MSP430F5527 16-bit Ultra-Low-Power MCU

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MSP430F5527 16-bit Ultra-Low-Power MCU

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Part Number
MSP430F5527
Manufacturer
Texas Instruments
Package
PN package; LQFP (80), approximately 12 mm x 12 mm
Category
MCU & Processors
Product Type
MCU

Quick Sourcing Note

MSP430F5527 from Texas Instruments is an ultra-low-power 16-bit mixed-signal MCU in an 80-pin LQFP package (approx. 12 mm x 12 mm). It features a 16-bit RISC CPU with a system clock up to 25 MHz and operates from 1.8 V to 3.6 V. The device integrates full-speed USB 2.0 with PHY, a 12-bit ADC with 12 channels, 63 I/O pins, multiple 16-bit timers, two USCI modules, 3-channel DMA, and MPY32 hardware multiplier. It is suitable for USB-connected embedded control, low-power data acquisition, RTC-based standby systems, and serial-interface control applications.

Specifications

TypeDescription
Part NumberMSP430F5527
ManufacturerTexas Instruments
Product TypeUltra-low-power mixed-signal microcontroller
CategoryMCU & Processors
Component TypeMCU
Package / CasePN package; LQFP (80), approximately 12 mm x 12 mm
Supply Voltage Range1.8 V to 3.6 V; operating supply range
CPU Architecture16-bit RISC; MSP430F552x/MSP430F551x family architecture
Maximum System ClockUp to 25 MHz; system clock frequency
Active Mode Current290 uA/MHz typical; 8 MHz, 3.0 V, flash program execution, all system clocks active
Active Mode Current150 uA/MHz typical; 8 MHz, 3.0 V, RAM program execution, all system clocks active
Standby Mode Current1.9 uA at 2.2 V typical; 2.1 uA at 3.0 V typical; LPM3, RTC with crystal, watchdog, supply supervisor operational, full RAM retention, fast wakeup
Standby Mode Current1.4 uA typical; LPM3 at 3.0 V, VLO, general-purpose counter, watchdog, supply supervisor operational, full RAM retention, fast wakeup
Off Mode Current1.1 uA typical; LPM4 at 3.0 V, full RAM retention, supply supervisor operational, fast wakeup
Shutdown Mode Current0.18 uA typical; LPM4.5 at 3.0 V
Wakeup Time3.5 us typical; wake up from standby mode to active mode
Integrated USBFull-speed USB with integrated PHY; supports USB 2.0 for MSP430F5527 family group
USB Endpoints8 input endpoints and 8 output endpoints; full-speed USB peripheral
USB Power SystemIntegrated 3.3-V and 1.8-V USB power system; USB subsystem
USB PLLIntegrated USB-PLL; USB subsystem
ADC Resolution12-bit ADC; MSP430F552x only, includes internal reference, sample-and-hold, and autoscan
ADC Channels12 channels; MSP430F5527IPN functional block diagram
I/O Pins63 I/O pins; MSP430F5529, MSP430F5527, MSP430F5525, MSP430F5521 group
Timer_A TA016-bit Timer_A with 5 capture/compare registers; TA0 peripheral
Timer_A TA116-bit Timer_A with 3 capture/compare registers; TA1 peripheral
Timer_A TA216-bit Timer_A with 3 capture/compare registers; TA2 peripheral
Timer_B TB016-bit Timer_B with 7 capture/compare shadow registers; TB0 peripheral
Serial Interfaces2 USCI modules; USCI_A0, USCI_A1, USCI_B0, and USCI_B1 functions
USCI_A FunctionsEnhanced UART, IrDA encoder/decoder, synchronous SPI; USCI_A0 and USCI_A1
USCI_B FunctionsI2C and synchronous SPI; USCI_B0 and USCI_B1
DMA3-channel internal DMA; integrated DMA controller
Hardware MultiplierSupports 32-bit operations; integrated MPY32 hardware multiplier
Clock SourcesVLO, REFO, XT1 32-kHz watch crystal, XT2 up to 32 MHz; unified clock system
Power ManagementIntegrated LDO with programmable regulated core supply voltage; flexible power-management system
ProgrammingSerial onboard programming; no external programming voltage needed
Debug InterfaceJTAG and Spy-Bi-Wire; interface shown in functional block diagram
Datasheet Statusrequest_only

