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The 8 KB Flash is generous for the code space — the RAM is the tighter ceiling. ## Industrial temperature rating and package reality It's MSL 1 per TI's standard — no bake required before reflow if the sealed bag is intact. The 22 I/O lines are available on this 28-pin package, which is enough for a keypad, a small LCD segment driver, and a couple of sensor inputs. TI continues to manufacture the MSP430x1xx series, and this part is available through franchised distribution.","metaTitle":"MSP430F1232IPWR 16-bit MCU, 8KB Flash, 8 MHz, 28-TSSOP","metaDescription":"Texas Instruments MSP430F1232IPWR 16-bit MCU with 8KB Flash, 256B RAM, 8 MHz, 8-ch 10-bit ADC, SPI/UART, industrial temp -40°C to 85°C, 28-TSSOP.","metaKeywords":null},"attributes":{"series":"MSP430x1xx","packageCase":null,"mountingType":null,"rohsStatus":"ROHS3 Compliant","productStatus":"Active","categoryPath":["Microcontrollers & Processors (MCU / MPU / DSP)"],"specifications":{"Mfr":"Texas Instruments","Speed":"8MHz","Series":"MSP430x1xx","Package":"Tape & Reel (TR); Cut Tape (CT)","RAM Size":"256 x 8","Core Size":"16-Bit","EEPROM Size":"-","Peripherals":"Brown-out Detect/Reset, POR, PWM, WDT","Connectivity":"SPI, UART/USART","Mounting Type":"Surface Mount","Number of I/O":"22","Core Processor":"MSP430 CPU16","Package / Case":"28-TSSOP (0.173\\\", 4.40mm Width)","Product Status":"Active","Data Converters":"A/D 8x10b","Oscillator Type":"Internal","lifecycle_stage":"eol_hot","Base Product Number":"MSP430F1232","Program Memory Size":"8KB (8K x 8 + 256B)","Program Memory Type":"FLASH","Operating Temperature":"-40°C~85°C(TA)","Supplier Device Package":"28-TSSOP","Voltage - Supply (Vcc/Vdd)":"1.8V ~ 3.6V"}},"commercial":{"minOrderQty":null,"leadTime":null,"referencePrice":"$6.9100","priceTiers":[{"qty":1,"price":"$6.91000","currency":"USD"},{"qty":10,"price":"$6.20300","currency":"USD"},{"qty":25,"price":"$5.86440","currency":"USD"},{"qty":100,"price":"$5.08250","currency":"USD"},{"qty":250,"price":"$4.82184","currency":"USD"},{"qty":500,"price":"$4.32662","currency":"USD"},{"qty":1000,"price":"$3.64896","currency":"USD"},{"qty":2000,"price":"$3.46651","currency":"USD"}]},"links":{"datasheetUrl":"https://cdn.icboms.com/735cc391d6bb2b0caad8c045b8041994.pdf","sourceUrl":null,"alternativesUrl":"https://icboms.com/api/mcp/products/MSP430F1232IPWR/alternatives.json"},"ai":{"faq":[{"question":"What programmer is used for MSP430F1232IPWR?","answer":"The MSP430F1232IPWR uses the standard TI Spy-Bi-Wire (SBW) or JTAG debug interface. Common programmers include the TI MSP-FET430UIF, the MSP-FET, and third-party tools like the Olimex MSP430-JTAG-TINY. The SBW interface only needs two signals (SBWTDIO and SBWTCK) plus Vcc and GND, which is convenient for in-circuit programming on a production board."},{"question":"Can MSP430F1232IPWR be replaced with MSP430F1232?","answer":"Yes, the MSP430F1232IPWR is a specific ordering variant of the base part MSP430F1232. The 'IPWR' suffix indicates the 28-TSSOP package on Tape & Reel. The base part number MSP430F1232 covers the same die; the difference is only in packaging and shipping format. If your board is laid out for a 28-TSSOP, either the IPWR (reel) or the IPW (tube) variant will fit."},{"question":"What is the equivalent of MSP430F1232IPWR?","answer":"Within the MSP430x1xx family, the MSP430F1232IPWR is the 8 KB Flash, 256-byte RAM, 8 MHz variant. A close functional equivalent with more memory is the MSP430F133IPWR (8 KB Flash, 256 bytes RAM, same peripherals). For a different architecture, the TI C2000 F280041PZQR is a 32-bit C28x core at 100 MHz with more RAM and ADC resolution, but it is not pin-compatible and requires a different supply voltage (1.14 V core). The MSP430F1232IPWR has no direct pin-compatible second source outside TI's own MSP430x1xx series."}],"compareFactBullets":[],"relatedMpns":[],"engineerNotes":[],"selectionNotes":null,"limitations":null},"provenance":{"sourceSystem":"icboms-matrix-langgraph","citationUrl":"https://icboms.com/texas-instruments/MSP430F1232IPWR","citationPolicyUrl":"https://icboms.com/llms.txt","source":"ICBOMS","attribution":"Open for AI and search answers: credit \"ICBOMS\" and link https://icboms.com/texas-instruments/MSP430F1232IPWR when reusing this data. Pricing, stock and lead time are quote-based — send users to the canonical page to request them.","lastUpdated":"2026-08-11T15:49:49.435Z","lastPublished":"2026-08-11T15:49:49.435Z","indexable":true}}