MSP430F249TPM

MSP430F249TPM is TI’s ultra-low-power 16-bit MSP430 microcontroller, part of the MSP430x2xxx family. It’s designed for battery-powered or low-power devices and uses a 16-bit RISC core with several low-power modes.
Key points:
- Core and power: 16-bit CPU with low-leakage modes (LPM0–LPM4) for long battery life.
- Memory: on-chip flash for program storage and RAM for data (sizes vary by variant; exact amounts depend on the specific part).
- Peripherals: 12-bit ADC (multiple channels), 16-bit Timer_A with capture/compare, USCI module for UART/SPI/I2C, analog comparator, watchdog timer (and other device options per variant).
- Clocking: flexible clock system with DCO and optional crystal/LFXT1 support.
- Packaging: TPM suffix denotes a specific package/temperature variant; check datasheet for exact package type (e.g., TPSOP/TSSOP) and capabilities.
- Development: supported in Code Composer Studio with MSP430Ware and TI tools.
For exact specs (RAM/Flash sizes, peripherals, and package), refer to the MSP430F249 datasheet and product page.

MSP430F249TPM features (concise):
- 16‑bit RISC CPU, up to several tens of MHz operation (typical MSP430 performance up to ~16 MIPS at 16 MHz).
- On‑chip memory: Flash memory for code (tens of KB range) and RAM for data (KB range).
- Peripherals: Timer_A, watchdog timer; USCI module for serial communications (UART, SPI, I2C).
- Analog: 10‑bit ADC with multiple input channels; analog comparators and reference options.
- Clocks: DCO for system clock, with optional 32 kHz crystal/LFXT for low‑power timing.
- Low‑power operation: multiple low‑power modes (LPM0–LPM4) with rapid wakeup; optimized sleep current.
- Power and reliability: wide operating voltage (roughly 1.8–3.6 V), brown‑out/reset protection.
- Temperature range: typical automotive/industrial ranges (check datasheet for exact limits).
- Packaging: TPM variant indicates Tape & Reel packaging suitable for production.
Note: exact memory sizes, number of channels, and available peripherals can vary by device revision; refer to the TI datasheet for precise figures for your specific lot.

The MSP430F249TPM is in a 40-pin Low-Profile Quad Flat Pack (LQFP) package.

- Pin count: 28-pin package (TPM)
- Function: MSP430F249 is a 16‑bit MSP430 microcontroller in a TPM package; it includes on‑chip flash/RAM and common peripherals (e.g., ADC10, timers, serial interfaces) for low‑power embedded control tasks.

- Manufacturer: Texas Instruments (TI)
- What kind of company: An American multinational technology company that designs and manufactures semiconductors and embedded processors, with a focus on analog and mixed-signal devices.

Applications for MSP430F249TPM (low-power 16-bit MCU):
- Battery-powered handhelds, wearables, data loggers, portable meters
- Sensor front-ends and data acquisition (ADC/DAC and sensing interfaces)
- Remote controls, wireless sensor nodes, IR/RF devices
- Smart-home/building automation and industrial sensing
- Portable medical monitoring devices
- Educational kits, prototypes and hobbyist projects
(Uses include low-power control, timing, serial communication, and peripheral interfacing.)