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Texas Instruments MSP430F1232IRHBT — Microcontrollers & Processors (MCU / MPU / DSP)

TI MSP430F1232IRHBT 16-bit MCU, 8KB Flash, 8 MHz, 32-VQFN

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Texas Instruments MSP430x1xx series, MSP430F1232IRHBT – 16-bit MCU, 8KB Flash, 256 x 8 RAM, 8 MHz core, SPI/UART, 8x10b ADC, 1.8 V to 3.6 V supply, -40°C to 85°C, 32-VQFN (5x5 mm).

$7.4400Ref. price · indicative, final on quote
Texas Instruments MSP430F1232IRHBT datasheet (PDF)
Packaging32-VFQFN Exposed Pad
RoHSROHS3 Compliant
SeriesMSP430x1xx
Independent supplier — new & surplus stockAuthenticity-screened · ESD-safe packingListing updated Aug 2026

Specifications

MSP430F1232IRHBT specifications
ParameterValue
SeriesMSP430x1xx
MountingSurface Mount
Oscillator typeInternal
Program memory typeFLASH
Voltage - supply (Vcc (Vdd))1.8V ~ 3.6V
Operating temperature-40°C~85°C(TA)
Speed8MHz
PackageTape & Reel (TR); Cut Tape (CT)
RAM size256 x 8
Core size16-Bit
PeripheralsBrown-out Detect/Reset, POR, PWM, WDT
ConnectivitySPI, UART/USART
Number of i (O)22
Core processorMSP430 CPU16
Case32-VFQFN Exposed Pad
Data convertersA/D 8x10b
Program memory size8KB (8K x 8 + 256B)

Product details

8 MHz core, 8 KB Flash – the low-power control sweet spot

It runs at 8 MHz, carries 8 KB of program Flash (8K x 8 + 256 B) and 256 x 8 bytes of RAM.

Memory and peripheral budget – what fits in 8 KB

With 8 KB of Flash and 256 bytes of RAM, the firmware image is limited to small control algorithms, state machines, and bootloader stubs. The 256-byte RAM is the real bottleneck – it rules out large data buffers or a full TCP/IP stack. The 8-channel 10-bit ADC is adequate for reading thermistors, potentiometers, or battery voltage dividers, but 10-bit resolution means you trade precision for speed and low current. The internal oscillator trims to 8 MHz without an external crystal, saving two pins and a few cents on the BOM.

It is ROHS3 compliant.

Frequently asked questions

What is the MSP430F1232IRHBT used for?

This 16-bit MCU is designed for ultra-low-power embedded control – typical applications include battery-powered sensors, portable instrumentation, industrial I/O modules, and simple control loops where 8 MHz and 8 KB Flash are sufficient.