31 August 2011

MSP430 Energy Watch Dog Smart Plug Reference Design

The Energy Watchdog tool can be used to accurately measure power consumption of any household electrical appliance. The power measurement is performed using the MSP430AFE253 energy metering IC and results are displayed on a LCD screen.

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Texas Instruments

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