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Texas Instruments MSP430FG438IZCAR — Microcontrollers & Processors (MCU / MPU / DSP)

Texas Instruments MSP430FG438IZCAR 16-bit MCU, 8MHz

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Texas Instruments MSP430x4xx series 16-bit MCU, MSP430FG438IZCAR, 8MHz MSP430 CPU16 core, 48KB FLASH, 2KB RAM, integrated 12-bit A/D 12-channel and D/A 2-channel converters, LCD controller, SPI/UART, 1.8–3.6 V supply, -40°C to 85°C, 113-VFBGA, Tape & Reel.

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  • MSL-compliant ESD packingMoisture-sealed bags with indicator cards; reels photo-verified.
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Specifications

MSP430FG438IZCAR Technical Specifications
ParameterValue
SeriesMSP430x4xx
Mounting typeSurface Mount
Oscillator typeInternal
Program memory typeFLASH
Voltage - supply (Vcc (Vdd))1.8V ~ 3.6V
Operating temperature-40°C~85°C(TA)
Speed8MHz
PackageTape & Reel (TR)
RAM size2K x 8
Core size16-Bit
PeripheralsBrown-out Detect/Reset, DMA, LCD, POR, PWM, WDT
ConnectivitySPI, UART/USART
Number of i (O)48
Core processorMSP430 CPU16
Case113-VFBGA
Data convertersA/D 12x12b; D/A 2x12b
Program memory size48KB (48K x 8 + 256B)

Product details

16-bit MSP430 with integrated analog and LCD drive

This combination targets battery-operated instrumentation, smart metering, and portable medical devices where analog signal chain integration and low power are the primary design constraints.

The 113-ball VFBGA (7x7 mm) is a fine-pitch BGA with 0.5 mm ball pitch. That drives a minimum four-layer PCB for fanout and a controlled reflow profile. Will it survive the hot air? Yes, with a pre-bake if the moisture barrier has been compromised — MSL 3 is typical for this package class, so bake at 125°C for 24 hours before rework if the bag has been open. The 7x7 mm body is small enough that hand reballing is feasible with a stencil, but the 0.5 mm pitch means you want a good optical alignment fixture to place it back.

Frequently asked questions

What is the difference between MSP430FG438IZCAR and MSP430FG438IPZ?

The MSP430FG438IPZ is the same die in a 100-pin LQFP package, while the MSP430FG438IZCAR is a 113-ball VFBGA. The BGA variant saves board area (7x7 mm vs roughly 14x14 mm for the LQFP) but requires a finer-pitch PCB and reflow process. All core features — 8 MHz CPU16, 48 KB Flash, 2 KB RAM, ADC/DAC, LCD controller — are identical between the two package options.