Texas Instruments MSP-FET430 User manual

MSP-FET430 FLASH Emulation Tool (FET)
(For use with IAR Workbench Version 3.x)
User's Guide
October 2006 SLAU13
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Mixed Signal Products

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Preface
Read This First
About This Manual
This manual documents the Texas Instruments MSP-FET430 Flash
Emulation Tool (FET). The FET is the development tool for the MSP430
ultra low power microcontroller. Both available interfaces, the Parallel-Port-
Interface and the USB-Interface, are described here.
How to Use This Manual
Read and follow the Get Started Now! chapter. This chapter will enable you
to inventory your FET, and then it will instruct you to install the software
and hardware, and then run the demonstration programs. Once you’ve
been demonstrated how quick and easy it is to use the FET, we suggest
that you complete the reading of this manual.
This manual describes the set-up and operation of the FET, but does not
fully teach the MSP430 or the development software systems. For details
of these items, refer to the appropriate TI and IAR documents listed in
Chapter 1.12 Important MSP430 Documents on the CD-ROM and WEB.
This manual is applicable 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)
Below tools contain the parallel port debug interface (MSP-FET430PIF)
and the respective target-socket module:
MSP-FET430X110 (for the MSP430F11xIDW, MSP430F11x1AIDW, and
MSP430F11x2IDW devices)
MSP-FET430P120 (for the MSP430F12xIDW and MSP430F12x2IDW
devices)
MSP-FET430P140 (for the MSP430F13xIPM, MSP430F14xIPM,
MSP430F15xIPM, MSP430F16xIPM, and MSP430F161xIPM devices)
MSP-FET430P410 (for the MSP430F41xIPM devices)
MSP-FET430P430 (for the MSP430F43xIPN devices)
MSP-FET430P440 (for the MSP430F43xIPZ and MSP430F44xIPZ
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The following tools contain the USB debug interface (MSP-FET430UIF)
and the respective target-socket module:
MSP-FET430U14 (for MSP430 devices in 14 pin PW-Packages)
MSP-FET430U28 (for MSP430 devices in 20 and 28 pin DW-Packages)
MSP-FET430U38 (for MSP430 devices in 38 pin DA-Packages)
MSP-FET430U40 (for MSP430F2330/F2350/F2370 devices in 40 pin RHA-
Packages only)
MSP-FET430U48 (for MSP430 devices in 48 pin DL-Package)
MSP-FET430U64 (for MSP430 devices in 64 pin PM-Package)
MSP-FET430U80 (for MSP430 devices in 80 pin PN-Package)
MSP-FET430U100 (for MSP430 devices in 100 pin PZ-Package)
This tool contains 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 book may contain cautions and warnings.
CAUTION
WARNIN
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The information in a caution or a warning is provided for your protection.
Read each caution and warning carefully.
This is an example of a caution statement.
A caution statement describes a situation that could potentially
damage your software or equipment.
This is an example of a warning statement.
A warning statement describes a situation that could potentially
cause harm to you.

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Related Documentation From Texas Instruments
MSP430xxxx Device Data Sheets
MSP430x1xx Family User’s Guide, SLAU049
MSP430x2xx Family User’s Guide, SLAU144
MSP430x3xx Family User’s Guide, SLAU012
MSP430x4xx Family User’s Guide, SLAU056
If You Need Assistance
Support for the MSP430 device and the FET 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. Additional device-
specific information can be found on the MSP430 web site at
www.ti.com/msp430.
Note: Kickstart is supported by Texas Instruments
Although Kickstart is a product of IAR, Texas Instruments provides the
support for it. Therefore, please do not request support for Kickstart from
IAR. Please consult the extensive documentation provided with Kickstart
before requesting assistance.
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 at his own expense will be
required to take whatever measures may be required to correct this
interference.

