Key features for the design
The MSP430F5514IRGCR: 25 MHz core handles sensor polling and protocol framing. 64 KB Flash holds firmware and USB stack; 6 KB RAM supports small packet buffers. On-chip brown-out detect, POR, DMA, PWM, and WDT reduce external components. Internal oscillator eliminates crystal in many applications.
Temperature grade and environment
Rated for -40°C to 85°C ambient, this MCU suits outdoor enclosures, unheated factory floors, and telecom cabinets. Not qualified for under-hood automotive or downhole environments — those would need an AEC-Q100 graded device. The 1.8 V to 3.6 V supply range lets it run from two alkaline cells or a single Li-ion battery without a regulator.
