MSP430 Peripherals
Communications (Serial ports, USB, Radio)
We specifically chose the name "Communications" for this category, rather than the more
common "Serial Communications" It's true that most of the communications ports utilize serial
connections; this is due to the lower cost and power of using fewer pins. But, in the end, we didn't
want to overlook the growing support for wireless communications.
The additional of radios to some MSP430 devices makes them quite unique in the industry.
Beyond that, TI has created wireless chips and modules that can be used from any MSP430
device. It's really telling when the cheapest Value Line MSP430 device can actually talk Wi-Fi
using TI's CC3000 module. A similar story can be shown across TI's complete portfolio of
wireless technologies. In the end, TI is enabling a very low-cost entry point into the "Internet of
Things".
Let's not forget the various MSP430 serial ports. They are the workhorses of communications.
There are a variety of serial modules, from UART, to SPI, to I2C.
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