TI introduces the world's smallest MCU, enabling innovation in the tiniest of applications
Texas Instruments (TXN) has unveiled the world's smallest microcontroller (MCU), the MSPM0C1104, measuring just 1.38mm² - 38% smaller than current competing devices. This breakthrough MCU, about the size of a black pepper flake, is designed for compact applications like medical wearables and personal electronics.
The new MCU features 16KB of memory, a 12-bit analog-to-digital converter with three channels, six general-purpose input/output pins, and compatibility with standard communication interfaces. It joins TI's MSPM0 MCU portfolio, which includes over 100 cost-effective MCUs.
Priced at $0.20 per unit in 1,000-unit quantities, the MSPM0C1104 is available in preproduction quantities. TI also offers a LaunchPad™ development kit for $5.99, along with comprehensive ecosystem support including software development tools and reference designs.
Texas Instruments (TXN) ha svelato il microcontrollore (MCU) più piccolo del mondo, il MSPM0C1104, che misura solo 1,38 mm² - il 38% più piccolo rispetto ai dispositivi concorrenti attuali. Questo microcontrollore innovativo, delle dimensioni di un granello di pepe nero, è progettato per applicazioni compatte come dispositivi indossabili medici e elettronica personale.
Il nuovo MCU presenta 16KB di memoria, un convertitore analogico-digitale a 12 bit con tre canali, sei pin di input/output generali e compatibilità con interfacce di comunicazione standard. Si unisce al portafoglio di MCU MSPM0 di TI, che include oltre 100 MCU economici.
Con un prezzo di $0,20 per unità per quantità di 1.000 unità, l'MSPM0C1104 è disponibile in quantità di pre-produzione. TI offre anche un kit di sviluppo LaunchPad™ a $5,99, insieme a un supporto completo per l'ecosistema che include strumenti per lo sviluppo software e progetti di riferimento.
Texas Instruments (TXN) ha presentado el microcontrolador (MCU) más pequeño del mundo, el MSPM0C1104, que mide solo 1.38 mm² - un 38% más pequeño que los dispositivos competidores actuales. Este innovador MCU, del tamaño de una pizca de pimienta negra, está diseñado para aplicaciones compactas como dispositivos médicos portátiles y electrónica personal.
El nuevo MCU cuenta con 16KB de memoria, un convertidor analógico-digital de 12 bits con tres canales, seis pines de entrada/salida de uso general y compatibilidad con interfaces de comunicación estándar. Se une al portafolio de MCU MSPM0 de TI, que incluye más de 100 MCUs rentables.
Con un precio de $0.20 por unidad en cantidades de 1,000 unidades, el MSPM0C1104 está disponible en cantidades de preproducción. TI también ofrece un kit de desarrollo LaunchPad™ por $5.99, junto con un soporte integral del ecosistema que incluye herramientas de desarrollo de software y diseños de referencia.
텍사스 인스트루먼트(TXN)가 세계에서 가장 작은 마이크로컨트롤러(MCU)인 MSPM0C1104를 공개했습니다. 크기는 1.38mm²로 현재 경쟁 제품보다 38% 작습니다. 이 혁신적인 MCU는 검은 후추 알갱이 크기 정도로, 의료 웨어러블 및 개인 전자기기와 같은 컴팩트한 애플리케이션을 위해 설계되었습니다.
새로운 MCU는 16KB 메모리, 12비트 아날로그-디지털 변환기(ADC) 3채널, 6개의 범용 입력/출력 핀, 표준 통신 인터페이스와의 호환성을 갖추고 있습니다. TI의 MSPM0 MCU 포트폴리오에 합류하며, 이 포트폴리오에는 100개 이상의 저비용 MCU가 포함되어 있습니다.
가격은 단위당 $0.20으로 1,000개 단위로 구매할 수 있으며, MSPM0C1104는 사전 생산 수량으로 제공됩니다. TI는 또한 $5.99에 LaunchPad™ 개발 키트를 제공하며, 소프트웨어 개발 도구 및 참조 디자인을 포함한 포괄적인 생태계 지원을 제공합니다.
Texas Instruments (TXN) a dévoilé le plus petit microcontrôleur (MCU) au monde, le MSPM0C1104, mesurant seulement 1,38 mm² - 38 % plus petit que les dispositifs concurrents actuels. Ce microcontrôleur révolutionnaire, de la taille d'une grain de poivre noir, est conçu pour des applications compactes telles que les dispositifs médicaux portables et l'électronique personnelle.
