Design MSP430 Ultra-Low Power Challenge
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Enter your Ultra-Low Power Design Video Now and Win!
Rules:
All design and demonstration entries must feature a device from the TI MSP430 family of microcontrollers, and demonstrate its ultra-low power agility. Choose from your favorite ultra-low power devices and tools – MSP430×1xx, MSP430F2xx, MSP430×4xx, MSP430F5xx, CC430Fxxxx
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Your vote counts! A panel of 3 judges, along with your vote on your favorite ultra-low power design will determine the winners. Each entry will be based on the following equally weighted criteria:
creativity
power efficiency
technical complexity
$10,000 in prizes to be given away!
First Prize – $4,050 Value!
$3,500 cash, plus one (1) copy of Code Composer Studio v4 ($500 value) and one (1) MSP430 Development Tool ($50 value).
Second Prize $2,550 Value!
$2,000 cash, plus one (1) copy of Code Composer Studio v4 ($500 value) and one (1) MSP430 Development Tool ($50 value).
Third Prize $1,550 Value!
$1,000 cash, plus one (1) copy of Code Composer Studio v4 ($500 value) and one (1) MSP430 Development Tool ($50 value).
Weekly Prizes will be awarded based on random drawings from among all registrants on www.designmsp430.com. So enter to win!
MSP430 Development Tool ($50 value) 37 to be given away, limit one per registered entrant.
No purchase or entry fee required. Use one of the MSP430 VirtuaLabs featured here to upgrade your current design or create a new one. The options are endless in coming up with THE Ultra-Low Power Design!
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