MSP430F5304 - 16-bit 25MHz MCU, 8KB Flash, LQFP-48 | Texas Instruments
MPN: MSP430F5304IPTR β Active| Qty | Unit Price | Extended |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | $3.45 | $3.45 |
| 10 | $3.1 | $31.00 |
| 100 | $2.75 | $275.00 |
| 500 | $2.48 | $1,240.00 |
| 1,000 | $2.2 | $2,200.00 |
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MSP430F5304IPTR Maximum Ratings & Electrical Characteristics
| Core Architecture | 16-bit MSP430 CPUXV2 RISC |
| Maximum CPU Frequency | 25 MHz |
| Flash Memory | 8 KB (8K x 8) |
| SRAM | 6 KB |
| Supply Voltage (LDO output) | 3.3 V (integrated LDO) |
| ADC Resolution | 10-bit |
| Timers | 4 x 16-bit timers |
| Serial Interfaces | 1 x USCI (UART/SPI/I2C) |
| Hardware Multiplier | Yes (32x32) |
| DMA | Yes |
| RTC | RTC with alarm capabilities |
| GPIO Count | 31 I/O pins |
| Package | 48-LQFP (7x7 mm), PT suffix |
| Mounting Type | Surface Mount |
| Low-Power Modes | LPM0 to LPM4.5 |
| Family | MSP430F5xx |
MSP430F5304IPTR 48-lqfp (7x7 mm), pt suffix Pin Configuration Guide
Complete pinout information for MSP430F5304IPTR (48-lqfp (7x7 mm), pt suffix package). This digital IC includes GPIO, communication interfaces (UART, SPI, I2C), and power pins. Refer to the manufacturer datasheet for alternate pin functions and configuration options. Essential for embedded system design and PCB layout.
No detailed pinout data available for MSP430F5304IPTR.
Refer to the datasheet for full pin configuration.
Safe Operating Area (SOA) & Thermal Characteristics
No official SOA curve available for this digital IC. Always operate within absolute maximum ratings specified in the datasheet. Ensure adequate cooling and derate as needed.
Typical Applications
MSP430F5304IPTR is suitable for 6 applications: Battery-Powered Metering, Portable Sensing Instruments, Industrial Control Nodes, Building Automation and Smart Home, Medical and Health Monitoring Devices, Consumer Appliance Control.
Battery-Powered Metering
Utility meters and submetering nodes run for years on a single battery, so standby energy dominates the power budget. The MSP430F5304 fits this profile with its MSP430F5xx low-power modes (LPM0-LPM4.5), an RTC with alarm capabilities for periodic sampling wake-up, and a 10-bit ADC that measures analog front-end signals without an external converter. The integrated 3.3 V LDO lets the meter run directly from wider supply rails, trimming BOM cost. In a typical topology, the MCU sleeps in LPM3 with the RTC ticking, wakes on alarm or sensor interrupt, performs a DMA-driven ADC burst, applies the 32x32 hardware multiplier for energy accumulation, and returns to sleep - keeping average current in the microamp range.
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Portable Sensing Instruments
Handheld environmental and industrial sensing instruments need a compact mixed-signal MCU that interfaces analog sensors, a display, and a serial link while conserving battery. The MSP430F5304 provides the 10-bit ADC for sensor channels such as the LMT84 analog temperature output, one USCI for UART/SPI/I2C communication to host or storage, and 31 GPIO for keypad and indicator control, all within a 7x7 mm 48-pin package. The 25 MHz CPUXV2 core and DMA permit rapid data transfers with minimal CPU duty cycle, and LPM operation extends field service intervals between battery swaps or charges.
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Industrial Control Nodes
Distributed industrial control and monitoring nodes require deterministic timing, robust serial communication, and long-term RTC-based logging. The MSP430F5304 contributes four 16-bit timers for PWM generation and event capture, a USCI configurable as UART, SPI, or I2C for fieldbus and sensor interfacing, and an RTC with alarms for scheduled control actions. Its DMA controller moves ADC or serial data without CPU intervention, improving real-time response at 25 MHz. The integrated 3.3 V LDO simplifies integration on 24 V-backed panels through a small pre-regulator, and the industrial temperature rating of the I-suffix device suits cabinet environments.
