JAJU876 October 2022
The MSP430FR215x micro-controller (MCUs) is part of the MSP430TM MCU value line portfolio of ultra-low power low-cost devices for sensing and measurement applications. The device includes a 12-channel, 12-bit ADC and two comparators. The MSP430FR215x supports an extended temperature range from –40° up to 105°C, so higher temperature industrial applications can benefit from the FRAM data-logging capabilities of the device. The extended temperature range allows developers to meet requirements of applications such as smoke detectors, sensor transmitters, and circuit breakers. The MSP430FR215x features a powerful 16-bit RISC CPU, 16-bit registers, and a constant generator that contribute to maximum code efficiency. The digitally-controlled oscillator (DCO) allows the device to wake up from low-power modes to active mode typically in less than 10 μs. The MSP430 ultra-low-power (ULP) FRAM microcontroller platform combines uniquely embedded FRAM and a holistic ultra-low-power system architecture, allowing system designers to increase performance while lowering energy consumption. FRAM technology combines the low-energy fast writes, flexibility, and endurance of RAM with the nonvolatile behavior of flash. MSP430FR215x is supported by an extensive hardware and software ecosystem with reference designs and code examples to get your design started quickly.