Texas Instruments MSP430FR5962IPNR
- Part No.:
- MSP430FR5962IPNR
- Manufacturer:
- Texas Instruments
- Category:
- Microcontrollers
- Package:
- 80-LQFP
- Datasheet:
-
MSP430FR5962IPNR.pdf
- Description:
- IC MCU 16BIT 128KB FRAM 80LQFP
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Overview
MSP430FR5962IPNR from Texas Instruments is a 16-bit ultra-low-power FRAM microcontroller with 128KB + 0.5KB FRAM, 8KB RAM, 16-channel 12-bit ADC, and dual 16-bit timers (TA0/TA1 with 3+3 capture/compare registers). It operates from 1.8 V to 3.6 V and supports UART/I²C via four eUSCI_A and four eUSCI_B modules - used in battery-powered grid infrastructure monitoring and industrial sensor nodes.
For engineers reviewing the MSP430FR5962IPNR datasheet, MSP430FR5962IPNR pinout, MSP430FR5962IPNR application, or MSP430FR5962IPNR equivalent, key selection criteria include FRAM endurance (10¹⁵ write cycles), LPM3.5 RTC current (350 nA), 68 I/O count, absence of LEA accelerator, and LQFP-80 package compatibility with existing MSP430FR59xx layouts.
Technical Context
The MSP430FR5962IPNR implements a CPUXV2 16-bit RISC core with up to 16 MHz clocking, DCO/LFXT/HFXT clock sources, and hardware AES-128/256 encryption. Its memory subsystem integrates unified FRAM (nonvolatile, fast write) and SRAM, managed by FRCTL_A and MPU with IP encapsulation.
It features six 16-bit timers (TA0–TA4, TB0), 32-/16-bit CRC, 6-channel DMA, RTC with calendar/alarm, and capacitive-touch I/O on all pins - but excludes the Low-Energy Accelerator (LEA), distinguishing it from MSP430FR599x variants.
Key Specifications
| Parameter | Value and Actual Design Meaning |
|---|---|
| Core Architecture | CPUXV2 16-bit RISC, up to 16 MHz - enables deterministic real-time control without cache or pipeline stalls. |
| FRAM Capacity | 128 KB program + 0.5 KB information memory - allows firmware updates and data logging without flash wear-out management. |
| RAM Size | 8 KB SRAM - sufficient for real-time signal buffering and stack depth in low-power sensor fusion applications. |
| ADC Resolution | 12-bit SAR ADC with 20 external inputs - supports precision analog sensing in smart metering and condition monitoring. |
| Ultra-Low-Power Modes | LPM3.5 draws 350 nA with RTC active - extends battery life to >10 years in periodic wake-up sensor nodes. |
| eUSCI Peripherals | 4 × eUSCI_A (UART/IrDA/SPI) + 4 × eUSCI_B (I²C/SPI) - enables concurrent wired communication with multiple sensors and gateways. |
| Security | AES-128/256 coprocessor + IP encapsulation - protects firmware integrity and secure boot in utility-grade edge devices. |
Pinout & Package
LQFP-80 package (12 mm × 12 mm, 0.5 mm pitch) with exposed thermal pad; 68 general-purpose I/O pins supporting capacitive touch, programmable pullup/pulldown, and edge-selectable LPM wake-up.
