MSP430 Microcontroller Basics

The MSP430 is a simple 16-bit microcontroller with a compact and economical CPU containing only 27 instructions and 16 registers. This work offers advantages which make it suitable for low power applications: a variety of peripherals for analog input and output; rapid processing wake up time; and the treatment of data and address on equal footing.

Klappentext

The MSP430 microcontroller family offers ultra-low power mixed signal, 16-bit architecture that is perfect for wireless low-power industrial and portable medical applications. This book begins with an overview of embedded systems and microcontrollers followed by a comprehensive in-depth look at the MSP430. The coverage included a tour of the microcontroller's architecture and functionality along with a review of the development environment. Start using the MSP430 armed with a complete understanding of the microcontroller and what you need to get the microcontroller up and running!

Inhalt

1. Embedded electronic systems and microcontrollers
   
   2. Texas MSP430
   3. Development
   4. A simple tour of the MSP430
   5. Architecture of the MSP430
      6.Functions, interrupts and low-power modes
      7.Digital input, output and displays
   6. Timers
   7. Mixed-signal systems: Analog input and output
   8. Communication