Ferroelectric Random Access Memory (FRAM) formed by a lead-zirkonate-titanate (PZT) crystal structure, is a unified memory with dynamic partitioning and memory access speeds 100 times faster than flash. FRAM is also capable of zero power state retention in all power modes, which means that writes are guaranteed, even in the event of a power loss. And with a write endurance of over 100 trillion cycles, EEPROM is no longer required. All of this is possible at less than 100 μA/MHz active power consumption.

The Texas Instruments MSP430™ family of low-power microcontrollers consists of several devices featuring different sets of peripherals targeted for various applications. The architecture, combined with seven low-power modes is optimized to achieve extended battery life in portable measurement applications. The device features a powerful 16-bit RISC CPU, 16-bit registers, and constant generators that contribute to maximum code efficiency.

The MSP430FR572x and MSP430FR573x devices are microcontroller configurations with up to five 16-bit timers, comparator, universal serial communication interfaces (eUSCI) supporting UART, SPI, and I²C, hardware multiplier, DMA, real-time clock module with alarm capabilities, up to 33 I/O pins, and an optional high-performance 10-bit Analog-to-Digital Converter (ADC).