SLAS396D July   2003  – November 2016 MSP430FE423 , MSP430FE425 , MSP430FE427

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  1. 1Device Overview
    1. 1.1 Features
    2. 1.2 Applications
    3. 1.3 Description
    4. 1.4 Functional Block Diagram
  2. 2Revision History
  3. 3Device Comparison
    1. 3.1 Related Products
  4. 4Terminal Configuration and Functions
    1. 4.1 Pin Diagram
    2. 4.2 Signal Descriptions
  5. 5Specifications
    1. 5.1  Absolute Maximum Ratings
    2. 5.2  ESD Ratings
    3. 5.3  Recommended Operating Conditions
    4. 5.4  Supply Current Into AVCC and DVCC Excluding External Current
    5. 5.5  Thermal Resistance Characteristics, PM Package (LQFP64)
    6. 5.6  Schmitt-Trigger Inputs − Ports (P1 and P2), RST/NMI, JTAG (TCK, TMS, TDI/TCLK,TDO/TDI)
    7. 5.7  Inputs P1.x, P2.x, TAx
    8. 5.8  Leakage Current − Ports (P1 and P2)
    9. 5.9  Outputs − Ports (P1 and P2)
    10. 5.10 Output Frequency
    11. 5.11 Typical Characteristics - Ports P1 and P2
    12. 5.12 Wake-up Time From LPM3
    13. 5.13 RAM
    14. 5.14 LCD
    15. 5.15 USART0
    16. 5.16 POR, BOR
    17. 5.17 SVS (Supply Voltage Supervisor and Monitor)
    18. 5.18 DCO
    19. 5.19 Crystal Oscillator, LFXT1 Oscillator
    20. 5.20 ESP430CE1, SD16 and ESP430 Power Supply and Operating Conditions
    21. 5.21 ESP430CE1, SD16 Input Range
    22. 5.22 ESP430CE1, SD16 Performance
    23. 5.23 ESP430CE1, SD16 Temperature Sensor
    24. 5.24 ESP430CE1, SD16 Built-in Voltage Reference
    25. 5.25 ESP430CE1, SD16 Reference Output Buffer
    26. 5.26 ESP430CE1, SD16 External Reference Input
    27. 5.27 ESP430CE1, Active Energy Measurement Test Conditions and Accuracy
    28. 5.28 ESP430CE1, Active Energy Measurement Test Conditions and Accuracy
    29. 5.29 ESP430CE1 Typical Characteristics (I1 SD16GAINx = 1)
    30. 5.30 ESP430CE1 Typical Characteristics (I1 SD16GAINx = 4)
    31. 5.31 ESP430CE1 Typical Characteristics (I1 SD16GAINx = 8)
    32. 5.32 ESP430CE1 Typical Characteristics (I1 SD16GAINx = 32)
    33. 5.33 Flash Memory
    34. 5.34 JTAG Interface
    35. 5.35 JTAG Fuse
  6. 6Detailed Description
    1. 6.1  CPU
    2. 6.2  Instruction Set
    3. 6.3  Operating Modes
    4. 6.4  Interrupt Vector Addresses
    5. 6.5  Special Function Registers
    6. 6.6  Memory Organization
    7. 6.7  Bootloader (BSL)
    8. 6.8  Flash Memory
    9. 6.9  Peripherals
      1. 6.9.1  Oscillator and System Clock
      2. 6.9.2  Brownout, Supply Voltage Supervisor (SVS)
      3. 6.9.3  Digital I/O
      4. 6.9.4  Basic Timer1
      5. 6.9.5  LCD Drive
      6. 6.9.6  Watchdog Timer (WDT+)
      7. 6.9.7  Timer_A3
      8. 6.9.8  USART0
      9. 6.9.9  ESP430CE1
      10. 6.9.10 Peripheral File Map
    10. 6.10 Input/Output Diagrams
      1. 6.10.1 Port P1 (P1.0 and P1.1) Input/Output With Schmitt Trigger
      2. 6.10.2 Port P1 (P1.2 to P1.7) Input/Output With Schmitt Trigger
      3. 6.10.3 Port P2 (P2.0 and P2.1) Input/Output With Schmitt Trigger
      4. 6.10.4 Port P2 (P2.2 to P2.5) Input/Output With Schmitt Trigger
      5. 6.10.5 Port P2 (P2.6 and P2.7) Unbonded GPIOs
      6. 6.10.6 JTAG Pins TMS, TCK, TDI/TCLK, TDO/TDI, Input/Output With Schmitt-Trigger or Output
      7. 6.10.7 JTAG Fuse Check Mode
  7. 7Device and Documentation Support
    1. 7.1  Getting Started and Next Steps
    2. 7.2  Device Nomenclature
    3. 7.3  Tools and Software
    4. 7.4  Documentation Support
    5. 7.5  Related Links
    6. 7.6  Community Resources
    7. 7.7  Trademarks
    8. 7.8  Electrostatic Discharge Caution
    9. 7.9  Export Control Notice
    10. 7.10 Glossary
  8. 8Mechanical, Packaging, and Orderable Information

