XMS430FR2522IPW16 Texas Instruments In Stock
XMS430FR2522IPW16 is a mixed-signal MSP430FR2522 series microcontroller by Texas Instruments featuring FRAM-based non-volatile memory. Key specs: 16-bit CPU at up to 16 MHz, 8 KB FRAM, 16-pin TSSOP package. Available from stock with worldwide shipping.
- Manufacturer
- Texas Instruments
- Package
- —
- Pin Count
- 16
- Lifecycle
- ACTIVE
- Datasheet
- N/A
- RoHS
- Compliant
- Lead Time
- 3–7 business days
- Shipping
- DHL Express · Worldwide
Key Features
- 16-bit MSP430 CPU running at up to 16 MHz with ultra-low-power FRAM for non-volatile data storage
- 8 KB unified FRAM memory enabling fast in-system reprogramming and byte-level write access at low energy
- Compact 16-pin TSSOP package suitable for space-constrained IoT sensor nodes and wearable applications
Applications
The XMS430FR2522IPW16 is well suited for battery-powered sensor nodes, smart meter interfaces, and IoT edge devices where ultra-low power consumption and reliable non-volatile data logging are essential. Its 8 KB FRAM allows frequent writes at 3.3 V without endurance degradation, making it ideal for data-logging applications that update memory continuously across -40°C to +85°C temperature ranges. The 16-pin TSSOP footprint fits compact PCB designs in wearables and wireless sensor modules.
Compliance & Regulatory
| RoHS Status | Compliant |
| Lead-Free | Yes (Pb-Free) |
Alternate & Equivalent Parts
No known alternates. Submit an RFQ and our team can suggest alternatives.
Frequently Asked Questions
How does the XMS430FR2522IPW16's FRAM differ from Flash memory for data-logging applications?
FRAM in the XMS430FR2522IPW16 offers effectively unlimited write endurance compared to Flash, which typically degrades after 10,000 to 100,000 erase cycles. Writes to the 8 KB FRAM complete at full speed without a separate erase step, consuming far less energy per byte written. This makes it ideal for sensor nodes that log data continuously across temperatures as low as -40°C.
Which battery-powered IoT designs benefit most from the XMS430FR2522IPW16 running at 16 MHz?
Applications such as wireless temperature sensors, smart utility meters, and medical wearables benefit most. The MSP430FR2522 core runs at up to 16 MHz while consuming as little as a few hundred microamperes in active mode and dropping to nanoampere-range standby current, extending coin-cell battery life to months or years without requiring external EEPROM for 8 KB of non-volatile storage.
For a compact PCB layout, how many pins does the XMS430FR2522IPW16 expose and what does the TSSOP-16 package footprint require?
The XMS430FR2522IPW16 uses a 16-pin TSSOP package with 0.65 mm pin pitch, occupying a PCB footprint of approximately 5 mm × 4.4 mm. This compact size allows integration into space-constrained designs such as wearable modules and miniature sensor boards, while still exposing GPIO, SPI, I2C, and UART peripherals across the 16 pins.
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