4 KB Flash and 256 bytes RAM — sizing the firmware budget
With 4 KB of Flash (4K x 8) and 256 bytes of RAM, this MCU is sized for compact firmware — think a few hundred lines of C for a thermostat controller, a simple data logger, or a capacitive touch interface. The Flash is field-programmable, so you can update firmware in-system via the UART or SPI bootloader. The 256-byte RAM is tight: you will need to manage stack depth and avoid large buffers. For comparison, the MSP430G2453 (same package) doubles the Flash to 8 KB but keeps the same RAM — a useful step up if your code starts to bulge.
Built-in ADC and serial interfaces — what connects where
The 8-channel, 10-bit ADC samples analog signals like temperature sensors, potentiometers, or battery voltage directly — no external converter needed.