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Building Automation and Smart Home
Thermostats, damper controllers, and occupancy sensors are classic ultra-low-power MCU applications. The MSP430F5304 combines a wake-capable RTC, a 10-bit ADC for NTC or analog sensor inputs, I2C/SPI via its USCI for digital sensors such as humidity or pressure parts, and ample GPIO for relays and user interfaces, in a space-efficient 7x7 mm LQFP. The MSP430 five-mode low-power architecture allows the unit to idle in LPM3 between events, waking on RTC alarm, sensor threshold, or user input, which is essential for battery- or energy-harvesting-powered wall devices.
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Medical and Health Monitoring Devices
Portable medical accessories such as vital-sign pods, glucose loggers, and dose trackers need quiet analog acquisition and strict power discipline. The MSP430F5304's 10-bit ADC with DMA servicing supports periodic sample capture of conditioned biopotential or sensor signals, while the hardware multiplier accelerates filtering and calibration math at up to 25 MHz. LPM operation between measurement windows preserves coin-cell life in wearable form factors, and the integrated 3.3 V LDO accepts a common lithium or boost-converter rail directly. The USCI handles Bluetooth- or USB-bridge ICs for data upload to hosts or gateways.
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Consumer Appliance Control
Small appliances, chargers, and white-goods subassemblies use cost-optimized MCUs for user interface, motor or heater control, and safety supervision. The MSP430F5304 supplies four 16-bit timers for PWM and fault capture, a 10-bit ADC for NTC temperature and voltage supervision, and a USCI for display and communication links, all in one 48-pin package. The integrated 3.3 V LDO removes a discrete regulator from the BOM, and flash-based memory permits field firmware updates or late-stage feature changes through the Spy-Bi-Wire/JTAG programming interface during production and service.
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Engineering reference data for MSP430F5304IPTR β comparison, design guidance, and compliance information.
Selection Guide
Comparison with Alternatives
| Parameter | This Product | MSP430F5308IPT | MSP430F5309IPT | MSP430F5310IPT | MSP430F5303IPT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Package | 48-LQFP (7x7 mm) | 48-LQFP (7x7 mm) - same | 48-LQFP (7x7 mm) - same | 48-LQFP (7x7 mm) - same | 48-LQFP (7x7 mm) - same |
| Brand | Texas Instruments | Texas Instruments | Texas Instruments | Texas Instruments | Texas Instruments |
| CPU Frequency | 25 MHz | 25 MHz | 25 MHz | 25 MHz | 25 MHz |
| Flash Memory | 8 KB | 16 KB class | 16 KB class | 32 KB class | [DATA_NEEDED] |
| SRAM | 6 KB | 6 KB | 6 KB | 6 KB | [DATA_NEEDED] |
| ADC | 10-bit | 10-bit | 10-bit | 10-bit | 10-bit |
| USCI Count | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 |
| RTC with Alarm | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Integrated 3.3 V LDO | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Key Differentiators
- Lowest memory/cost entry point in the 48-pin F530x family (vs MSP430F5308IPT)
- Integrated 3.3 V LDO reduces BOM (vs MSP430F5303IPT)
- Trade-off: single USCI limits simultaneous serial protocols (vs MSP430F5310IPT)
Design Notes
The integrated 3.3 V LDO defines the input voltage range of the MSP430F5304 - do not bypass it without understanding the VCORE supervision scheme in the family user's guide. For battery designs, budget sleep current using the datasheet LPM tables rather than active-mode numbers: an RTC-timed LPM3 duty cycle with periodic ADC bursts via DMA keeps average consumption far below the 25 MHz active figure. Place the recommended input/output capacitors for the LDO close to the DVCC pins, per the datasheet's power supply recommendations.
Decouple every DVCC/AVCC pin pair with 100 nF ceramics placed within 2 mm of the pins, plus one bulk capacitor near the supply entry. Keep the analog ADC input routing short and away from the 25 MHz clock and USCI lines; use the AVSS plane region under the ADC inputs as a quiet reference. Route XT1/XT2 crystal traces as short as possible with guard ground to avoid startup and jitter issues in the unified clock system.
Pin multiplexing is a frequent error source: GPIO functions must be explicitly selected via PxSEL/PxSEL2 registers, and forgetting this leaves peripherals such as the USCI disconnected from their pins. Also confirm that your firmware fits the 8 KB flash with margin - compiler libraries and printf can consume several KB; if in doubt, start with MSP430F5308/F5309 (same footprint) to avoid a late PCB respin.
Compliance Information
RoHS compliance per standard TI green packaging for MSP430F5xx parts; detailed REACH/halogen status not stated in provided data - verify on TI product page.
