24-bit ADC array — what it means for the BOM
The three 24-bit sigma-delta ADCs are the headline differentiator in this MSP430F6xx part. They allow the MCU to directly digitise voltage and current channels from resistive dividers and shunts or current transformers, eliminating a standalone metering AFE or dedicated energy-measurement IC. The 10-bit auxiliary ADC handles housekeeping or zero-cross detection. For a three-phase meter design, this consolidation saves board space and reduces the component count by roughly five to eight ICs versus a discrete approach.
Package and mounting
Surface-mount 100-LQFP package (14×14 mm). The fine-pitch QFP footprint suits automated assembly; ensure stencil aperture and reflow profile match the LQFP land pattern for reliable solder joints. The part ships in Tape & Reel, consistent with high-volume pick-and-place lines.