPI by Software:
    • Two USARTs (USART0, USART1)(1)
    • One USART (USART0)(2)
  • Brownout Detector
  • Supply Voltage Supervisor/Monitor With Programmable Level Detection
  • Serial Onboard Programming, No External Programming Voltage Needed
    Programmable Code Protection by Security Fuse
  • Integrated LCD Driver for up to 160 Segments
  • Bootstrap Loader
  • Family Members Include:
    • MSP430F435, MSP430F4351(3):
      • 16KB+256B Flash Memory
      • 512B RAM
    • MSP430F436, MSP430F4361(3):
      • 24KB+256B Flash Memory
      • 1KB RAM
    • MSP430F437, MSP430F4371(3):
      • 32KB+256B Flash Memory
      • 1KB RAM
    • MSP430F447:
      • 32KB+256B Flash Memory
      • 1KB RAM
    • MSP430F448, MSP430F4481(3):
      • 48KB+256B Flash Memory
      • 2KB RAM
    • MSP430F449, MSP430F4491(3):
      • 60KB+256B Flash Memory
      • 2KB RAM
  • For Complete Module Descriptions, See The MSP430x4xx Family User’s Guide, Literature Number SLAU056

(1) MSP430F43x, and MSP430F43x1 devices
(2) MSP430F44x, and MSP430F44x1 devices
(3) The MSP430F43x1 and MSP430F44x1 devices are identical to the MSP430F43x and MSP430F44x devices, respectively – with the exception that the ADC12 module is not implemented.

The Texas Instruments MSP430 family of ultralow 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 devices feature 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 MSP430x43x(1) and the MSP430x44x(1) series are microcontroller configurations with two built-in 16-bit timers, a fast 12-bit A/D converter (not implemented on the MSP430F43x1 and MSP430F44x1 devices), one or two universal serial synchronous/asynchronous communication interfaces (USART), 48 I/O pins, and a liquid crystal driver (LCD) with up to 160 segments.

Typical applications include sensor systems that capture analog signals, convert them to digital values, and process and transmit the data to a host system, or process this data and display it on a LCD panel. The timers make the configurations ideal for industrial control applications such as ripple counters, digital motor control, EE-meters, hand-held meters, etc. The hardware multiplier enhances the performance and offers a broad code and hardware-compatible family solution.

The Texas Instruments MSP430 family of ultralow 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 devices feature 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 MSP430x43x(1) and the MSP430x44x(1) series are microcontroller configurations with two built-in 16-bit timers, a fast 12-bit A/D converter (not implemented on the MSP430F43x1 and MSP430F44x1 devices), one or two universal serial synchronous/asynchronous communication interfaces (USART), 48 I/O pins, and a liquid crystal driver (LCD) with up to 160 segments.

Typical applications include sensor systems that capture analog signals, convert them to digital values, and process and transmit the data to a host system, or process this data and display it on a LCD panel. The timers make the configurations ideal for industrial control applications such as ripple counters, digital motor control, EE-meters, hand-held meters, etc. The hardware multiplier enhances the performance and offers a broad code and hardware-compatible family solution.
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* Data sheet MSP430x43x, MSP430x43x1, MSP430x44x Mixed Signal Microcontroller datasheet (Rev. G) 03 Oct 2009
* Errata MSP430F449 Microcontroller Errata (Rev. H) PDF | HTML 23 Jun 2021
* User guide MSP430x4xx Family User's Guide (Rev. L) 12 Dec 2017
Application note Design Considerations When Using the MSP430 Graphics Library (Rev. A) PDF | HTML 09 Aug 2023
Application note Li-Ion Battery Charger Solution Using an MSP430™ MCU (Rev. B) PDF | HTML 01 Apr 2022
Application note ESD Diode Current Specification (Rev. B) PDF | HTML 23 Aug 2021
User guide MSP430 MCUs Development Guide Book (Rev. A) PDF | HTML 13 May 2021
Application note MSP430 Embedded Application Binary Interface (Rev. A) PDF | HTML 02 Jun 2020
Application note MSP430 System ESD Troubleshooting Guide PDF | HTML 13 Dec 2019
Application note Programming a Flash-Based MSP430 MCU Using the JTAG Interface (Rev. H) 15 Mar 2019
Application note Interfacing the 3-V MSP430 MCU to 5-V Circuits (Rev. A) PDF | HTML 03 Oct 2018
Application note MSP430 Flash Memory Characteristics (Rev. B) PDF | HTML 24 Aug 2018
Application note Understanding MSP430 Flash Data Retention (Rev. A) PDF | HTML 24 Aug 2018
Application note Mixing C and Assembler With MSP430™ MCUs (Rev. A) PDF | HTML 07 Aug 2018
Application note Using the TPS3619 With MSP430 Microcontrollers (Rev. B) PDF | HTML 06 Aug 2018
Application note MSP430 LFXT1 Oscillator Accuracy (Rev. A) 03 Aug 2018
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 a Direct Thermocouple Interface With the MSP430F4xx and ADS1240 (Rev. B) 29 May 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 General Oversampling of MSP ADCs for Higher Resolution (Rev. A) PDF | HTML 01 Apr 2016
Application note MSP Code Protection Features PDF | HTML 07 Dec 2015
Application note Designing With MSP430™ MCUs and Segment LCDs (Rev. A) PDF | HTML 20 Jul 2015
Application note Driving Large LCDs with LCD Peripheral of the MSP430 (Rev. A) 12 Apr 2013
Application note Use of Two MSP430s to Enhance Segment Lines for Larger LCDs (Rev. A) 12 Apr 2013
Application note Design Considerations When Using the MSP430 Graphics Library 05 Oct 2012
White paper Power Management Solutions for Ultra-Low-Power 16-Bit MSP430 MCUs (Rev. D) 28 Mar 2012
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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