(1) Use of crystals is not ensured above 85°C for both 32-kHz and high frequency crystals.
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The MSP430F5438A-EP is an ultralow-power microcontroller. The architecture, combined with extensive low-power modes, is optimized to achieve extended battery life in portable measurement applications. The device features a powerful 16-bit RISC CPU, 16-bit registers, and constant generators that contribute to maximum code efficiency. The digitally controlled oscillator (DCO) allows wake-up from low-power modes to active mode in 3.5 µs (typical).
The MSP430F5438A-EP is a microcontroller configuration with three 16-bit timers, a high performance 12-bit analog-to-digital (A/D) converter, up to four universal serial communication interfaces (USCI), hardware multiplier, DMA, real-time clock module with alarm capabilities, and up to 87 I/O pins.
Typical applications for this device include analog and digital sensor systems, digital motor control, remote controls, thermostats, digital timers, and hand-held meters.
| Top documentation | Type | Title | Format options | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| * | Data sheet | MSP430F5438A-EP Mixed Signal Microcontroller datasheet (Rev. A) | 22 Jan 2014 | |
| * | Errata | MSP430F5438A Microcontroller Errata (Rev. AC) | PDF | HTML | 21 Oct 2021 |
| * | VID | MSP430F5438A-EP VID V6214608 | 21 Jun 2016 | |
| Application note | Migration Guide From MSP430 MCUs to MSPM0 MCUs (Rev. B) | PDF | HTML | 02 Jun 2025 | |
| Application note | MSP430 System-Level ESD Considerations (Rev. B) | PDF | HTML | 14 Jul 2021 | |
| User guide | MSP430 MCUs Development Guide Book (Rev. A) | PDF | HTML | 13 May 2021 | |
| Application note | MSP430 System ESD Troubleshooting Guide | PDF | HTML | 13 Dec 2019 | |
| White paper | Capacitive Touch and MSP Microcontrollers (Rev. A) | 27 Apr 2017 | ||
| Application note | General Oversampling of MSP ADCs for Higher Resolution (Rev. A) | PDF | HTML | 01 Apr 2016 | |
| Functional safety information | Safety Manual for MSP430G2xx, F5xx, and FR57xx in IEC 60730 Safety Applications (Rev. A) | 12 Jan 2016 |
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| LQFP (PZ) | 100 | Ultra Librarian |
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MSP-GANG Installer 1.03.09.00
MSP-GANG Manifest
The MSP Gang Programmer is a MSPM0/MSP430/MSP432 device programmer that can program up to eight identical flash or FRAM devices at the same time. The MSP Gang Programmer connects to a host PC using a standard RS-232 or USB connection and provides flexible programming options that allow the user to fully customize the process.
The MSP Gang Programmer is provided with an expansion board, called the Gang Splitter, that implements the interconnections between the MSP Gang Programmer and multiple target devices. Eight cables are provided that connect the expansion board to eight target devices (via JTAG or Spy-Bi-Wire connectors). The programming can be done with a PC or as a standalone device. A PC-side Graphical User Interface is also available and is DLL-based.
Features:
Windows Installer for MSPFlasher
Linux 32-Bit Installer for MSPFlasher
Linux 64-Bit Installer for MSPFlasher
OS X Installer for MSPFlasher
MSPFlasher User's Guide
MSP430GRLIB Package
MSP430GRLIB Image Reformer Utility
MSP430 Graphics Library API Guide
MSP430™ Academy delivers easy-to-use training modules that span a wide range of topics and LaunchPads in the MSP430 microcontroller portfolio.
Windows Installer for MSP-DSPLib
Linux Installer for MSP-DSPLib
Mac Installer for MSP-DSPLib
MSP430 DSPLib User's Guide
The following changes have been added to MSP Graphics Library:
UniFlash is a standalone tool used to program on-chip and external flash memory on TI MCUs and on-board flash memory for Sitara processors. UniFlash has a GUI, command line, and scripting interface. UniFlash is available free of charge.
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Windows Installer for MSP430-SDK
macOS Installer for MSP430-SDK
Linux Installer MSP430-SDK
Check the product details page to verify support.
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