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Texas Instruments' MSP430 Ultra-Low-Power MCU is an ideal fit for numerous wireless solutions with its unique combination of ultra-low power consumption and high performance integrated analog. MSP430 and TI's RF solutions are perfect for applications such as wireless keyboard/mouse, wireless VoIP, remote controls and wireless gaming accessories. They're also ideal for home and building automation applications such as alarm and security systems, automatic meter reading systems, active RFID systems and other monitoring and control systems.
MSP430 for Wireless Applications
| Application-Specific Product Recommendations |
| Application |
MSP430 Solution |
RF Solution |
System-on-Chip |
| Alarm and Security (Smoke, Motion, Glass Break Detector)n |
MSP430F20xx,
MSP430F22xx |
CC1101/CC1150,
CC1020/CC1070 |
CC1110/CC1111,
CC251x, CC243x |
| Automated Meter Reading (AMR) for Utility Meters, Advanced Meter Infrastructure (AMI) |
MSP430FE42x,
MSP430FW42x,
MSP430F41x,
MSP430F2618 |
CC1101/CC1150,
CC1020/CC1070,
CC2480, CC2520 |
CC1110/CC1111,
CC251x, CC243x |
| Wireless Sensor Networks (Monitoring, Asset Tracking) |
MSP430F20xx,
MSP430F41x |
CC1101/CC1150,
CC2500/CC2550,
CC2480 |
CC1110/CC1111,
CC251x, CC243x,
CC2520, CC2530 |
| Building Automation (Light, Temperature, Process
Control)
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MSP430F20x1,
MSP430F21x1,
MSP430F41x,
MSP430F2618
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CC1101/CC1150,
CC2500/CC2550,
CC2520, CC2480 |
CC1110/CC1111,
CC251x, CC243x,
CC2530 |
| PC Peripherals |
MSP430F22x2,
MSP430F21x1 |
CC2500/CC2550,
CC2520 |
CC2430, CC251x |
| Home and Leisure Equipment
(Remote Controls, Gaming, Toys, Home Electronics)
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MSP430F20xx,
MSP430F23/24x,
MSP430F41x,
MSP430F43x |
CC1101/CC1150,
CC2500/CC2550 |
CC1110/CC1111,
CC251x, CC2530 |
| Medical (Non-Implants) |
MSP430FG4xxx,
MSP430F41x |
CC1101/CC1150,
CC2500/CC2550,
CC2480, CC2520 |
CC1110/CC1111,
CC243x, CC251x |
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Getting Started with MSP430 and Low-Power RF Devices
* These are recommended devices. Any MSP430 can be used.
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Low Power RF
Did you know TI’s MSP430 combined with Low Power RF facilitates your designs by incorporating a broad range of proprietary and standards-based protocols?
- IEEE 802.15.4 Networks
- Zigbee™ Networks
- Proprietary/Non-Standard Based Networks
- SimpliciTI™ Network Protocol
Designers can achieve low power consumption, long range and reliable performance and retain a competitive price. For example, the MSP430 Experimenter’s Boards support Low-Power RF evaluation modules for under $100. The MSP430 Interface to CC1100/CC2500 via the Code Library provides all functions needed for TI RF devices. For more information on TI’s MCU solutions, see the MCU Selection Tool.
eZ430-RF2500: Low Power RF Joins the MSP430 on a Development Tool
Wirelessly enable your design with the eZ430-RF2500, the world's smallest low-power wireless development tool. At only $49, the tool includes a USB emulator to program and debug your application in-system and two 2.4-GHz wireless target boards featuring the highly integrated MSP430F2274 ultra-low-power MCU. All the required software is included such as a complete Integrated Development Environment and SimpliciTI™, a propriety low-power star network stack, enabling robust wireless networks out of the box. The MSP430F22x4 combines 16-MIPS performance with a 200-ksps 10-bit ADC and 2 op-amps and is paired with the CC2500 multi-channel RF transceiver designed for low-power wireless applications.
