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MSP430F2012

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16 MHz MCU with 2KB Flash, 128B SRAM, 10-bit ADC, timer, I2C/SPI

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CPU MSP430 Frequency (MHz) 16 Flash memory (kByte) 2 RAM (kByte) 0.125 ADC type 10-bit SAR Features Brown out detector, Real-time clock, Sigma delta UART 0 Security Secure debug Number of ADC channels 8 SPI 1 USB No Hardware accelerators 0 Operating temperature range (°C) -40 to 105 Rating Catalog Communication interface I2C, SPI Operating system BareMetal (No OS), TI RTOS Nonvolatile memory (kByte) 2 Number of GPIOs 10 Number of I2Cs 1
CPU MSP430 Frequency (MHz) 16 Flash memory (kByte) 2 RAM (kByte) 0.125 ADC type 10-bit SAR Features Brown out detector, Real-time clock, Sigma delta UART 0 Security Secure debug Number of ADC channels 8 SPI 1 USB No Hardware accelerators 0 Operating temperature range (°C) -40 to 105 Rating Catalog Communication interface I2C, SPI Operating system BareMetal (No OS), TI RTOS Nonvolatile memory (kByte) 2 Number of GPIOs 10 Number of I2Cs 1
PDIP (N) 14 181.42 mm² 19.3 x 9.4 TSSOP (PW) 14 32 mm² 5 x 6.4 VQFN (RSA) 16 16 mm² 4 x 4
  • Low Supply Voltage Range 1.8 V to 3.6 V
  • Ultra-Low Power Consumption
    • Active Mode: 220 µA at 1 MHz, 2.2 V
    • Standby Mode: 0.5 µA
    • Off Mode (RAM Retention): 0.1 µA
  • Five Power-Saving Modes
  • Ultra-Fast Wake-Up From Standby Mode in Less Than 1 µs
  • 16-Bit RISC Architecture, 62.5-ns Instruction Cycle Time
  • Basic Clock Module Configurations:
    • Internal Frequencies up to 16 MHz With Four Calibrated Frequencies to ±1%
    • Internal Very Low-Power Low-Frequency Oscillator
    • 32-kHz Crystal
    • External Digital Clock Source
  • 16-Bit Timer_A With Two Capture/Compare Registers
  • On-Chip Comparator for Analog Signal Compare Function or Slope A/D (MSP430F20x1)
  • 10-Bit 200-ksps A/D Converter With Internal Reference, Sample-and-Hold, and Autoscan (MSP430F20x2)
  • 16-Bit Sigma-Delta A/D Converter With Differential PGA Inputs and Internal Reference (MSP430F20x3)
  • Universal Serial Interface (USI) Supporting SPI and I2C (MSP430F20x2 and MSP430F20x3)
  • Brownout Detector
  • Serial Onboard Programming, No External Programming Voltage Needed, Programmable Code Protection by Security Fuse
  • On-Chip Emulation Logic With Spy-Bi-Wire Interface
  • Family Members:
    • MSP430F2001: 1KB + 256B Flash Memory, 128B RAM
    • MSP430F2011: 2KB + 256B Flash Memory, 128B RAM
    • MSP430F2002: 1KB + 256B Flash Memory, 128B RAM
    • MSP430F2012: 2KB + 256B Flash Memory, 128B RAM
    • MSP430F2003: 1KB + 256B Flash Memory, 128B RAM
    • MSP430F2013: 2KB + 256B Flash Memory, 128B RAM
  • Available in 14-Pin Plastic Small-Outline Thin Package (TSSOP), 14-Pin Plastic Dual Inline Package (PDIP), and 16-Pin QFN
  • For Complete Module Descriptions, See the MSP430x2xx Family User's Guide (SLAU144)
  • Low Supply Voltage Range 1.8 V to 3.6 V
  • Ultra-Low Power Consumption
    • Active Mode: 220 µA at 1 MHz, 2.2 V
    • Standby Mode: 0.5 µA
    • Off Mode (RAM Retention): 0.1 µA
  • Five Power-Saving Modes
  • Ultra-Fast Wake-Up From Standby Mode in Less Than 1 µs
  • 16-Bit RISC Architecture, 62.5-ns Instruction Cycle Time
  • Basic Clock Module Configurations:
    • Internal Frequencies up to 16 MHz With Four Calibrated Frequencies to ±1%
    • Internal Very Low-Power Low-Frequency Oscillator
    • 32-kHz Crystal
    • External Digital Clock Source
  • 16-Bit Timer_A With Two Capture/Compare Registers
  • On-Chip Comparator for Analog Signal Compare Function or Slope A/D (MSP430F20x1)
  • 10-Bit 200-ksps A/D Converter With Internal Reference, Sample-and-Hold, and Autoscan (MSP430F20x2)
  • 16-Bit Sigma-Delta A/D Converter With Differential PGA Inputs and Internal Reference (MSP430F20x3)
  • Universal Serial Interface (USI) Supporting SPI and I2C (MSP430F20x2 and MSP430F20x3)
  • Brownout Detector
  • Serial Onboard Programming, No External Programming Voltage Needed, Programmable Code Protection by Security Fuse
  • On-Chip Emulation Logic With Spy-Bi-Wire Interface
  • Family Members:
    • MSP430F2001: 1KB + 256B Flash Memory, 128B RAM
    • MSP430F2011: 2KB + 256B Flash Memory, 128B RAM
    • MSP430F2002: 1KB + 256B Flash Memory, 128B RAM
    • MSP430F2012: 2KB + 256B Flash Memory, 128B RAM
    • MSP430F2003: 1KB + 256B Flash Memory, 128B RAM
    • MSP430F2013: 2KB + 256B Flash Memory, 128B RAM
  • Available in 14-Pin Plastic Small-Outline Thin Package (TSSOP), 14-Pin Plastic Dual Inline Package (PDIP), and 16-Pin QFN
  • For Complete Module Descriptions, See the MSP430x2xx Family User's Guide (SLAU144)

