MSP430F5438ACY - 25MHz 256KB Flash MCU | Texas Instruments
料号： MSP430F5438ACY ✓ 量产中MSP430F5438ACY 概述
A microcontroller is a programmable integrated circuit that combines a processor core, memory, and peripherals on one semiconductor die. The MSP430 belongs to the mixed-signal MCU category and is commonly used for low-power embedded systems because its architecture supports multiple operating modes and peripheral resources while integrating analog conversion functions.
The MSP430F5438ACY provides a 25 MHz CPU clock, 256 KB flash, and 16 KB SRAM. Its 12-bit ADC supports applications that require measured analog inputs, while the hardware multiplier improves multiplication-intensive signal processing. Four communication interfaces are identified in the verified product data, supporting UART, SPI, and I2C connectivity.
The MSP430F5438ACY is suitable for industrial measurement, data acquisition, communications, embedded control, and low-power sensor systems. DMA can move peripheral data with less processor intervention, while the integrated timers and communication peripherals reduce the need for additional discrete interface components.
The device operates from a 2.4 V to 3.6 V supply according to the verified distributor specification, and the listed industrial operating range is -40°C to 85°C. Its 40-pin WQFN package supports compact surface-mount layouts while exposing the MCU’s analog, digital, and communication resources.
PCB designers should follow the manufacturer’s package and pinout documentation, provide appropriate decoupling near the supply pins, and verify signal levels and peripheral multiplexing before firmware configuration. This product combines a 25 MHz processor, 256 KB flash, and integrated analog and serial peripherals for compact embedded control designs.
This page combines verified manufacturer and distributor information with practical engineering context for selecting the MSP430F5438ACY and understanding its role in embedded systems.
直接替换替代料： MSP430F5438ACY ——相同封装，引脚兼容。需要 PCB 改动的不同封装料号已排除。
本系列中的变体
可与以下型号直接替换的同系列型号： MSP430F5438ACY （相同外形与封装尺寸） ——差异在于 Communication Interfaces, Hardware Multiplier, Package, Timers.
MSP430F5438AIPZ
✅ 直接替换联系询价
查看数据手册 →MSP430F5438AIPZ
✅ 直接替换联系询价
查看数据手册 →MSP430F5438AMPZREP
✅ 直接替换📋 参考替代料（不在目录中）
MSP430F5438ACY 最大额定值与电气特性
| Product Type | 16-bit mixed-signal microcontroller |
| CPU Clock Speed | 25 MHz |
| Flash Memory | 256 KB |
| SRAM | 16 KB |
| ADC Resolution | 12-bit |
| Supply Voltage Range | 2.4 V to 3.6 V |
| I/O Ports | 31 |
| Communication Interfaces | UART, SPI, I2C |
| DMA | Available |
| Timers | Integrated |
| Hardware Multiplier | 32-bit hardware multiplier |
| 封装 | WQFN-40, green plastic |
| 工作温度范围 | -40°C to 85°C |
| 生命周期状态 | Active |
| 安装类型 | Surface mount |
MSP430F5438ACY wqfn-40, green plastic 引脚配置指南
MSP430F5438ACY（wqfn-40, green plastic 封装）的引脚配置。 该数字 IC 包含 GPIO、通信接口（UART、SPI、I2C）和电源引脚。请参阅制造商数据手册以了解复用引脚功能和配置选项。对嵌入式系统设计和 PCB 布局至关重要。
暂无详细引脚数据： MSP430F5438ACY.
请参阅 数据手册 以查看完整引脚配置。
典型应用
MSP430F5438ACY 适用于 6 应用s: Industrial Sensor Acquisition, Low-Power Data Logger, Embedded Communications Controller, Precision Control System, Battery-Powered Monitoring Node, Industrial Gateway Interface.
Industrial Sensor Acquisition
The MSP430F5438ACY fits industrial sensor acquisition because its 12-bit ADC and 25 MHz CPU provide a platform for sampling and processing mixed analog inputs. The MCU can supervise multiple sensor channels while its UART, SPI, or I2C interface connects to transducers, signal conditioners, or remote measurement modules. With 256 KB flash and 16 KB SRAM, firmware can support calibration tables, filtering, diagnostics, and local data buffering. DMA and timers help coordinate periodic conversions and transfers. A practical design uses regulated 2.4 V to 3.6 V supplies and verifies the ADC input range and peripheral pin multiplexing in the manufacturer documentation.
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Low-Power Data Logger
The MSP430F5438ACY is suitable for a low-power data logger that periodically samples sensors and stores or transmits measurements. Its low-power MCU architecture supports duty-cycled operation, while 16 KB SRAM can hold active data buffers and 256 KB flash provides room for firmware and local records. UART, SPI, and I2C allow the logger to interface with flash storage, a radio, or an industrial gateway. Timers can wake the device at defined intervals, and DMA can reduce processor involvement during transfers. Battery-life design should minimize active-mode duration, disable unused peripherals, and validate standby or shutdown behavior against the complete operating requirements.
