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Package and integration
Housed in a 20-TSSOP package (4.40 mm width), the MSP430G2353IPW20R is a surface-mount device with 16 I/O pins.

Texas Instruments MSP430G2353IPW20R, 16-bit MSP430 CPU16 MCU, 16 MHz, 4 KB Flash, 256 x 8 RAM, 8x10b ADC, I²C/SPI/UART, 1.8V–3.6V, -40°C to 85°C, 20-TSSOP.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Series | MSP430G2xx |
| Mounting | Surface Mount |
| Oscillator type | Internal |
| Program memory type | FLASH |
| Voltage - supply (Vcc (Vdd)) | 1.8V ~ 3.6V |
| Operating temperature | -40°C~85°C(TA) |
| Speed | 16MHz |
| Package | Tape & Reel (TR) |
| RAM size | 256 x 8 |
| Core size | 16-Bit |
| Peripherals | Brown-out Detect/Reset, DMA, POR, PWM, WDT |
| Connectivity | I²C, IrDA, LINbus, SCI, SPI, UART/USART |
| Number of i (O) | 16 |
| Core processor | MSP430 CPU16 |
| Case | 20-TSSOP (0.173\", 4.40mm Width) |
| Data converters | A/D 8x10b |
| Program memory size | 4KB (4K x 8) |
This signals that end-of-life is imminent.
Housed in a 20-TSSOP package (4.40 mm width), the MSP430G2353IPW20R is a surface-mount device with 16 I/O pins.
The product status is listed as Active, but an EOL hot flag indicates end-of-life is approaching. TI may issue a last-time-buy notice soon. For a long-term design, plan a migration to a newer MSP430 variant.
Pin-compatible MSP430G2xx devices with larger Flash or RAM exist within the same 20-TSSOP package family. Check the MSP430G2553 (16 KB Flash, 512 B RAM) as a potential upgrade path, though verify pinout and peripheral compatibility against your firmware.
The CPU runs at 16 MHz, which is the maximum clock for this MSP430G2xx device. The internal oscillator can generate this frequency without an external crystal.