MSP430F6721AIPZ

Product Overview

Category

The MSP430F6721AIPZ belongs to the category of microcontrollers.

Use

It is primarily used for embedded systems and applications that require low power consumption and high performance.

Characteristics

• Low power consumption
• High performance
• Integrated peripherals
• Real-time clock (RTC)
• Analog-to-digital converter (ADC)
• Universal serial communication interface (USCI)
• Multiple timers
• Non-volatile memory

Package

The MSP430F6721AIPZ comes in a small outline integrated circuit (SOIC) package.

Essence

The essence of the MSP430F6721AIPZ lies in its ability to provide efficient and reliable control for various embedded systems.

Packaging/Quantity

The MSP430F6721AIPZ is typically packaged in reels or tubes, with a quantity of 250 units per reel/tube.

Specifications

• Architecture: 16-bit RISC
• CPU Speed: Up to 25 MHz
• Flash Memory: 128 KB
• RAM: 10 KB
• Operating Voltage: 1.8V - 3.6V
• Operating Temperature Range: -40°C to +85°C
• Number of Pins: 64
• I/O Ports: 48
• ADC Resolution: 12-bit
• UART: 2
• SPI: 1
• I2C: 1
• Timers: 4
• Watchdog Timer: 1
• Supply Current: 0.5 μA (Standby), 0.9 mA (Active)

Detailed Pin Configuration

The MSP430F6721AIPZ has a total of 64 pins, which are assigned to various functions such as I/O ports, power supply, ground, and communication interfaces. The detailed pin configuration is as follows:

• P1.0 - P1.7: I/O Ports
• P2.0 - P2.7: I/O Ports
• P3.0 - P3.7: I/O Ports
• P4.0 - P4.7: I/O Ports
• P5.0 - P5.7: I/O Ports
• P6.0 - P6.7: I/O Ports
• P7.0 - P7.7: I/O Ports
• P8.0 - P8.7: I/O Ports
• P9.0 - P9.7: I/O Ports
• P10.0 - P10.7: I/O Ports
• VCC: Power Supply (1.8V - 3.6V)
• GND: Ground
• RST: Reset
• TEST: Test Mode
• XIN: Crystal Oscillator Input
• XOUT: Crystal Oscillator Output
• AVSS: Analog Ground
• AVCC: Analog Power Supply
• A0 - A11: Analog Inputs
• REF: Reference Voltage

Functional Features

The MSP430F6721AIPZ offers several functional features that enhance its performance and usability in embedded systems:

1. Low Power Consumption: The microcontroller is designed to operate efficiently with minimal power consumption, making it suitable for battery-powered applications.
2. Integrated Peripherals: It includes various integrated peripherals such as ADC, UART, SPI, and I2C, which enable seamless communication and data acquisition.
3. Real-Time Clock (RTC): The built-in RTC allows accurate timekeeping and enables time-based operations.
4. Multiple Timers: The microcontroller features multiple timers that can be used for precise timing and event triggering.
5. Non-Volatile Memory: The onboard flash memory ensures that program code and data are retained even when power is lost.

Advantages and Disadvantages

Advantages

• Low power consumption extends battery life in portable applications.
• Integrated peripherals simplify system design and reduce external component count.
• Real-time clock enables time-sensitive operations.
• Multiple timers provide flexibility for timing and event-based tasks.
• Non-volatile memory ensures program code and data retention.

Disadvantages

• Limited RAM capacity may restrict the complexity of applications.
• Higher cost compared to some other microcontrollers with similar specifications.
• Availability of alternative models with different features may limit its suitability for specific applications.

Working Principles

The MSP430F6721AIPZ operates based on a 16-bit reduced instruction set computing (RISC) architecture. It executes instructions fetched from the onboard flash memory, utilizing the CPU, registers, and integrated peripherals to perform various tasks. The microcontroller communicates with external devices through its I/O ports, UART, SPI, and I2C interfaces. It can also interact with analog sensors and devices using the built-in ADC.

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