
Product Overview
The MSP430F5510IPTR is a Texas Instruments ultra-low-power 16-bit MSP430 microcontroller operating at up to 25 MHz. It integrates 32 KB Flash memory, 4 KB SRAM, a 10-bit SAR ADC, comparator, hardware multiplier, three-channel DMA, four 16-bit timers, USB 2.0 full-speed connectivity, and multiple UART, SPI, and I²C interfaces.
The device combines a 16-bit RISC architecture with flexible power-management features, an integrated LDO, unified clock system, RTC functionality, and fast wake-up capability. It is designed for sensor systems, data loggers, USB-connected embedded products, portable instrumentation, and other low-power applications.
Key Features
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16-bit MSP430 RISC architecture
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Maximum system clock frequency of 25 MHz
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32 KB Flash memory
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4 KB SRAM
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47 GPIOs
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10-bit SAR ADC with window comparator
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10 ADC channels
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Integrated analog comparator
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Hardware multiplier supporting 32-bit operations
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Three-channel internal DMA
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Four 16-bit timers
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Two USCIs
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UART, IrDA and SPI support
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I²C and SPI support
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Full-speed USB 2.0
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Integrated USB PHY
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Integrated USB PLL
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Integrated 3.3 V and 1.8 V USB power system
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RTC with alarm functionality
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Integrated programmable LDO
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Supply voltage from 1.8 V to 3.6 V
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Standby wake-up in less than 5 µs
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LQFP-48 package
Technical Specifications
| Parameter | Specification |
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| Manufacturer | Texas Instruments |
| Part Number | MSP430F5510IPTR |
| Device Family | MSP430F5510 |
| Core Architecture | MSP430 16-bit RISC |
| Maximum Frequency | 25 MHz |
| Flash Memory | 32 KB |
| SRAM | 4 KB |
| ADC | 10-bit SAR |
| ADC Channels | 10 |
| GPIO | 47 |
| Timers | 4 × 16-bit |
| DMA | 3-channel |
| Comparator | Integrated |
| Hardware Multiplier | 32-bit |
| UART | 2 |
| SPI | 4 |
| I²C | 2 |
| USB | Full-speed USB 2.0 |
| RTC | Yes |
| Supply Voltage | 1.8 V to 3.6 V |
| Operating Temperature | -40°C to +85°C |
| Package | 48-pin LQFP |
| Package Code | PT |
| Package Quantity | 1,000 per large tape and reel |
| Product Status | ACTIVE |
The specifications above are based on the official Texas Instruments MSP430F5510 product and exact-part information.
Processor & Architecture
The MSP430F5510IPTR uses a 16-bit MSP430 RISC architecture with extended memory support and a maximum system clock of 25 MHz.
The architecture includes 16-bit registers and constant generators designed to provide efficient instruction execution. A digitally controlled oscillator enables rapid transition from low-power operation to active mode, with wake-up from standby in less than 5 µs.
Memory & Storage
The device provides:
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32 KB Flash memory
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4 KB SRAM
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Extended MSP430 memory architecture
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Serial onboard programming
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No external programming voltage required
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Full RAM retention in selected low-power modes
The combination of Flash and RAM is suitable for embedded firmware, USB applications, sensor processing, communication control, and data-logging applications.
Analog Peripherals
The MSP430F5510 integrates a 10-bit SAR analog-to-digital converter with 10 input channels.
Analog resources include:
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10-bit SAR ADC
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10 ADC channels
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Window comparator functionality
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Integrated analog comparator
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Internal voltage references
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Analog input monitoring
The ADC and comparator provide an integrated solution for sensor measurement, monitoring, and embedded control applications.
Timer & PWM Resources
The MSP430F5510 includes four 16-bit timer modules:
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Timer_A TA0 with five capture/compare registers
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Timer_A TA1 with three capture/compare registers
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Timer_A TA2 with three capture/compare registers
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Timer_B TB0 with seven capture/compare shadow registers
These timers support timing generation, event capture, output compare, periodic interrupts, and PWM functions.
Communication & Connectivity
The MSP430F5510IPTR provides extensive serial and USB connectivity.
Communication resources include:
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Two USCI_A interfaces supporting enhanced UART
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UART automatic baud-rate detection
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IrDA encoder and decoder
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Synchronous SPI
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Two USCI_B interfaces supporting I²C
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Synchronous SPI
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Two I²C interfaces
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Full-speed USB 2.0
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Integrated USB PHY
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Integrated USB PLL
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Eight USB input endpoints
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Eight USB output endpoints
These interfaces allow the MCU to connect directly to sensors, memory devices, displays, host computers, and other embedded peripherals.
Clock & Power Management
The MSP430F5510 uses a unified clock system with multiple clock sources and frequency-control functions.
