MSPM0C1104 - 24MHz Cortex-M0+ MCU, 16KB Flash | TI
MPN: MSPM0C1104 β Active| Qty | Unit Price | Extended |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | $0.62 | $0.62 |
| 10 | $0.56 | $5.60 |
| 100 | $0.48 | $48.00 |
| 500 | $0.43 | $215.00 |
| 1,000 | $0.39 | $390.00 |
MSPM0C1104 Overview
A microcontroller unit (MCU) is a single-chip computer that combines a processor core, program memory, data memory, and peripherals such as ADCs, timers, and serial interfaces on one die. MCUs sit at the lowest level of the embedded-systems hierarchy - above discrete logic but below application processors - and the MSPM0C1104 belongs to the MSPM0 family, TI's highly-integrated ultra-low-power 32-bit MCU platform descended from the decades-proven MSP430 legacy of low-power mixed-signal control.
Key features of the MSPM0C1104 include the 24 MHz Cortex-M0+ core with its two-stage pipeline and low interrupt latency, 16 KB of on-chip flash supporting in-system reprogramming, a 12-bit ADC enabling direct analog sensor capture without an external converter, and an 8-pin WSON footprint of just 2 mm x 2 mm. According to TI, this part is engineered to replace legacy 8-bit MCUs in cost- and space-constrained designs while retaining a modern 32-bit instruction set.
Technically, the MSPM0C110x family is documented in the TI datasheet 'MSPM0C110x, MSPS003 Mixed-Signal Microcontrollers' (Rev. D, 77 pages), which details the mixed-signal integration, low-power operating modes, and peripheral set. The enhanced Cortex-M0+ platform gives developers access to the broad Arm ecosystem, including Keil, IAR, GCC, and TI Code Composer Studio, plus the MSPM0 software development kit and LaunchPad hardware (LP-MSPM0C1104) for rapid evaluation.
Typical applications include analog sensor interfacing and signal conditioning, small appliance and consumer electronics control, LED lighting and power-supply supervision, and ultra-small IoT sensor nodes where board area is at a premium. The 12-bit ADC plus 32-bit processing in an 8-pin footprint makes the MSPM0C1104 especially compelling for direct replacement of 8-bit MCUs with external ADCs.
A key design consideration is the small 1 KB SRAM allocation: developers must budget stack and buffer usage carefully, and the tiny WSON package requires attention to thermal pad soldering and PCB land-pattern design per the datasheet layout guidance.
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MSPM0C1104 Maximum Ratings & Electrical Characteristics
| Core Processor | Arm Cortex-M0+ |
| Core Architecture | 32-bit |
| Core Size | 32-bit |
| Maximum Clock Frequency | 24 MHz |
| Flash Memory | 16 KB (16K x 8) |
| SRAM | 1 KB |
| ADC Resolution | 12-bit |
| Package | 8-WSON (2 mm x 2 mm) |
| Mounting Type | Surface Mount |
| Product Family | MSPM0C110x (MSPM0, MSPS003 Mixed-Signal MCU) |
| Data Sheet Document | MSPM0C110x, MSPS003 Mixed-Signal Microcontrollers datasheet (Rev. D) |
| Datasheet Page Count | 77 pages |
| Evaluation Board | LP-MSPM0C1104 LaunchPad |
MSPM0C1104 8-wson (2 mm x 2 mm) Pin Configuration Guide
Pin configuration for MSPM0C1104 (8-wson (2 mm x 2 mm) 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 MSPM0C1104.
Refer to the datasheet for full pin configuration.
Typical Applications
MSPM0C1104 is suitable for 6 applications: Analog Sensor Interfacing, 8-Bit MCU Replacement in Cost-Sensitive Designs, LED Lighting and Power-Supply Supervision, Small Appliance and Consumer Electronics Control, Ultra-Small IoT Sensor Nodes, Industrial Monitoring and Control Subsystems.
