25 MHz clock on the 16-bit pipeline delivers roughly 25 MIPS. Enough for real-time sensor polling, PID loops, and USB packet handling.
Lifecycle — obsolete, last-time-buy closed
The MSP430F5528IZQE is officially obsolete per the manufacturer's product status. The last-time-buy window has passed; TI no longer accepts orders through the authorized channel. Sourcing this part now means the independent surplus and broker market — date-code consistency, package integrity, and traceability back to a known-good lot are the authentication markers to verify. The laser etch on the BGA package is a fingerprint: check that the font, spacing, and plant-code match TI's standard for the marked week.
Peripherals and I/O — what is on-chip
12-bit ADC with 12 channels, brown-out detect/reset, DMA, POR, PWM, watchdog timer. 47 general-purpose I/O pins multiplexed with serial peripherals.
