MSP430F5xx takes ULP performance to completely new levels by significantly lowering active mode current and expanding the performance range while still maintaining “MSP430 typical” LPM3 (standby mode) performance (even for devices as large as 256KB Flash & 16KB RAM). F5xx sets a new active current consumption benchmark for 16-bit MCUs with less than 200uA/MHz consumed. This means the increased performance (25 MHz) of the F5xx can be utilized by even the smallest battery powered devices. Useful battery life of many applications will be significantly extended with new capabilities such as in system FLASH write/erase and 12MHz CPU performance available all the way down to 1.8V.