The Texas Instruments MSP430 family of ultra-low-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 1 µs.

The MSP430F20xx series is an ultra-low-power mixed signal microcontroller with a built-in 16-bit timer and ten I/O pins. In addition, the MSP430F20x1 has a versatile analog comparator. The MSP430F20x2 and MSP430F20x3 have built-in communication capability using synchronous protocols (SPI or I2C) and a 10-bit A/D converter (MSP430F20x2) or a 16-bit sigma-delta A/D converter (MSP430F20x3).

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 Texas Instruments MSP430 family of ultra-low-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 1 µs.

The MSP430F20xx series is an ultra-low-power mixed signal microcontroller with a built-in 16-bit timer and ten I/O pins. In addition, the MSP430F20x1 has a versatile analog comparator. The MSP430F20x2 and MSP430F20x3 have built-in communication capability using synchronous protocols (SPI or I2C) and a 10-bit A/D converter (MSP430F20x2) or a 16-bit sigma-delta A/D converter (MSP430F20x3).

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.
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* Data sheet MSP430F20x1, MSP430F20x2, MSP430F20x3 Mixed Signal Microcontroller datasheet (Rev. I) 06 Dec 2012
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* User guide MSP430F2xx, MSP430G2xx Family User's Guide (Rev. K) PDF | HTML 25 Aug 2022
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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
Analog Design Journal Q4 2009 Issue Analog Applications Journal 24 Sep 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 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 Migrating from the MSP430F2xx,G2xx Family to the MSP430FR58xx/FR59xx/68xx/69xx (Rev. E) PDF | HTML 03 Nov 2016
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 Migrating from the USCI Module to the eUSCI Module (Rev. A) 13 Sep 2012
White paper Power Management Solutions for Ultra-Low-Power 16-Bit MSP430 MCUs (Rev. D) 28 Mar 2012
Application note Migrating from the MSP430F2xx Family to the MSP430FR57xx Family (Rev. A) 16 Feb 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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