What this MSP430 brings to a low-power BOM
8 MHz core — what it means for throughput
At 8 MHz the core delivers roughly 8 MIPS. That is enough for real-time LCD updates, UART polling, and periodic ADC reads.
Peripherals and connectivity
On-chip peripherals include a brown-out detect and reset circuit, power-on reset, PWM timer, and watchdog timer — all standard for unsupervised field operation. The SPI and UART/USART interfaces handle sensor communication or serial display updates. An internal oscillator keeps the BOM lean; no external crystal is required for basic operation, though one can be added for tighter timing.
Sourcing and lifecycle
The MSP430F4361IPNR is listed as Active in production status. It is sourced and quoted to order against an RFQ through independent distribution.