Datasheet Texas Instruments MSP430F5438
| Manufacturer | Texas Instruments |
| Series | MSP430F5438 |
16-Bit Ultra-Low-Power Microcontroller, 256KB Flash, 16KB RAM, 12 Bit ADC, 4 USCIs, 32-bit HW Multi
Datasheets
MSP430F543x and MSP430F541x Mixed-Signal Microcontrollers datasheet
PDF, 1.6 Mb, Revision: E, File published: Aug 15, 2014
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| MSP430F5438CYS | MSP430F5438IPN | MSP430F5438IPNR | MSP430F5438IPZ | MSP430F5438IPZR | MSP430F5438IRGC | MSP430F5438IRGZ | MSP430F5438IZQW | MSP430F5438IZQWR | MSP430F5438TPN | MSP430F5438TPNR | MSP430F5438TPZ | MSP430F5438TPZR | XMS430F5438IPZ | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lifecycle Status | NRND (Not recommended for new designs) | NRND (Not recommended for new designs) | NRND (Not recommended for new designs) | NRND (Not recommended for new designs) | NRND (Not recommended for new designs) | NRND (Not recommended for new designs) | NRND (Not recommended for new designs) | NRND (Not recommended for new designs) | NRND (Not recommended for new designs) | NRND (Not recommended for new designs) | NRND (Not recommended for new designs) | NRND (Not recommended for new designs) | NRND (Not recommended for new designs) | NRND (Not recommended for new designs) |
| Manufacture's Sample Availability | No | No | No | No | No | No | No | No | No | No | No | No | No | No |
Packaging
| MSP430F5438CYS | MSP430F5438IPN | MSP430F5438IPNR | MSP430F5438IPZ | MSP430F5438IPZR | MSP430F5438IRGC | MSP430F5438IRGZ | MSP430F5438IZQW | MSP430F5438IZQWR | MSP430F5438TPN | MSP430F5438TPNR | MSP430F5438TPZ | MSP430F5438TPZR | XMS430F5438IPZ | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| N | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 |
| Package Type | YS | PN | PN | PZ | PZ | RGC | RGZ | ZQW | ZQW | PN | PN | PZ | PZ | PZ |
| Pin | 80 | 80 | 100 | 100 | 64 | 48 | 113 | 113 | 80 | 80 | 100 | 100 | 100 | |
| Industry STD Term | LQFP | LQFP | LQFP | LQFP | VQFN | VQFN | BGA MICROSTAR JUNIOR | BGA MICROSTAR JUNIOR | LQFP | LQFP | LQFP | LQFP | LQFP | |
| JEDEC Code | S-PQFP-G | S-PQFP-G | S-PQFP-G | S-PQFP-G | S-PQFP-N | S-PQFP-N | S-PBGA-N | S-PBGA-N | S-PQFP-G | S-PQFP-G | S-PQFP-G | S-PQFP-G | S-PQFP-G | |
| Width (mm) | 12 | 12 | 14 | 14 | 9 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 12 | 12 | 14 | 14 | 14 | |
| Length (mm) | 12 | 12 | 14 | 14 | 9 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 12 | 12 | 14 | 14 | 14 | |
| Thickness (mm) | 1.4 | 1.4 | 1.4 | 1.4 | .88 | .9 | .74 | .74 | 1.4 | 1.4 | 1.4 | 1.4 | 1.4 | |
| Pitch (mm) | .5 | .5 | .5 | .5 | .5 | .5 | .5 | .5 | .5 | .5 | .5 | .5 | .5 | |
| Max Height (mm) | 1.6 | 1.6 | 1.6 | 1.6 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1.6 | 1.6 | 1.6 | 1.6 | 1.6 | |
| Mechanical Data | Download | Download | Download | Download | Download | Download | Download | Download | Download | Download | Download | Download | Download | |
| Package QTY | 90 | 1000 | ||||||||||||
| Carrier | JEDEC TRAY (10+1) | LARGE T&R | ||||||||||||
| Device Marking | M430F5438 | REV # |
Eco Plan
| MSP430F5438CYS | MSP430F5438IPN | MSP430F5438IPNR | MSP430F5438IPZ | MSP430F5438IPZR | MSP430F5438IRGC | MSP430F5438IRGZ | MSP430F5438IZQW | MSP430F5438IZQWR | MSP430F5438TPN | MSP430F5438TPNR | MSP430F5438TPZ | MSP430F5438TPZR | XMS430F5438IPZ | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RoHS | Not Compliant | Not Compliant | Not Compliant | Compliant | Compliant | Not Compliant | Not Compliant | Not Compliant | Not Compliant | Not Compliant | Not Compliant | Not Compliant | Not Compliant | Not Compliant |
| Pb Free | No | No | No | No | No | No | No | No | No | No | No | No |
Application Notes
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- Interfacing the MSP430 and TLC549/1549 A/D ConvertersPDF, 44 Kb, File published: Nov 16, 2000
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