MSP432P401RIPZR – TEXAS INSTRUMENTS

The Texas Instruments MSP432P401RIPZR is a low-power, ultra-low-power ARM Cortex-M4F microcontroller featuring a floating-point unit (FPU). This specific part number denotes a 48-pin, thin quad flat package (TQFP) configuration. Operating from a 1.8V to 3.6V supply voltage range, it boasts a 48MHz CPU clock speed and integrates a 256KB Flash memory and 64KB RAM. Peripheral highlights include a 12-bit SAR ADC with 14 channels, multiple UARTs, SPI, I2C, and a DMA controller. Its integrated hardware cryptography accelerator enhances security in applications requiring data protection._x000D_
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The MSP432P401RIPZR excels in applications demanding both low-power operation and high computational performance. Typical use cases include portable sensor nodes, wearable devices requiring precise data acquisition and processing (e.g., bio-signal monitoring), and low-power industrial control systems. Its ultra-low-power modes, combined with the FPU’s ability to accelerate computationally intensive algorithms, minimize energy consumption while maintaining real-time responsiveness. The abundant peripherals and robust memory capacity make it a versatile choice for complex embedded systems, offering a compelling balance of performance and power efficiency compared to similar devices lacking the integrated FPU or offering less memory.