Texas Instruments Serial Programming Adapter MSP430 User manual

MSP430 Hardware Tools
User's Guide
Literature Number: SLAU278F
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Contents
Preface ....................................................................................................................................... 9
1 Get Started Now! ............................................................................................................... 13
1.1 Flash Emulation Tool (FET) Overview .................................................................................. 14
1.2 Kit Contents, MSP-FET430PIF .......................................................................................... 14
1.3 Kit Contents, eZ430-F2013 .............................................................................................. 14
1.4 Kit Contents, eZ430-T2012 .............................................................................................. 14
1.5 Kit Contents, eZ430-RF2500 ............................................................................................ 15
1.6 Kit Contents, eZ430-RF2500T ........................................................................................... 15
1.7 Kit Contents, eZ430-RF2500-SEH ...................................................................................... 15
1.8 Kit Contents, eZ430-Chronos-xxx ....................................................................................... 15
1.9 Kit Contents, MSP-FET430UIF .......................................................................................... 15
1.10 Kit Contents, MSP-FET430xx ............................................................................................ 16
1.11 Kit Contents, FET430Fx137RF900 ..................................................................................... 17
1.12 Kit Contents, MSP-TS430xx ............................................................................................. 17
1.13 Kit Contents, EM430Fx137RF900 ....................................................................................... 19
1.14 Hardware Installation, MSP-FET430PIF ............................................................................... 19
1.15 Hardware Installation, MSP-FET430UIF ............................................................................... 20
1.16 Hardware Installation, eZ430-F2013, eZ430-RF2500, eZ430-Chronos ............................................ 20
1.17 Hardware Installation, MSP-FET430Uxx, MSP-TS430xxx, FET430Fx137RF900, EM430Fx137RF900 ...... 20
1.18 Important MSP430 Documents on the CD-ROM and Web .......................................................... 21
2 Design Considerations for In-Circuit Programming ............................................................... 23
2.1 Signal Connections for In-System Programming and Debugging ................................................... 24
2.2 External Power ............................................................................................................. 27
2.3 Bootstrap Loader (BSL) .................................................................................................. 27
A Frequently Asked Questions and Known Issues ................................................................... 29
A.1 Hardware FAQs ............................................................................................................ 30
A.2 Known Issues .............................................................................................................. 32
B Hardware .......................................................................................................................... 33
B.1 MSP-TS430PW14 ......................................................................................................... 34
B.2 MSP-TS430L092 .......................................................................................................... 37
B.3 MSP-TS430L092 Active Cable .......................................................................................... 40
B.4 MSP-TS430PW24 ......................................................................................................... 43
B.5 MSP-TS430DW28 ......................................................................................................... 46
B.6 MSP-TS430PW28 ......................................................................................................... 49
B.7 MSP-TS430PW28A ....................................................................................................... 52
B.8 MSP-TS430DA38 .......................................................................................................... 55
B.9 MSP-TS430QFN23x0 ..................................................................................................... 58
B.10 MSP-TS430RSB40 ........................................................................................................ 61
B.11 MSP-TS430RHA40A ...................................................................................................... 64
B.12 MSP-TS430DL48 .......................................................................................................... 67
B.13 MSP-TS430RGZ48B ...................................................................................................... 70
B.14 MSP-TS430PM64 ......................................................................................................... 73
B.15 MSP-TS430PM64A ....................................................................................................... 76
B.16 MSP-TS430RGC64B ..................................................................................................... 79
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B.17 MSP-TS430RGC64USB .................................................................................................. 82
B.18 MSP-TS430PN80 .......................................................................................................... 86
B.19 MSP-TS430PN80A ........................................................................................................ 89
B.20 MSP-TS430PN80USB .................................................................................................... 91
B.21 MSP-TS430PZ100 ........................................................................................................ 96
B.22 MSP-TS430PZ100A ....................................................................................................... 99
B.23 MSP-TS430PZ100B ..................................................................................................... 102
B.24 MSP-TS430PZ5x100 .................................................................................................... 105
B.25 MSP-TS430PZ100USB ................................................................................................. 107
