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MSP430FG4260

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8 MHz MCU with 24KB Flash, 256B SRAM, 16-bit sigma-delta ADC, 12-bit DAC, 2 OpAmp, 56 seg LCD

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MSP430FG4260

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Frequency (MHz) 8 Nonvolatile memory (kByte) 24 RAM (kByte) 0.25 ADC type 16-bit Sigma Delta Number of ADC channels 5 Number of GPIOs 32 Features Advanced sensing, DAC, LCD, OpAmp UART 0 USB No Number of I2Cs 0 SPI 0 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) 24 RAM (kByte) 0.25 ADC type 16-bit Sigma Delta Number of ADC channels 5 Number of GPIOs 32 Features Advanced sensing, DAC, LCD, OpAmp UART 0 USB No Number of I2Cs 0 SPI 0 Number of comparator channels 0 Timers - 16-bit 1 Bootloader (BSL) UART Operating temperature range (°C) -40 to 85 Rating Catalog
SSOP (DL) 48 164.358 mm² 15.88 x 10.35 VQFN (RGZ) 48 49 mm² 7 x 7
  • Low Supply-Voltage Range, 1.8 V to 3.6 V
  • Ultralow-Power Consumption:
    • Active Mode: 250 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
  • 16-Bit Sigma-Delta A/D Converter With Internal Reference and Five Differential Analog Inputs
  • 12-Bit D/A Converter
  • Two Configurable Operational Amplifiers
  • 16-Bit Timer_A With Three Capture/Compare Registers
  • Brownout Detector
  • Bootstrap Loader
  • Serial Onboard Programming, No External Programming Voltage Needed Programmable Code Protection by Security Fuse
  • Integrated LCD Driver With Contrast Control for up to 56 Segments
  • MSP430FG42x0 Family Members Include:
    • MSP430FG4250: 16KB+256B Flash Memory 256B RAM
    • MSP430FG4260: 24KB+256B Flash Memory 256B RAM
    • MSP430FG4270: 32KB+256B Flash Memory 256B RAM
  • For Complete Module Descriptions, See The MSP430x4xx Family User’s Guide, Literature Number SLAU056
  • For Additional Device Information, See the MSP430FG42x0 Device Errata, Literature Number SLAZ038
  • Low Supply-Voltage Range, 1.8 V to 3.6 V
  • Ultralow-Power Consumption:
    • Active Mode: 250 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
  • 16-Bit Sigma-Delta A/D Converter With Internal Reference and Five Differential Analog Inputs
  • 12-Bit D/A Converter
  • Two Configurable Operational Amplifiers
  • 16-Bit Timer_A With Three Capture/Compare Registers
  • Brownout Detector
  • Bootstrap Loader
  • Serial Onboard Programming, No External Programming Voltage Needed Programmable Code Protection by Security Fuse
  • Integrated LCD Driver With Contrast Control for up to 56 Segments
  • MSP430FG42x0 Family Members Include:
    • MSP430FG4250: 16KB+256B Flash Memory 256B RAM
    • MSP430FG4260: 24KB+256B Flash Memory 256B RAM
    • MSP430FG4270: 32KB+256B Flash Memory 256B RAM
  • For Complete Module Descriptions, See The MSP430x4xx Family User’s Guide, Literature Number SLAU056
  • For Additional Device Information, See the MSP430FG42x0 Device Errata, Literature Number SLAZ038

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 contribute to maximum code efficiency. The digitally controlled oscillator (DCO) allows wake-up from low-power modes to active mode in less than 6µs.

The MSP430FG42x0 is a microcontroller configuration with a 16-bit timer, a high-performance 16-bitsigma-delta A/D converter, 12-bit D/A converter, two configurable operational amplifiers, 32 I/O pins, and a liquid crystal display driver.

Typical applications for this device include analog and digital sensor systems, digital motor control, remote controls, thermostats, digital timers, hand-held meters, etc.

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 contribute to maximum code efficiency. The digitally controlled oscillator (DCO) allows wake-up from low-power modes to active mode in less than 6µs.

The MSP430FG42x0 is a microcontroller configuration with a 16-bit timer, a high-performance 16-bitsigma-delta A/D converter, 12-bit D/A converter, two configurable operational amplifiers, 32 I/O pins, and a liquid crystal display driver.

Typical applications for this device include analog and digital sensor systems, digital motor control, remote controls, thermostats, digital timers, hand-held meters, etc.
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* Data sheet MSP430FG42x0 Mixed Signal Microcontroller datasheet (Rev. A) 21 Aug 2007
* Errata MSP430FG4260 Device Erratasheet (Rev. F) 29 May 2018
* 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 Answers to Common Sigma-Delta ADC Questions on MSP MCUs PDF | HTML 11 Aug 2020
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 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 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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