The XLP MCUs enable long battery life and small form factor for ease of use. In the consumer segment, these MCUs support security applications, smoke detectors and thermostats by providing integrated touch sensing and LCD drivers for easier human interface. These low power MCUs enable longer battery life and are suitable for battery powered applications like remote controls, portable meters and irrigation timers. With RF modules and low power, these MCUs are used in locks, wireless sensors, asset tracking and POS terminals. Microchip also offers a variety of XLP MCUs that integrate touch sensing, graphics and have USB connectivity making it easier for applications in the automotive and the medical segments. What is common to most of the applications is the desire for low power, either active or static.