Analog Sensor Interfacing
The MSPM0C1104 fits analog sensor interfacing because its integrated 12-bit ADC converts sensor outputs directly on-chip, removing the external ADC and level-shifting circuitry that an 8-bit replacement would require. The 24 MHz Cortex-M0+ core provides the numeric headroom for digital filtering, linearization, and calibration math that 8-bit cores struggle to execute within real-time loop budgets, while 16 KB of flash stores compensation tables and communication stacks. In a typical node, the sensor output feeds an ADC input with a ratiometric reference, and results are streamed over UART or I2C. The trade-off is the 1 KB SRAM limit: averaging buffers and filters must be sized conservatively, typically a few dozen samples, to leave adequate stack headroom for interrupt-driven acquisition.
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8-Bit MCU Replacement in Cost-Sensitive Designs
The MSPM0C1104 was engineered by TI expressly to displace legacy 8-bit MCUs in ultra-cost-sensitive sockets. In an 8-pin WSON measuring 2 mm x 2 mm, it delivers a 32-bit Arm Cortex-M0+ at 24 MHz, 16 KB flash, 1 KB SRAM, and a 12-bit ADC - a peripheral and performance envelope that typically matches or exceeds 8-bit parts plus their external analog companions. Migration benefits include access to the Arm software ecosystem, CMSIS-compliant drivers, and modern debug via the LP-MSPM0C1104 LaunchPad, which shortens porting time versus proprietary 8-bit toolchains. Engineering trade-off: pin-mapped peripherals differ from legacy 8-pin 8-bit MCUs, so PCB rework of the land pattern and a firmware rewrite are expected, but board area and BOM count usually shrink because the ADC is integrated.
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LED Lighting and Power-Supply Supervision
The MSPM0C1104 suits LED lighting controllers and power-supply supervision loops because the 12-bit ADC can monitor output current, voltage, and temperature while the 24 MHz Cortex-M0+ core executes PWM dimming and closed-loop regulation in firmware. The 16 KB flash accommodates dimming curves, fault logging, and a communication protocol such as UART-based dim commands, all within an 8-pin WSON (2 mm x 2 mm) that fits into lamp driver or adapter PCBs where vertical and lateral space are scarce. Firmware control of the PWM peripheral provides flexible dimming frequencies without dedicated analog dimming ICs. A design consideration is ADC sampling synchronization with the PWM period to avoid ripple-induced measurement artifacts; triggering samples at a fixed phase of the switching cycle keeps regulation stable and flicker-free.
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Small Appliance and Consumer Electronics Control
The MSPM0C1104 is a strong controller for small appliances - kettles, fans, personal-care devices, and chargers - where unit cost and PCB area dominate the bill of materials. The 8-pin WSON (2 mm x 2 mm) package occupies minimal board area, the 12-bit ADC reads user controls, battery voltage, and thermistors directly, and the 24 MHz Cortex-M0+ core handles button debouncing, state machines, and indicator PWM with margin. The 16 KB flash holds appliance firmware including fault handling and protection routines that increasingly define product safety compliance. Compared with 8-bit alternatives, the MSPM0C1104 provides a forward-compatible 32-bit codebase and TI's long-term MSP family roadmap, reducing obsolescence risk. The 1 KB SRAM constraint means state machines should avoid large lookup tables and prefer computed logic over buffered data structures.
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Ultra-Small IoT Sensor Nodes
For ultra-compact IoT sensor nodes - occupancy tags, environmental pucks, and condition-monitoring pellets - the MSPM0C1104 combines a 2 mm x 2 mm 8-pin WSON footprint with a 12-bit ADC for direct sensor capture, making the entire analog front end a single chip. The 24 MHz Cortex-M0+ core implements packet formatting and protocol handling while remaining efficient enough for battery-powered duty cycling between measurements. The 16 KB flash stores a slim application plus a serial or radio-module link layer, and results are handed to a wireless companion module over UART or I2C. Battery-life design centers on using low-power standby states between sample intervals and minimizing active-clock time; developers should verify current consumption figures against the Rev. D datasheet rather than assuming numbers, and budget code size carefully given the 16 KB / 1 KB memory envelope.
