The 24 general-purpose I/O lines bring out I²C, SPI, UART, IrDA, and LINbus interfaces, so it can talk to ADCs, radio modules, or actuator drivers without extra glue.
TI lists the MSP430G2453IPW28R as Active.
TI MSP430G2453IPW28R 16-bit MCU, 16 MHz, 8 KB Flash
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Texas Instruments MSP430G2xx series, MSP430G2453IPW28R, 16-bit MCU, 16 MHz, 8 KB Flash, 512 x 8 RAM, 24 I/O, I²C/SPI/UART, 1.8V-3.6V, -40°C~85°C, 28-TSSOP.
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Specifications
| 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); Cut Tape (CT) |
| RAM size | 512 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) | 24 |
| Core processor | MSP430 CPU16 |
| Case | 28-TSSOP (0.173\", 4.40mm Width) |
| Data converters | A/D 8x10b |
| Program memory size | 8KB (8K x 8) |
Product details
Frequently asked questions
What is the flash size of MSP430G2453IPW28R?
The program memory is 8 KB of Flash, organised as 8K x 8 bits. That is enough for a modest firmware image — sensor polling, UART command parsing, or a simple PID loop — but tight for a full protocol stack or OTA bootloader.
What is the difference between MSP430G2453IPW28R and MSP430G2553IPW28R?
The MSP430G2553IPW28R is a higher-density sibling in the same package and pinout. It doubles the Flash to 16 KB and the RAM to 512 bytes (same RAM as the G2453), and adds a second USCI module for simultaneous I²C and SPI. If your firmware fits in 8 KB and you only need one serial interface, the G2453 saves cost; if you need more code space or dual serial ports, step up to the G2553.
Is MSP430G2453IPW28R RoHS compliant?
Yes, the suffix 'R' in the order code indicates a lead-free, RoHS-compliant finish. The 28-TSSOP package is MSL 3 — bake before reflow if the moisture barrier bag has been open beyond the floor-life window.