MSP430F425IPMR

MSP430F425IPMR is TI’s low‑power 16‑bit MSP430 microcontroller in the F4xx family. It targets cost- and power‑sensitive embedded applications.
Key points
- 16‑bit RISC CPU with efficient interrupt handling and fast wake‑up from low‑power modes.
- On‑chip memory: program flash and RAM (exact sizes vary by device variant; consult the datasheet).
- Clock and power: flexible clock system (DCO and/or external clock) with multiple low‑power modes (LPM0–LPM4) for ultra‑low energy operation.
- Peripherals: timers, watchdog, DMA, ADC, analog comparators, and serial communications (UART/SPI/I2C) for control and data transfer.
- GPIO and other common MCU features, plus available LCD support on some variants.
- Development: supported by Code Composer Studio, IAR, and GCC; TI’s tools and documentation (datasheet, user guide) provide programming and debugging details.
- Packaging: IPMR denotes a specific package/temperature variant; check TI’s product page for exact pinout, package type, and memory size.
For precise specs (flash/RAM size, pin count, and package), refer to the MSP430F425IPMR datasheet.

Here are the typical features of the MSP430F425IPMR (MSP430x4xx family):
- 16-bit RISC CPU, optimized for ultra-low power operation
- Clock: up to 8 MHz operation with flexible clock sources (DCO and optional external crystal)
- On-chip memory: Flash program memory and RAM (data memory)
- Peripherals:
- Two 16-bit timers (Timer_A style) with capture/compare/PWM
- Watchdog timer
- Analog: multi-channel ADC (10–12-bit) with internal reference and analog comparator
- Serial communications via USCI module (UART, SPI, I2C)
- DMA controller for efficient data transfers
- Low-power modes: multiple low-power states (LPM0–LPM4) with wake-up via interrupts
- Clocking and stability features: internal oscillator, optional external clock sources
- I/O: multiple general-purpose I/O pins with flexible mapping
- Safety and reliability: brown-out/reset and clock/voltage monitoring
- Package options: IPMR variant (specific packaging/temperature grade per device)
Note: exact memory sizes, peripherals, and package options vary by device revision; consult the datasheet for precise specs.

- Pin count: 40 pins (40-pin package)
- Function: A TI MSP430F425 16-bit microcontroller (MSP430 family) in a 40-pin package, offering a low-power 16-bit CPU with on-chip flash RAM and integrated peripherals (timers, ADC, and serial interfaces for embedded control).

- Manufacturer: Texas Instruments (TI).
- What kind of company: American multinational semiconductor company that designs and manufactures analog and embedded processing ICs, including microcontrollers; headquartered in Dallas, Texas.

Applications for MSP430F425IPMR include:
- Battery-powered portable devices and wearables
- Sensor data acquisition, monitoring, and data logging
- Industrial and environmental monitoring
- Home automation, smart meters, and energy monitoring
- Medical/healthcare devices and portable diagnostics
- Wireless sensor networks and telemetry (UART/SPI/I2C)
- Education, prototyping, and hobbyist development
These use its ultra-low power, 16-bit MCU core, integrated peripherals (ADC, timers, communications), and wake-up capabilities.

28-pin TSSOP (Thin Shrink Small-Outline Package).