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# Introduction

## Introduction

> Get started with microcontroller (MCU) LaunchPad™ Development Kits from Texas Instruments. Choose from a variety of low-cost kits and BoosterPack plug-in modules. Scalable software tools provide multiple points of entry for programming your LaunchPad kit. [TI LaunchPad™ Development Kits](http://www.ti.com/lsds/ti/tools-software/launchpads/launchpads.page)

* Overview
* LaunchPad
* Software
  * Energia. Intuitive IDE based on Processing/Wiring
  * CCS Cloud. Get started with our cloud-based IDE, now with debug!
  * Code Composer Studio. Full-featured Eclipse-based IDE for TI Embedded Processors
* BoosterPacks
* Launch your Dsign
* Community & Support
* F.A.Q.

## Ultra Low Power MSP430™ MCUs

[TI Embedded Portfolio Overview](http://www.ti.com/lsds/ti/dsp/embedded_processor.page)

Key Features

* Core: MSP 16-bit
* Ultra-low power (<100uA/MHz, 0.1uA in stand by)
* Flash or FRAM memory
* Low-power, high performance Analog (including Sigma Delta)
* USB, LCD drivers, Op Amps
* Comprehensive Software

Targeted Sector/EE

* Metering
* Smart Grid
* Industrial Automation
* Building Automation
* Medical
* General Purpose