16-bit MSP430 core at 16 MHz — what it handles
The 64 general-purpose I/O lines, combined with peripherals including DMA, PWM, a brown-out reset, and a watchdog timer, let it handle real-time actuator loops and data logging without external logic.

Texas Instruments MSP430F2xx MSP430F2418TPNR, 16-Bit MCU, 16MHz, 116KB Flash, 8K x 8 RAM, 64 I/O, 1.8V~3.6V, -40°C~105°C, 80-LQFP.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Series | MSP430F2xx |
| Mounting | Surface Mount |
| Oscillator type | Internal |
| Program memory type | FLASH |
| Voltage - supply (Vcc (Vdd)) | 1.8V ~ 3.6V |
| Operating temperature | -40°C~105°C(TA) |
| Speed | 16MHz |
| Package | Tape & Reel (TR); Cut Tape (CT) |
| RAM size | 8K x 8 |
| Core size | 16-Bit |
| Peripherals | Brown-out Detect/Reset, DMA, POR, PWM, WDT |
| Connectivity | I²C, IrDA, LINbus, SCI, SPI, UART/USART |
| Number of i (O) | 64 |
| Core processor | MSP430 CPU16 |
| Case | 80-LQFP |
| Data converters | A/D 8x12b |
| Program memory size | 116KB (116K x 8 + 256B) |
The 64 general-purpose I/O lines, combined with peripherals including DMA, PWM, a brown-out reset, and a watchdog timer, let it handle real-time actuator loops and data logging without external logic.
The TPNR variant uses an 80-LQFP (12x12 mm) package. Verify the package code against your PCB footprint before substituting.
The MSP430F2418TPNR is rated for a 16 MHz core clock speed, which is the maximum operating frequency for the MSP430 CPU16 processor in this device.