Texas Instruments MSP430F5132IDA
- Part No.:
- MSP430F5132IDA
- Manufacturer:
- Texas Instruments
- Category:
- Microcontrollers
- Package:
- 38-TSSOP (0.240", 6.10mm Width)
- Datasheet:
-
MSP430F5132IDA.pdf
- Description:
- IC MCU 16BIT 8KB FLASH 38TSSOP
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Product details
Overview
MSP430F5132IDA from Texas Instruments is an ultra-low-power 16-bit RISC microcontroller in a 38-pin TSSOP package, featuring 8 KB Flash, 1 KB RAM, dual 16-bit Timer_D modules (TD0/TD1), USCI_A0 (UART/IrDA/SPI) and USCI_B0 (I²C/SPI), 10-bit 200-ksps ADC with 8 external + 2 internal channels, and 16-channel comparator. It targets battery-powered sensor systems and digital power supplies requiring sub-µA standby current.
For engineers reviewing the MSP430F5132IDA datasheet, MSP430F5132IDA pinout, MSP430F5132IDA application, or MSP430F5132IDA equivalent, key selection criteria include its 1.8–3.6 V supply range, 1.1 µA LPM3 standby current, 5-V-tolerant I/Os with 20-mA drive, integrated LDO core regulation, and support for crystal oscillators up to 25 MHz - all validated for use in thermostats, remote controls, and LED lighting subsystems.
Technical Context
The MSP430F5132IDA implements a unified clock system with FLL-based frequency stabilization, low-power VLO and trimmed REFO internal sources, plus XT1 support for 32-kHz and up to 25-MHz crystals. Its CPUXV2 core executes instructions in 40 ns, aided by constant generators and a 32-bit hardware multiplier for efficient signal processing.
Power management includes programmable LDO output voltage, supply voltage supervision (SVM/SVS), brownout reset, and five low-power modes - enabling wake-up from LPM3 in under 5 µs. Peripheral integration centers on two high-resolution Timer_D modules (each with three capture/compare registers and buffer/event control), DMA-driven data movement, and flexible port mapping for pin reuse across UART, I²C, SPI, ADC, and comparator functions.
Key Specifications
| Parameter | Value and Actual Design Meaning |
|---|---|
| Core Architecture | 16-bit RISC CPUXV2 with 40-ns instruction cycle and 32-bit hardware multiplier - enables real-time math-intensive tasks like sensor fusion without external co-processors. |
| Memory | 8 KB Flash / 1 KB RAM - sufficient for compact firmware with ADC data buffering and communication stack (UART/I²C) in resource-constrained embedded nodes. |
| Low-Power Performance | LPM3 standby current = 1.1 µA at 3 V - extends battery life in always-on sensor monitors and remote controls operating on coin cells or energy-harvesting sources. |
| ADC | 10-bit, 200-ksps with autoscan, internal reference, and 8 external + 2 internal channels (including temperature sensor) - supports simultaneous multi-sensor acquisition in analog front-end applications. |
| I/O Capability | 29 total I/O pins, up to 12 rated 5-V tolerant with 20-mA drive strength - allows direct interfacing with industrial logic, LEDs, and legacy peripherals without level-shifting. |
| Clock System | FLL-stabilized DCO, VLO (10 kHz), REFO (32.768 kHz), XT1 (32 kHz to 25 MHz) - provides precise timing for UART baud rates, PWM generation, and synchronous serial protocols. |
| Timers | Two 16-bit Timer_D modules (TD0/TD1), each with three capture/compare registers and high-resolution mode - supports motor phase control, pulse-width modulation, and time-of-flight measurement. |
Pinout & Package
Package: 38-pin TSSOP (DA), body size 12.5 mm × 6.2 mm, lead pitch 0.65 mm, RoHS-compliant.