B.26 EM430F5137RF900 ..................................................................................................... 112
B.27 EM430F6137RF900 ..................................................................................................... 116
B.28 MSP-FET430PIF ......................................................................................................... 120
B.29 MSP-FET430UIF ......................................................................................................... 122
B.29.1 MSP-FET430UIF Revision History .......................................................................... 127
C Hardware Installation Guide .............................................................................................. 129
C.1 Hardware Installation .................................................................................................... 130
Document Revision History ........................................................................................................ 136
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2-1. Signal Connections for 4-Wire JTAG Communication................................................................ 25
2-2. Signal Connections for 2-Wire JTAG Communication (Spy-Bi-Wire)............................................... 26
B-1. MSP-TS430PW14 Target Socket Module, Schematic ............................................................... 34
B-2. MSP-TS430PW14 Target Socket Module, PCB ...................................................................... 35
B-3. MSP-TS430L092 Target Socket Module, Schematic................................................................. 37
B-4. MSP-TS430L092 Target Socket Module, PCB........................................................................ 38
B-5. MSP-TS430L092 Active Cable Target Socket Module, Schematic................................................. 40
B-6. MSP-TS430L092 Active Cable Target Socket Module, PCB........................................................ 41
B-7. MSP-TS430PW24 Target Socket Module, Schematic ............................................................... 43
B-8. MSP-TS430PW24 Target Socket Module, PCB ...................................................................... 44
B-9. MSP-TS430DW28 Target Socket Module, Schematic ............................................................... 46
B-10. MSP-TS430DW28 Target Socket Module, PCB ...................................................................... 47
B-11. MSP-TS430PW28 Target Socket Module, Schematic ............................................................... 49
B-12. MSP-TS430PW28 Target Socket Module, PCB ...................................................................... 50
B-13. MSP-TS430PW28A Target Socket Module, Schematic.............................................................. 52
B-14. MSP-TS430PW28A Target Socket Module, PCB (Red) ............................................................. 53
B-15. MSP-TS430DA38 Target Socket Module, Schematic................................................................ 55
B-16. MSP-TS430DA38 Target Socket Module, PCB....................................................................... 56
B-17. MSP-TS430QFN23x0 Target Socket Module, Schematic ........................................................... 58
B-18. MSP-TS430QFN23x0 Target Socket Module, PCB .................................................................. 59
B-19. MSP-TS430RSB40 Target Socket Module, Schematic .............................................................. 61
B-20. MSP-TS430RSB40 Target Socket Module, PCB ..................................................................... 62
B-21. MSP-TS430RHA40A Target Socket Module, Schematic ............................................................ 64
B-22. MSP-TS430RHA40A Target Socket Module, PCB ................................................................... 65
B-23. MSP-TS430DL48 Target Socket Module, Schematic ................................................................ 67
B-24. MSP-TS430DL48 Target Socket Module, PCB ....................................................................... 68
B-25. MSP-TS430RGZ48B Target Socket Module, Schematic ............................................................ 70
B-26. MSP-TS430RGZ48B Target Socket Module, PCB ................................................................... 71
B-27. MSP-TS430PM64 Target Socket Module, Schematic................................................................ 73
B-28. MSP-TS430PM64 Target Socket Module, PCB....................................................................... 74
B-29. MSP-TS430PM64A Target Socket Module, Schematic.............................................................. 76
B-30. MSP-TS430PM64A Target Socket Module, PCB..................................................................... 77
B-31. MSP-TS430RGC64B Target Socket Module, Schematic............................................................ 79
B-32. MSP-TS430RGC64B Target Socket Module, PCB................................................................... 80
B-33. MSP-TS430RGC64USB Target Socket Module, Schematic ........................................................ 82
B-34. MSP-TS430RGC64USB Target Socket Module, PCB ............................................................... 83
B-35. MSP-TS430PN80 Target Socket Module, Schematic................................................................ 86
B-36. MSP-TS430PN80 Target Socket Module, PCB....................................................................... 87
B-37. MSP-TS430PN80A Target Socket Module, Schematic .............................................................. 89
B-38. MSP-TS430PN80A Target Socket Module, PCB ..................................................................... 90
B-39. MSP-TS430PN80USB Target Socket Module, Schematic .......................................................... 92
B-40. MSP-TS430PN80USB Target Socket Module, PCB.................................................................. 93
B-41. MSP-TS430PZ100 Target Socket Module, Schematic............................................................... 96
B-42. MSP-TS430PZ100 Target Socket Module, PCB...................................................................... 97
B-43. MSP-TS430PZ100A Target Socket Module, Schematic............................................................. 99
B-44. MSP-TS430PZ100A Target Socket Module, PCB................................................................... 100
B-45. MSP-TS430PZ100B Target Socket Module, Schematic............................................................ 102
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B-46. MSP-TS430PZ100B Target Socket Module, PCB................................................................... 103
