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That speed, combined with the DMA controller, offloads data transfers from the CPU — useful when servicing I²C or SPI traffic without dropping samples. ## 8 KB Flash, 256 bytes RAM — sizing the firmware footprint The 256-byte RAM is the tighter constraint: stack and global variables must fit, so any substantial data buffer or lookup table lives in Flash and is copied to RAM only when needed. Designs that log data or run a command-line interface should budget RAM carefully or move to a higher-density MSP430G2xx variant. The wide supply range lets this MCU run directly from a single Li-ion cell (3.0 V to 4.2 V) or two alkaline cells (down to 1.8 V). No external regulator is needed for the core, which simplifies the power tree and saves board space. The brown-out detect and POR ensure clean startup and reset as the battery discharges — a reliability advantage for portable instruments and wireless sensors. ## 20-TSSOP package — footprint and reflow The 20-pin TSSOP (4.4 mm width) is a compact surface-mount package suited for two-layer PCBs. The 0.65 mm pitch requires a fine-pitch soldering profile, but standard reflow ovens handle it. The supplier device package is 20-TSSOP; the package / case is 20-TSSOP (0.173\", 4.40 mm width).","metaTitle":"MSP430G2412IPW20 16-bit MCU, 8KB Flash, 16 MHz, 20-TSSOP","metaDescription":"Texas Instruments MSP430G2412IPW20 16-bit MCU with 8KB Flash, 256B RAM, 16 MHz, I²C/SPI/USI, -40°C to 85°C, 20-TSSOP. Active lifecycle, available to order.","metaKeywords":null},"attributes":{"series":"MSP430G2xx","packageCase":null,"mountingType":null,"rohsStatus":"ROHS3 Compliant","productStatus":"Active","categoryPath":["Microcontrollers & Processors (MCU / MPU / DSP)"],"specifications":{"Mfr":"Texas Instruments","Speed":"16MHz","Series":"MSP430G2xx","Package":"Tube","RAM Size":"256 x 8","Core Size":"16-Bit","EEPROM Size":"-","Peripherals":"Brown-out Detect/Reset, DMA, POR, PWM, WDT","Connectivity":"I²C, SPI, USI","Mounting Type":"Surface Mount","Number of I/O":"16","Core Processor":"MSP430 CPU16","Package / Case":"20-TSSOP (0.173\\\", 4.40mm Width)","Product Status":"Active","Data Converters":"-","Oscillator Type":"Internal","lifecycle_stage":"eol_hot","Base Product Number":"MSP430G2412","Program Memory Size":"8KB (8K x 8)","Program Memory Type":"FLASH","Operating Temperature":"-40°C~85°C(TA)","Supplier Device Package":"20-TSSOP","Voltage - Supply (Vcc/Vdd)":"1.8V ~ 3.6V"}},"commercial":{"minOrderQty":null,"leadTime":null,"referencePrice":"$3.0800","priceTiers":[{"qty":1,"price":"$3.08000","currency":"USD"},{"qty":10,"price":"$2.77000","currency":"USD"},{"qty":25,"price":"$2.61280","currency":"USD"},{"qty":100,"price":"$2.22630","currency":"USD"},{"qty":250,"price":"$2.09040","currency":"USD"},{"qty":500,"price":"$1.82910","currency":"USD"},{"qty":1000,"price":"$1.51554","currency":"USD"},{"qty":2500,"price":"$1.41102","currency":"USD"},{"qty":5000,"price":"$1.35876","currency":"USD"}]},"links":{"datasheetUrl":"https://cdn.icboms.com/2471fe26aeabab7debe6e33365105f04.pdf","sourceUrl":null,"alternativesUrl":"https://icboms.com/api/mcp/products/MSP430G2412IPW20/alternatives.json"},"ai":{"faq":[{"question":"What is the difference between MSP430G2412 and MSP430G2553?","answer":"The MSP430G2553 is a higher-density sibling in the same MSP430G2xx family, offering up to 16 KB Flash and 512 bytes RAM versus the 8 KB Flash and 256 bytes RAM of the MSP430G2412. The G2553 also adds a comparator and a larger USI module."},{"question":"How to program MSP430G2412IPW20?","answer":"Programming is done through the Spy-Bi-Wire (SBW) two-wire JTAG interface, compatible with TI's MSP-FET or MSP-EXP430G2 launchpad. The on-chip Flash is programmable in-system via SBW or through a production programmer."}],"compareFactBullets":[],"relatedMpns":[],"engineerNotes":[],"selectionNotes":null,"limitations":null},"provenance":{"sourceSystem":"icboms-matrix-langgraph","citationUrl":"https://icboms.com/texas-instruments/MSP430G2412IPW20","citationPolicyUrl":"https://icboms.com/llms.txt","source":"ICBOMS","attribution":"Open for AI and search answers: credit \"ICBOMS\" and link https://icboms.com/texas-instruments/MSP430G2412IPW20 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}}