| Pin/Terminal | Circuit Role | Design Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| P1.0 | USCI_A0 CLK / USCI_B0 STE / ADC A0 / CB0 | Configurable as SPI clock master/slave, I²C slave transmit enable, analog input channel 0, or comparator input - enables shared pin usage across communication and sensing. |
| P1.1 | USCI_A0 TXD / USCI_A0 SIMO / ADC A1 / CB1 | Supports full-duplex UART transmission or SPI master-out-slave-in while simultaneously serving as ADC input or comparator channel - reduces pin count in compact designs. |
| P1.2 | USCI_A0 RXD / USCI_A0 SOMI / ADC A2 / CB2 | Receives UART data or SPI slave-out-master-in signals; also routes analog sensor voltage or comparator reference - critical for sensor node receive paths. |
| P1.3 | USCI_B0 CLK / USCI_A0 STE / ADC A3 / CB3 | Dual-role clock line for I²C/SPI and slave-enable for USCI_A0 - simplifies interface selection between I²C sensors and SPI peripherals on same bus. |
| P1.4 | USCI_B0 SIMO / USCI_B0 SDA / ADC A4 / CB4 | Functions as I²C data line or SPI slave-in-master-out; also accepts analog input or comparator signal - ideal for mixed-protocol sensor hubs. |
| P1.5 | USCI_B0 SOMI / USCI_B0 SCL / ADC A5 / CB5 | Serves as I²C clock or SPI slave-out-master-in; doubles as ADC channel 5 or comparator input - supports synchronized sampling of multiple I²C sensors. |
| PJ.0–PJ.3 | SMCLK / MCLK / ADC10CLK / ACLK outputs | Provides dedicated clock outputs for external logic, ADC sampling synchronization, or debug timing analysis - eliminates need for external clock buffers. |
| P2.0–P2.3 | TD0.2 / TD1.0–TD1.2 | Timer_D compare/capture outputs for PWM generation, quadrature decoding, or event timing - directly drives gate drivers or optical encoders. |
| P3.2–P3.3 | TD0.0 / TA0CLK / CBOUT | Routes TD0 capture input, Timer_A clock source, or comparator output - enables closed-loop control using analog feedback and timer-triggered actions. |
| RST/NMI/SBWTDIO | Reset / NMI input / Spy-Bi-Wire data I/O | Combines hardware reset, non-maskable interrupt, and debug interface on one pin - reduces PCB footprint and simplifies programming/debug connectivity. |
Key Features
| Feature | Design Value |
|---|---|
| Ultra-low-power operation | 1.1 µA LPM3 current at 3 V enables >10-year battery life in coin-cell-powered thermostats and remote sensors. |
| Integrated LDO regulator | Programmable core voltage (1.8–2.2 V) reduces dynamic power consumption and improves noise immunity in mixed-signal environments. |
| Reconfigurable port mapping | Per-pin peripheral assignment via software-controlled port mapping controller - eliminates fixed-function pin conflicts during layout revision. |
| High-resolution Timer_D | 256-MHz local clock generator enables sub-nanosecond timing resolution for precision PWM and time-stamping in motor control loops. |
| 5-V-tolerant I/Os | 12 pins withstand 5.5 V inputs while powered from 1.8–3.6 V - allows direct connection to 5-V sensors, displays, and logic without external translators. |
| On-chip comparator with ultra-low-power mode | 16-channel comparator operates in LPM3 with <100 nA quiescent current - enables zero-power wake-up triggers from analog thresholds. |
Applications
| Analog Sensor Interface | Digital Power Supply Monitoring |
|---|---|
|
Use Scenario: Continuous monitoring of temperature, humidity, and pressure sensors in HVAC thermostats with periodic wireless reporting. IC Role / Device Role / Timing Role: MSP430F5132IDA acts as sensor hub MCU, performing ADC sampling, digital filtering, and UART transmission to RF module; Timer_D generates precise sleep/wake intervals. Use Value: 1.1 µA LPM3 current and integrated temperature sensor reduce BOM cost and extend battery life beyond 5 years on CR2032. |
Use Scenario: Real-time voltage/current monitoring and fault detection in isolated DC-DC converters for telecom infrastructure. IC Role / Device Role / Timing Role: MSP430F5132IDA serves as protection monitor, sampling isolated analog feedback via ADC, comparing against thresholds with Comparator_B, and asserting shutdown via GPIO. Use Value: 5-V-tolerant I/Os interface directly with optocoupler outputs and shunt amplifier rails; LPM4.5 shutdown mode (<0.25 µA) ensures fail-safe state retention. |
| LED Lighting Control | IR Remote Control Receiver |
|
Use Scenario: Dimmable LED driver in smart bulbs, implementing PWM dimming, thermal derating, and DALI/DMX command parsing. IC Role / Device Role / Timing Role: MSP430F5132IDA executes high-frequency PWM (≥1 kHz) using Timer_D, reads thermistor via ADC, and decodes DALI packets via USCI_A0 UART. Use Value: Dual Timer_D modules allow independent PWM generation and DALI timing - eliminating need for external timers or UART transceivers. |
Use Scenario: Low-power IR receiver in set-top boxes, decoding NEC or RC-5 protocols and waking host MCU on valid command. IC Role / Device Role / Timing Role: MSP430F5132IDA runs USCI_A0 in IrDA mode to decode modulated IR pulses, uses Comparator_B for signal conditioning, and wakes system from LPM3 in <5 µs. Use Value: Sub-5-µs wake-up latency and 100-nA comparator ultra-low-power mode ensure responsive remote control with negligible standby drain. |
Equivalent & Alternatives
The following parts are listed as comparable options for similar ultra-low-power microcontroller applications.