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Contents
Read This First ................................................................................................................... v
About This Manual ....................................................................................................... v
How to Use This Manual .............................................................................................. v
Information About Cautions and Warnings.................................................................. vi
Related Documentation From Texas Instruments.......................................................vii
If You Need Assistance...............................................................................................vii
FCC Warning ..............................................................................................................vii
Contents............................................................................................................................. ix
Figures ............................................................................................................................... xi
Tables................................................................................................................................. xi
Get Started Now! .............................................................................................................1-1
1.1 Kit Contents, MSP-FET430X110.......................................................................1-2
1.2 Kit Contents, MSP-FET430PIF .........................................................................1-2
1.3 Kit Contents, MSP-FET430Pxx0 (‘P120, ‘P140, ‘P410, ‘P430, ‘P440)..............1-2
1.4 Kit Contents, MSP-FET430UIF .........................................................................1-3
1.5 Kit Contents, MSP-FET430Uxx (‘U14, ‘U28, ‘U38, ‘U40, ‘U48, ‘U64, ‘U80,
‘U100)................................................................................................................1-4
1.6 Software Installation ..........................................................................................1-5
1.7 Hardware Installation, MSP-FET430X110 ........................................................1-6
1.8 Hardware Installation, MSP-FET430PIF ...........................................................1-6
1.9 Hardware Installation, MSP-FET430UIF ...........................................................1-6
1.10 Hardware Installation, MSP-FET430Uxx (‘U14, ‘U28, ‘U38, ‘U40, ‘U48, ‘U64,
‘U80, ‘U100), MSP-FET430Pxx0 (‘P120, ‘P140, ‘P410, ‘P430, ‘P440) .............1-7
1.11 “Flash”ing the LED ............................................................................................1-7
1.12 Important MSP430 Documents on the CD-ROM and WEB ..............................1-8
Development Flow ..........................................................................................................2-1
2.1 Overview ...........................................................................................................2-2
2.2 Using Kickstart ..................................................................................................2-2
2.2.1 Project Settings ..................................................................................................2-3
2.2.2 Creating a Project from Scratch.........................................................................2-5
2.2.3 Using an Existing IAR V1.x/V2.x Project............................................................2-6
2.2.4 Stack Management and .xcl Files ......................................................................2-6
2.2.5 How to Generate Texas Instruments .TXT (and other format) Files..................2-7
2.2.6 Overview of Example Programs.........................................................................2-7
2.3 Using C-SPY .....................................................................................................2-8
2.3.1 Breakpoint Types ...............................................................................................2-8
2.3.2 Using Breakpoints ..............................................................................................2-9
2.3.3 Using Single Step.............................................................................................2-10
2.3.4 Using Watch Windows .....................................................................................2-11
Design Considerations for In-Circuit Programming ....................................................3-1
3.1 Signal Connections for In-System Programming and Debugging, MSP-
FET430PIF, MSP-FET430UIF, GANG430, PRGS430......................................3-2
3.2 External Power ..................................................................................................3-4
3.3 Bootstrap Loader...............................................................................................3-5

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Frequently Asked Questions ........................................................................................ A-1
A.1 Hardware.......................................................................................................... A-2
A.2 Program Development (Assembler, C-Compiler, Linker) ................................. A-3
A.3 Debugging (C-SPY).......................................................................................... A-6
Hardware......................................................................................................................... B-1
FET Specific Menus ....................................................................................................... C-1
C.1 Menus............................................................................................................... C-2
C.1.1 EMULATOR--> DEVICE INFORMATION ......................................................... C-2
C.1.2 EMULATOR--> RELEASE JTAG ON GO......................................................... C-2
C.1.3 EMULATOR--> RESYNCHRONIZE JTAG ....................................................... C-2
C.1.4 EMULATOR--> INIT NEW DEVICE .................................................................. C-2
C.1.5 EMULATOR--> SECURE.................................................................................. C-3
C.1.6 EMULATOR--> SHOW USED BREAKPOINTS................................................ C-3
C.1.7 EMULATOR--> ADVANCED--> CLOCK CONTROL ........................................ C-3
C.1.8 EMULATOR--> ADVANCED--> EMULATION MODE ...................................... C-3
C.1.9 EMULATOR--> ADVANCED--> MEMORY DUMP ........................................... C-3
C.1.10 EMULATOR--> ADVANCED--> BREAKPOINT COMBINER ........................... C-3
C.1.11 EMULATOR--> STATE STORAGE CONTROL................................................ C-3
C.1.12 EMULATOR--> STATE STORAGE WINDOW.................................................. C-4
C.1.13 EMULATOR--> SEQUENCER CONTROL ....................................................... C-4
C.1.14 EMULATOR--> ”POWER ON” RESET ............................................................. C-4
C.1.15 EMULATOR--> GIE on/off ................................................................................ C-4
C.1.16 EMULATOR--> LEAVE TARGET RUNNING.................................................... C-4
C.1.17 EMULATOR--> FORCE SINGLE STEPPING................................................... C-4
C.1.18 EMULATOR--> SET VCC ................................................................................. C-4
80-pin MSP430F44x and MSP430F43x Device Emulation .......................................... D-1
MSP-FET430UIF Installation Guide .............................................................................. E-1
E.1 Hardware Installation........................................................................................ E-2