| eZ430-RF2500 Characteristics |
| MCU: MSP430F2274 |
RF Transceiver: CC2500 |
| Flash |
32 |
Frequency |
2.4 GHz |
| RAM |
1 KB |
Receiver Sensitivity |
–104 dBm |
| Analog |
10-bit 200 ksps ADC, 2 Op Amps |
Max Data Rate |
500 kbps |
| Communication |
UART/LIN, IrDA, (2)SPI, I2C |
TX Current (0dBm) |
21.2 mA |
| Active Current |
390 μA @ 1 MHz, 3 V |
RX Current (250 kbps) |
13.3 mA |
| Standby Current |
600 nA @ 12 kHz (VLO), 3 V |
Sleep Current |
400 nA |
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Development Resources
For starting with MSP430 and Low-Power RF devices, we recommend the following set-up.
| MSP430 Resources for Low Power RF Solutions |
| Tool Name |
Description |
Wireless Application Space |
| MSP-EXP430FG4618 |
MSP430FG4618/F2013 experimenter board compatible with Low-Power RF evaluation modules (EMKs) |
802.15.4/ZigBee & Proprietary/Non-Standard Networks |
| MSP430 Interface to CC1100/CC2500 Code Library |
FREE Code Library providing functions to facilitate the interfacing of an MSP430 device to CC1100/CC2500 devices as well as wireless functions. For a basic "getting started" communication code library only, click here. |
Proprietary/Non-Standard Networks |
| TIMAC |
FREE IEEE 802.15.4 Medium Access control (MAC) software stack for CC2420 and MSP430 |
802.15.4/ZigBee |
| Z-Stack |
ZigBee protocol stack supporting Low-power RF transceivers and MSP430 |
ZigBee |
| IEEE 802.15.4 and ZigBee Hardware Platform Using MSP430F1612 |
Application Note describing hardware platform design to interface the MSP430F1612 with the CC2420 RF transceiver |
802.15.4/ZigBee & Proprietary/Non-Standard Networks |
| MSP430 and Low-Power RF Product Bulletin |
Selection Guide for TI MSP430 and Low-Power RF devices |
802.15.4/ZigBee & Proprietary/Non-Standard Networks |
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27 MHz
TI's MSP430 ultra-low-power MCU together with TI's TRF79xx 27-MHz transmitter module are optimal for high performance, low-power human interface device (HID) applications, such as a wireless mouse or keyboard. The MSP430 provides an interface for button control, scroll wheel and communication to the sensor and RF transmitter. MSP430’s many ultra-low-power modes are used to utilize maximum power savings. For more information on RF devices, see 27MHz.
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Other Resources
MSP430 Third Party Wireless Solutions
| Third Party Wireless Solutions for MSP430 |
| Company |
Description |
Wireless Application Space |
| Sentilla |
Sentilla's Boomerang open-source software enables low-power mesh networking that is also compatible with TinyOS. Boomerang is also used in Moteiv's Tmote Sky and Tmote Invent hardware and software solutions. The 802.15.4 stack is for MSP430F1611 and CC2420. |
Low Power RF – Proprietary/Non-Standard Networks |
| Amber Wireless GmbH |
AMBER wireless GmbH is a German electronics company that specializes in the design, manufacturing and marketing of compact short range radio modules and radio modems for rapid implementation of cable-free data links. |
RF transceivers, RF modules, RF modems, complete RF systems as well as RF products in compliance with ZigBee standard |
| KTwo Technology Solutions |
KTwo specializes in products and solutions that complete the Last Metre connection in an information link. Last Metre Connectivity™ provides secure, reliable, high quality short range information transfer by means of wireless communication enabling substantial improvements in productivity and convenience. |
Healthcare, Automotive & Enterprise Mobility |
| Virtual Extension |
Virtual Extension develops and markets Wireless Sensor Network products, based on a unique and highly advanced Diverse Path Mesh technology. Each transmission is amplified by the nodes surrounding it, connecting thousands of nodes per cell, overcoming reinforced concrete and building floors, saving energy, and causing our OEM customers to rate our products as having the best range, resiliency and simplicity of deployment. |
Wireless Sensor Networks |
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