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The three main advantages of nanoWatt XLP technology are: sleep current as low as 20 nA, real-time clock current as low as 500 nA, and watchdog timer current as low as 400 nA. The vast majority of low-power applications require one or more of these three features. NanoWatt XLP technology fully integrates these three characteristics into various series of devices. Whether extending battery life, sealing batteries or integrating energy harvesting, Microchip's 8-bit and 16-bit PIC MCUs with nanoWatt XLP technology give designers greater freedom to design products that require less energy. Run longer or reduce battery replacement times.