B-47. MSP-TS430PZ5x100 Target Socket Module, Schematic .......................................................... 105
B-48. MSP-TS430PZ5x100 Target Socket Module, PCB.................................................................. 106
B-49. MSP-TS430PZ100USB Target Socket Module, Schematic........................................................ 108
B-50. MSP-TS430PZ100USB Target Socket Module, PCB............................................................... 109
B-51. EM430F5137RF900 Target Socket Module, Schematic............................................................ 112
B-52. EM430F5137RF900 Target Socket Module, PCB................................................................... 113
B-53. EM430F6137RF900 Target Socket Module, Schematic............................................................ 116
B-54. EM430F6137RF900 Target Socket Module, PCB................................................................... 117
B-55. MSP-FET430PIF FET Interface Module, Schematic................................................................ 120
B-56. MSP-FET430PIF FET Interface Module, PCB....................................................................... 121
B-57. MSP-FET430UIF USB Interface, Schematic (1 of 4) ............................................................... 122
B-58. MSP-FET430UIF USB Interface, Schematic (2 of 4) ............................................................... 123
B-59. MSP-FET430UIF USB Interface, Schematic (3 of 4) ............................................................... 124
B-60. MSP-FET430UIF USB Interface, Schematic (4 of 4) ............................................................... 125
B-61. MSP-FET430UIF USB Interface, PCB................................................................................ 126
C-1. Windows XP Hardware Recognition................................................................................... 130
C-2. Windows XP Hardware Wizard ........................................................................................ 130
C-3. Windows XP Driver Location Selection Folder....................................................................... 131
C-4. Windows XP Driver Installation ........................................................................................ 132
C-5. Device Manager Using MSP-FET430UIF or eZ430-F2013 (CCE and CCS Only).............................. 133
C-6. Device Manager Using MSP-FET430UIF or eZ430-F2013 (IAR Only)........................................... 134
C-7. Device Manager Using eZ430-RF2500 (CCE/CCS and IAR)...................................................... 135
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1-1. Flash Emulation Tool (FET) Features .................................................................................. 14
1-2. Individual Kit Contents, MSP-TS430xx................................................................................. 18
B-1. MSP-TS430PW14 Bill of Materials...................................................................................... 36
B-2. MSP-TS430L092 Bill of Materials....................................................................................... 39
B-3. MSP-TS430L092 JP1 Settings .......................................................................................... 41
B-4. MSP-TS430L092 Active Cable Bill of Materials....................................................................... 42
B-5. MSP-TS430PW24 Bill of Materials...................................................................................... 45
B-6. MSP-TS430DW28 Bill of Materials...................................................................................... 48
B-7. MSP-TS430PW28 Bill of Materials ..................................................................................... 51
B-8. MSP-TS430PW28A Bill of Materials.................................................................................... 54
B-9. MSP-TS430DA38 Bill of Materials ...................................................................................... 57
B-10. MSP-TS430QFN23x0 Bill of Materials.................................................................................. 60
B-11. MSP-TS430RSB40 Bill of Materials .................................................................................... 63
B-12. MSP-TS430RHA40A Bill of Materials................................................................................... 66
B-13. MSP-TS430DL48 Bill of Materials....................................................................................... 69
B-14. MSP-TS430RGZ48B Bill of Materials................................................................................... 72
B-15. MSP-TS430PM64 Bill of Materials...................................................................................... 75
B-16. MSP-TS430PM64A Bill of Materials .................................................................................... 78
B-17. MSP-TS430RGC64B Bill of Materials .................................................................................. 81
B-18. MSP-TS430RGC64USB Bill of Materials............................................................................... 84
B-19. MSP-TS430PN80 Bill of Materials ...................................................................................... 88
B-20. MSP-TS430PN80A Bill of Materials .................................................................................... 91
B-21. MSP-TS430PN80USB Bill of Materials................................................................................. 94
B-22. MSP-TS430PZ100 Bill of Materials..................................................................................... 98
B-23. MSP-TS430PZ100A Bill of Materials.................................................................................. 101
B-24. MSP-TS430PZ100B Bill of Materials.................................................................................. 104
B-25. MSP-TS430PZ5x100 Bill of Materials................................................................................. 107
B-26. MSP-TS430PZ100USB Bill of Materials.............................................................................. 110
B-27. EM430F5137RF900 Bill of Materials.................................................................................. 114
B-28. EM430F6137RF900 Bill of Materials.................................................................................. 118
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Preface
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About This Manual
This manual describes the hardware of the Texas Instruments MSP-FET430 Flash Emulation Tool (FET).
The FET is the program development tool for the MSP430 ultra-low-power microcontroller. Both available
interface types, the parallel port interface and the USB interface, are described.
How to Use This Manual
