MSP430FE423AIPM — 16-bit MCU for energy metering
The Texas Instruments MSP430FE423AIPM is a 16-bit MSP430 MCU clocked at 8.4 MHz, purpose-built for single-phase energy metering and polyphase metering front-ends. It integrates three 16-bit sigma-delta ADCs, an LCD driver, and a hardware multiplier on a single die. The 8 KB Flash and 256 B RAM are sized for metering algorithms and calibration constants, not general-purpose multitasking. The 64-LQFP package (10x10 mm) carries 14 I/O lines plus SPI and UART connectivity for communication module interface.
What the 8.4 MHz clock and 3x16-bit ADC mean for the BOM
The 8.4 MHz CPU clock and three 16-bit sigma-delta ADCs sample voltage and current channels simultaneously. The 8 KB Flash holds metering firmware; 256 B RAM handles runtime variables.
Lifecycle and sourcing
The MSP430FE423AIPM carries an Active product status from Texas Instruments. The part is available through independent distribution channels and is quoted to order against an RFQ.
Temperature grade and deployment environment
Rated for -40 to 85 °C ambient, the MSP430FE423AIPM operates from 1.8 V to 3.6 V. The internal oscillator eliminates an external crystal for the CPU clock.