Product Overview

The MSP430F5527 is a Texas Instruments ultra-low-power mixed-signal MCU built around the 16-bit RISC MSP430F552x architecture. It operates from 1.8 V to 3.6 V with a system clock frequency up to 25 MHz. Active-mode current is 290 uA/MHz typical (flash, 8 MHz, 3.0 V) or 150 uA/MHz typical (RAM, same conditions).

For low-power operation, the device supports LPM3 standby with full RAM retention at 1.9 uA typical (RTC crystal, 2.2 V) or 2.1 uA typical (3.0 V, same mode). LPM4 consumes 1.1 uA typical and LPM4.5 shutdown draws 0.18 uA typical. Wakeup from standby to active takes 3.5 us typical.

The PN package is an 80-pin LQFP measuring approximately 12 mm x 12 mm. Integrated peripherals include full-speed USB 2.0 with PHY, USB power system and PLL, a 12-bit ADC (12 channels), 63 I/O pins, Timer_A and Timer_B resources, two USCI modules (UART, IrDA, SPI, I2C), 3-channel DMA, MPY32 hardware multiplier, JTAG, and Spy-Bi-Wire debug.

Key Features

  • 16-bit RISC CPU with up to 25 MHz system clock
  • 1.8 V to 3.6 V operating supply range
  • Full-speed USB 2.0 with integrated PHY
  • 8 input and 8 output USB endpoints
  • Integrated 3.3-V and 1.8-V USB power system
  • 12-bit ADC with internal reference and autoscan
  • 12 ADC channels and 63 I/O pins
  • Timer_A and Timer_B 16-bit timer resources
  • USCI UART, IrDA, SPI, and I2C functions
  • 3-channel internal DMA and MPY32 hardware multiplier
  • VLO, REFO, XT1, and XT2 clock sources
  • JTAG and Spy-Bi-Wire debug interface

Typical Applications

  • USB-connected embedded controllers
  • Low-power data acquisition
  • RTC-based standby systems
  • Serial-interface control nodes
  • Battery-powered mixed-signal designs
  • Timer-based capture and compare control
  • ADC monitoring systems
  • JTAG or Spy-Bi-Wire development

Procurement Notes

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FAQ

What supply voltage range does the MSP430F5527 support?

The MSP430F5527 supports an operating supply range of 1.8 V to 3.6 V, according to the extracted datasheet facts for this Texas Instruments ultra-low-power mixed-signal microcontroller.

Does the MSP430F5527 include USB hardware?

Yes. The MSP430F5527 family group supports full-speed USB 2.0 with an integrated PHY. The USB peripheral includes 8 input endpoints, 8 output endpoints, an integrated USB PLL, and integrated 3.3-V and 1.8-V USB power system.

What analog resources are listed for the MSP430F5527?

The extracted facts list a 12-bit ADC for MSP430F552x devices, including internal reference, sample-and-hold, and autoscan. The MSP430F5527IPN functional block diagram lists 12 ADC channels.

Which debug interfaces are available on the MSP430F5527?

The functional block diagram facts list JTAG and Spy-Bi-Wire as the debug interfaces for the MSP430F5527, supporting development and debug access through those interfaces.

Technical Review & Sourcing Note

Prepared by LDeepAI Component Sourcing Team. Reviewed for RFQ, documentation and alternative sourcing use. Last updated: June 30, 2026.

This page is based on manufacturer datasheet information and LDeepAI sourcing review. Specifications should be verified against the official manufacturer datasheet before final procurement or design approval. Final electrical, optical and reliability approval should be confirmed by the buyer's engineering team.

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