Read and follow the instructions in Chapter 1. This chapter lists the contents of the FET, provides
instructions on installing the hardware and according software drivers. After you see how quick and easy it
is to use the development tools, TI recommends that you read all of this manual.
This manual describes the setup and operation of the FET but does not fully describe the MSP430™
microcontrollers or the development software systems. For details of these items, see the appropriate TI
documents listed in Section 1.18.
This manual applies to the following tools (and devices):
• MSP-FET430PIF (debug interface with parallel port connection, for all MSP430 flash-based devices)
• MSP-FET430UIF (debug interface with USB connection, for all MSP430 flash-based devices)
• eZ430-F2013 (USB stick form factor interface with attached MSP430F2013 target, for all
MSP430F20xx, MSP430G2x01, MSP430G2x11, MSP430G2x21 and MSP430G2x31 devices)
• eZ430-T2012 (three MSP430F2012 based target boards)
• eZ430-RF2500 (USB stick form factor interface with attached MSP430F2274/CC2500 target, for all
MSP430F20xx, MSP430F21x2, MSP430F22xx, MSP430G2x01, MSP430G2x11, MSP430G2x21 and
MSP430G2x31 devices)
• eZ430-RF2500T (one MSP430F2274/CC2500 target board including battery pack)
• eZ430-RF2500-SEH (USB stick form factor interface with attached MSP430F2274/CC2500 target and
solar energy harvesting module)
• eZ430-Chronos-xxx (USB stick form factor interface with CC430F6137 based development system
contained in a watch. Includes <1 GHz RF USB access point)
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The following tools contain the USB debug interface (MSP-FET430UIF) and the respective target socket
module:
• MSP-FET430U14 (for MSP430F20xx, MSP430F20xx, MSP430G2x01, MSP430G2x11, MSP430G2x21
and MSP430G2x31 devices in 14-pin PW packages)
• MSP-FET430U092 (for MSP430FL092 devices in 14-pin PW packages)
• MSP-FET430U24 (for MSP430AFE2xx devices in 24-pin PW packages)
• MSP-FET430U28 (for MSP430F11xx(A) devices in 20- and 28-pin DW or PW packages)
• MSP-FET430U28A (for MSP430F20xx and MSP430G2xxx devices in 14-, 20-, and 28-pin PW)
• MSP-FET430U38 (for MSP430F22x2 and MSP430F22x4 devices in 38-pin DA packages)
• MSP-FET430U23x0 (for MSP430F23x0 devices in 40-pin RHA packages)
• MSP-FET430U40 (for MSP430F51x1, MSP430F51x2 devices in 40-pin RSB packages)
• MSP-FET430U40A (for MSP430FR572x, MSP430FR573x devices in 40-pin RHA packages)
• MSP-FET430U48 (for MSP430F22x2 and MSP430F22x4 devices in 48-pin DL packages)
• MSP-FET430U48B (for MSP430F534x devices in 48-pin RGZ packages)
• MSP-FET430U64 (for MSP430F13x, MSP430F14x, MSP430F14x1, MSP430F15x, MSP430F16x(1),
MSP430F23x, MSP430F24x, MSP430F24xx, MSP430F261x, MSP430F41x, MSP430F42x(A),
MSP430FE42x(A), MSP430FE42x2, and MSP430FW42x devices in 64-pin PM packages)
• MSP-FET430U64A (for MSP430F41x2 devices in 64-pin PM packages)
• MSP-FET430U64B (for MSP430F530x devices in 64-pin RGC packages)
• MSP-FET430U64USB (for MSP430F550x, MSP430F551x, MSP430552x, devices in 64-pin RGC
packages
• MSP-FET430U80 (for MSP430F241x, MSP430F261x, MSP430F43x, MSP430F43x1, MSP430FG43x,
MSP430F47x, and MSP430FG47x devices in 80-pin PN packages)
• MSP-FET430U80A (for MSP430F532x devices in 80-pin PN packages)
• MSP-FET430U80USB (for MSP430F552x devices with USB peripheral in 80-pin PN packages)
• MSP-FET430U100 (for MSP430F43x, MSP430F43x1, MSP430F44x, MSP430FG461x, and
MSP430F47xx devices in 100-pin PZ packages)
• MSP-FET430U100A (for MSP430F471xx devices in 100-pin PZ packages - red PCB)
• MSP-FET430U5x100 (for MSP430F54xx(A) devices and the MSP430BT5190 in 100-pin PZ packages)
• MSP-FET430U100USB (for MSP430F663x and MSP430F563x devices in 100-pin PZ packages)
• FET430F5137RF900 (for CC430F513x devices in 48-pin RGZ packages)
• FET430F6137RF900 (for CC430F612x and CC430F613x devices in 64-pin RGC packages)
Stand-alone target-socket modules (without debug interface):
• MSP-TS430PW14 (for MSP430F20xx, MSP430G2x01, MSP430G2x11, MSP430G2x21 and
MSP430G2x31 devices in 14-pin PW packages)
• MSP-TS430L092 (for MSP430FL092 devices in 14-pin PW packages)
• MSP-TS430PW24 (for MSP430AFE2xx devices in 24-pin PW packages)
• MSP-TS430DW28 (for MSP430F11xx(A) devices in 28-in DW packages)
• MSP-TS430PW28 (for MSP430F11xx(A) devices in 28-in PW packages)
• MSP-TS430PW28A (for MSP430F20xx and MSP430G2xxx devices in 14, 20 and 28-pin PW)
• MSP-TS430DA38 (for MSP430F22x2 and MSP430F22x4 devices in 38-pin DA packages)
• MSP-TS430QFN23x0 (for MSP430F23x0 devices in 40-pin RHA packages)
• MSP-TS430RSB40 (for MSP430F51x1, MSP430F51x2 devices in 40-pin RSB packages)
• MSP-TS430RHA40A ((for MSP430FR572x, MSP430FR573x devices in 40-pin RHA packages)
• MSP-TS430DL48 (for MSP430F22x2 and MSP430F22x4 devices in 48-pin DL packages)
• MSP-TS430RGZ48B (for MSP430F534x devices in 48-pin RGZ packages)
• MSP-TS430PM64 (for MSP430F13x, MSP430F14x, MSP430F14x1, MSP430F15x, MSP430F16x(1),
MSP430F23x, MSP430F24x, MSP430F24xx, MSP430F261x, MSP430F41x, MSP430F42x(A),
MSP430FE42x(A), MSP430FE42x2, and MSP430FW42x devices in 64-pin PM packages)
• MSP-TS430PM64A (for MSP430F41x2 devices in 64-pin PM packages)
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• MSP-TS430RGC64B (for MSP430F530x devices in 64-pin RGC packages)
• MSP-TS430RGC64USB (for MSP430F550x, MSP430F551x, MSP430552x, devices in 64-pin RGC
packages)
• MSP-TS430PN80 (for MSP430F241x, MSP430F261x, MSP430F43x, MSP430F43x1, MSP430FG43x,
MSP430F47x, and MSP430FG47x devices in 80-pin PN packages)
• MSP-TS430PN80A (for MSP430F532x devices in 80-pin PN packages)
• MSP-TS430PN80USB (for MSP430F552x devices with USB peripheral in 80-pin PN packages)
• MSP-TS430PZ100 (for MSP430F43x, MSP430F43x1, MSP430F44x, MSP430FG461x, and
MSP430F47xx devices in 100-pin PZ packages)
• MSP-TS430PZ100A (for MSP430F471xx devices in 100-pin PZ packages — red PCB)
• MSP-TS430PZ5x100 (for MSP430F54xx(A) and the MSP430BT5190 devices in 100-pin PZ packages)
• MSP-TS430PZ100USB (for MSP430F663x and MSP430F563x devices in 100-pin PZ packages)
• EM430F5137RF900 (with integrated CC430F5137 IC in a 48-pin RGZ package)
• EM430F6137RF900 (with integrated CC430F6137 IC in a 64-pin RGC package)
These tools contain the most up-to-date materials available at the time of packaging. For the latest
materials (data sheets, user's guides, software, application information, etc.), visit the TI MSP430 web site
at www.ti.com/msp430 or contact your local TI sales office.
Information About Cautions and Warnings
This document may contain cautions and warnings.
CAUTION
This is an example of a caution statement.
A caution statement describes a situation that could potentially damage your
software or equipment.
WARNING
This is an example of a warning statement.
A warning statement describes a situation that could potentially
cause harm to you.
The information in a caution or a warning is provided for your protection. Read each caution and warning
carefully.