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Orderable Information

7 Device and Documentation Support

7.1 Getting Started and Next Steps

For more information on the MSP430 family of devices and the tools and libraries that are available to help with your development, visit the Getting Started page.

7.2 Device Nomenclature

To designate the stages in the product development cycle, TI assigns prefixes to the part numbers of all MSP430 MCU devices and support tools. Each MSP430 MCU commercial family member has one of three prefixes: MSP, PMS, or XMS. TI recommends two of three possible prefix designators for its support tools: MSP and MSPX. These prefixes represent evolutionary stages of product development from engineering prototypes (with XMS for devices and MSPX for tools) through fully qualified production devices and tools (with MSP for devices and MSP for tools).

Device development evolutionary flow:

XMS – Experimental device that is not necessarily representative of the final electrical specifications of the device

MSP – Fully qualified production device

Support tool development evolutionary flow:

MSPX – Development-support product that has not yet completed TI's internal qualification testing.

MSP – Fully-qualified development-support product

XMS devices and MSPX development-support tools are shipped against the following disclaimer:

"Developmental product is intended for internal evaluation purposes."

MSP devices and MSP development-support tools have been characterized fully, and the quality and reliability of the device have been demonstrated fully. TI's standard warranty applies.

Predictions show that prototype devices (XMS) have a greater failure rate than the standard production devices. TI recommends that these devices not be used in any production system because their expected end-use failure rate still is undefined. Only qualified production devices are to be used.

TI device nomenclature also includes a suffix with the device family name. This suffix indicates the package type (for example, PZP) and temperature range (for example, T). Figure 7-1 provides a legend for reading the complete device name for any family member.

MSP430FE427 MSP430FE425 MSP430FE423 Part_Number_Decoder_MSP430.gif

NOTE:

This figure does not represent a complete list of the available features and options, and it does not indicate that all of these features and options are available for a given device or family.
Figure 7-1 Device Nomenclature – Part Number Decoder

7.3 Tools and Software

Table 7-1 lists the debug features supported by the MSP430FE42x microcontrollers. See the Code Composer Studio for MSP430 User's Guide for details on the available features.

Table 7-1 Hardware Features

MSP430 ARCHITECTURE 4-WIRE JTAG 2-WIRE JTAG BREAK- POINTS
(N)		 RANGE BREAK- POINTS CLOCK CONTROL STATE SEQUENCER TRACE BUFFER
MSP430 Yes No 3 No Global No No

Design Kits and Evaluation Modules

    64-pin Target Development Board and MSP-FET Programmer Bundle - MSP430F1x, MSP430F2x, MSP430F4x MCUs The MSP-FET430U64 is a powerful flash emulation tool that includes the hardware and software required to quickly begin application development on the MSP430 MCU. It includes a ZIF socket target board (MSP-TS430PM64) and a USB debugging interface (MSP-FET) used to program and debug the MSP430 in-system through the JTAG interface or the pin-saving Spy-Bi-Wire (2-wire JTAG) protocol. The flash memory can be erased and programmed in seconds with only a few keystrokes, and because the MSP430 flash is ultra-low power, no external power supply is required.

