Low-frequency quartz crystals from Micro Crystal are a simple solution to sourcing crystals compatible with MSP430 ultra-low-power microcontrollers!

Take full advantage of the capabilities of the MSP430 by adding a 32.768 kHz crystal to your design to generate an accurate reference frequency for the sleep mode, as well as your other circuitry that may require a timing reference. Micro Crystal can help you select the right crystal to provide a reliable and accurate timing source.  The Micro Crystal line includes timing crystals in a variety of sizes and package designs to meet a wide range of size and cost constraints. Micro Crystal also provides application engineering assistance to help optimize the efficiency of your sleep-mode circuitry, as well as selection advice. Fast delivery is available on 32.768 kHz crystals in virtually any quantity required.

Accent Engineering has designed numerous products utilizing MSP430 ultra-low-power MCUs and provides complete product development services for embedded systems design and prototyping.  Since 1995, Accent Engineering’s design services have included software development, electrical hardware design, PCB layout, mechanical design, and prototyping. Many of Accent’s MSP430 designs utilize RF communications for remote sensing applications and they have extensive experience in consumer, industrial and medical applications. Accent also provides prototyping services and low- volume production and also source, and import high-volume production through an established Hong Kong relationship.