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Related Documentation From Texas Instruments
MSP430 development tools documentation:
CCS for MSP430 User's Guide, literature number SLAU157
Code Composer Studio v4.x Core Edition, CCS Mediawiki
IAR for MSP430 User's Guide, literature number SLAU138
IAR Embedded Workbench KickStart, SLAC050
eZ430-F2013 Development Tool User's Guide, literature number SLAU176
eZ430-RF2480 User's Guide, literature number SWRA176
eZ430-RF2500 Development Tool User's Guide, literature number SLAU227
eZ430-RF2500-SEH Development Tool User's Guide, literature number SLAU273
eZ430-Chronos Development Tool User's Guide, literature number SLAU292
MSP430xxxx device user's guides:
MSP430x1xx Family User's Guide, literature number SLAU049
MSP430x2xx Family User's Guide, literature number SLAU144
MSP430x3xx Family User's Guide, literature number SLAU012
MSP430x4xx Family User's Guide, literature number SLAU056
MSP430x5xx Family User's Guide, literature number SLAU208
CC430 Family User's Guide, literature number SLAU259
If You Need Assistance
Support for the MSP430 devices and the FET development tools is provided by the Texas Instruments
Product Information Center (PIC). Contact information for the PIC can be found on the TI web site at
www.ti.com/support. The Texas Instruments E2E Community support forums for the MSP430 provide
open interaction with peer engineers, TI engineers, and other experts. Additional device-specific
information can be found on the MSP430 web site.
FCC Warning
This equipment is intended for use in a laboratory test environment only. It generates, uses, and can
radiate radio frequency energy and has not been tested for compliance with the limits of computing
devices pursuant to subpart J of part 15 of FCC rules, which are designed to provide reasonable
protection against radio-frequency interference. Operation of this equipment in other environments may
cause interference with radio communications, in which case, the user is required to take whatever
measures may be required to correct this interference at his own expense.
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Chapter 1
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This chapter lists the contents of the FET and provides instruction on installing the hardware.
Topic ........................................................................................................................... Page
1.1 Flash Emulation Tool (FET) Overview .................................................................. 14
1.2 Kit Contents, MSP-FET430PIF ............................................................................. 14
1.3 Kit Contents, eZ430-F2013 .................................................................................. 14
1.4 Kit Contents, eZ430-T2012 .................................................................................. 14
1.5 Kit Contents, eZ430-RF2500 ................................................................................ 15
1.6 Kit Contents, eZ430-RF2500T .............................................................................. 15
1.7 Kit Contents, eZ430-RF2500-SEH ........................................................................ 15
1.8 Kit Contents, eZ430-Chronos-xxx ........................................................................ 15
1.9 Kit Contents, MSP-FET430UIF ............................................................................. 15
1.10 Kit Contents, MSP-FET430xx .............................................................................. 16
1.11 Kit Contents, FET430Fx137RF900 ........................................................................ 17
1.12 Kit Contents, MSP-TS430xx ................................................................................ 17
1.13 Kit Contents, EM430Fx137RF900 ......................................................................... 19
1.14 Hardware Installation, MSP-FET430PIF ................................................................ 19
1.15 Hardware Installation, MSP-FET430UIF ................................................................ 20
1.16 Hardware Installation, eZ430-F2013, eZ430-RF2500, eZ430-Chronos ........................ 20
1.17 Hardware Installation, MSP-FET430Uxx, MSP-TS430xxx, FET430Fx137RF900,
EM430Fx137RF900 ............................................................................................ 20
1.18 Important MSP430 Documents on the CD-ROM and Web ....................................... 21
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1.1 Flash Emulation Tool (FET) Overview
TI offers several flash emulation tools according to different requirements.
Table 1-1. Flash Emulation Tool (FET) Features
MSP-
eZ430-F2013 eZ430-RF2500 eZ430-Chronos MSP-FET430PIF
FET430UIF
Supports all MSP430 and CC430
flash-based devices ('F1xx, 'F2xx, X X
'F4xx, 'F5xx, 'F6xx, 'G2xx, 'L092)
Supports only 'F20xx, 'G2x01, X
'G2x11, 'G2x21, 'G2x31
Supports only MSP430F20xx,
'F21x2, 'F22xx, 'G2x01, 'G2x11, X
'G2x21, 'G2x31
Supports only
CC430F51xx, 'F61xx, X
MSP430F20xx, 'F21x2, 'F22xx,
'F41x2, 'F54xx, 'F54xxA, 'F55xx
Allows fuse blow X
Adjustable target supply voltage X
Fixed 2.8-V target supply voltage X
Fixed 3.6-V target supply voltage X X X
4-wire JTAG X X
2-wire JTAG(1) X X X X
Application UART X X
Supported by CCE X X X X
Supported by CCS X X X X X(2)
Supported by IAR XXXXX
(1) The 2-wire JTAG debug interface is also referred to as Spy-Bi-Wire (SBW) interface.
(2) Not supported by default. Driver installation needs to be selected manually during the CCS installation process.