Software

    Capacitive Touch Software Library Free C libraries for enabling capacitive touch capabilities on MSP430 MCUs. The MSP430 MCU version of the library features several capacitive touch implementations including the RO and RC method.
    MSPWare Software MSPWare software is a collection of code examples, data sheets, and other design resources for all MSP devices delivered in a convenient package. In addition to providing a complete collection of existing MSP design resources, MSPWare software also includes a high-level API called MSP Driver Library. This library makes it easy to program MSP hardware. MSPWare software is available as a component of CCS or as a stand-alone package.
    MSP Driver Library The abstracted API of MSP Driver Library provides easy-to-use function calls that free you from directly manipulating the bits and bytes of the MSP430 hardware. Thorough documentation is delivered through a helpful API Guide, which includes details on each function call and the recognized parameters. Developers can use Driver Library functions to write complete projects with minimal overhead.
    MSP EnergyTrace Technology EnergyTrace technology for MSP430 microcontrollers is an energy-based code analysis tool that measures and displays the energy profile of the application and helps to optimize it for ultra-low power consumption.
    ULP (Ultra-Low Power) Advisor ULP Advisor™ software is a tool for guiding developers to write more efficient code to fully use the unique ultra-low-power features of MSP and MSP432 microcontrollers. Aimed at both experienced and new microcontroller developers, ULP Advisor checks your code against a thorough ULP checklist to help minimize the energy consumption of your application. At build time, ULP Advisor provides notifications and remarks to highlight areas of your code that can be further optimized for lower power.
    Fixed Point Math Library for MSP The MSP IQmath and Qmath Libraries are a collection of highly optimized and high-precision mathematical functions for C programmers to seamlessly port a floating-point algorithm into fixed-point code on MSP430 and MSP432 devices. These routines are typically used in computationally intensive real-time applications where optimal execution speed, high accuracy, and ultra-low energy are critical. By using the IQmath and Qmath libraries, it is possible to achieve execution speeds considerably faster and energy consumption considerably lower than equivalent code written using floating-point math.

Development Tools

    Code Composer Studio™ Integrated Development Environment for MSP Microcontrollers Code Composer Studio (CCS) integrated development environment (IDE) supports all MSP microcontroller devices. CCS comprises a suite of embedded software utilities used to develop and debug embedded applications. CCS includes an optimizing C/C++ compiler, source code editor, project build environment, debugger, profiler, and many other features.
    MSPWare Software MSPWare software is a collection of code examples, data sheets, and other design resources for all MSP devices delivered in a convenient package. In addition to providing a complete collection of existing MSP design resources, MSPWare software also includes a high-level API called MSP Driver Library. This library makes it easy to program MSP hardware. MSPWare software is available as a component of CCS or as a stand-alone package.
    Command-Line Programmer MSP Flasher is an open-source shell-based interface for programming MSP microcontrollers through a FET programmer or eZ430 using JTAG or Spy-Bi-Wire (SBW) communication. MSP Flasher can download binary files (.txt or .hex) directly to the MSP microcontroller without an IDE.
    MSP MCU Programmer and Debugger The MSP-FET is a powerful emulation development tool – often called a debug probe – which lets users quickly begin application development on MSP low-power MCUs. Creating MCU software usually requires downloading the resulting binary program to the MSP device for validation and debugging.
    MSP-GANG Production Programmer The MSP Gang Programmer is an MSP430 or MSP432 device programmer that can program up to eight identical MSP430 or MSP432 flash or FRAM devices at the same time. The MSP Gang Programmer connects to a host PC using a standard RS-232 or USB connection and provides flexible programming options that let the user fully customize the process.

7.4 Documentation Support

The following documents describe the MSP430FE42x MCUs. Copies of these documents are available on the Internet at www.ti.com.

Receiving Notification of Document Updates

To receive notification of documentation updates—including silicon errata—go to the product folder for your device on ti.com (see Section 7.5 for links to product folders). In the upper right corner, click the "Alert me" button. This registers you to receive a weekly digest of product information that has changed (if any). For change details, check the revision history of any revised document.

Errata

User's Guides

    Code Composer Studio v6.1 for MSP430 User's Guide This manual describes the use of TI Code Composer Studio IDE v6.1 (CCS v6.1) with the MSP430 ultra-low-power microcontrollers. This document applies only for the Windows® version of the Code Composer Studio IDE. The Linux® version is similar and, therefore, is not described separately.
    MSP430 Programming With the JTAG Interface This document describes the functions that are required to erase, program, and verify the memory module of the MSP430 flash-based and FRAM-based microcontroller families using the JTAG communication port. In addition, it describes how to program the JTAG access security fuse that is available on all MSP430 devices. This document describes device access using both the standard 4-wire JTAG interface and the 2-wire JTAG interface, which is also referred to as Spy-Bi-Wire (SBW).
    MSP430 Hardware Tools User's Guide This manual describes the hardware of the TI MSP-FET430 Flash Emulation Tool (FET). The FET is the program development tool for the MSP430 ultra-low-power microcontroller. Both available interface types, the parallel port interface and the USB interface, are described.

