Other Parts Discussed in Thread: MSP430FR2476
I have tested the launchpad with different example codes provided by TI using IAR workbench software. It is functioning well and good. but the power consumption is way higher than it is supposed to be. Here is a particular case I tested and couldn't figure out why the current drawn is so high.
According to the datasheet of the uC (MSP430FR2476) it consumes about 41nA in LPM4.5 without SVS at 25'C, 3V. So I ran the code for the same from the examples provided by TI but the current consumed is about 40uA. here are the things that can probably be ruled out as reasons.
1) I have disconnected all the on board LEDs, Temp sensor and also, half the board containing debugger, regulators etc are disconnected (by removing the jumpers provided)
2) Current is measured by the sourcemeter with sensitivity below nA.
3) Only one non zero resistor is on the board to pull up the reset/ pin ( 47 KOhms) which is connected to a manual switch.
4) It is a new board without any wear n tear.
5) When Vdd > 1.2V the current drawn is still in uA range. Below 1V it drops to nA range.
Thinking it may be an offset leakage on the board, I ran a code which was supposed to consume about 50uA but it was about 400uA. So I took it as the uC to be the reason for the high power consumption and not any passive components or layout issues. But that doesn't make sense bcz it is about 3 orders higher than it is supposed to be in LPM4.5.
For my application, a low power uC is necessary, so I want to know how much reliable are the numbers mentioned in the datasheet and how much headroom should I expect from the launchpad (at least in terms of power consumption).
Please feel free to ask any follow up question if necessary.
Thanks a lot!

