The recommended crystal oscillator frequency for the MSP430F2471TRGCT is 32.768 kHz, which is the typical frequency used for real-time clock (RTC) applications.
To configure the MSP430F2471TRGCT for low-power mode, you need to set the LPMx bits in the Status Register (SR) to the desired low-power mode (e.g., LPM0, LPM1, LPM2, etc.). Additionally, you can also use the Power Management Module (PMM) to control the power modes.
The maximum current consumption of the MSP430F2471TRGCT depends on the operating frequency and voltage. According to the datasheet, the maximum current consumption is approximately 2.1 mA at 1 MHz and 2.2 V.
Yes, you can use the MSP430F2471TRGCT with an external voltage regulator. However, you need to ensure that the voltage regulator can provide a stable output voltage within the recommended operating range of the MSP430F2471TRGCT (1.8 V to 3.6 V).
The MSP430F2471TRGCT can be programmed using the Texas Instruments Code Composer Studio (CCS) or IAR Embedded Workbench. You can also use the MSP430 Flash Emulation Tool (FET) for programming and debugging.