As part of the MSP430 family, the new FRAM devices also get benefit from the efficient 16-bit RISC core, high precision analog, five timers, and multiple serial interface options (such as SPI, I²C and UARTs) as well as a new enhanced serial communication module (eUSCI) to enable communication to the outside world. The device family also includes an enhanced DMA for speedy transfer from various peripherals straight to memory, thus enabling more power savings. In addition, analog peripherals like an analog voltage comparator and a new low power 10-bit SAR analog to digital converter provide cost and power savings as well. Five timers including a real time clock module give designers a great deal of flexibility in how they configure these peripherals.