1.2 Kit Contents, MSP-FET430PIF
• One READ ME FIRST document
• One MSP430 CD-ROM
• One MSP-FET430PIF interface module
• One 25-conductor cable
• One 14-conductor cable
1.3 Kit Contents, eZ430-F2013
• One QUICK START GUIDE document
• One eZ430-F2013 CD-ROM
• One eZ430-F2013 development tool including one MSP430F2013 target board
1.4 Kit Contents, eZ430-T2012
• Three MSP430F2012-based target boards
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1.5 Kit Contents, eZ430-RF2500
• One QUICK START GUIDE document
• One eZ430-RF2500 CD-ROM
• One eZ430-RF2500 development tool including one MSP430F2274/CC2500 target board
• One eZ430-RF2500T target board
• One AAA battery pack with expansion board (batteries included)
1.6 Kit Contents, eZ430-RF2500T
• One eZ430-RF2500T target board
• One AAA battery pack with expansion board (batteries included)
1.7 Kit Contents, eZ430-RF2500-SEH
• One MSP430 development tool CD containing documentation and development software
• One eZ430-RF USB debugging interface
• Two eZ430-RF2500T wireless target boards
• One SEH-01 solar energy harvester board
• One AAA battery pack with expansion board (batteries included)
1.8 Kit Contents, eZ430-Chronos-xxx
'433, '868, '915
• One QUICK START GUIDE document
• One eZ430-Chronos CD-ROM
• One ez430-Chronos emulator
• One screwdriver
• Two spare screws
eZ430-Chronos-433:
– One 433-MHz eZ430-Chronos watch (battery included)
– One 433-MHz eZ430-Chronos access point
eZ430-Chronos-868:
– One 868-MHz eZ430-Chronos watch (battery included)
– One 868-MHz eZ430-Chronos access point
eZ430-Chronos-915:
– One 915-MHz eZ430-Chronos watch (battery included)
– One 915-MHz eZ430-Chronos access point
1.9 Kit Contents, MSP-FET430UIF
• One READ ME FIRST document
• One MSP430 CD-ROM
• One MSP-FET430UIF interface module
• One USB cable
• One 14-conductor cable
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1.10 Kit Contents, MSP-FET430xx
'U14, 'U092, 'U24, 'U28, 'U28A, 'U38, 'U23x0, 'U40, 'U40A, 'U48, 'U48B, 'U64, 'U64A, 'U64USB, 'U80,
'U80USB, 'U100, 'U100A, 'U100B, 'U5x100, 'U100USB
• One READ ME FIRST document
• One MSP430 CD-ROM
• One MSP-FET430UIF USB interface module. This is the unit that has a USB B-connector on one end
of the case, and a 2×7-pin male connector on the other end of the case.
• One USB cable
• One 32.768-kHz crystal from Micro Crystal (except MSP-FET430U24)
• A 2×7-pin male JTAG connector is also present on the PCB (see different setup for L092)
• One 14-Pin JTAG conductor cable
• One small box containing two MSP430 device samples (See table for Sample Type)
• One target socket module. To check the devices used for each board and a summary of the board,
see Table 1-2. MSP-TS430xx below is the target socket module for each MSP-FET430Uxx kit.
MSP-FET430U14: One MSP-TS430PW14 target socket module.
MSP-FET430U092: One MSP-TS430L092 target socket module with Active Cable.
MSP-FET430U24: One MSP-TS430PW24 target socket module.
MSP-FET430U28: One MSP-TS430PW28 target socket module.
MSP-FET430U28A: One MSP-TS430PW28A target socket module.
MSP-FET430U38: One MSP-TS430DA38 target socket module..
MSP-FET430U23x0: One MSP-TS430QFN23x0 (former name MSP-TS430QFN40) target socket
module.
MSP-FET430U40: One MSP-TS430RSB40 target socket module.
MSP-FET430U48: One MSP-TS430DL48 target socket module.
MSP-FET430U48B: One MSP-TS430RGZ48B target socket module.
MSP-FET430U64: One MSP-TS430PM64 target socket module.
MSP-FET430U64A: One MSP-TS430PM64A target socket module.
MSP-FET430U64B: One MSP-TS430RGC64B target socket module.
MSP-FET430U64USB: One MSP-TS430RGC64USB target socket module.
MSP-FET430U80: One MSP-TS430PN80 target socket module.
MSP-FET430U80A: One MSP-TS430PN80A target socket module.
MSP-FET430U80USB: One MSP-TS430PN80USB target socket module.
MSP-FET430U100: One MSP-TS430PZ100 target socket module.
MSP-FET430U100A: One MSP-TS430PZ100A target socket module
MSP-FET430U100B: One MSP-TS430PZ100B target socket module
MSP-FET430U5x100: One MSP-TS430PZ5x100 target socket module.
MSP-FET430U100USB: One MSP-TS430PZ100USB target socket module.
Consult the device data sheets for device specifications. Device errata can be found in the respective
device product folder on the web provided as a PDF document. Depending on the device, errata may also
be found in the device bug database at www.ti.com/sc/cgi-bin/buglist.cgi.
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1.11 Kit Contents, FET430Fx137RF900
• One READ ME FIRST document
• One legal notice
• One MSP430 CD-ROM
• One MSP-FET430UIF interface module
• Two target socket module
MSP-FET430F5137RF900: Two EM430F5137RF900 target socket modules. This is the PCB on which
is soldered a CC430F5137 device in a 48-pin RGZ package. A 2×7-pin male connector is also present
on the PCB
MSP-FET430F6137RF900: Two EM430F6137RF900 target socket modules. This is the PCB on which
is soldered a CC430F6137 device in a 64-pin RGC package. A 2×7-pin male connector is also present
