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ADC12 Operation

17.2.6 Conversion Memory

There are 16 ADC12MEMx conversion memory registers to store conversion results. Each ADC12MEMx is configured with an associated ADC12MCTLx control register. The SREFx bits define the voltage reference and the INCHx bits select the input channel. The EOS bit defines the end of sequence when a sequential conversion mode is used. A sequence rolls over from ADC12MEM15 to ADC12MEM0 when the EOS bit in ADC12MCTL15 is not set.

The CSTARTADDx bits define the first ADC12MCTLx used for any conversion. If the conversion mode is single-channel or repeat-single-channel the CSTARTADDx points to the single ADC12MCTLx to be used.

If the conversion mode selected is either sequence-of-channels or repeat-sequence-of-channels, CSTARTADDx points to the first ADC12MCTLx location to be used in a sequence. A pointer, not visible to software, is incremented automatically to the next ADC12MCTLx in a sequence when each conversion completes. The sequence continues until an EOS bit in ADC12MCTLx is processed - this is the last control byte processed.

When conversion results are written to a selected ADC12MEMx, the corresponding flag in the ADC12IFGx register is set.

17.2.7 ADC12 Conversion Modes

The ADC12 has four operating modes selected by the CONSEQx bits as discussed in Table 17−1.

Table 17−1.Conversion Mode Summary

CONSEQx

Mode

Operation

 

 

 

00

Single channel

A single channel is converted once.

 

single-conversion

 

01Sequence-of- A sequence of channels is converted once. channels

10Repeat-single- A single channel is converted repeatedly. channel

11Repeat-sequence- A sequence of channels is converted

of-channels repeatedly.

17-10 ADC12

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MSP430x1xx specifications

The Texas Instruments MSP430x1xx series is a family of ultra-low-power microcontrollers that are highly regarded in the embedded systems community for their versatility and performance. Designed for applications ranging from portable instrumentation to low-power industrial devices, the MSP430x1xx combines flexibility and efficiency with advanced features tailored for energy-sensitive applications.

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The MSP430x1xx is equipped with various integrated peripherals, including analog-to-digital converters (ADCs), timers, and communication interfaces like UART, SPI, and I2C. The inclusion of a powerful ADC enables the microcontroller to handle sensor readings with high accuracy, making it suitable for applications like environmental monitoring and medical devices. The integrated timers provide essential functionality for real-time applications, allowing for event-driven programming and precise timing control.

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