Application Reports

    MSP430 32-kHz Crystal Oscillators Selection of the right crystal, correct load circuit, and proper board layout are important for a stable crystal oscillator. This application report summarizes crystal oscillator function and explains the parameters to select the correct crystal for MSP430 ultra-low-power operation. In addition, hints and examples for correct board layout are given. The document also contains detailed information on the possible oscillator tests to ensure stable oscillator operation in mass production.
    MSP430 System-Level ESD Considerations System-Level ESD has become increasingly demanding with silicon technology scaling towards lower voltages and the need for designing cost-effective and ultra-low-power components. This application report addresses three different ESD topics to help board designers and OEMs understand and design robust system-level designs.
    Designing With MSP430 and Segment LCDs Segment liquid crystal displays (LCDs) are needed to provide information to users in a wide variety of applications from smart meters to electronic shelf labels (ESL) to medical equipment. Several MSP430™ microcontroller families include built-in low-power LCD driver circuitry that allows the MSP430 MCU to directly control the segmented LCD glass. This application note helps explain how segmented LCDs work, the different features of the various LCD modules across the MSP430 MCU family, LCD hardware layout tips, guidance on writing efficient and easy-to-use LCD driver software, and an overview of the portfolio of MSP430 devices that include different LCD features to aid in device selection.
    Understanding MSP430 Flash Data Retention The MSP430 family of microcontrollers, as part of its broad portfolio, offers both read-only memory (ROM)-based and flash-based devices. Understanding the MSP430 flash is extremely important for efficient, robust, and reliable system design. Data retention is one of the key aspects to flash reliability. In this application report, data retention for the MSP430 flash is discussed in detail and the effect of temperature is given primary importance.
    Interfacing the 3-V MSP430 to 5-V Circuits The interfacing of the 3-V MSP430x1xx and MSP430x4xx microcontroller families to circuits with a supply of 5 V or higher is shown. Input, output and I/O interfaces are given and explained. Worse-case design equations are provided, where necessary. Some simple power supplies generating both voltages are shown, too.
    Implementing An Electronic Watt-Hour Meter With MSP430FE42x(A)/FE42x2 This report shows how to implement an electronic watt-hour meter with the MSP430FE42x(A)/FE42x2 devices. It contains guidelines and recommendations for use of the MSP430FE42x(A) and MSP430FE42x2 devices. In addition, a reference board with hardware details and software examples are included.
    Efficient Multiplication and Division Using MSP430 Multiplication and division in the absence of a hardware multiplier require many instruction cycles, especially in C. This report discusses a method that does not need a hardware multiplier and can perform multiplication and division with only shift and add instructions. The method described in this application report is based on Horner's method.

7.5 Related Links

Table 7-2 lists quick access links. Categories include technical documents, support and community resources, tools and software, and quick access to sample or buy.

Table 7-2 Related Links

PARTS PRODUCT FOLDER SAMPLE & BUY TECHNICAL DOCUMENTS TOOLS & SOFTWARE SUPPORT & COMMUNITY
MSP430FE427 Click here Click here Click here Click here Click here
MSP430FE425 Click here Click here Click here Click here Click here
MSP430FE423 Click here Click here Click here Click here Click here

7.6 Community Resources

The following links connect to TI community resources. Linked contents are provided "AS IS" by the respective contributors. They do not constitute TI specifications and do not necessarily reflect TI's views; see TI's Terms of Use.

TI E2E™ Community
TI's Engineer-to-Engineer (E2E) Community. Created to foster collaboration among engineers. At e2e.ti.com, you can ask questions, share knowledge, explore ideas, and help solve problems with fellow engineers.

TI Embedded Processors Wiki
Texas Instruments Embedded Processors Wiki. Established to help developers get started with embedded processors from Texas Instruments and to foster innovation and growth of general knowledge about the hardware and software surrounding these devices.

7.7 Trademarks

MSP430, ULP Advisor, Code Composer Studio, E2E are trademarks of Texas Instruments.

Linux is a registered trademark of Linus Torvalds.

Windows is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation.

7.8 Electrostatic Discharge Caution

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This integrated circuit can be damaged by ESD. Texas Instruments recommends that all integrated circuits be handled with appropriate precautions. Failure to observe proper handling and installation procedures can cause damage.

ESD damage can range from subtle performance degradation to complete device failure. Precision integrated circuits may be more susceptible to damage because very small parametric changes could cause the device not to meet its published specifications.

7.9 Export Control Notice

Recipient agrees to not knowingly export or re-export, directly or indirectly, any product or technical data (as defined by the U.S., EU, and other Export Administration Regulations) including software, or any controlled product restricted by other applicable national regulations, received from disclosing party under nondisclosure obligations (if any), or any direct product of such technology, to any destination to which such export or re-export is restricted or prohibited by U.S. or other applicable laws, without obtaining prior authorization from U.S. Department of Commerce and other competent Government authorities to the extent required by those laws.

7.10 Glossary

    TI Glossary This glossary lists and explains terms, acronyms, and definitions.