Ultra-low-power consumption with the MSP430FR57xx family featuring FRAM

MSP430 MCUs with Ferroelectric Random Access Memory (FRAM) offer even lower power consumption. With an active power mode of 100A/MHz, these microcontrollers are truly industry leading. For applications that require continuous data logging, the low power consumption of these devices is unbeatable at 200 to 250 times less than typical flash memory based microcontrollers. While writing to memory, the MSP430FR57xx only needs 2.0V of current with no charge pump or boost whereas most Flash memory MCUs will need 12V to 15V of current to write. FRAM microcontrollers Performance and capabilities of todays embedded controllers are limited by the type of memory technology used. The MSP430FR57xx family with FRAM introduces the market to a new generation of superior non-volatile memory devices. This unified memory makes the MSP430FR57xx microcontroller very flexible. For example, you can dynamically partition the device memory into code space or data space, as needed. Again, this brings incredible flexibility to software designers, product manufacturers and others offering a lower cost of ownership. FRAM is at the forefront of these next generation memory technologies; it is the most proven and mature, having been used for the past several years in diverse applications from EEPROM or battery backed SRAM replacement devices to automotive applications. Texas Instruments is continuing our tradition of innovation by delivering embedded FRAM products that bring real, tangible value to our customers and partners.

Key features Non-volatile memory data state is retained even when power is turned off Fast write speeds current implemen- tations are at less than 50ns up to 100x faster than Flash or EEPROM technologies High endurance over 100 trillion write cycles Very low memory access power requirements 2.0v read/write compared to >10-14v write for Flash and EEPROM Enhanced data reliability inherent write guarantee during a write cycle even in case of power loss Resistant to gamma radiation

MSP430FR57xx Microcontroller Comparison

MSP430FR57xx
Max. data write throughput (kBps) Power consumption at max. throughput (A) Power consumption at 13 kBps throughput (A) Write endurance cycles 1,400 720 9 >100 trillion

Flash microcontroller
13 2,200 2,200 100 to 100,000

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FRAM (KB) 16 16 16 16 8 8 8 8 4 4 16 16 16 16 8 8 8 8 4 4

SRAM (KB) 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 0.512 0.512 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 0.512 0.512

System Clock (MHz) 24 24 24 24 24 24 24 24 24 24 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8

eUSCI ADC10_ B Comp_D Timer_A (1) 3, 3 3, 3 3, 3 3, 3 3, 3 3, 3 3, 3 3, 3 3, 3 3, 3 3, 3 3, 3 3, 3 3, 3 3, 3 3, 3 3, 3 3, 3 3, 3 3, 3 Timer_B (2) 3, 3, 3 3 3, 3, 3 3 3, 3, 3 3 3, 3, 3 3 3, 3, 3 3 3, 3, 3 3 3, 3, 3 3 3, 3, 3 3 3, 3, 3 3 3, 3, 3 3 Channel A: UART/IrD A/SP 2 1 2 1 2 1 2 1 2 1 2 1 2 1 2 1 2 1 2 1 Channel B: SPI/ I2C 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 RGE RGE RGE RGE RGE RGE RGE RGE RGE RGE 24 QFN

Package Type 38 TSSOP DA 40 QFN RHA PW DA DA RHA PW RHA PW DA DA DA DA DA DA DA RHA PW RHA PW RHA PW RHA PW RHA PW RHA PW RHA PW 28 TSSOP

MSP430FR5739 MSP430FR5738 MSP430FR5737 MSP430FR5736 MSP430FR5735 MSP430FR5734 MSP430FR5733 MSP430FR5732 MSP430FR5731 MSP430FR5730 MSP430FR5729 MSP430FR5728 MSP430FR5727 MSP430FR5726 MSP430FR5725 MSP430FR5724 MSP430FR5723 MSP430FR5722 MSP430FR5721 MSP430FR5720

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MSP430FR57xx Microcontroller
Memory 16-bit RISC MCU up to 24 MHz
16KB/8KB/4KB FRAM (with segment protections for code/data)

Power and clocking

Power on reset Brownout reset Low power Vreg (1.5V) XT1, VLO DCO Realtime clock

Tools and support

Get started enjoying the benefits of the new MSP430FR57xx microcontrollers with these easy to use tools: Software: CCS v4.2.3 IAR-EW430 v5.20.x Hardware: MSP-EXP430FR5739 experimenters board MSP-TS430RHA40A socketed target board www.ti.com/fram

Debug
Real-time JTAG Embedded emulation Boot strap loader

Peripherals
32 x 32 multiplier DMA (3ch) CRC16

Timers
Watchdog timer Timer0_A3 Timer1_B3 Timer2_A3 Timer3_B3 Timer4_B3

Serial interface
Unlimited serial comm. interface 2 UARTS or SPI 1 I2C or SPI

Analog
Comparator/REF ADC10 (up to 12ch)

Ports
Up to 3 1x8 + 1 1x3 I/O Ports with interrupt wake-up

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