simple MSP430 Q&A QUESTION

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1. In this lab, we used a delay loop to create a small delay; what is its effect on the battery life if the device is battery operated? Is it a good way of generating delays?

2. The MSP430 CPU runs on a clock that can be slowed down or sped up; what happens to the delay generated by the delay loop if the clock driving the CPU speeds up or slows down?

3. How does the code run in the debug mode? Is the microcontroller running as an independent computer?

4. How does the code run in the normal mode? Is the microcontroller running as an independent computer?

5. In which mode does the reset button work?

6. What is the data type uint16 t ? What about int16 t ? Are these standard C syntax?