MSP430G2533IPW28 16-bit Low-Power Microcontroller, 28-Pin TSSOP

MSP430G2533IPW28 Overview

The MSP430G2533IPW28 is a single?core, ultra?low?power 16?bit microcontroller designed for compact industrial and portable systems that demand long battery life and precise analog measurement. With a 10?bit ADC, serial communication peripherals and a 28?pin TSSOP footprint, it balances small size with practical I/O and on?chip integration. Use it where tight power budgets, reliable timing and simple mixed?signal control are more important than high computational throughput. See the manufacturer for ordering and lifecycle details at IC Manufacturer.

MSP430G2533IPW28 Technical Specifications

MSP430G2533IPW28 Key Features

• Single 16?bit CPU ?? provides efficient integer math and compact code for control tasks while reducing instruction fetch overhead compared with 8?bit alternatives.
• 10?bit ADC ?? enables higher resolution analog sensing for battery monitoring, sensor interfaces and precise threshold detection.
• Ultra?low power modes ?? multiple low power modes reduce standby and active energy use, extending battery life in portable and remote systems.
• Integrated serial peripherals ?? USCI supports UART, SPI and I2C communications for easy integration with sensors, memory and wireless modules.

Typical Applications

• Battery?powered sensor nodes for environmental monitoring that require long standby life and periodic, accurate 10?bit measurements from multiple sensors.
• Human?machine interface controls in industrial panels where compact TSSOP packaging, reliable UART or SPI links and low power matter for cost?sensitive designs.
• Smart metering front ends that need precise ADC sampling, timer?based pulse counting and low active current for extended field operation on limited power budgets.
• Portable handheld instrumentation that benefits from a 16?bit instruction set, deterministic Timer_A captures and a small 28?pin package for compact PCB layouts.

MSP430G2533IPW28 Advantages vs Typical Alternatives

The device offers a balanced mix of low power and integrated analog/digital peripherals that make it more suitable than many 8?bit MCUs for sensor accuracy and code density. Compared with larger 32?bit MCUs, it consumes far less energy in standby and active modes, so it is better for battery?limited applications. Its 28?pin TSSOP package provides more I/O and peripheral access than smaller packages while remaining cost?effective and compact for industrial PCBs.

MSP430G2533IPW28 Brand Info

The MSP430G2533IPW28 is part of Texas Instruments’ MSP430 family, a long?standing line of ultra?low?power microcontrollers. The brand emphasizes energy efficiency, ease of integration and broad ecosystem support for software tools, reference designs and development modules tailored to embedded control and measurement tasks.

FAQ

What supply voltage range is supported?

The IC operates across a low?voltage range from 1.8 V up to 3.6 V, allowing direct use with common single?cell battery systems and 3.3 V logic without additional regulators in many designs.

Which ADC resolution is available?

This family includes a 10?bit successive?approximation ADC suitable for medium?resolution analog sensing and battery monitoring where 10?bit resolution balances accuracy and conversion speed.

How many I/O pins are accessible?

The 28?pin TSSOP package exposes up to 24 general?purpose digital I/O lines, enabling multiple sensor interfaces, control lines and user I/O while keeping PCB area small.

What serial interfaces are supported?

On?chip USCI modules support common serial protocols including UART, SPI and I2C, giving flexible options for communicating with peripherals, sensors and external memory.

Is this device suitable for battery?powered designs?

Yes. The microcontroller is optimized for ultra?low?power operation with multiple low power modes and efficient active performance, making it well suited for battery?operated sensors and portable instruments.