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Industrial Monitoring and Control Subsystems
Within industrial equipment, the MSPM0C1104 serves as a localized monitoring and control element: reading 12-bit ADC channels for temperature, current, or position feedback, running protection interlocks on the 24 MHz Cortex-M0+ core, and reporting over serial links to a main controller. Its small 8-pin WSON (2 mm x 2 mm) body lets designers embed intelligence directly on sensor boards or actuator pods instead of routing long analog lines back to a central PLC - improving signal integrity by digitizing near the source. The 16 KB flash holds monitoring firmware with threshold alarms and simple diagnostic logging. For harsh environments or automotive-adjacent industrial vehicles, the MSPM0C1104-Q1 variant provides automotive-grade qualification of the same silicon with LIN support, enabling one firmware baseline across both commercial and qualified deployment scenarios.
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Selection Guide
Comparison with Alternatives
| Parameter | This Product | MSPM0C1104-Q1 | MSPM0C1103 | MSPM0C1105 |
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| Brand | Texas Instruments | Texas Instruments | Texas Instruments | Texas Instruments |
| Package | 8-WSON (2 mm x 2 mm) | 8-WSON (2 mm x 2 mm) - same | 8-WSON (2 mm x 2 mm) - same | 8-WSON (2 mm x 2 mm) - same |
| Core / Frequency | Arm Cortex-M0+ / 24 MHz | Arm Cortex-M0+ / 24 MHz | Arm Cortex-M0+ / 24 MHz | Arm Cortex-M0+ / 24 MHz |
| ADC | 12-bit | 12-bit | 12-bit | 12-bit |
| Qualification Grade | Standard (industrial/consumer) | Automotive (Q1) with LIN | Standard | Standard |
Key Differentiators
- Industry-leading 2 mm x 2 mm 8-pin 32-bit footprint (vs MSPM0C1104SDGS20R)
- Integrated 12-bit ADC eliminates external converter (vs Legacy 8-pin 8-bit MCUs)
- Automotive-grade variant available on identical silicon (vs MSPM0C1104-Q1)
Design Notes
The 8-pin WSON (2 mm x 2 mm) package uses a small exposed pad and fine-pitch lands. Follow the land-pattern recommendation in the MSPM0C110x datasheet (Rev. D) exactly, and provide a solder-mask-defined thermal pad with adequate via array to ground for both thermal dissipation and a low-inductance VSS connection. Inspection of reflow quality is harder on 2x2 mm packages - design the panel with fiducials and consider X-ray sampling for production. Hand rework is difficult; use hot-plate or hot-air profiles per IPC-recommended reflow curves for lead-free assemblies.
The MSPM0C1104 provides only 1 KB of SRAM and 16 KB of flash. Budget stack depth conservatively - enable stack-overflow detection in your toolchain during debug, and avoid large printf buffers or middleware stacks that assume multi-KB RAM. Linker maps should reserve headroom for ISRs nested with the main loop. If firmware grows beyond 16 KB, the pin-compatible MSPM0C1105 or MSPM0C1106 family members provide the upgrade path without PCB respin, since the MSPM0C110x family shares the same 8-pin WSON footprint and peripheral mapping.
Estimate: analog measurement accuracy on the 12-bit ADC depends on a clean supply and reference; decouple VDD with a 100 nF ceramic capacitor placed within 1-2 mm of the pin, plus bulk capacitance per the Rev. D datasheet recommendation. If the supply comes from a switching converter, add an RC or ferrite filter ahead of the MCU rail to keep ADC switching noise out of conversions. Verify exact supply range, startup behavior, and low-power mode currents in the MSPM0C110x datasheet rather than assuming values - the compact 8-pin package offers limited pin multiplexing flexibility for power sequencing.
Compliance Information
RoHS/REACH status not present in the verified web data; confirm on TI's product quality pages for MSPM0C1104SDSGR. The MSPM0C1104-Q1 variant is the automotive-qualified family member per TI's product page.
