MSP430, How to Use the Clock System

This tutorial will provide a technical overview in how to use the MSP430 clock system. There will be a review of the common features across most MSP430 families and how to best leverage the capabilities in a MSP430 HW design. Basics of any MSP430 clock system and the importance to achieving ultra-low power applications will be reviewed, some of the differences between device families such as 1xx, 2xx and 5xx will be covered, and the presentation will wrap up by reviewing some of the high level considerations for designers when using the MSP430 and its flexible clock system.