Active 16-bit MCU with 8 MHz ceiling and 32 KB flash
The MSP430F147IPM: On-chip memory is 32 KB of flash for firmware and 1 KB of RAM for runtime data. The 32 KB flash budget accommodates a moderate application stack — a typical sensor-fusion or motor-control firmware with a small RTOS fits within that footprint. The 1 KB RAM is the tighter constraint; any data buffer exceeding that size forces external SRAM or a part with more SRAM.
48 I/O, 8-channel 12-bit ADC, and serial connectivity
With 48 general-purpose I/O pins, the MSP430F147IPM can drive a parallel LCD interface, read a bank of DIP switches, and still leave pins for serial buses. The 8-channel 12-bit ADC samples analog signals at up to 200 ksps — adequate for temperature, pressure, or current-sense inputs in a slow-loop process controller. Serial connectivity includes SPI and UART/USART modules. SPI handles high-speed peripheral communication (flash memory, DACs, RF transceivers) while the UART supports RS-232 or RS-485 links to a host PLC or gateway. The POR, PWM, and WDT peripherals cover basic system supervision and waveform generation without external timer ICs.
Active production, ROHS3 compliant, sourced to order
ROHS3 compliance is confirmed, covering the EU RoHS exemption list through 2024.