| Alternative Part | Technical Difference | Application Difference | Selection Advice |
|---|---|---|---|
| MSP430F5152IDA | 16 KB Flash / 2 KB RAM; identical peripherals and pinout - no hardware changes required. | Supports larger firmware images (e.g., BLE stack + sensor fusion) where MSP430F5132IDA's 8 KB Flash is insufficient. | Select when future firmware expansion or additional protocol stacks are anticipated without altering PCB layout. |
| MSP430F5131IDA | No ADC10_A module; lacks 10-bit ADC, internal reference, and temperature sensor - ADC-related pins repurposed as GPIO. | Suitable only for purely digital control applications (e.g., simple LED sequencers) where analog sensing is unnecessary. | Choose only if ADC functionality is excluded from design - not a drop-in replacement for MSP430F5132IDA in sensor-based systems. |
Compared with MSP430F5152IDA, the MSP430F5132IDA offers lower memory cost and smaller code footprint for basic sensor readout and communication; versus MSP430F5131IDA, it adds essential analog capability at minimal silicon area premium - making it optimal for cost-sensitive, mixed-signal edge nodes.
Availability
MSP430F5132IDA is available at Aetrix Electronics and suitable for analog sensor systems, LED lighting controllers, and digital power supplies requiring stable component supply, long-term manufacturability, and TI's extended product lifecycle support.
Supply support for MSP430F5132IDA includes scheduled delivery planning, volume procurement assistance, BOM continuity management, traceable sourcing, and lifecycle availability coordination for OEM customers, industrial embedded developers, connected-device designers, and electronics production programs.
Manufacturer
Texas Instruments is a global semiconductor leader delivering analog, embedded processing, and connectivity solutions with emphasis on energy efficiency, reliability, and system-level integration.
The MSP430F5132IDA belongs to TI's MSP430F5xx ultra-low-power microcontroller family, designed specifically for battery-operated and energy-harvesting applications where nanowatt-level standby power, fast wake-up, and integrated analog peripherals reduce system complexity.
FAQ
What is the maximum crystal frequency supported by the MSP430F5132IDA?
The MSP430F5132IDA supports high-frequency crystals up to 25 MHz on the XT1 oscillator input. This enables precise clocking for high-speed UART communication (e.g., 115.2 kbps with zero error), accurate PWM generation, and deterministic real-time execution - all verified in the SLAS619R datasheet Section 5.22.
Does the MSP430F5132IDA include an integrated ADC, and what are its key specifications?
Yes, the MSP430F5132IDA integrates a 10-bit ADC (ADC10_A) with 200-ksps sampling rate, internal reference, sample-and-hold, autoscan, and support for up to 8 external and 2 internal channels (including on-die temperature sensor). These capabilities are confirmed in the device overview and Section 5.38–5.42 of the SLAS619R datasheet.
How many I/O pins on the MSP430F5132IDA are 5-V tolerant, and what is their drive strength?
The MSP430F5132IDA provides up to twelve 5-V-tolerant digital I/O pins with configurable 20-mA drive strength. This is explicitly stated in the "Features" section of the SLAS619R datasheet and applies to the 38-pin DA package variant - enabling direct interfacing with 5-V logic without external level shifters.
What low-power modes does the MSP430F5132IDA support, and what is its lowest active current consumption?
The MSP430F5132IDA supports five low-power modes, including LPM3 (1.1 µA at 3 V), LPM4 (0.9 µA RAM retention), and LPM4.5 (0.25 µA shutdown). Active mode current is 180 µA/MHz - measured under typical conditions per Section 5.4 of SLAS619R - making it suitable for intermittent sensing with rapid wake-up.
Is the MSP430F5132IDA pin-compatible with other devices in the MSP430F51x2 family?
Yes, the MSP430F5132IDA shares identical pinout and package (38-pin TSSOP) with MSP430F5152IDA and MSP430F5172IDA. All three support the same peripheral mappings and electrical characteristics - allowing hardware reuse across memory variants without PCB redesign, as confirmed in Table 3-1 and Figure 4-2 of SLAS619R.
MSP430F5132IDA Specifications
- Product attributes
- Attribute value
- Manufacturer:
- Texas Instruments
- Package/Case:
- 38-TSSOP (0.240", 6.10mm Width)
- Series:
- MSP430F5xx
- Packaging:
- Tube
- Product Status:
- Active
- Programmable:
- Not Verified
- Core Processor:
- MSP430 CPUXV2
- Core Size:
- 16-Bit
- Speed:
- 25MHz
- Connectivity:
- I2C, IrDA, SCI, SPI, UART/USART
- Peripherals:
- Brown-out Detect/Reset, DMA, POR, PWM, WDT
- Number of I/O:
- 29
- Program Memory Size:
- 8KB (8K x 8)
- Program Memory Type:
- FLASH
- EEPROM Size:
- -
- RAM Size:
- 1K x 8
- Voltage - Supply (Vcc/Vdd):
- 1.8V ~ 3.6V
- Data Converters:
- A/D 10x10b
- Oscillator Type:
- Internal
- Operating Temperature:
- -40°C ~ 85°C (TA)
- Grade:
- -
- Qualification:
- -
- Mounting Type:
- Surface Mount
- Supplier Device Package:
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