Le nouveau MCU dispose de 16 Ko de mémoire, d'un convertisseur analogique-numérique 12 bits avec trois canaux, de six broches d'entrée/sortie à usage général et d'une compatibilité avec les interfaces de communication standard. Il fait partie du portefeuille de MCU MSPM0 de TI, qui comprend plus de 100 MCU économiques.
Prix de 0,20 $ par unité pour des quantités de 1 000 unités, le MSPM0C1104 est disponible en quantités de préproduction. TI propose également un kit de développement LaunchPad™ pour 5,99 $, ainsi qu'un soutien complet de l'écosystème comprenant des outils de développement logiciel et des conceptions de référence.
Texas Instruments (TXN) hat den weltweit kleinsten Mikrocontroller (MCU), den MSPM0C1104, vorgestellt, der nur 1,38 mm² misst - 38% kleiner als die aktuellen Konkurrenzprodukte. Dieser bahnbrechende MCU, etwa so groß wie ein schwarzes Pfefferkorn, ist für kompakte Anwendungen wie medizinische tragbare Geräte und persönliche Elektronik konzipiert.
Der neue MCU verfügt über 16KB Speicher, einen 12-Bit-Analog-Digital-Wandler mit drei Kanälen, sechs allgemeine Ein-/Ausgangspins und Kompatibilität mit Standardkommunikationsschnittstellen. Er erweitert das MSPM0 MCU-Portfolio von TI, das über 100 kostengünstige MCUs umfasst.
Mit einem Preis von 0,20 $ pro Einheit bei Abnahme von 1.000 Einheiten ist der MSPM0C1104 in Vorproduktionsmengen erhältlich. TI bietet außerdem ein LaunchPad™-Entwicklungskit für 5,99 $ an, sowie umfassende Unterstützung des Ökosystems, einschließlich Softwareentwicklungstools und Referenzdesigns.
- World's smallest MCU launch strengthens TI's market position in compact electronics
- Competitive pricing at $0.20 per unit supports market penetration
- Expanded product portfolio with over 100 cost-effective MCUs
- Internal manufacturing capacity investments to support future demand
- Currently only available in preproduction quantities, limiting immediate revenue impact
Insights
Texas Instruments' introduction of the world's smallest microcontroller represents a meaningful technological advancement in their MCU portfolio. At just 1.38mm², 38% smaller than competing devices, this MSPM0C1104 MCU directly addresses the critical miniaturization needs in space-constrained applications like medical wearables and personal electronics.
The strategic value extends beyond size alone. By integrating a 12-bit ADC, 16KB memory, six GPIO pins, and standard communication interfaces (UART, SPI, I2C) into such a tiny package, TI has created a compelling solution for designers struggling with board space limitations while maintaining computing requirements.
Priced at
TI's emphasis on internal manufacturing capacity investments signals confidence in future demand for these products. While not a revolutionary development, this incremental innovation maintains TI's position as a leader in analog and embedded processing solutions, particularly in markets where miniaturization trends continue to accelerate.
The introduction of TI's WCSP microcontroller creates tangible value for electronics manufacturers facing persistent miniaturization challenges. With consumer expectations driving smaller form factors across multiple product categories, this 38% size reduction compared to existing MCUs directly addresses a critical design constraint.
The technical specifications are particularly relevant for medical wearables manufacturers, where device comfort and aesthetics are equally important as functionality. The 16KB memory capacity with integrated analog capabilities enables local processing in ultra-compact designs that previously might have required compromises or multiple components.
From a manufacturing perspective, the standardized communication interfaces ensure compatibility with existing production processes while the entire MSPM0 portfolio's pin-to-pin compatibility reduces redesign requirements when scaling between product tiers. This lowers implementation barriers for electronics manufacturers looking to quickly integrate these components.
TI's software ecosystem, particularly the Zero Code Studio tool enabling configuration without coding, addresses the growing electronics engineering shortage by lowering technical barriers. This comprehensive approach combining hardware miniaturization with development tool simplification demonstrates TI's understanding of their customers' end-to-end challenges beyond just component specifications.
News highlights:
- TI today announced the world's smallest microcontroller (MCU), delivering optimized size and performance for compact applications such as medical wearables and personal electronics.
