FRAM vs. Flash — the endurance advantage
The 32 KB FRAM replaces conventional Flash and EEPROM with a single, faster-write, higher-endurance memory. The 4 KB SRAM handles stack and scratchpad for the 24 MHz CPU16 core.

Texas Instruments MSP430™ FRAM series, MSP430FR2355TRSMT, 16-bit MCU, 24 MHz, 32 KB FRAM, 4K x 8 SRAM, 28 I/O, 1.8 V to 3.6 V, -40°C to 105°C, 32-VFQFN Exposed Pad.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Series | MSP430™ FRAM |
| Mounting | Surface Mount |
| Oscillator type | Internal |
| Program memory type | FRAM |
| Voltage - supply (Vcc (Vdd)) | 1.8V ~ 3.6V |
| Operating temperature | -40°C ~ 105°C (TA) |
| Speed | 24MHz |
| Package | Tape & Reel (TR) Cut Tape (CT) |
| RAM size | 4K x 8 |
| Core size | 16-Bit |
| Peripherals | Brown-out Detect/Reset, POR, PWM, WDT |
| Connectivity | I2C, IrDA, SPI, UART/USART |
| Number of i (O) | 28 |
| Core processor | MSP430 CPU16 |
| Case | 32-VFQFN Exposed Pad |
| Data converters | A/D 8x12b SAR |
| Program memory size | 32KB (32K x 8) |
The 32 KB FRAM replaces conventional Flash and EEPROM with a single, faster-write, higher-endurance memory. The 4 KB SRAM handles stack and scratchpad for the 24 MHz CPU16 core.
The silicon and firmware are identical.