on the PCB
• Two CC430EM battery packs
• Four AAA batteries
• Two 868-/915-MHz antennas
• Two 32.768-kHz crystals
• 18 PCB 2x4-pin headers
• One USB cable
• One 14-Pin JTAG conductor cable
1.12 Kit Contents, MSP-TS430xx
'PW14, 'L092, 'PW24, 'DW28, 'PW28, 'PW28A, 'DA38, 'QFN32x0, 'RSB40, 'DL48, 'RGZ48B, 'PM64,
'PM64A, 'RGC64B, 'RGC64USB, 'PN80, 'PN80A, 'PN80USB, 'PZ100, 'PZ100A, 'PZ100B, 'PZ5x100,
'PZ100USB
• One READ ME FIRST document
• One MSP430 CD-ROM
• One 32.768-kHz crystal from Micro Crystal (except MSP-TS430PW24)
• One target socket module
• A 2×7-pin male JTAG connector is also present on the PCB (see different setup for L092)
• One small box containing two MSP430 device samples (See table for Sample Type)
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Table 1-2. Individual Kit Contents, MSP-TS430xx
Target Socket Socket Type Supported Devices Included Devices Headers / Comment
Module
14-pin PW MSP430F20xx, 'G2x01, Four PCB 1×7-pin headers (two
MSP-TS430PW14 2 x MSP430F2013IPW
(TSSOP ZIF) 'G2x11, 'G2x21, 'G2x31 male and two female
Four PCB 1×7-pin headers (two
male and two female). A
"Micro-MaTch" 10-pin female
14-pin PW connector is also present on the
MSP-TS430L092 MSP-TS430L092 2 x MSP430L092IPW
(TSSOP ZIF) PCB which connects the kit with an
'Active Cable' PCB, this 'Active
Cable' PCB is connected by 14 Pin
JTAG cable with the FET430UIF
24-pin PW Four PCB 1×12-pin headers (two
MSP-TS430PW24 MSP430AFE2xx 2 x MSP430AFE253IPW
(TSSOP ZIF) male and two female
MSP430F11x1, 'F11x2,
28-pin DW 'F12x 'F12x2 'F21xx. Four PCB 1×12-pin headers (two
MSP-TS430DW28 2 x MSP430F123IDW
(SSOP ZIF) Supports devices in 20- male and two female
and 28-pin DA packages
28-pin PW MSP430F11x1, 'F11x2, Four PCB 1×12-pin headers (two
MSP-TS430PW28 2 x MSP430F2132IPW
(TSSOP ZIF) 'F12x, 'F12x2, 'F21xx male and two female
MSP430F20xx,
28-pin PW MSP430G2xxx in 14-, 2 x Four PCB 1×12-pin headers (two
MSP-TS430PW28A (TSSOP ZIF) 20-, and 28-pin PW MSP430G2452IPW28 male and two female
packages
38-pin DA Four PCB 1×19-pin headers (two
MSP-TS430DA38 MSP430F22xx 2 x MSP430F2274IDA
(TSSOP ZIF) male and two female
MSP- 40-pin RHA Eight PCB 1×10-pin headers (four
MSP430F23x0 2 x MSP430F2370IRHA
TS430QFN23x0 (QFN ZIF) male and four female
40-pin RSB Eight PCB 1×10-pin headers (four
MSP-TS430RSB40 MSP430F51x1, 'F51x2 2 x MSP430F5172IRSB
(QFN ZIF) male and four female
40-pin RHA MSP430FR572x, 2 x Eight PCB 1×10-pin headers (four
MSP-TS430RHA40A (QFN ZIF) 'FR573x MSP430FR5739IRHA male and four female
48-pin DL Four PCB 2×12-pin headers (two
MSP-TS430DL48 MSP430F42x0 2 x MSP430F4270IDL
(TSSOP ZIF) male and two female
48-pin RGZ Eight PCB 1×12-pin headers (four
MSP-TS430RGZ48B MSP430F534x 2 x MSP430F5342IRGZ
(QFN ZIF) male and four female
MSP430F13x, 'F14x, TS Kit: 2 x
'F14x1, 'F15x, 'F16x(1), MSP430F2618IPM;
64-pin PM 'F23x, 'F24x, 'F24xx, Eight PCB 1×16-pin headers (four
MSP-TS430PM64 FET Kit: 2 x
(QFP ZIF) 'F261x, 'F41x, 'F42x(A), male and four female
MSP430F417IPM and 2
'FE42x(A), 'FE42x2, x MSP430F169IPM
'FW42x
64-pin PM Eight PCB 1×16-pin headers (four
MSP-TS430PM64A MSP430F41x2 2 x MSP430F4152IPM
(QFP ZIF) male and four female
MSP- 64-pin RGC Eight PCB 1×16-pin headers (four
MSP430F530x 2 x MSP430F5310IRGC
TS430RGC64B (QFN ZIF) male and four female
2 x MSP430F5510IRGC
MSP- 64-pin RGC MSP430F550x, 'F551x, Eight PCB 1×16-pin headers (four
and/or 2 x
TS430RGC64USB (QFN ZIF) 'F552x male and four female
MSP430F5528IRGC
MSP430F241x, 'F261x,
80-pin PN Eight PCB 1×20-pin headers (four
MSP-TS430PN80 'F43x, 'F43x1, 'FG43x, 2 x MSP430FG439IPN
(QFP ZIF) male and four female
'F47x, 'FG47x
80-pin PN Eight PCB 1×20-pin headers (four
MSP-TS430PN80A MSP430F532x 2 x MSP430F5329IPN
(QFP ZIF) male and four female
MSP- 80-pin PN Eight PCB 1×20-pin headers (four
MSP430F552x, 'F551x 2 x MSP430F5529IPN
TS430PN80USB (QFP ZIF) male and four female
100-pin PZ MSP430F43x, 'F43x1, Eight PCB 1×25-pin headers (four
MSP-TS430PZ100 2 x MSP430FG4619IPZ
(QFP ZIF) 'F44x, 'FG461x, 'F47xx male and four female
100-pin PZ Eight PCB 1×25-pin headers (four
MSP-TS430PZ100A MSP430F471xx 2 x MSP430F47197IPZ
(QFP ZIF) male and four female
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Target Socket Socket Type Supported Devices Included Devices Headers / Comment
Module
100-pin PZ Eight PCB 1×25-pin headers (four
MSP-TS430PZ100B MSP430F67xx 2 x MSP430F6733IPZ
(QFP ZIF) male and four female
MSP- 100-pin PZ MSP430F543x,MSP430 Eight PCB 1×25-pin headers (four
2 x MSP430F5438IPZ
TS430PZ5x100 (QFP ZIF) BT5190IPZ male and four female
MSP- 100-pin PZ Eight PCB 1×25-pin headers (four
MSP430F663x, 'F563x 2 x MSP430F6638IPZ
TS430PZ100USB (QFP ZIF) male and four female
See the device data sheets for device specifications. Device errata can be found in the respective device
product folder on the web provided as a PDF document. Depending on the device, errata may also be
found in the device bug database at www.ti.com/sc/cgi-bin/buglist.cgi.
