The most apparent benefit of low-power is realized in battery powered applications where the use of smaller, lower cost batteries would be allowed. Additional benefits include: simpler and lower cost power supplies which allow many applications to use a direct battery supply; very low generated EMI because of the low power demand and the ability to operate effectively at low-frequencies; and permanent factory installed sealed batteries can be used eliminating the liability of replacement. With reduced energy consumption and battery usage, the MSP430 is a “Green” device. With the ability to operate at <1µA, products can operate from a single lithium battery for over 10-years.