MSP430F6724AIPZ

Product Overview

• Category: Microcontroller
• Use: Embedded systems, Internet of Things (IoT) devices, and other applications requiring low power consumption and high performance.
• Characteristics:
  • Low power consumption
  • High performance
  • Integrated peripherals
  • Small form factor
• Package: LQFP (Low-profile Quad Flat Package)
• Essence: The MSP430F6724AIPZ is a microcontroller designed for low power applications with integrated peripherals and high performance capabilities.
• Packaging/Quantity: Available in tape and reel packaging, with a quantity of 250 units per reel.

Specifications

• Core: 16-bit RISC CPU
• Clock Speed: Up to 25 MHz
• Flash Memory: 128 KB
• RAM: 16 KB
• Operating Voltage Range: 1.8V to 3.6V
• Digital I/O Pins: 48
• Analog Inputs: 16
• Communication Interfaces: UART, SPI, I2C
• Timers: 4x 16-bit timers
• ADC: 12-bit SAR ADC with 16 channels
• DMA: 2x DMA controllers
• Operating Temperature Range: -40°C to +85°C

Detailed Pin Configuration

The MSP430F6724AIPZ has a total of 64 pins, which are assigned to various functions such as digital I/O, analog inputs, communication interfaces, timers, and power supply. The pin configuration is as follows:

• P1.x: Digital I/O pins (x = 0 to 7)
• P2.x: Digital I/O pins (x = 0 to 7)
• P3.x: Digital I/O pins (x = 0 to 7)
• P4.x: Digital I/O pins (x = 0 to 7)
• P5.x: Digital I/O pins (x = 0 to 7)
• P6.x: Digital I/O pins (x = 0 to 7)
• P7.x: Digital I/O pins (x = 0 to 7)
• P8.x: Digital I/O pins (x = 0 to 7)
• P9.x: Digital I/O pins (x = 0 to 7)
• P10.x: Digital I/O pins (x = 0 to 7)
• A0-A15: Analog input pins
• UCA0: UART communication interface
• UCB0: SPI communication interface
• USCIB0: I2C communication interface
• TA0-TA3: Timer modules
• ADC12_A: Analog-to-Digital Converter module
• DMA0, DMA1: Direct Memory Access controllers
• VCC, GND: Power supply pins

Functional Features

The MSP430F6724AIPZ offers several functional features that make it suitable for a wide range of applications:

1. Low Power Consumption: The microcontroller is designed to operate at low power levels, making it ideal for battery-powered devices and energy-efficient applications.
2. Integrated Peripherals: It includes various peripherals such as UART, SPI, I2C, timers, and an analog-to-digital converter, providing flexibility and ease of integration.
3. High Performance: With a 16-bit RISC CPU and clock speed of up to 25 MHz, the microcontroller delivers efficient processing capabilities.
4. Small Form Factor: The LQFP package ensures a compact size, enabling space-saving designs.

Advantages and Disadvantages

Advantages: - Low power consumption extends battery life in portable devices. - Integrated peripherals simplify system design and reduce external component count. - High-performance CPU enables efficient execution of complex tasks. - Small form factor allows for compact and space-efficient designs.

Disadvantages: - Limited flash memory and RAM may restrict the complexity of applications. - Availability of alternative models with more features or higher performance may limit its competitiveness in certain applications.

Working Principles

The MSP430F6724AIPZ operates based on the von Neumann architecture, where program instructions and data are stored in the same memory space. It executes instructions fetched from the flash memory using the 16-bit RISC CPU. The integrated peripherals enable communication with external devices and provide additional functionality.

The microcontroller follows a low power design approach by utilizing various power-saving modes and techniques. It can enter sleep modes to minimize power consumption during idle periods and wake up upon receiving interrupts or specific events.

Detailed Application Field Plans

The MSP430F6724AIPZ is suitable for a wide range of applications, including but not limited to:

1. Internet of Things (IoT) Devices: With its low power consumption and integrated peripherals, it can be used in IoT devices such as smart home systems, environmental monitoring sensors, and wearable devices.