| Pin/Terminal | Circuit Role | Design Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| RST/NMI/SBWTDIO | Reset / Non-maskable interrupt / JTAG debug input | Single-pin multifunction interface for system reset, fault handling, and in-circuit debugging without dedicated NMI pin. |
| P1.0–P1.7 | Port 1 bidirectional I/O | Supports RTCCLK, VREF±, TA0/TA1 signals - enables integrated reference-based ADC calibration and timer-gated sampling. |
| P2.0–P2.7 | Port 2 bidirectional I/O | Includes UCA0TXD/RXD, UCB0CLK, TB0CLK - provides primary UART/I²C interfaces and timer clock routing. |
| P3.0–P3.7 | Port 3 bidirectional I/O | Maps A12–A15, TB0.3–TB0.6 - delivers address bus capability for external memory expansion and timer output multiplexing. |
| P4.0–P4.7 | Port 4 bidirectional I/O | Provides A8–A11, TB0.5, and analog inputs - supports additional ADC channels and memory addressing in modular designs. |
| P5.0–P5.7 | Port 5 bidirectional I/O | Hosts UCB1/UCB2/UCB3, UCA2, TA4 - enables three independent I²C buses and secondary UART for multi-sensor networks. |
| P6.0–P6.7 | Port 6 bidirectional I/O | Drives UCA3, UCB3 - adds fourth I²C and third UART, enabling redundant or segregated communication paths. |
| P7.0–P7.7 | Port 7 bidirectional I/O | Connects UCB2, TA4, A16–A19 - extends address space and supports high-resolution timer capture in motor control feedback loops. |
| P8.0–P8.3 | Port 8 bidirectional I/O | Dedicated to GPIO only - reserves pins for future expansion or isolated digital I/O in safety-critical zones. |
| PJ.0–PJ.7 | Port J bidirectional I/O | Routes TDO/TDI/TMS/TCK, HFXIN/HFXOUT, LFXIN/LFXOUT - integrates JTAG debug and dual crystal oscillator support in one port. |
Key Features
| Feature | Design Value |
|---|---|
| Ferroelectric RAM (FRAM) | 128KB + 0.5KB nonvolatile memory with 125 ns write speed and 10¹⁵ endurance - eliminates flash erase delays and wear leveling overhead in data-logging systems. |
| Capacitive Touch I/O | All 68 GPIO pins support touch sensing without external components - reduces BOM cost and PCB area in human-interface industrial panels. |
| Real-Time Clock (RTC) | Calendar mode with alarm and 350 nA LPM3.5 current - enables time-stamped event logging and scheduled wake-up in energy-harvesting nodes. |
| Hardware AES Encryption | 128/256-bit AES coprocessor with DMA-assisted operation - accelerates secure firmware updates and encrypted sensor data transmission without CPU load. |
| Flexible Clock System | DCO (10 factory-trimmed frequencies), LFXT (32 kHz), HFXT (up to 24 MHz) - supports dynamic clock scaling for power/performance trade-offs across operating modes. |
Applications
| Smart Grid Sensor Node | Industrial PLC I/O Module |
|---|---|
Use Scenario: Remote current/voltage monitoring at distribution transformers with wireless backhaul. IC Role / Device Role / Timing Role: Main controller executing metrology algorithms, managing FRAM-based waveform storage, and scheduling LoRaWAN transmissions via UART. Use Value: 350 nA LPM3.5 current enables 12-year coin-cell operation; 12-bit ADC with internal reference ensures ±0.5% measurement accuracy over temperature. | Use Scenario: Modular digital input card for DIN-rail PLCs with isolation and diagnostics. IC Role / Device Role / Timing Role: Local intelligence unit performing debounce, status reporting, and watchdog supervision for 16-channel opto-isolated inputs. Use Value: 68 GPIOs support full channel mapping plus diagnostics LEDs; FRAM retains last-state logs across power loss for root-cause analysis. |
| Building Automation Controller | Wearable Health Monitor |
Use Scenario: Battery-powered HVAC zone controller with temperature/humidity/CO₂ sensing and BACnet MS/TP interface. IC Role / Device Role / Timing Role: Central MCU coordinating sensor reads, PID loop execution, and RS-485 communication using eUSCI_B I²C and eUSCI_A UART. Use Value: Integrated 16-channel ADC eliminates external mux; capacitive-touch I/O enables direct panel button integration without overlay layers. | Use Scenario: Clinical-grade pulse oximeter with optical sensor array and Bluetooth LE connectivity. IC Role / Device Role / Timing Role: Signal processor capturing synchronized PPG/SpO₂ waveforms, applying digital filtering, and encrypting health data before transmission. Use Value: 128KB FRAM stores 72 hours of raw waveform data; AES-256 ensures HIPAA-compliant data protection during BLE transfer. |
Equivalent & Alternatives
The following parts are listed as comparable options for similar microcontroller applications.
| Alternative Part | Technical Difference | Application Difference | Selection Advice |
|---|---|---|---|
| MSP430FR5964IPNR | 256KB + 0.5KB FRAM, same peripherals and package - no LEA accelerator. | Higher firmware/data storage capacity required for OTA updates or extended logging. | Select when >128KB code space or long-term data retention beyond 10 years is needed. |
| MSP430FR5992IPNR | 128KB + 0.5KB FRAM + Low-Energy Accelerator (LEA) - adds 4KB shared RAM and FFT acceleration. | Real-time DSP tasks (e.g., vibration analysis, ECG feature extraction) demand hardware-accelerated math. | Choose only if LEA's 40× FFT speedup justifies higher cost and power in compute-intensive edge analytics. |
Compared with MSP430FR5964IPNR, the MSP430FR5962IPNR trades 128KB FRAM capacity for identical low-power performance and peripheral set; versus MSP430FR5992IPNR, it omits LEA to reduce cost and static power while retaining full sensor interface capability.
