The F563x and F663x microcontrollers by Texas Instruments Inc (TI) are for portable measurement applications, including blood glucose meters, pulse oximeters, blood pressure monitors, electrocardiograms (ECG), activity monitors, and sensor hubs. Home automation and industrial applications requiring a user interface such as utility meters, remote sensing, and thermostats also benefit from the ultra-low-power, high-performance capabilities of these MSP430 families. As part of the MSP430 portfolio, the F563x and F663x families are scalable to the series of MSP430F5xx and MSP430F6xx devices and include the following features and benefits:

• More memory options with 256kB flash and 18kB RAM allow the addition of wireless stacks, more application features, richer graphical user interfaces (GUI), and the addition of a real-time operating system (RTOS) to handle multiple tasks depending on the application design.

• Increased memory makes multiple USB APIs possible, providing more connectivity options and faster ramp to production when combined with TI’s free software in the USB Developer’s Package.

• The F663x family’s integrated 160-segment LCD controller offers increased performance and eliminates the need for external LCD control, reducing the overall bill of materials (BOM).

• High-performance analog peripherals, including 12-bit analog-to-digital (ADC) and digital-to-analog (DAC) converters provide high-resolution sensor measurements and enable two-way, real-world interface options.

• Ultra-low standby power as low as 1.8 µA and fast wake-up in 3 µs offer optimized efficiency.

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