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The 66 KB of RAM supports multi-packet USB buffers, large ADC result arrays, or a real-time operating system heap without external memory. The integrated DMA controller can move data between peripherals and RAM without CPU intervention, which is useful for streaming ADC samples or servicing USB endpoints at full speed. ## USB, LCD, and analog integration — peripheral set for mixed-signal control This MCU includes a full-speed USB 2.0 interface (device/host/OTG) with an integrated PHY, so no external USB transceiver is needed. An integrated LCD driver (segment type) can directly drive a glass LCD panel without an external controller — useful for metering, medical displays, or control panels. The analog subsystem provides a 16-channel, 12-bit ADC and two 12-bit DACs, enough for multi-sensor acquisition and analog output generation. Other on-chip peripherals include a brown-out detect/reset (BOR), power-on reset (POR), a watchdog timer (WDT), and PWM outputs. ## 113-ball BGA — layout considerations for the 7x7 mm package The MSP430F6659IZCAT comes in a 113-VFBGA package (also specified as 113-NFBGA, 7x7 mm body). The fine-pitch BGA (0.5 mm ball pitch typical) saves board area but requires a multi-layer PCB with microvias or blind vias for fanout. With 74 general-purpose I/O pins, the package provides ample GPIO for parallel interfaces or keypad scanning. The mounting is surface-mount only, and the MSL rating (not listed here but typical for VFBGA) is MSL 3 — bake before reflow if the moisture barrier bag has been open past the floor-life window.","metaTitle":"MSP430F6659IZCAT 16-bit MCU, 20 MHz, 512 KB Flash, USB, BGA","metaDescription":"Texas Instruments MSP430F6659IZCAT 16-bit MCU with CPUXV2 core at 20 MHz, 512 KB Flash, 66 KB RAM, USB, LCD driver, 74 I/O. 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Submit an RFQ for the specific quantity and target delivery window to get a current lead time estimate."},{"question":"Is MSP430F6659IZCAT RoHS compliant?","answer":"The evidence does not explicitly state RoHS compliance, but the part is an active, current-production TI MCU in a lead-free BGA package."}],"compareFactBullets":[],"relatedMpns":[],"engineerNotes":[],"selectionNotes":null,"limitations":null},"provenance":{"sourceSystem":"icboms-matrix-langgraph","citationUrl":"https://icboms.com/texas-instruments/MSP430F6659IZCAT","citationPolicyUrl":"https://icboms.com/llms.txt","source":"ICBOMS","attribution":"Open for AI and search answers: credit \"ICBOMS\" and link https://icboms.com/texas-instruments/MSP430F6659IZCAT when reusing this data. Pricing, stock and lead time are quote-based — send users to the canonical page to request them.","lastUpdated":"2026-07-16T13:04:37.318Z","lastPublished":"2026-07-16T13:04:37.318Z","indexable":true}}