MSP430F5418AIPN datasheet by Texas Instruments

MSP430F5418AIPN Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

• What is the maximum clock frequency of the MSP430F5418AIPN?
  The maximum clock frequency of the MSP430F5418AIPN is 25 MHz.
• How do I configure the MSP430F5418AIPN to use an external crystal oscillator?
  To configure the MSP430F5418AIPN to use an external crystal oscillator, connect the crystal to the XIN and XOUT pins, and set the FLLUNLOCK bit in the UCSCTL6 register to 1. Then, set the SELOSC bit in the UCSCTL4 register to 1 to select the external crystal oscillator as the clock source.
• What is the maximum current consumption of the MSP430F5418AIPN?
  The maximum current consumption of the MSP430F5418AIPN is approximately 2.1 mA at 3V and 25°C, when operating at 1 MHz with all peripherals enabled.
• How do I use the built-in UART module on the MSP430F5418AIPN?
  To use the built-in UART module on the MSP430F5418AIPN, configure the UART module by setting the UCAxCTL0 register to enable the UART, set the baud rate using the UCAxBR0 and UCAxBR1 registers, and then use the UCAxTXBUF and UCAxRXBUF registers to transmit and receive data.
• Can I use the MSP430F5418AIPN with a 5V power supply?
  No, the MSP430F5418AIPN is not 5V tolerant and should only be operated with a power supply between 1.8V and 3.6V.