MSP430F6746AIPEU

Product Overview

Category

The MSP430F6746AIPEU 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 MSP430F6746AIPEU comes in a small outline package (SOIC) with 64 pins.

Essence

The essence of this microcontroller lies in its ability to provide efficient processing capabilities while consuming minimal power.

Packaging/Quantity

The MSP430F6746AIPEU is typically packaged in reels or tubes, with a quantity of 250 units per reel/tube.

Specifications

• Architecture: 16-bit RISC
• Clock speed: Up to 25 MHz
• Flash memory: 256 KB
• RAM: 16 KB
• Operating voltage: 1.8V - 3.6V
• Operating temperature range: -40°C to +85°C
• Digital I/O pins: 48
• ADC resolution: 12 bits
• UART interfaces: 2
• SPI interfaces: 2
• I2C interfaces: 2

Detailed Pin Configuration

The MSP430F6746AIPEU has a total of 64 pins, each serving a specific purpose. The pin configuration is as follows:

• Pins 1-4: VCC, GND, TEST, RST/NMI
• Pins 5-8: P1.0, P1.1, P1.2, P1.3
• Pins 9-12: P1.4, P1.5, P1.6, P1.7
• Pins 13-16: P2.0, P2.1, P2.2, P2.3
• Pins 17-20: P2.4, P2.5, P2.6, P2.7
• Pins 21-24: P3.0, P3.1, P3.2, P3.3
• Pins 25-28: P3.4, P3.5, P3.6, P3.7
• Pins 29-32: P4.0, P4.1, P4.2, P4.3
• Pins 33-36: P4.4, P4.5, P4.6, P4.7
• Pins 37-40: P5.0, P5.1, P5.2, P5.3
• Pins 41-44: P5.4, P5.5, P5.6, P5.7
• Pins 45-48: P6.0, P6.1, P6.2, P6.3
• Pins 49-52: P6.4, P6.5, P6.6, P6.7
• Pins 53-56: P7.0, P7.1, P7.2, P7.3
• Pins 57-60: P7.4, P7.5, P7.6, P7.7
• Pins 61-64: XT2IN, XT2OUT, AVSS, AVCC

Functional Features

The MSP430F6746AIPEU offers the following functional features:

1. Low power consumption: The microcontroller is designed to operate efficiently with minimal power requirements, making it suitable for battery-powered applications.
2. Integrated peripherals: It includes various integrated peripherals such as ADC, UART, SPI, and I2C interfaces, allowing for easy integration with external devices.
3. Real-time clock (RTC): The built-in RTC enables accurate timekeeping and scheduling of events.
4. Analog-to-digital converter (ADC): The 12-bit ADC allows for precise analog signal measurements.
5. Multiple timers: The microcontroller features multiple timers that can be used for various timing and control purposes.

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 accurate timekeeping functionality.
• High-performance processing capabilities allow for efficient execution of tasks.

Disadvantages

• Limited flash memory and RAM may restrict the complexity of applications.
• The small package size may pose challenges for PCB layout and assembly.

Working Principles

The MSP430F6746AIPEU operates on a 16