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Texas Instruments MSP430FR5987IRGCT — Microcontrollers & Processors (MCU / MPU / DSP)

MSP430FR5987IRGCT 16-bit MCU, 64KB FRAM, 64-VQFN

MPNMSP430FR5987IRGCT
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Texas Instruments MSP430™ FRAM series, 16-bit MCU, MSP430FR5987IRGCT, 64KB FRAM, 16MHz, 48 I/O, 64-VFQFN Exposed Pad.

$10.9800Ref. price · indicative, final on quote
Packaging64-VFQFN Exposed Pad
RoHSROHS3 Compliant
SeriesMSP430™ FRAM
Independent supplier — new & surplus stockAuthenticity-screened · ESD-safe packingListing updated Aug 2026

Specifications

MSP430FR5987IRGCT specifications
ParameterValue
SeriesMSP430™ FRAM
MountingSurface Mount
Oscillator typeInternal
Program memory typeFRAM
Voltage - supply (Vcc (Vdd))1.8V ~ 3.6V
Operating temperature-40°C~85°C(TA)
Speed16MHz
PackageTape & Reel (TR); Cut Tape (CT)
RAM size2K x 8
Core size16-Bit
PeripheralsBrown-out Detect/Reset, DMA, POR, PWM, WDT
ConnectivityI²C, IrDA, SPI, UART/USART
Number of i (O)48
Core processorMSP430 CPUXV2
Case64-VFQFN Exposed Pad
Data convertersA/D 12x12b
Program memory size64KB (64K x 8)

Product details

16-bit MCU with 64KB FRAM and 16MHz core

The MSP430FR5987IRGCT: Its 64KB (64K x 8) program memory uses FRAM technology, which combines the non-volatility of flash with the write speed and endurance of RAM — no sector-erase penalty before writes, and data retention without a backup battery. With 2K x 8 of RAM, 48 I/O lines, and an internal oscillator, this part targets metering, sensing, and data-logging applications where low-power and frequent write cycles are the norm.

Peripheral set and connectivity for sensor fusion

Serial connectivity covers I²C, IrDA, SPI, and UART/USART, allowing the MCU to talk to common sensor, display, and radio modules over separate buses without a level translator in most cases. A 12-channel, 12-bit ADC handles analog sensor inputs; the 12 input channels multiplex into a single SAR core, so the sample rate per channel depends on the total scan sequence.

Supply range, temperature grade, and package

Operates from 1.8V to 3.6V supply, suiting both single-cell Li-ion and regulated 3.3V rails.

Active production and compliance status

It is ROHS3 compliant. Base product number MSP430FR5987; the IRGCT suffix indicates the specific 64-VQFN package and temperature grade.

Frequently asked questions

What is the key advantage of FRAM program memory in this MCU?

FRAM writes at bus speed without a sector-erase cycle — unlike flash, you can treat it like RAM that remembers after power loss. This eliminates write-before-erase overhead and supports 10^15 write cycles, making it suitable for data-logging and frequent parameter updates.

What is MSP430FR5987IRGCT's listed speed and core architecture?

The core runs at 16MHz and is a 16-bit MSP430 CPUXV2. This architecture is optimized for low active and standby current, not raw throughput — the 16MHz ceiling is a power-conscious choice for battery-powered instruments.