TI MSP430x4xx series 16-bit ultra-low-power MCU, MSP430F436IPN, 8 MHz, 24 KB Flash, 1 KB RAM, integrated LCD driver, 48 I/O, SPI/UART, 8x12-bit ADC, 80-LQFP, -40 to 85°C.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Series | MSP430x4xx |
| Mounting | Surface Mount |
| Oscillator type | Internal |
| Program memory type | FLASH |
| Voltage - supply (Vcc (Vdd)) | 1.8V ~ 3.6V |
| Operating temperature | -40°C~85°C(TA) |
| Speed | 8MHz |
| Package | Tray |
| RAM size | 1K x 8 |
| Core size | 16-Bit |
| Peripherals | Brown-out Detect/Reset, LCD, POR, PWM, WDT |
| Connectivity | SPI, UART/USART |
| Number of i (O) | 48 |
| Core processor | MSP430 CPU16 |
| Case | 80-LQFP |
| Data converters | A/D 8x12b |
| Program memory size | 24KB (24K x 8 + 256B) |
SPI and UART/USART connectivity cover common serial buses. The 8-channel 12-bit ADC handles analog inputs.
8 MHz is the maximum CPU speed for this device. That is enough to poll an LCD, service a UART, and run a PID loop.
Not rated for under-hood automotive or downhole oilfield.
Yes, the MSP430F436IPN includes an integrated LCD driver peripheral that can directly drive a segment LCD panel without an external controller, saving board space and BOM cost.
The MSP430F436IPN has 24 KB of Flash program memory organized as 24K x 8, plus an additional 256 bytes of information memory typically used for calibration constants or unique ID storage.
Pin-compatible alternatives within the MSP430F4xx family include higher-density Flash variants such as the MSP430F437 (32 KB Flash) and MSP430F438 (48 KB Flash). For a different core architecture with more performance, consider the MSP430F5xx series, though the pinout and peripheral set differ.