What this MSP430 FRAM MCU delivers
The Texas Instruments MSP430FR2512IPW16R is a 16-bit MCU clocked at 16 MHz. Its program memory is 7.5 KB of FRAM paired with 2 KB of SRAM. On-chip peripherals include a 5-channel 10-bit ADC, brown-out detect, PWM, and a watchdog timer. Connectivity covers I²C, IrDA, SCI, SPI, and UART/USART. The part operates from 2 V to 3.6 V across -40°C to 85°C, housed in a 16-TSSOP package with 11 I/Os.
FRAM advantage — why it matters for the BOM
FRAM writes at bus speed without erase cycles. The 7.5 KB FRAM space is split between code and data; the 2 KB SRAM handles stack and fast variables. The 5-channel 10-bit ADC covers typical sensor inputs without an external converter.
Sourcing and lifecycle — EOL/Hot status
The MSP430FR2512IPW16R carries an EOL/Hot lifecycle marker, indicating that Texas Instruments has issued an end-of-life notification and the last-time-buy window is active. No official successor part number is listed in the evidence. For BOM continuity, we source this part through independent distribution channels; availability and current pricing are confirmed at quote time against an RFQ.