MSP430xG461x is a mixed signal microcontroller with features like low supply voltage range, ultralow power consumption, and multiple power-saving modes. It uses a 16-bit RISC architecture with extended memory and a high-speed instruction cycle. The microcontroller also offers several analog features such as a 12-bit A/D converter, configurable operational amplifiers, and dual 12-bit D/A converters. Additionally, it supports various serial communication interfaces, encoder and decoder functions, LCD driver, and timers.