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Figures
Figure 3-1. Signal Connections for 4-Wire JTAG Communication.............................3-3
Figure 3-2. Signal Connections for 2-Wire JTAG Communication (Spy-Bi-Wire) .....3-4
Figure B-1. MSP-FET430X110, Schematic ................................................................... B-2
Figure B-2. MSP-FET430X110, PCB Pictorials ............................................................ B-3
Figure B-3. MSP-TS430PW14 Target Socket module, Schematic ............................. B-4
Figure B-4. MSP-TS430PW14 Target Socket module, PCB Pictorials....................... B-5
Figure B-5. MSP-TS430DW28 Target Socket module, Schematic ............................. B-6
Figure B-6. MSP-TS430DW28 Target Socket module, PCB Pictorials ...................... B-7
Figure B-7. MSP-TS430DA38 Target Socket module, Schematic .............................. B-8
Figure B-8. MSP-TS430DA38 Target Socket module, PCB Pictorials ....................... B-9
Figure B-9. MSP-TS430QFN40 Target Socket module, Schematic.......................... B-10
Figure B-10. MSP-TS430QFN40 Target Socket module, PCB Pictorials................. B-11
Figure B-11. MSP-TS430DL48 Target Socket module, Schematic .......................... B-12
Figure B-12. MSP-TS430DL48 Target Socket module, PCB..................................... B-13
Figure B-13. MSP-TS430PM64 Target Socket module, Schematic.......................... B-14
Figure B-14. MSP-TS430PM64 Target Socket module, PCB Pictorials ................... B-15
Figure B-15. MSP-TS430PN80 Target Socket module, Schematic .......................... B-16
Figure B-16. MSP-TS430PN80 Target Socket module, PCB Pictorials ................... B-17
Figure B-17. MSP-TS430PZ100 Target Socket module, Schematic......................... B-18
Figure B-18. MSP-TS430PZ100 Target Socket module, PCB Pictorials.................. B-19
Figure B-19. MSP-FET430PIF FET Interface module, Schematic ............................ B-20
Figure B-20. MSP-FET430PIF FET Interface module, PCB Pictorials...................... B-21
Figure B-21. MSP-FET430UIF USB Interface, Schematic ......................................... B-22
Figure B-22. MSP-FET430UIF USB Interface, PCB Pictorial .................................... B-26
Figure E-1. WinXP Hardware Recognition ................................................................... E-2
Figure E-2. WinXP Hardware Wizard ............................................................................ E-2
Figure E-3. WinXP Driver Location Selection Folder.................................................. E-3
Figure E-4. WinXP Driver Installation........................................................................... E-4
Figure E-5. Device Manager .......................................................................................... E-5
Tables
Table 2-1. Number of device breakpoints and other emulation features...................2-9
Table D-1. F4xx/80-pin Signal Mapping........................................................................ D-2

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1-1
Chapter 1
Get Started Now!
This chapter will enable you to inventory your FET, and then it will
instruct you to install the software and hardware, and then run the
demonstration programs.
Topic Page
1.1 Kit Contents, MSP-FET430X110 1-2
1.2 Kit Contents, MSP-FET430PIF 1-2
1.3 Kit Contents, MSP-FET430Pxx0 (‘P120, ‘P140, ‘P410, ‘P430,
‘P440)
1-2
1.4 Kit Contents, MSP-FET430UIF 1-3
1.5 Kit Contents, MSP-FET430Uxx (‘U14, ‘U28, ‘U38, ‘U40, ‘U48, ‘U64,
‘U80, ‘U100)
1-4
1.6 Software Installation 1-5
1.7 Hardware Installation, MSP-FET430X110 1-6
1.8 Hardware Installation, MSP-FET430PIF 1-6
1.9 Hardware Installation, MSP-FET430UIF 1-6
1.10 Hardware Installation, MSP-FET430Uxx (‘U14, ‘U28, ‘U38, ‘U40,
‘U48, ‘U64, ‘U80, ‘U100), MSP-FET430Pxx0 (‘P120, ‘P140, ‘P410,
‘P430, ‘P440)
1-7
1.11 “Flash”ing the LED 1-7
1.12 Important MSP430 Documents on the CD-ROM and WEB 1-8

