MSP430F6438IPZAlternatives & Equivalent Parts
About MSP430F6438IPZ
MSP430F6438IPZ is a Integrated Circuit component manufactured by Texas Instruments. It comes in a Quad Flat Packages package. Below you'll find known alternative and equivalent parts that can serve as replacements in your design.
Specification Comparison
| Parameter | MSP430F6438IPZSource | MSP430F6436IPZ | MSP430F6435IPZ | MSP430F5338IPZ | MSP430F6658IPZ | MSP430F5638IPZ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Texas Instruments | Texas Instruments | Texas Instruments | Texas Instruments | Texas Instruments | Texas Instruments |
| Package Type | Quad Flat Packages | Quad Flat Packages | Quad Flat Packages | — | Quad Flat Packages | — |
| Pin Count | 100 | 100 | 100 | — | 100 | — |
| Temperature Range | -40.0°C ~ 85.0°C | -40.0°C ~ 85.0°C | -40.0°C ~ 85.0°C | — | -40.0°C ~ 85.0°C | — |
| Price | $9.8400 | $5.2960 | $6.2100 | $6.8000 | $8.4200 | $4.9465 |
| Electrical Parameters | ||||||
| Pbfree Code | Yes | Yes | Yes | — | Yes | — |
| YTEOL | 15 | 15 | 15 | — | 15 | — |
| Has ADC | YES | YES | YES | — | YES | — |
| Additional Feature | ALSO OPERATES MINIMUM SUPPLY 1.8 V AT 8 MHZ | ALSO OPERATES MINIMUM SUPPLY 1.8 V AT 8 MHZ | ALSO OPERATES MINIMUM SUPPLY 1.8 V AT 8 MHZ | — | OPERATES AT 1.8V MIN SUPPLY AT 8 MHZ, ALSO HAVING ADDITIONAL 2KB SRAM WHEN USB NOT IN USE | — |
| Bit Size | 16 | 16 | 16 | — | 16 | — |
| Boundary Scan | YES | YES | YES | — | YES | — |
| CPU Family | MSP430 | MSP430 | MSP430 | — | MSP430 | — |
| Clock Frequency-Max | 32 MHz | 32 MHz | 32 MHz | — | 32 MHz | — |
| DAC Channels | YES | YES | NO | — | YES | — |
| DMA Channels | YES | YES | YES | — | YES | — |
| Format | FIXED POINT | FIXED POINT | FIXED POINT | — | FIXED POINT | — |
| Integrated Cache | YES | YES | YES | — | NO | — |
| JESD-30 Code | S-PQFP-G100 | S-PQFP-G100 | S-PQFP-G100 | — | S-PQFP-G100 | — |
| JESD-609 Code | e4 | e4 | e4 | — | e4 | — |
| Low Power Mode | YES | YES | YES | — | YES | — |
| Number of DMA Channels | 6 | 6 | 6 | — | 6 | — |
| Number of I/O Lines | 74 | 74 | 74 | — | 74 | — |
| Number of Serial I/Os | 4 | 4 | 4 | — | 2 | — |
| Number of Timers | 18 | 18 | 18 | — | 4 | — |
| On Chip Data RAM Width | 8 | 8 | 8 | — | 8 | — |
| On Chip Program ROM Width | 8 | 8 | 8 | — | 8 | — |
| PWM Channels | YES | YES | YES | — | YES | — |
| Package Body Material | PLASTIC/EPOXY | PLASTIC/EPOXY | PLASTIC/EPOXY | — | PLASTIC/EPOXY | — |
| Package Equivalence Code | QFP100,.63SQ,20 | QFP100,.63SQ,20 | QFP100,.63SQ,20 | — | QFP100,.63SQ,20 | — |
| Package Shape | SQUARE | SQUARE | SQUARE | — | SQUARE | — |
| Package Style | FLATPACK, LOW PROFILE, FINE PITCH | FLATPACK, LOW PROFILE, FINE PITCH | FLATPACK, LOW PROFILE, FINE PITCH | — | FLATPACK, LOW PROFILE, FINE PITCH | — |
| Peak Reflow Temperature (Cel) | 260 | 260 | 260 | — | 260 | — |
| Qualification Status | Not Qualified | Not Qualified | Not Qualified | — | Not Qualified | — |
| RAM (bytes) | 18432 | 18432 | 18432 | — | 32768 | — |
| RAM (words) | 18 | 18 | 18 | — | 32 | — |
| ROM (words) | 262144 | 131072 | 262144 | — | 393216 | — |
| ROM Programmability | FLASH | FLASH | FLASH | — | FLASH | — |
| Speed | 20 MHz | 20 MHz | 20 MHz | — | 20 MHz | — |
| Supply Current-Max | 6.6 mA | 6.6 mA | 6.6 mA | — | — | — |
| Supply Voltage-Max | 3.6 V | 3.6 V | 3.6 V | — | 3.6 V | — |
| Supply Voltage-Min | 3 V | 3 V | 3 V | — | 3.3 V | — |
| Supply Voltage-Nom | 3 V | 3 V | 3 V | — | 3.3 V | — |
| Surface Mount | YES | YES | YES | — | YES | — |
| Technology | CMOS | CMOS | CMOS | — | CMOS | — |
| Temperature Grade | INDUSTRIAL | INDUSTRIAL | INDUSTRIAL | — | INDUSTRIAL | — |
| Terminal Finish | Nickel/Palladium/Gold (Ni/Pd/Au) | Nickel/Palladium/Gold (Ni/Pd/Au) | Nickel/Palladium/Gold (Ni/Pd/Au) | — | Nickel/Palladium/Gold (Ni/Pd/Au) | — |
| Terminal Form | GULL WING | GULL WING | GULL WING | — | GULL WING | — |
| Terminal Pitch | 0.5 mm | 0.5 mm | 0.5 mm | — | 0.5 mm | — |
| Terminal Position | QUAD | QUAD | QUAD | — | QUAD | — |
| Time@Peak Reflow Temperature-Max (s) | 30 | 30 | 30 | — | 30 | — |
| uPs/uCs/Peripheral ICs Type | MICROCONTROLLER, RISC | MICROCONTROLLER, RISC | MICROCONTROLLER, RISC | — | MICROCONTROLLER, RISC | — |
| Number of External Interrupts | — | — | — | — | 8 | — |
Cells highlighted in yellow indicate differing values across parts. Always verify with official datasheets before substitution.
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RISC Microcontroller, 16-Bit, FLASH, MSP430 CPU, 20MHz, CMOS, PQFP100
RISC Microcontroller, 16-Bit, FLASH, MSP430 CPU, 20MHz, CMOS, PQFP100
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What is equivalent to MSP430F6438IPZ?
Known equivalents for MSP430F6438IPZ include MSP430F6436IPZ, MSP430F6435IPZ, MSP430F5338IPZ. Contact FindMyChip for a full compatibility analysis for your specific application.
Can I use a different manufacturer's part instead of MSP430F6438IPZ?
In many cases, yes. Cross-manufacturer alternatives exist for most standard components. However, always verify pin compatibility, electrical specs, and package dimensions before substituting in production.
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