Texas Instruments MSP430G2xx series, MSP430G2513IPW20R, 16-Bit 16MHz MCU, 16KB (16K x 8) FLASH, 512 x 8 RAM, I²C/SPI/UART, 1.8V~3.6V, -40°C~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); 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) | 16 |
| Core processor | MSP430 CPU16 |
| Case | 20-TSSOP (0.173\", 4.40mm Width) |
| Program memory size | 16KB (16K x 8) |
The 16-bit RISC CPU16 core gives single-cycle access to the register file, so interrupt latency stays predictable for real-time control loops. The 16 KB Flash is sized for moderate firmware — sensor fusion, motor commutation tables, or a Modbus stack — without needing external memory.
With 16 I/O lines in the 20-TSSOP package, you get about a dozen usable GPIOs after the serial interfaces are assigned.
The MSP430G2553 is a higher-density sibling in the same MSP430G2xx family. The G2553 offers 16 KB Flash and 512 B RAM like the G2513, but adds a 16-bit hardware multiplier and a larger peripheral set including a comparator and a second USCI module. The G2513 omits the hardware multiplier and the second USCI, which reduces die cost for applications that do not need those blocks. Both are pin-compatible in the 20-TSSOP footprint, so a board designed for one can accept the other with a firmware change.