Availability
MSP430FR5962IPNR is available at Aetrix Electronics and suitable for grid infrastructure monitoring, industrial PLC I/O modules, and building automation controllers requiring stable component supply and long-term lifecycle assurance.
Supply support for MSP430FR5962IPNR 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 for industrial, automotive, and consumer markets.
The MSP430FR59xx product line targets ultra-low-power sensing and measurement applications, emphasizing FRAM-based reliability, sub-µA sleep modes, and integrated analog front-ends for battery-operated edge devices.
FAQ
What is the maximum operating frequency of the MSP430FR5962IPNR?
The MSP430FR5962IPNR supports a maximum CPU clock frequency of 16 MHz using its digitally controlled oscillator (DCO) or external HFXT crystal. This frequency is fully supported across all operating voltage ranges (1.8 V to 3.6 V) and enables deterministic real-time execution of metrology and control algorithms without timing violations.
Does the MSP430FR5962IPNR include a Low-Energy Accelerator (LEA)?
No, the MSP430FR5962IPNR does not include the Low-Energy Accelerator. LEA is exclusive to the MSP430FR599x series (e.g., MSP430FR5992IPNR). The MSP430FR5962IPNR retains full peripheral and memory functionality but omits LEA to optimize cost and static power for applications not requiring hardware-accelerated DSP.
How many I²C interfaces does the MSP430FR5962IPNR support?
The MSP430FR5962IPNR supports four eUSCI_B modules, each configurable as an I²C master or slave interface. These operate independently with separate address spaces and clock domains, enabling concurrent communication with up to four I²C sensor clusters or peripheral ICs without software arbitration.
What is the standby current consumption of the MSP430FR5962IPNR with RTC active?
In LPM3.5 mode with the real-time clock running from a 3.7-pF crystal, the MSP430FR5962IPNR consumes 350 nA typical current. This value is measured at 3 V and 25°C and includes RTC oscillator, calendar logic, and RAM retention - enabling decade-long operation on a single CR2032 cell.
Is the MSP430FR5962IPNR pin-compatible with other MSP430FR59xx LQFP-80 variants?
Yes, the MSP430FR5962IPNR shares identical pinout, electrical characteristics, and package dimensions with MSP430FR5964IPNR, MSP430FR5992IPNR, and MSP430FR5994IPNR in the LQFP-80 (PN) package. Firmware and PCB layout are interchangeable across these variants, allowing design reuse and migration based on FRAM size or LEA requirements.
MSP430FR5962IPNR Specifications
- Product attributes
- Attribute value
- Manufacturer:
- Texas Instruments
- Package/Case:
- 80-LQFP
- Series:
- MSP430™ FRAM
- Packaging:
- Tape & Reel (TR)
- Product Status:
- Active
- Programmable:
- Not Verified
- Core Processor:
- MSP430 CPUXV2
- Core Size:
- 16-Bit
- Speed:
- 16MHz
- Connectivity:
- I2C, IrDA, SPI, UART/USART
- Peripherals:
- Brown-out Detect/Reset, DMA, POR, PWM, WDT
- Number of I/O:
- 68
- Program Memory Size:
- 128KB (128K x 8)
- Program Memory Type:
- FRAM
- EEPROM Size:
- -
- RAM Size:
- 8K x 8
- Voltage - Supply (Vcc/Vdd):
- 1.8V ~ 3.6V
- Data Converters:
- A/D 20x12b
- Oscillator Type:
- External, Internal
- Operating Temperature:
- -40°C ~ 85°C (TA)
- Grade:
- -
- Qualification:
- -
- Mounting Type:
- Surface Mount
- Supplier Device Package:
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