Texas Instruments has expanded the on-chip memory of the MSP430 Value Line microcontroller series with up to 56kB flash and up to 4kB SRAM.
The supplier believe the low cost microcontroller is now suitable for near field communications (NFC) applications.
Also new are integrated capacitive touch I/Os.
Designated the MSP430G2xx4 and G2xx5 series, the microcontrollers support high frequency, low parts per million (PPM) external crystal for achieving <0.1 percent clock source accuracy for high bit-rate serial communications.
Standby power of 1uA and fast wake-up time of less than1us.
Peripherals include 10-bit analogue-to-digital converters (ADCs), UART, comparator and serial communication.
Price and availability
MSP430G2xx4 and G2xx5 microcontrollers are priced from $0.96/$1.12 in 10K units, and samples can be ordered today.
The MSP430 LaunchPad expansion board will be available in May for $15.
The MSP-TS430DA38 target board and MSP-FET430U38 flash emulation tool are both immediately available from TI's eStore for $75 and $149, respectively.