Clock resources include:
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Digitally controlled oscillator
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Frequency-locked loop
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Very-low-power oscillator (VLO)
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Low-frequency trimmed reference oscillator (REFO)
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32-kHz crystal support through XT1
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High-frequency crystal support through XT2 up to 32 MHz
The device also includes an integrated LDO with programmable regulated core supply voltage, supply-voltage supervision, and brownout monitoring.
Low-Power Operation
The MSP430F5510 is optimized for low-power embedded applications and supports multiple low-power modes.
Typical TI specifications include:
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Active mode: 195 µA/MHz at 8 MHz, 3 V, Flash execution
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Active mode: 115 µA/MHz at 8 MHz, 3 V, RAM execution
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LPM3 with RTC and crystal: approximately 2.1 µA at 3 V
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LPM3 with VLO: approximately 1.4 µA at 3 V
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LPM4: approximately 1.1 µA at 3 V
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LPM4.5 shutdown: approximately 0.18 µA at 3 V
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Wake-up from standby in less than 5 µs
Power Management
The MSP430F5510 operates from a supply-voltage range of 1.8 V to 3.6 V.
Power-management features include:
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Integrated LDO
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Programmable regulated core voltage
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Supply-voltage supervision
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Brownout detection
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Multiple low-power modes
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Fast wake-up
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RAM retention
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Integrated USB power-management system
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1.8 V and 3.3 V USB power support
Security & Data Integrity
The MSP430F5510 includes device-level security and reliability features:
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Secure debug capability
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Serial onboard programming
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Supply-voltage monitoring
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Brownout detection
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Hardware multiplier
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Integrated watchdog functionality
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Flash-based nonvolatile program storage
These features support reliable firmware execution and embedded system development.
Development & Debugging
The MSP430F5510 supports development through Texas Instruments' MSP430 development ecosystem.
Development features include:
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On-chip debugging
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Serial onboard programming
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Secure debug functionality
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Hardware multiplier
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DMA support
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USB development capability
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TI MSP430 software and development tools
The device can be programmed without requiring an external programming voltage.
Applications
The MSP430F5510IPTR is suitable for:
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USB-connected embedded systems
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Analog and digital sensor systems
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Data loggers
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Portable measurement equipment
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Industrial monitoring
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Embedded instrumentation
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USB peripheral devices
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Low-power data acquisition
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Communication controllers
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Battery-powered embedded systems
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Consumer electronics
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Sensor interfaces
Texas Instruments specifically identifies analog and digital sensor systems and data loggers requiring connectivity to USB hosts as typical applications.
Benefits
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25 MHz 16-bit MSP430 performance
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32 KB Flash and 4 KB SRAM
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Integrated USB 2.0 full-speed interface
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10-bit ADC with 10 channels
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Four 16-bit timers
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Multiple UART, SPI and I²C interfaces
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Integrated DMA
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Integrated hardware multiplier
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Low-power operation
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Fast wake-up
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Integrated LDO and power supervision
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Compact 48-pin LQFP package
Packaging & Ordering Information
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Part Number: MSP430F5510IPTR
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Manufacturer: Texas Instruments
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Device Family: MSP430F5510
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Package: 48-pin LQFP
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Package Code: PT
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Package Quantity: 1,000 per large tape and reel
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Supply Voltage: 1.8 V to 3.6 V
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Operating Temperature: -40°C to +85°C
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Product Status: ACTIVE
Datasheet
For complete electrical characteristics, pin configuration, memory architecture, ADC specifications, timer configuration, USB specifications, communication interfaces, absolute maximum ratings, and application information, please refer to the official Texas Instruments documentation.
Datasheet: Official MSP430F5510 Datasheet
Frequently Asked Questions
1. What is the MSP430F5510IPTR?
The MSP430F5510IPTR is a Texas Instruments 25 MHz 16-bit MSP430 microcontroller with 32 KB Flash, 4 KB SRAM, USB, ADC, DMA, timers, and multiple serial interfaces.
2. How much Flash memory does it have?
The device provides 32 KB of Flash memory.
3. How much RAM is available?
The MSP430F5510 provides 4 KB of SRAM.
4. Does the MSP430F5510 support USB?
Yes. It integrates a full-speed USB 2.0 interface, USB PHY, USB PLL, and integrated 1.8 V and 3.3 V USB power systems.
5. What ADC is integrated?
The device integrates a 10-bit SAR ADC with 10 input channels and window-comparator functionality.
6. How many GPIOs are available?
The MSP430F5510 provides up to 47 GPIOs.
7. What is the operating temperature range?
The MSP430F5510IPTR is specified for -40°C to +85°C.
8. What package is MSP430F5510IPTR?
The MSP430F5510IPTR is supplied in a 48-pin LQFP package with the PT package code. TI lists 1,000 units per large tape-and-reel carrier.
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