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1.1 Kit Contents, MSP-FET430X110
One READ ME FIRST document.
One MSP430 CD-ROM.
One MSP-FET430X110 Flash Emulation Tool. This is the PCB on which
is mounted a 20-pin ZIF socket for the MSP430F11xIDW,
MSP430F11x1AIDW, or MSP430F11x2IDW device. A 25-conductor
cable originates from the FET for connecting to the PC parallel port.
One small box containing two MSP430F1121AIDW device samples.
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, MSP-FET430Pxx0 (‘P120, ‘P140, ‘P410, ‘P430, ‘P440)
One READ ME FIRST document.
One MSP430 CD-ROM.
One MSP-FET430PIF FET Interface module. This is the unit that has a
25-pin male D-Sub connector on one end of the case, and a 2x7 pin
male connector on the other end of the case.
MSP-FET430P120: One MSP-TS430DW28 Target Socket module. This
is the PCB on which is mounted a 28-pin ZIF socket for the
MSP430F12xIDW or MSP43012x2IDW device. A 2x7 pin male
connector is also present on the PCB.
MSP-FET430P140: One MSP-TS430PM64 Target Socket module. This
is the PCB on which is mounted a 64-pin clam-shell-style socket for
the MSP430F13xIPM, MSP430F14xIPM, MSP430F15xIPM,
MSP430F16xIPM, or MSP430F161xIPM device. A 2x7 pin male
connector is also present on the PCB.
MSP-FET430P410: One MSP-TS430PM64 Target Socket module. This
is the PCB on which is mounted a 64-pin clam-shell-style socket for
the MSP430F41xIPM device. A 2x7 pin male connector is also
present on the PCB.
MSP-FET430P430: One MSP-TS430PN80 Target Socket module. This
is the PCB on which is mounted an 80-pin ZIF socket for the
MSP430F43xIPN device. A 2x7 pin male connector is also present
on the PCB.

