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M0L or M0G: How to Pick the Right MSP Microcontroller
for Your Application

ABSTRACT
One of the main features of the MSPM0 platform is its scalability. Every device with the MSPM0 prefix that
has the same package and pin-count is pin-to-pin compatible for drop-in replacements. This provides a high
level of flexibility, as when you begin designing with a particular MCU, you can always swap it out if your
MCU requirements change further on in the design phase without having to make any changes to the board.
Additionally, if the next generation of your product requires more features in the MCU, you can upgrade it and
just drop it on to your new board.
Now, this scalability presents a considerable amount of options. How do you pick the right one for your
application? Let’s start with some basic MCU features. The main difference between MSPM0L and MSPM0G is
the CPU speed:
• M0L devices have a max frequency of 32 MHz
• M0G devices have a max frequency of 80 MHz
If your application requires the MCU to be faster than 32 MHz, then an M0G device is where you want to start.
The following figure and table provide a quick comparison of some of the different offerings.

Figure 1-1. MSPM0 Microcontrollers

Device CPU Speed [MHz] Flash [KB] SRAM [KB] Analog Level Special Features
MSPM0L110x 32 32, 64 4 Low
MSPM0L130x(1) 32 8, 16, 32, 64 2, 4 Low Zero-drift op-amps
Dual transimpedance
MSPM0L134x 32 8, 16, 32, 64 2, 4 Medium amplifiers, zero-drift
op-amps
MSPM0G110x 80 32, 64, 128 16, 32 Low
MSPM0G150x 80 32, 64, 128 16, 32 High Zero-drift op-amps
CAN-FD, zero-drift
MSPM0G310x(1) 80 32, 64, 128 16, 32 Low
op-amps
CAN-FD, zero-drift
MSPM0G350x(1) 80 32, 64, 128 16, 32 High
op-amps

(1) Includes AEC-Q100 qualified options

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Table of Contents
1 MSPM0L...................................................................................................................................................................................3
2 MSPM0G.................................................................................................................................................................................. 5
3 Summary................................................................................................................................................................................. 8

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1 MSPM0L
Let’s say 32 MHz is fast enough for your application. Now, how much memory do you need? M0L devices
typically have less memory than M0G devices. M0L devices with expanded memory are planned, but for now
the nonvolatile memory ranges from 8KB to 64KB of flash and 2KB to 4KB of SRAM. If this is within your
requirements then we’re still in good shape with M0L.
Another basic specification is the GPIO count, which is driven by the pin-count of the MCU. For now, the
maximum pin count for an M0L MCU is 32 pins, which allows for up to 28 GPIOs.
With the basic requirements out of the way, let’s take a look at some other features the M0L has to offer. For
now, we can break this down into two subfamilies: MSPM0L110x and MSPM0L13xx. The following figure and
table provide a legend for reading the complete device name in the M0L110x subfamily.
MSP M0 L 110 6 T RHB R
Processor Family Distribu on Format
MCU Pla
orm Package Type
Product Family Temperature range
Device Subfamily Flash Memory

Figure 1-1. Device Nomenclature

Processor Family MSP = Mixed-signal processor

MCU Platform M0 = Arm® based 32-bit M0+
Product Family L = 32-MHz frequency
Device Subfamily 110 = ADC

5 = 32KB
Flash Memory
6 = 64KB

T = –40°C to 105°C
Temperature Range
S = –40°C to 125°C

DYY = SOT-16
DGS20 = VSSOP-20
Package Type RGE = VQFN-24
DGS28 = VSSOP-28
RHB = VQFN-32

T = Small reel
Distribution Format R = Large reel
No marking = Tube or tray

Do you need a general purpose MCU for low- to mid-end applications? MSPM0L1105 has:
• 32KB flash (4KB SRAM)
• 1 12-bit, 1-MSPS SAR ADC
• 2 UART (1 with LIN)
• 1 SPI
• 1 I2C
Need more memory? MSPM0L1106 is the exact same except with 64KB flash.
Now let’s take a look at MSPM0L13xx. The following figure and table provide a legend for reading the complete
device name in the M0L13xx subfamily.

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MSP M0 L 130 6 T RHB R

Processor Family Distribu on Format
MCU Pla
orm Package Type
Product Family Temperature range
Device Subfamily Flash Memory

Figure 1-2. Device Nomenclature

Processor Family MSP = Mixed-signal processor

MCU Platform M0 = Arm® based 32-bit M0+
Product Family L = 32-MHz frequency
130 = ADC, 2x OPA, COMP
Device Subfamily
134 = ADC, 2x OPA (10-pA input bias current), COMP

3 = 8KB
4 = 16KB
Flash Memory
5 = 32KB
6 = 64KB

T = –40°C to 105°C
Temperature Range S = –40°C to 125°C
Q =–40°C to 125°C, AEC-Q100 qualified

DYY = SOT-16
DGS20 = VSSOP-20
Package Type RGE = VQFN-24
DGS28 = VSSOP-28
RHB = VQFN-32

T = Small reel
Distribution Format R = Large reel
No marking = Tube or tray

This subfamily presents more analog integration, an increased temperature range, AEC-Q100 automotive
qualified options, and more memory options. Let’s say your application needs some precision analog
components for sensing. MSPM0L1306 provides:
• 64KB flash (4KB SRAM)
• 1 12-bit, 1-Msps SAR ADC
• 2 UART (1 with LIN)
• 1 SPI
• 2 I2C
• 2 zero-drift chopper op-amps
• 1 8-bit reference DAC
• 1 comparator
MSPM0L1346 provides the same as above, but also offers support for transimpedance amplifier configurations.
The main differences between MSPM0L110x and MSPM0L13xx is that MSPM0L13xx has more integrated
analog, while MSPM0L110x is more of a general-purpose MCU. However, these MCUs share a lot of the same
packages and pin-counts and are pin-to-pin compatible with each other. You can begin a design with one, and
then just drop in a different one later on if needed.

