The maximum clock frequency for the MSP430F2418TZQW is 16 MHz, but it can be overclocked up to 20 MHz with reduced voltage and temperature range.
To use an external crystal oscillator, set the XT2OFF bit in the FLLUNLOCK register to 0, and configure the XT2 pins as input pins. Then, connect the crystal oscillator to the XT2 pins and ensure that the oscillator is properly biased.
The minimum voltage required for the MSP430F2418TZQW to operate is 1.8V, but it is recommended to operate at a minimum of 2.2V for reliable operation.
The built-in temperature sensor on the MSP430F2418TZQW is a 10-bit analog-to-digital converter (ADC) that can be accessed through the ADC10 module. Configure the ADC10 module to read the temperature sensor, and then use the resulting value to calculate the temperature using the formula provided in the datasheet.
No, the MSP430F2418TZQW is not 5V tolerant and should not be used with a 5V power supply. The maximum recommended voltage is 3.6V, and exceeding this voltage can damage the device.