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Embedded Communications Controller
The MSP430F5438ACY can serve as a communications controller for embedded serial systems because it integrates UART, SPI, and I2C with a 25 MHz 16-bit processor. A modem, sensor network, display controller, or industrial peripheral can be connected through the appropriate interface. The hardware multiplier and DMA resources support data-intensive routines, while 256 KB flash allows protocol stacks and application firmware. Designers should reserve pins for the selected USCI functions, confirm signal levels, and account for bus timing. The MCU’s 2.4 V to 3.6 V supply range makes it appropriate for 3.3 V systems when all attached devices share compatible electrical requirements.
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Precision Control System
The MSP430F5438ACY is appropriate for precision embedded control when analog feedback and deterministic peripheral timing are required. Its 12-bit ADC can sample control inputs, while timers support timing-critical tasks and hardware resources can drive external interfaces. The 25 MHz clock provides processing headroom for state-machine logic, filtering, diagnostics, and communications. In a closed-loop design, firmware can convert ADC readings, apply control calculations, update outputs, and report status through UART or SPI. Layout should isolate analog and digital return paths where possible, provide local supply decoupling, and verify the package’s exposed thermal and power connections in the official pin documentation.
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Battery-Powered Monitoring Node
The MSP430F5438ACY supports battery-powered environmental monitoring by combining low-power control, ADC measurement, and serial connectivity. A node can wake periodically, sample a temperature, light, pressure, or current sensor, and transmit the result through UART, SPI, or I2C. The MCU’s 16 KB SRAM supports short-term buffering, while 256 KB flash supports application code and configuration. Power consumption depends on the duty cycle, sensor current, communication time, and board leakage, so firmware should use low-power modes and disable unused blocks. The 3.6 V maximum listed supply should also be checked against battery charging, transient protection, and regulator tolerances.
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Industrial Gateway Interface
The MSP430F5438ACY can serve as a local gateway controller between sensors and a higher-level communications network. Its multiple USCI interfaces allow simultaneous connection to sensor peripherals and an external communications device, while DMA and timers support regular data movement. Firmware can format measurements, maintain counters, detect faults, and expose status through a host interface. The 25 MHz CPU and 256 KB flash provide capacity for protocol handling and application logic, while 16 KB SRAM supports packet buffering. For a robust gateway, validate electrical isolation, connector protection, supply sequencing, and firmware timing before deployment in industrial environments.
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推荐产品汇总
工程参考数据： MSP430F5438ACY ——对比、设计指导和合规信息。
选型指南
与替代料对比
| 参数 | 本产品 | MSP430F5438 | MSP430F5438A | MSP430F5438AMPZREP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brand | Texas Instruments | Texas Instruments | Texas Instruments | Texas Instruments |
| CPU Clock | 25 MHz | 25 MHz | 25 MHz | 25 MHz |
| Flash Memory | 256 KB | 256 KB | 256 KB | 256 KB |
| SRAM | 16 KB | 16 KB | 16 KB | 16 KB |
关键差异点
- Integrated mixed-signal resources （对比 MSP430F5438AMPZREP)
- Compact verified package option （对比 MSP430F5438AMPZREP)
- Same-family compatibility context （对比 MSP430F5438A)
设计说明
Place the MCU supply decoupling capacitors close to the appropriate power and ground pins, following the manufacturer’s recommended values and layout. The verified supply range is 2.4 V to 3.6 V, so the regulator should have adequate transient margin and the system should avoid uncontrolled excursions near the limits. Verify whether unused ADC, communication, and I/O pins require defined levels during sleep or reset states.
Treat analog and digital routing as separate signal paths on the PCB. Keep ADC inputs away from switching nodes and high-current return paths, use a continuous ground reference where appropriate, and place input-conditioning components close to their associated pins. The 12-bit ADC can be useful for sensor measurement, but its practical accuracy depends on source impedance, filtering, reference stability, and printed-circuit noise.
Do not assume that a family member or related ordering code is automatically a drop-in replacement. Confirm package dimensions, exposed-pad requirements, pin multiplexing, supply limits, peripheral assignments, memory size, and temperature grade. The MSP430F5438 and MSP430F5438A product pages provide the authoritative starting point, while the MSP430F5438AMPZREP result is listed in a 100-LQFP package and therefore requires a footprint review.
Review USCI pin multiplexing and external bus timing before assigning UART, SPI, or I2C functions. Use appropriate series termination, pull-up or pull-down networks, and protection devices based on the connected peripheral and cable environment. SPI is particularly sensitive to clock-edge behavior and trace loading, while I2C requires correct pull-up strength and rise-time control. Validate timing with the selected clock configuration.
合规信息
The supplied verified data does not explicitly state RoHS, REACH, lead-free, halogen-free, conflict-minerals, or automotive qualification status for MSP430F5438ACY. These fields remain unknown rather than being inferred.