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MSP-FET430P440: One MSP-TS430PZ100 Target Socket module. This
is the PCB on which is mounted a 100-pin ZIF socket for the
MSP430F43xIPZ or MSP430F44xIPZ device. A 2x7 pin male
connector is also present on the PCB.
One 25-conductor cable.
One 14-conductor cable.
MSP-FET430P120: Four PCB 1x14 pin headers (Two male and two
female).
MSP-FET430P140: Eight PCB 1x16 pin headers (Four male and four
female).
MSP-FET430P410: Eight PCB 1x16 pin headers (Four male and four
female).
MSP-FET430P430: Eight PCB 1x20 pin headers (Four male and four
female).
MSP-FET430P440: Eight PCB 1x25 pin headers (Four male and four
female).
One small box containing two or four MSP430 device samples.
MSP-FET430P120: MSP430F123IDW and/or MSP430F1232IDW
MSP-FET430P140: MSP430F149IPM and/or MSP430F169IPM
MSP-FET430P410: MSP430F413IPM
MSP-FET430P430: MSP430F437IPN and/or MSP430FG439
MSP-FET430P440: MSP430F449IPZ
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
http://www.ti.com/sc/cgi-bin/buglist.cgi.
1.4 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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1.5 Kit Contents, MSP-FET430Uxx (‘U14, ‘U28, ‘U38, ‘U40, ‘U48, ‘U64, ‘U80,
‘U100)
One READ ME FIRST document.
One MSP430 CD-ROM.
One MSP-FETP430UIF USB-Interface module. This is the unit that has a
USB B-connector on one end of the case, and a 2x7 pin male
connector on the other end of the case.
MSP-FET430U14: One MSP-TS430PW14 Target Socket module. This is
the PCB on which is mounted a 14-pin ZIF socket. It fits all MSP430
devices in 14 pin PW-Packages. A 2x7 pin male connector is also
present on the PCB.
MSP-FET430U28: One MSP-TS430DW28 Target Socket module. This is
the PCB on which is mounted a 28-pin ZIF socket. It fits all MSP430
devices in 20 and 28 pin DW-Packages. A 2x7 pin male connector is
also present on the PCB.
MSP-FET430U38: One MSP-TS430DA38 Target Socket module. This is
the PCB on which is mounted a 38-pin ZIF socket. It fits all MSP430
devices in 38 pin DA-Packages. A 2x7 pin male connector is also
present on the PCB.
MSP-FET430U40: One MSP-TS430QFN40 Target Socket module. This
is the PCB on which is mounted a 40-pin ZIF socket. It fits only
MSP430F2330/F2350/F2370 devices in 40-pin RHA-Package. A 2x7
pin male connector is also present on the PCB.
MSP-FET430U48: One MSP-TS430DL48 Target Socket module. This is
the PCB on which is mounted a 48-pin ZIF socket. It fits all MSP430
devices in 48 pin DL-Package. A 2x7 pin male connector is also
present on the PCB.
MSP-FET430U64: One MSP-TS430PM64 Target Socket module. This is
the PCB on which is mounted a 64-pin ZIF socket. It fits all MSP430
devices in 64 pin PM-Package. A 2x7 pin male connector is also
present on the PCB.
MSP-FET430U80: One MSP-TS430PN80 Target Socket module. This is
the PCB on which is mounted a 80-pin ZIF socket. It fits all MSP430
devices in 80 pin PN-Package. A 2x7 pin male connector is also
present on the PCB.
MSP-FET430U100: One MSP-TS430PZ100 Target Socket module. This
is the PCB on which is mounted a 100-pin ZIF socket. It fits all
MSP430 devices in 100 pin PZ-Package. A 2x7 pin male connector
is also present on the PCB.
One USB-Cable.
One 14-conductor cable.
MSP-FET430U14: Four PCB 1x7 pin headers (Two male and two
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MSP-FET430U28: Four PCB 1x14 pin headers (Two male and two
female).
MSP-FET430U38: Four PCB 1x19 pin headers (Two male and two
female).
MSP-FET430U40: Eight PCB 1x10 pin headers (Four male and four
female).
MSP-FET430U48: Four PCB 2x24 pin headers (Two male and two
female).
MSP-FET430U64: Eight PCB 1x16 pin headers (Four male and four
female).
MSP-FET430U80: Eight PCB 1x20 pin headers (Four male and four
female).
MSP-FET430U100: Eight PCB 1x25 pin headers (Four male and four
female).
One small box containing two or four MSP430 device samples.
MSP-FET430U14: MSP430F2013IPW
MSP-FET430U28: MSP430F123IDW and/or MSP430F1232IDW
MSP-FET430U38: MSP430F2274IDA
MSP-FET430U40: MSP430F2370IRHA
MSP-FET430U48: MSP430F4270IDL
MSP-FET430U64: MSP430F417IPM and MSP430F169IPM
MSP-FET430U80: MSP430FG439
MSP-FET430U100: MSP430F449IPZ
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
http://www.ti.com/sc/cgi-bin/buglist.cgi.
1.6 Software Installation
Follow the instructions on the supplied READ ME FIRST document to
install the IAR Embedded Workbench Kickstart. Read the file
<Installation Root>\Embedded Workbench x.x\430\doc\readme.htm from
IAR for the latest information about the Workbench. The term Kickstart is
used to refer to the function-limited version of Embedded Workbench
(including C-SPY debugger). Kickstart is supplied on the CD-ROM
included with each FET, and the latest version is available from the
MSP430 web site.
The above documents (and this document) can be accessed using:
START--> PROGRAMS--> IAR SYSTEMS--> IAR EMBEDDED
WORKBENCH KICKSTART FOR MSP430 V3
Kickstart is compatible with Windows 98, 2000, ME, NT4.0, and XP.
However, the USB-FET-Interface works only with Windows 2000 and
XP.

