1FEATURES
23• Haptics-Enabled Device Authenticated to Run
Immersion TouchSense™ Technology
– Supports 122 Different Haptic Effects
– Supports Wide Range of LRA and ERM
Actuators Offering Maximum Design
Flexibility
– Highly Customizable Haptics Effects:
Multiple-Effect Sequencing, Delays, and
Repeat Counters
– Supports Audio Synchronized Haptics
Playout (Audio-to-Haptics)
– Supports Programmable Solution Allowing
Integration With Capacitive Touch and
Other System Controller Functionality
– With Licenses Included
• Low Supply-Voltage Range: 1.8 V to 3.6 V
• Ultra-Low-Power Consumption
– Active Mode: 230 μA at 1 MHz, 2.2 V
– Standby Mode: 0.5 μA
– Off Mode (RAM Retention): 0.1 μA
• Five Power-Saving Modes
• Ultra-Fast Wake Up From Standby Mode in
Less Than 1 μs
• 16-Bit RISC Architecture, 62.5-ns Instruction
Cycle Time
• Basic Clock Module Configurations
– Internal Frequencies up to 16 MHz With
Four Calibrated Frequency
– Internal Very-Low-Power Low-Frequency
(LF) Oscillator
– 32-kHz Crystal
– External Digital Clock Source
• Two 16-Bit Timer_A With Three
Capture/Compare Registers
• Up to 24 Capacitive Touch I/O Pins
• Universal Serial Communication Interface
(USCI)
– Enhanced UART With Automatic Baud Rate
Detection (LIN)
– IrDA Encoder and Decoder
– Synchronous SPI
– I2C
• On-Chip Comparator for Analog Signal
Compare Function or Slope Analog-to-Digital
(A/D) Conversion
• 10-Bit 200-ksps Analog-to-Digital Converter
(ADC) With Internal Reference, Sample-and-
Hold, and Autoscan
• Brownout Detector
• Serial Onboard Programming,
No External Programming Voltage Needed,
Programmable Code Protection by Security
Fuse
• On-Chip Emulation Logic With Spy-Bi-Wire
Interface
• Family Members are Summarized in Table 1
• Available in 28-Pin TSSOP and 32-Pin QFN
(RHB) Packages
• For Complete Module Descriptions, see the
MSP430x2xx Family User’s Guide (SLAU144)
APPLICATIONS
• Touch-Enabled Devices That Require Both
Capacitive Touch and Haptics Solutions
Integrated
• Portable Gaming Consoles
• Portable Navigation Devices
• Application Consoles
• Tablets
• Mobile Phones

DESCRIPTION
The MSP430TCH5E device is a haptics-enabled MSP430™ microcontroller that features Immersion TouchSense
Technology. Haptics technology provides tactile feedback, using mechanical vibrations, dramatically reducing
user error in touch applications. Haptics can be used in a variety of end equipments, including handsets, tablets,
digital cameras touch screens, home appliances, computer accessories, automotive products, and more. Haptics
can also be implemented in portable media players to generate subwoofer-like effects using audio-to-haptics
technology. Haptics is inexpensive to implement and is also a great way to differentiate products. Immersion is
the premier haptics technology provider in the market, and MSP430TCH5E device provides a programmable use
of Immersion TouchSense Technology with no additional fees.
The MSP430TCH5E device belongs to the Texas Instruments MSP430 family of ultra-low-power
microcontrollers, which consists of several devices that feature different sets of peripherals targeted for various
applications. The architecture, combined with five low-power modes, is optimized to achieve extended battery life
in portable measurement applications. The device features a powerful 16-bit RISC CPU, 16-bit registers, and
constant generators that contribute to maximum code efficiency. The digitally controlled oscillator (DCO) allows
the device to wake up from low-power modes to active mode in less than 1 μs. Peripherals include 16-bit timers,
up to 24 Capacitive Touch I/O pins, a versatile analog comparator, a 10-bit analog-to-digital converter (ADC),
and built-in communication capability using the universal serial communication interface (USCI). For configuration
details, see Table 1.
Capacitive touch buttons are often paired with haptic feedback to improve user experience. The MSP430TCH5E
device can support capacitive button, slider, and wheel functionality in conjunction with Immersion TouchSense
Haptics Technology. Examples are remote controls, gaming accessories, PC accessories, and control panels on
TVs and home appliances.
Typical application configurations include:
• Touch-enabled devices where the MSP430TCH5E device is used both as haptics and capacitive touch
controller. See Figure 1.
• Host-controlled systems where an external host controls the MSP43TCH5E haptics controller device. See
Figure 2.
• Application consoles where the MSP430TCH5E device is used as an Audio-to-Haptics controller that converts
the audio input to respective haptics effects. See Figure 3.
The MSP430TCH5E is not intended for use in Critical Applications. "Critical Application" means a device or
application where the failure, malfunction, or inaccuracy of the device or application may reasonably be expected
to cause death or severe bodily injury.