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2 MSPM0G
Now, let’s restart the MCU selection process, and say your application requires an MCU with a frequency faster
than 32 MHz. In this case, you will need something from the M0G family. The M0G family was designed for
applications that require a lot of computation, so it boasts higher frequency, higher memory, more advanced
analog integration, and higher pin counts than the M0L family. It also has advanced timers and a math
accelerator for motor control applications, and a real time clock (RTC).
It will be expanded in the future, but for now the nonvolatile memory ranges from 32 to 128KB flash, and SRAM
is 16 to 32KB. For GPIOs, the pin count is up to 64 pins for now, which allows for up to 60 GPIO.
We can break M0G further down into subfamilies to take a look at some other features it has to offer:
MSPM0Gx10x, and MSPM0Gx50x. The following figure and table provide a legend for reading the complete
device name in the M0Gx10x subfamily:
MSP M0 G 110 7 T RHB R
Processor Family Distribu on Format
MCU Pla
orm Package Type
Product Family Temperature range
Device Subfamily Flash Memory
MSP M0 G 310 7 T RHB R
Processor Family Distribu on Format
MCU Pla
orm Package Type
Product Family Temperature range
Device Subfamily Flash Memory

Figure 2-1. Device Nomenclature

Processor Family MSP = Mixed-signal processor

MCU Platform M0 = Arm® based 32-bit M0+
Product Family G = 80-MHz frequency
110 = 2x ADC
Device Subfamily
310 = 2x ADC, CAN-FD

5 = 32KB
Flash Memory 6 = 64KB
7 = 128KB

T = –40°C to 105°C
Temperature Range S = –40°C to 125°C
Q =–40°C to 125°C, AEC-Q100 qualified

RGE = VQFN-24
DGS28 = VSSOP-28
Package Type RHB = VQFN-32
PT = LQFP-48
PM = LQFP-64

T = Small reel
Distribution Format R = Large reel
No marking = Tube or tray

Do you need a general purpose MCU with a lot of memory? MSPM0G1107 has:
• 128KB flash (32KB SRAM)
• 2 12-bit, 4-MSPS SAR ADC
• 4 UART (1 with LIN)
• 2 SPI
• 2 I2C

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• 3 16-bit advanced timers

• 1 24-bit high resolution timer
• RTC
• Math accelerator
MSPM0G3107 has the exact same features, but with an addition of CAN-FD and automotive AEC-Q100
qualified options.
Do you need a similar MCU but with more integrated analog? A device in the M0Gx50x subfamily may fit your
needs. The following figure and table provide a legend for reading the complete device name in the M0Gx50x
subfamily:
MSP M0 G 350 7 T RHB R
Processor Family Distribu on Format
MCU Pla
orm Package Type
Product Family Temperature range
Device Subfamily Flash Memory
MSP M0 G 150 7 T RHB R
Processor Family Distribu on Format
MCU Pla
orm Package Type
Product Family Temperature range
Device Subfamily Flash Memory

Figure 2-2. Device Nomenclature

Processor Family MSP = Mixed-signal processor

MCU Platform M0 = Arm® based 32-bit M0+
Product Family G = 80-MHz frequency
150 = 2x ADC, 2x OPA, 3x COMP
Device Subfamily
350 = 2x ADC, 2x OPA, 3x COMP, CAN-FD

5 = 32KB
Flash Memory 6 = 64KB
7 = 128KB

T = –40°C to 105°C
Temperature Range S = –40°C to 125°C
Q =–40°C to 125°C, AEC-Q100 qualified

RGE = VQFN-24
DGS28 = VSSOP-28
Package Type RHB = VQFN-32
PT = LQFP-48
PM = LQFP-64

T = Small reel
Distribution Format R = Large reel
No marking = Tube or tray

MSPM0G1507 has similar features of MSPM0G1107, but with the addition of advanced, integrated, precision
analog:
• 3 comparators
• 1 12-bit 1-MSPS buffered DAC
• 3 8-bit reference DACs
• 2 zero-drift chopper op-amps
MSPM0G3507 is the same as MSPM0G1507, except it includes CAN-FD and AEC-Q100 automotive qualified
options.

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MSPM0G3507 has:
• 128KB flash (32KB SRAM)
• 2 12-bit 4-Msps SAR ADC
• 4 UART (1 with LIN)
• 2 SPI
• 2 I2C
• 3 16-bit advanced timers
• 1 24-bit high resolution timer
• RTC
• Math accelerator
• 1 CAN-FD
• 3 comparators
• 1 12-bit 1-MSPS buffered DAC
• 3 8-bit reference DACs
• 2 zero-drift chopper op-amps
The main differences between MSPM0Gx10x and MSPM0Gx50x is that MSPM0Gx50x has more integrated
analog, while MSPM0Gx10x is more of a general-purpose MCU. However, both families have variants that
support CAN-FD and have automotive AEC-Q100 qualified options. These MCUs share a lot of the same
packages and pin-counts and are pin-to-pin compatible with each other as well. You can begin a design with
one, and then just drop in a different one later on if needed.

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3 Summary
To summarize the differences, if you need a low memory, low pin count, general purpose MCU with options
for integrated analog, then an MCU from the M0L family would best fit your needs. If you need something with
higher memory, higher pin count, advanced analog, and more computation, then you can consider an MCU from
the M0G family. However, regardless of family and subfamily, MCUs with the same package and pin count are
pin-to-pin compatible. So, if you ever change your mind about your selection and need more or less features out
of your MCU, you can always swap it out without having to make any hardware or software changes.

Figure 3-1. Device Selection

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