1.13 Kit Contents, EM430Fx137RF900
• One READ ME FIRST document
• One legal notice
• One MSP430 CD-ROM
• Two target socket module
MSP-EM430F5137RF900: Two EM430F5137RF900 target socket modules. This is the PCB on which
is soldered a CC430F5137 device in a 48-pin RGZ package. A 2×7-pin male connector is also present
on the PCB
MSP-EM430F6137RF900: Two EM430F6137RF900 target socket modules. This is the PCB on which
is soldered a CC430F6137 device in a 64-pin RGC package. A 2×7-pin male connector is also present
on the PCB
• Two CC430EM battery packs
• Four AAA batteries
• Two 868-/915-MHz antennas
• Two 32.768-kHz crystals
• 18 PCB 2×4-pin headers
1.14 Hardware Installation, MSP-FET430PIF
Follow these steps to install the hardware for the MSP-FET430PIF tools:
1. Use the 25-conductor cable to connect the FET interface module to the parallel port of the PC. The
necessary driver for accessing the PC parallel port is installed automatically during CCE/CCS or IAR
Embedded Workbench installation. Note that a restart is required after the CCE/CCS or IAR
Embedded Workbench installation for the driver to become active.
2. Use the 14-conductor cable to connect the parallel-port debug interface module to a target board, such
as an MSP-TS430xxx target socket module. Module schematics and PCBs are shown in Appendix B.
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1.15 Hardware Installation, MSP-FET430UIF
Follow these steps to install the hardware for the MSP-FET430UIF tool:
1. Use the USB cable to connect the USB-FET interface module to a USB port on the PC. The USB FET
should be recognized, as the USB device driver should have been installed with the IDE (Code
Composer Essentials/Studio or IAR Embedded Workbench).. If the install wizard starts, follow the
prompts and point the wizard to the driver files.
The default location for CCE is C:\Program Files\Texas Instruments\MSP430_USB_DRIVERS_v3\.
The default location for CCS is C:\Program Files\Texas Instruments\ccs4\emulation\drivers\msp430\.
The default location for IAR Embedded Workbench is <Installation Root>\Embedded Workbench x.x\
430\bin\WinXP.
Detailed driver installation instructions can be found in Appendix C.
2. After connecting to a PC, the USB FET performs a self-test during which the red LED flashes for
approximately two seconds. If the self-test passes successfully, the green LED stays on.
3. Use the 14-conductor cable to connect the USB-FET interface module to a target board, such as an
MSP-TS430xxx target socket module.
4. Ensure that the MSP430 device is securely seated in the socket, and that its pin 1 (indicated with a
circular indentation on the top surface) aligns with the "1" mark on the PCB.
5. Compared to the parallel-port debug interface, the USB FET has additional features including JTAG
security fuse blow and adjustable target VCC (1.8 V to 3.6 V). Supply the module with up to 100 mA.
1.16 Hardware Installation, eZ430-F2013, eZ430-RF2500, eZ430-Chronos
Follow these steps to install the hardware for the eZ430-F2013 and eZ430-RF2500 tools:
1. Connect the eZ430-F2013, eZ430-RF2500 and eZ430-Chronos to a USB port of the PC.
2. The USB FET should be recognized by the PC. The USB device driver should have been installed with
the IDE (Code Composer Studio or IAR Embedded Workbench - Code Composer Essentials only
supports eZ430-F2013 and eZ430-RF2500). If the install wizard starts, follow the prompts and point
the wizard to the driver files.
The default location for CCE is C:\Program Files\Texas Instruments\MSP430_USB_DRIVERS_v3\.
The default location for CCS is C:\Program Files\Texas Instruments\ccs4\emulation\drivers\msp430\.
The default location for IAR Embedded Workbench is <Installation Root>\Embedded Workbench x.x\
430\bin\WinXP.
Detailed driver installation instructions can be found in Appendix C.
1.17 Hardware Installation, MSP-FET430Uxx, MSP-TS430xxx, FET430Fx137RF900,
EM430Fx137RF900
MSP-FET430Uxx – 'U14, 'U092, ,U24, 'U28, 'U28A, 'U38, 'U23x0, 'U40, 'U40A, 'U48, 'U48B, 'U64,
'U64A, 'U64USB, 'U80, 'U80USB, 'U100, 'U100A, 'U100B, 'U5x100, 'U100USB
TS430xxx – 'PW14, 'L092, 'PW24, 'DW28, 'PW28, 'PW28A, 'DA38, 'QFN32x0, 'RSB40, 'DL48,
'RGZ48B, 'PM64, 'PM64A, 'RGC64B, 'RGC64USB, 'PN80, 'PN80A, 'PN80USB, 'PZ100, 'PZ100A,
'PZ100B, 'PZ5x100, 'PZ100USB
Follow these steps to install the hardware for the MSP-FET430Uxx and MSP-TS430xxx tools:
1. Connect the MSP-FET430PIF or MSP-FET430UIF debug interface to the appropriate port of the PC.
Use the 14-conductor cable to connect the FET interface module to the supplied target socket module.
2. Ensure that the MSP430 device is securely seated in the socket and that its pin 1 (indicated with a
circular indentation on the top surface) aligns with the "1" mark on the PCB.
3. Ensure that the two jumpers (LED and VCC) near the 2×7-pin male connector are in place. Illustrations
of the target socket modules and their parts are found in Appendix B.
NOTE: Regarding 'U38, see FAQ Hardware #2 in Appendix A.
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