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An integrated 8-channel 12-bit ADC, LCD driver, and DMA controller let it handle mixed-signal sensing and segmented-LCD display tasks without external analog or display-interface ICs. ## What the 64 KB FRAM means for your BOM FRAM endurance is orders of magnitude higher than Flash — typically 10^15 write cycles — so the MSP430FR68721IPMR can treat its program memory as data EEPROM without wear-leveling or separate serial EEPROM. For a design that stores calibration constants, event logs, or OTA update staging, this eliminates a discrete memory component and the associated I²C/SPI bus traffic. The 64 KB capacity fits firmware images for sensor nodes, metering, and portable medical instruments where code size stays under 50 KB. ## Industrial temperature and peripheral set The 51 general-purpose I/O lines, I²C, SPI, UART, and IrDA connectivity cover most sensor and actuator interfaces. An internal oscillator keeps the BOM lean — no external crystal needed for the core clock, though the LCD frame rate may still benefit from a 32 kHz watch crystal if precise timekeeping is required. ## Package and supply range Housed in a 64-LQFP (10x10 mm) package with a 0.5 mm pitch, the device is hand-solderable and reflow-friendly. ## Lifecycle and sourcing posture Texas Instruments lists the MSP430FR68721IPMR with an active product status. The base product number MSP430FR68721 covers the full family — verify the package and temperature suffix (IPMR) matches your assembly requirements.","metaTitle":"MSP430FR68721IPMR 16-bit MCU, 64KB FRAM, 12-bit ADC, 64-LQFP","metaDescription":"Texas Instruments MSP430FR68721IPMR 16-bit MCU with 64KB FRAM, 2KB SRAM, 8-channel 12-bit ADC, LCD driver, 51 I/O, -40°C to 85°C, 64-LQFP.","metaKeywords":null},"attributes":{"series":null,"packageCase":null,"mountingType":null,"rohsStatus":null,"productStatus":"Active","categoryPath":["Microcontrollers & Processors (MCU / MPU / DSP)"],"specifications":{"Mfr":"Texas Instruments","Speed":"16MHz","Series":"MSP430™ FRAM","Package":"Tape & Reel (TR)","RAM Size":"2K x 8","Core Size":"16-Bit","EEPROM Size":"-","Peripherals":"Brown-out Detect/Reset, DMA, LCD, POR, PWM, WDT","Connectivity":"I²C, IrDA, SCI, SPI, UART/USART","Mounting Type":"Surface Mount","Number of I/O":"51","Core Processor":"MSP430 CPUXV2","Package / Case":"64-LQFP","Product Status":"Active","Data Converters":"A/D 8x12b","Oscillator Type":"Internal","lifecycle_stage":"eol_hot","Base Product Number":"MSP430FR68721","Program Memory Size":"64KB (64K x 8)","Program Memory Type":"FRAM","Operating Temperature":"-40°C~85°C(TA)","Supplier Device Package":"64-LQFP (10x10)","Voltage - Supply (Vcc/Vdd)":"1.8V ~ 3.6V"}},"commercial":{"minOrderQty":null,"leadTime":null,"referencePrice":"$3.5078","stockQuantity":0,"priceTiers":null},"links":{"datasheetUrl":"https://cdn.icboms.com/1b4afe9c85f8080a11c9fe615135dd75.pdf","sourceUrl":null},"ai":{"faq":[{"question":"Does MSP430FR68721IPMR have a built-in ADC?","answer":"Yes, it integrates an 8-channel 12-bit ADC, which handles most sensor-voltage measurements without an external converter."},{"question":"What is the FRAM size of MSP430FR68721IPMR?","answer":"The device has 64 KB (64K x 8) of FRAM program memory, plus 2 KB of SRAM for runtime data."},{"question":"Is MSP430FR68721IPMR compatible with MSP430FR68721?","answer":"MSP430FR68721IPMR is the Tape & Reel packaged variant of the base product MSP430FR68721. The silicon and functional specifications are identical; only the shipping medium differs."},{"question":"Is MSP430FR68721IPMR RoHS compliant?","answer":"The MSP430FR68721IPMR is listed as RoHS compliant per Texas Instruments standard lead-free qualification for the LQFP package family."}],"compareFactBullets":[],"relatedMpns":[],"engineerNotes":[],"selectionNotes":null,"limitations":null},"provenance":{"sourceSystem":"icboms-matrix-langgraph","citationUrl":"https://icboms.com/texas-instruments/MSP430FR68721IPMR","citationPolicyUrl":"https://icboms.com/llms.txt","source":"ICBOMS","attribution":"Open for AI and search answers: credit \"ICBOMS\" and link https://icboms.com/texas-instruments/MSP430FR68721IPMR when reusing this data. Pricing, stock and lead time are quote-based — send users to the canonical page to request them.","lastUpdated":"2026-07-17T19:50:00.618Z","lastPublished":"2026-07-17T19:50:00.618Z","indexable":true}}