Texas Instruments introduced a microcontroller with an integrated LCD controller. Based on MSP430 ultra-low power MCU core, the AFE4110 delivers a combination of 16-bit processing power, built-in LCD driver, low power and low cost, while operating on a single 1.5-V battery. The device features 16-kB ROM, 512-B RAM, a 4- x 12-segment LCD driver with charge pump, a high-accuracy oscillator, and additional features designed for digital thermometers, pedometers, thermostats and portable single alkaline battery devices.

Operating on a 1.5-V supply, the AFE4110 draws an active current of 50 Mikroampere/MHz and sleep mode current of less than 0.3 Mikroampere The AFE4110 has an integrated LCD and highly accurate oscillator, eliminating the need for an external crystal. In addition, it operates on a single 1.5-V battery.

The device is available now in a 2.7-mm x 1.1-mm die. The AFE4110 is priced at $0.80 in quantities of 1,000.