MSP430F5528 16-bit Mixed-Signal Microcontroller

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MSP430F5528 16-bit Mixed-Signal Microcontroller

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Part Number
MSP430F5528
Manufacturer
Texas Instruments
Package
VQFN (64) 9 mm x 9 mm; DSBGA (64); nFBGA (80) 5 mm x 5 mm; MicroStar Junior BGA (80) 5 mm x 5 mm
Category
MCU & Processors
Product Type
MCU

Quick Sourcing Note

MSP430F5528 from Texas Instruments is a 16-bit mixed-signal microcontroller featuring a 16-bit RISC CPU with up to 25 MHz system clock and operating from 1.8 V to 3.6 V supply. It is offered in VQFN (64) 9 mm x 9 mm, DSBGA (64), nFBGA (80) 5 mm x 5 mm, and MicroStar Junior BGA (80) 5 mm x 5 mm packages. Key parameters include 47 I/O pins, USB 2.0 full-speed support with integrated PHY, 12-bit ADC with 12 channels, multiple 16-bit timers, enhanced UART, I2C, and SPI serial interfaces, 3-channel DMA, and hardware multiplier for 32-bit operations. The device provides multiple low-power modes with standby current as low as 1.4 uA typical, making it suitable for power-sensitive embedded control and USB-enabled applications.

Specifications

TypeDescription
Part NumberMSP430F5528
ManufacturerTexas Instruments
Product TypeMCU
CategoryMCU & Processors
Component TypeMCU
Package CaseVQFN (64) 9 mm x 9 mm; DSBGA (64); nFBGA (80) 5 mm x 5 mm; MicroStar Junior BGA (80) 5 mm x 5 mm
Supply Voltage Range1.8 V to 3.6 V
CPU Architecture16-bit RISC
Maximum System Clock25 MHz
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 typical at 2.2 V; 2.1 uA typical at 3.0 V, LPM3 with RTC crystal, watchdog, supply supervisor, full RAM retention
Standby Mode Current1.4 uA typical, LPM3, 3.0 V, VLO, general-purpose counter, watchdog, supply supervisor, full RAM retention
Off Mode Current1.1 uA typical, LPM4, 3.0 V, full RAM retention, supply supervisor operational
Shutdown Mode Current0.18 uA typical, LPM4.5, 3.0 V
Wake-Up Time3.5 us typical from standby mode to active mode
I/O Pins47
USB SupportUSB 2.0 full-speed with integrated USB PHY
USB Endpoints8 input endpoints and 8 output endpoints
USB Power SystemIntegrated 3.3 V and 1.8 V USB power system
USB PLLIntegrated USB-PLL
ADC Resolution12-bit
ADC Channels12 channels, including 10 external and 2 internal channels
Timer_A016-bit timer with 5 capture/compare registers
Timer_A116-bit timer with 3 capture/compare registers
Timer_A216-bit timer with 3 capture/compare registers
Timer_B016-bit timer with 7 capture/compare shadow registers
Serial Interfaces2 USCIs with USCI_A0, USCI_A1, USCI_B0, and USCI_B1 functions
USCI_A Interface ModesEnhanced UART, IrDA encoder/decoder, synchronous SPI
USCI_B Interface ModesI2C and synchronous SPI
DMA Channels3 channels
Hardware MultiplierSupports 32-bit operations
Clock SourcesVLO, REFO, XT1, XT2; XT1 supports 32-kHz watch crystals; XT2 supports high-frequency crystals up to 32 MHz
Core Supply RegulationIntegrated LDO with programmable regulated core supply voltage
Datasheet Statusrequest_only

Product Overview

The MSP430F5528 is a 16-bit mixed-signal microcontroller from Texas Instruments based on the MSP430 CPU architecture. It integrates a 16-bit RISC CPU running at up to 25 MHz with a rich set of peripherals for low-power embedded control applications. The device operates from a 1.8 V to 3.6 V supply range and includes an integrated LDO with programmable regulated core supply voltage for flexible power management. For peripheral integration, the MSP430F5528 includes 47 I/O pins, USB 2.0 full-speed operation with integrated USB PHY, 8 input endpoints, 8 output endpoints, an integrated 3.3 V and 1.8 V USB power system, and an integrated USB-PLL. Analog and timing resources include a 12-bit ADC with 12 channels (10 external and 2 internal), Timer_A0 with 5 capture/compare registers, Timer_A1 and Timer_A2 with 3 capture/compare registers each, and Timer_B0 with 7 capture/compare shadow registers. The device also supports serial communication via two USCIs providing UART, IrDA, SPI, and I2C interfaces, three DMA channels, and a hardware multiplier for 32-bit operations. Clock system includes VLO, REFO, XT1, and XT2 sources, with support for 32-kHz watch crystals and high-frequency crystals up to 32 MHz.

Key Features

  • 16-bit RISC CPU with 25 MHz maximum system clock
  • 1.8 V to 3.6 V operating supply range
  • USB 2.0 full-speed peripheral with integrated PHY
  • Eight USB input and eight USB output endpoints
  • Integrated 3.3 V and 1.8 V USB power system
  • 12-bit ADC with 12 total channels
  • Timer_A and Timer_B 16-bit timing resources
  • USCI_A supports UART, IrDA, and synchronous SPI
  • USCI_B supports I2C and synchronous SPI
  • Three-channel internal DMA controller
  • Hardware multiplier supports 32-bit operations
  • 3.5 us typical standby-to-active wake-up time

Typical Applications

  • USB embedded controllers
  • Low-power sensing nodes
  • Battery-powered control modules
  • Serial communication bridges
  • Data acquisition interfaces
  • Timer-based control systems
  • Mixed-signal embedded designs

Procurement Notes

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FAQ

What supply voltage range does the MSP430F5528 support?

The MSP430F5528 supports an operating supply voltage range from 1.8 V to 3.6 V. The device also includes an integrated LDO with programmable regulated core supply voltage for its flexible power-management system.

Does the MSP430F5528 include full-speed USB support?

Yes. The MSP430F5528 includes USB 2.0 full-speed support with an integrated USB PHY, 8 input endpoints, 8 output endpoints, an integrated USB-PLL, and an integrated 3.3 V and 1.8 V USB power system.

What analog conversion capability is available on the MSP430F5528?

The MSP430F5528 includes a 12-bit ADC with 12 total channels. The design provides 10 external channels and 2 internal channels, with internal reference voltage, sample-and-hold, and autoscan support for data acquisition tasks.

What low-power modes are available on the MSP430F5528?

The device supports multiple low-power modes including LPM0 through LPM4.5. Typical standby current in LPM3 is 1.4 uA with VLO and full RAM retention, and shutdown current in LPM4.5 is 0.18 uA typical at 3.0 V.

How can I source the MSP430F5528 for my project?

The MSP430F5528 is available through LDeepAI sourcing support. Please contact our team with your target quantity and requirements for a quote. Datasheet details are available upon request.

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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