MSP430F6659IZQWT Texas Instruments Integrated Circuit (BGA) In Stock
Texas Instruments MSP430F6659IZQWT is a 16-bit ultra-low-power RISC microcontroller with 512 KB Flash, 32 MHz clock, integrated USB, and ADC in a 113-pin BGA package for demanding portable applications. Available from stock with worldwide shipping.
- Manufacturer
- Texas Instruments
- Package
- BGA
- Pin Count
- 113
- Lifecycle
- OBSOLETE
- Datasheet
- MSP430F6659IZQWT Datasheet PDF
- Category
- Integrated Circuit
- Temp Range
- -40.0°C to 85.0°C
- RoHS
- Compliant
- Lead Time
- 3–7 business days
- Shipping
- DHL Express · Worldwide
Key Features
- 512 KB Flash and 32 MHz MSP430 RISC core with DMA and boundary scan deliver ample processing performance for data-intensive IoT firmware
- Integrated USB controller eliminates external USB bridge chips, reducing BOM cost and board space in USB-connected instruments
- 1.8 V minimum supply at 8 MHz with ultra-low active and standby currents enables multi-year coin-cell battery life in metering applications
Applications
The MSP430F6659IZQWT targets energy-harvesting and battery-powered embedded systems such as smart meters, medical monitors, and industrial data loggers that demand high integration with minimum power consumption. Its 512 KB Flash supports complex firmware stacks including USB HID or CDC class drivers while the on-chip ADC handles precision sensor acquisition without external converters. The 113-pin BGA package accommodates the rich peripheral set needed for portable medical devices, handheld test equipment, and wireless sensor nodes.
Specifications
| Pbfree Code | Yes |
| YTEOL | 0 |
| Has ADC | YES |
| Additional Feature | OPERATES AT 1.8V MIN SUPPLY AT 8 MHZ, ALSO HAVING ADDITIONAL 2KB SRAM WHEN USB NOT IN USE |
| Bit Size | 16 |
| Boundary Scan | YES |
| CPU Family | MSP430 |
| Clock Frequency-Max | 32MHz |
| DAC Channels | YES |
| DMA Channels | YES |
| Format | FIXED POINT |
| Integrated Cache | NO |
| JESD-30 Code | S-PBGA-B113 |
| JESD-609 Code | e1 |
| Low Power Mode | YES |
| Number of DMA Channels | 6 |
| Number of External Interrupts | 8 |
| Number of I/O Lines | 74 |
| Number of Serial I/Os | 2 |
| Number of Timers | 4 |
| On Chip Program ROM Width | 8 |
| PWM Channels | YES |
| Package Body Material | PLASTIC/EPOXY |
| Package Equivalence Code | BGA113,12X12,20 |
| Package Shape | SQUARE |
| Package Style | GRID ARRAY, VERY THIN PROFILE, FINE PITCH |
| Peak Reflow Temperature (Cel) | 260 |
| Qualification Status | Not Qualified |
| RAM (bytes) | 65536 |
| RAM (words) | 64 |
| ROM (words) | 524288 |
| ROM Programmability | FLASH |
| Speed | 20MHz |
| Supply Voltage-Max | 3.6V |
| Supply Voltage-Min | 3.3V |
| Supply Voltage-Nom | 3.3V |
| Surface Mount | YES |
| Technology | CMOS |
| Temperature Grade | INDUSTRIAL |
| Terminal Finish | TIN SILVER COPPER |
| Terminal Form | BALL |
| Terminal Pitch | 0.5mm |
| Terminal Position | BOTTOM |
| Time@Peak Reflow Temperature-Max (s) | 30 |
| uPs/uCs/Peripheral ICs Type | MICROCONTROLLER, RISC |
| Package | BGA |
Compliance & Regulatory
| RoHS Status | Compliant |
| Lead-Free | Yes (Pb-Free) |
| Moisture Sensitivity Level | MSL 3 |
| ECCN | EAR99 |
| HTS Code | 8542.31.00.01 |
Alternate & Equivalent Parts
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Frequently Asked Questions
How does MSP430F6659IZQWT's 512 KB Flash compare to mid-range MSP430 devices for firmware size?
The MSP430F6659IZQWT offers 512 KB of program Flash—4× more than the 128 KB found on popular mid-range MSP430F5xxx variants—allowing complex USB stacks, encrypted OTA bootloaders, and large data tables to coexist in a single device. This eliminates the need for an external serial Flash on designs with over-the-air update requirements, reducing BOM cost by several components while staying within the 1.8 V to 3.6 V supply range.
For a USB-connected portable data logger, what advantage does MSP430F6659IZQWT's integrated USB offer over external USB bridge ICs?
Integrating the USB 2.0 Full-Speed (12 Mbps) controller on-chip removes the need for a separate USB-to-UART bridge such as CP2102, saving at minimum 1 extra IC, associated bypass capacitors, and 100 mW of additional power. The MSP430F6659IZQWT manages enumeration and data transfer internally, reducing firmware complexity and enabling bulk transfer rates sufficient for streaming 16-bit ADC samples at hundreds of kilosamples per second to a PC.
When should a designer choose MSP430F6659IZQWT over a Cortex-M0+ device for a smart energy meter?
The MSP430F6659IZQWT is preferred when ultra-low standby current below 1 µA is mandatory alongside a built-in metrology-grade ADC and hardware multiplier, requirements that many Cortex-M0+ parts meet only with external peripherals. Its 32 MHz ceiling is sufficient for IEC 62052-compliant energy calculations, and the integrated real-time clock with crystal oscillator at 32.768 kHz eliminates a discrete RTC IC. For designs prioritizing Dhrystone performance above 50 MHz, a Cortex-M4F may be more appropriate.
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