- The new MCU is
38% smaller than the industry's current smallest MCU, and enables designers to minimize board space without compromising performance. - The new MCU expands TI's MSPM0 MCU portfolio, which enhances sensing and control in embedded systems while shrinking cost, complexity and design time.
For more information, see ti.com/MSPM0C1104.
"In tiny systems such as earbuds and medical probes, board space is a scarce and valuable resource," said Vinay Agarwal, vice president and general manager of MSP Microcontrollers at TI. "With the addition of the world's smallest MCU, our MSPM0 MCU portfolio provides unlimited possibilities to enable smarter, more connected experiences in our day-to-day lives."
With over 100 cost-effective MCUs, TI's MSPM0 MCU portfolio offers scalable configurations of on-chip analog peripherals and a range of computing options to enhance the sensing and control capabilities of embedded designs. TI will display these devices at embedded world 2025, March 11-13, in Nuremberg,
Tiny package, big possibilities
Consumers are continuously demanding that everyday electronic items, such as electric toothbrushes and stylus pens, offer more features in a smaller footprint at a lower cost. To innovate within these shrinking products, engineers are increasingly seeking compact, integrated components that enable them to add functionality while preserving board space. The MSPM0C1104 MCU leverages the advantages of WCSP packaging technology, along with intentional feature selection and TI's cost optimization efforts. The size of the eight-ball WCSP is 1.38mm2, making it
The MCU features 16KB of memory; a 12-bit analog-to-digital converter with three channels; six general-purpose input/output pins; and compatibility with standard communication interfaces such as Universal Asynchronous Receiver Transmitter (UART), Serial Peripheral Interface (SPI) and Inter-Integrated Circuit (I2C). Integrating accurate, high-speed analog components into the world's smallest MCU gives engineers the flexibility to maintain the computing performance of their embedded systems without increasing board size.
To learn more, read the technical article, "Tiny, but mighty: How small-size packaging and integration for MCUs help optimize space-constrained designs."
Scale from small to large designs using a single MCU portfolio
The new MSPM0C1104 joins TI's MSPM0 MCU portfolio, which offers scalability, cost optimization and ease of use to accelerate time to market. TI's MSPM0 MCUs feature pin-to-pin compatible package options and feature sets to match memory, analog and computing requirements in personal electronics, industrial and automotive applications. Starting at
For further support, TI's comprehensive ecosystem includes an optimized software development kit for all MSPM0 MCUs; a hardware development kit for rapid prototyping; reference designs; and subsystems, which are code examples for common MCU functions. TI's Zero Code Studio tool enables users to configure, develop and run MCU applications in minutes without coding. Engineers can take advantage of this ecosystem to scale designs and reuse code without the need for significant hardware or software modifications. In addition to this ecosystem, TI's MSPM0 MCU portfolio is supported by TI's growing investments in its internal manufacturing capacity to support future demand.
TI at embedded world 2025
At embedded world 2025, TI will demonstrate how its technologies enable engineers to reimagine embedded systems, helping create a more intelligent and connected world. TI's exhibit in Hall 3A, Booth No. 131 will include advancements in real-time monitoring and perception with edge artificial intelligence, connectivity for the Internet of Things, and development with open-source software. See ti.com/EW for more information.
Highlights during the show include:
- Tuesday, March 11:
- TI Chief Technology Officer Ahmad Bahai, Ph.D., participates in "C-Level @ embedded world."
- Nitika Verma presents "Network Traffic Tunneling on Heterogeneous SoCs."
- Wednesday, March 12:
- Daolin Qiu presents "Time Synchronization over Network Redundancy in Real-Time Applications."
- Thursday, March 13:
- Nilabh Anand presents "Audio Solutions with TSN – Architecture for Zonal Automotive ECUs."
- Divyansh Mittal presents "Boot Time Optimization for Early Display and Graphics in Embedded Systems."
- Matthieu Chevrier and Ahmad Saad, Ph.D., MathWorks, present "Faster Time to Market, Effective mmWave Radar Prototyping: A Unified Approach with TI MMIC and MATLAB."
- Nilabh Anand presents "Benchmarking Network Startup Time for Security-Enforced Industrial IoT Devices."
Package, availability and pricing
Preproduction quantities of the MSPM0C1104 MCU are available at TI.com.
- Pricing of the WCSP device is
US in 1,000-unit quantities.$0.20 - Multiple payment and shipping options are available.
- The MSPM0C1104 LaunchPad™ development kit is available for
US on TI.com.$5.99
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