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Texas Instruments FRAM FR57x - Industry's First Ultra-Low-Power FRAM Microcontroller

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MSP430 microcontrollers featuring FRAM are 100 times faster than flash when writing, have virtually unlimited write endurance, operate at under 100µA/MHz in active power mode and have true unified memory.  They are backwards code compatible with all MSP430 devices and eliminate the need for EEPROM.


The Texas Instruments MSP430™ family of low-power microcontrollers consists of several devices featuring different sets of peripherals targeted for various applications. The architecture, combined with seven low-power modes is optimized to achieve extended battery life in portable measurement applications. The device features a powerful 16-bit RISC CPU, 16-bit registers, and constant generators that contribute to maximum code efficiency.


The MSP430FR572x and MSP430FR573x devices are microcontroller configurations with up to five 16-bit timers, comparator, universal serial communication interfaces (eUSCI) supporting UART, SPI, and I2C, hardware multiplier, DMA, real-time clock module with alarm capabilities, up to 33 I/O pins, and an optional high-performance 10-bit analog-to-digital converter (ADC).

FRAM FR57X

    • Reduces the industry's best active power by up to 50 percent when executing code from FRAM, operating at 100µA/MHz in active mode and 3 µA in real-time clock mode
    • More than 100 trillion write cycle endurance supports continuous data logging, eliminating need for costly external EEPROM and battery-backed SRAM
    • Unified memory allows developers to easily change memory partitioning between program, data and cache in software, providing inventory management and system cost savings
    • Guaranteed write and data retention in all power modes ensure code safety to simplify the development process, reduce memory test costs and increase end-product reliability
    • Enables reliable remote software upgrades - especially over the air - to provide cheaper, easier software upgrade paths for device manufacturers

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