The maximum operating temperature range for the MSP430F2254TDAR is -40°C to 85°C, as specified in the datasheet. However, it's recommended to operate the device within the industrial temperature range of -40°C to 70°C for optimal performance and reliability.
To configure the MSP430F2254TDAR for low-power operation, you can use the Power Management Module (PMM) to control the power modes. The PMM allows you to select from various power modes, such as Active, LPM0, LPM1, LPM2, LPM3, and LPM4, each with decreasing power consumption. You can also use the Dynamic Voltage Scaling (DVS) feature to adjust the voltage and frequency of the CPU to optimize power consumption.
The maximum clock frequency for the MSP430F2254TDAR is 16 MHz, which can be achieved using an external crystal oscillator or a high-frequency internal oscillator. However, the device can also operate at lower frequencies, such as 1 MHz, 4 MHz, or 8 MHz, depending on the application requirements.
The USCI on the MSP430F2254TDAR is a flexible serial communication interface that can be configured as a UART, SPI, or I2C interface. To use the USCI, you need to configure the interface mode, baud rate, and other parameters using the USCI registers. You can also use the USCI interrupts to handle data transmission and reception.
The JTAG (Joint Test Action Group) interface on the MSP430F2254TDAR is a debugging interface that allows you to debug and program the device using a JTAG debugger or programmer. The JTAG interface provides access to the device's memory, registers, and peripherals, enabling you to debug and test your application code.
MSP430F2254TDAR datasheet
by Texas Instruments
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