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1.7 Hardware Installation, MSP-FET430X110
1) Connect the 25-conductor cable originating from the FET to the
parallel port of your PC. The necessary driver for accessing the PC
parallel port will be installed automatically during IAR Embedded
Workbench installation. Note that a restart is required after the IAR
Embedded Workbench installation for the driver to become active.
2) Ensure that the MSP430F1121AIDW 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 jumpers J1 (near the non-socketed IC on the FET) and
J5 (near the LED) are in place. Pictorials of the FET and its parts are
presented in Appendix B.
1.8 Hardware Installation, MSP-FET430PIF
1) Use the 25-conductor cable to connect the FET Interface module to
the parallel port of your PC. The necessary driver for accessing the
PC parallel port will be installed automatically during IAR Embedded
Workbench installation. Note that a restart is required after the 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.
1.9 Hardware Installation, MSP-FET430UIF
1) Use the USB cable to connect the USB-FET Interface module to a
USB port of your PC. The USB FET should be recognized instantly
as the USB device driver should have been installed already with the
Kickstart SW. If for any reason the Install Wizard starts, respond
to the prompts and point the wizard to the driver files which are
located in directory: <Installation Root>\Embedded Workbench
x.x\430\bin\WinXP. Detailed driver installation instructions can
be found in Appendix E.
2) After connecting to a PC the USB FET performs a selftest where the
red LED flashes for about 2 seconds. If the selftest passed
successfully, the green LED lights permanently.
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 like: JTAG security fuse blow and adjustable
target VCC (1.8V–3.6V); target can be supplied with up to 100 mA.

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1.10 Hardware Installation, MSP-FET430Uxx (‘U14, ‘U28, ‘U38, ‘U40, ‘U48,
‘U64, ‘U80, ‘U100), MSP-FET430Pxx0 (‘P120, ‘P140, ‘P410, ‘P430, ‘P440)
1) Connect the MSP-FET430PIF or MSP-FET430UIF debug interface
to the appropriate port of your 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 2x7 pin male
connector are in place. Pictorials of the Target Socket module and its
parts are presented in Appendix B.
1.11 “Flash”ing the LED
This section demonstrates on the FET the equivalent of the C-language
“Hello World!” introductory program; an application that flashes the LED
is developed and downloaded to the FET, and then run.
1) Start the Workbench (START--> PROGRAMS--> IAR SYSTEMS-->
IAR EMBEDDED WORKBENCH KICKSTART FOR MSP430 V3-->
IAR EMBEDDED WORKBENCH).
2) Use FILE--> OPEN WORKSPACE to open the file at: <Installation
Root>\Embedded Workbench
x.x\430\FET_examples\fet_projects.eww. The workspace window will
open.
3) Click on the tab at the bottom of the workspace window that
corresponds to your tool (FETxxx) and desired language (assembler
or C).
4) Use PROJECT--> OPTIONS--> FET Debugger--> Setup-->
Connection to select the appropriate port: LPTx for the parallel FET
Interface or TI USB FET for the USB Interface or for the eZ430.
5) Use PROJECT--> REBUILD ALL to build and link the source code.
You can view the source code by double-clicking on the project, and
then double-clicking on the displayed source file.
6) Use PROJECT--> DEBUG to start the C-SPY debugger. C-SPY will
erase the device Flash, and then download the application object file
to the device Flash.
Refer to FAQ, Debugging #1) if C-SPY is unable to communicate
with the device.
7) Use DEBUG--> GO to start the application. The LED should flash!
8) Use DEBUG--> STOP DEBUGGING to stop debugging, to exit C-
SPY, and to return to the Workbench.
9) Use FILE--> EXIT to exit the Workbench.
Congratulations, you’ve just built and tested your first MSP430
application!

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1.12 Important MSP430 Documents on the CD-ROM and WEB
The primary sources of MSP430 information are the device specific data
sheet and User’s Guide. The most up to date versions of these
documents available at the time of production have been provided on the
CD-ROM included with this tool. The MSP430 web site
(www.ti.com/msp430) will contain the latest version of these documents.
From the MSP430 main page on the CD-ROM, navigate to: Literature-->
MSP430 Literature--> Data Sheets, to access the MSP430 device data
sheets.
From the MSP430 main page on the CD-ROM, navigate to: Literature-->
MSP430 Literature--> User’s Guides, to access the MSP430 device
User’s Guides and tools.
Documents describing the IAR tools (Workbench/C-SPY, the assembler,
the C compiler, the linker, and the librarian) are located in common\doc
and 430\doc. The documents are in PDF-format. Supplements to the
documents (i.e., the latest information) are available in HTML-format
within the same directories. 430\doc\readme_start.htm provides a
convenient starting point for navigating the IAR documentation.