Texas Instruments MSP430FG6425 User manual

Errata
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ABSTRACT
This document describes the known exceptions to the functional specifications (advisories).
Table of Contents
1 Functional Advisories............................................................................................................................................................ 2
2 Preprogrammed Software Advisories.................................................................................................................................. 2
3 Debug Only Advisories.......................................................................................................................................................... 2
4 Fixed by Compiler Advisories............................................................................................................................................... 3
5 Nomenclature, Package Symbolization, and Revision Identification................................................................................ 4
5.1 Device Nomenclature.........................................................................................................................................................4
5.2 Package Markings..............................................................................................................................................................4
5.3 Memory-Mapped Hardware Revision (TLV Structure)....................................................................................................... 5
6 Advisory Descriptions............................................................................................................................................................6
7 Revision History................................................................................................................................................................... 22
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1 Functional Advisories
Advisories that affect the device's operation, function, or parametrics.
✓ The check mark indicates that the issue is present in the specified revision.
Errata Number
Rev A
COMP10 ✓
CPU37 ✓
CPU47 ✓
CTSD1 ✓
DAC5 ✓
DMA4 ✓
DMA7 ✓
DMA10 ✓
LCDB5 ✓
LCDB6 ✓
PMM11 ✓
PMM12 ✓
PMM14 ✓
PMM15 ✓
PMM18 ✓
PMM20 ✓
PMM26 ✓
PORT15 ✓
PORT19 ✓
RTC16 ✓
TB25 ✓
UCS11 ✓
USCI26 ✓
USCI34 ✓
USCI35 ✓
USCI39 ✓
USCI40 ✓
2 Preprogrammed Software Advisories
Advisories that affect factory-programmed software.
✓ The check mark indicates that the issue is present in the specified revision.
Errata Number
Rev A
BSL14 ✓
3 Debug Only Advisories
Advisories that affect only debug operation.
✓ The check mark indicates that the issue is present in the specified revision.
Errata Number
Rev A
EEM16 ✓
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Errata Number
Rev A
EEM17 ✓
EEM19 ✓
EEM23 ✓
4 Fixed by Compiler Advisories
Advisories that are resolved by compiler workaround. Refer to each advisory for the IDE and compiler versions
with a workaround.
✓ The check mark indicates that the issue is present in the specified revision.
Errata Number
Rev A
CPU21 ✓
CPU22 ✓
CPU40 ✓
Refer to the following MSP430 compiler documentation for more details about the CPU bugs workarounds.
TI MSP430 Compiler Tools (Code Composer Studio IDE)
•MSP430 Optimizing C/C++ Compiler: Check the --silicon_errata option
•MSP430 Assembly Language Tools
MSP430 GNU Compiler (MSP430-GCC)
•MSP430 GCC Options: Check -msilicon-errata= and -msilicon-errata-warn= options
•MSP430 GCC User's Guide
IAR Embedded Workbench
•IAR workarounds for msp430 hardware issues
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5 Nomenclature, Package Symbolization, and Revision Identification
The revision of the device can be identified by the revision letter on the Package Markings or by the HW_ID
located inside the TLV structure of the device.
5.1 Device Nomenclature
To designate the stages in the product development cycle, TI assigns prefixes to the part numbers of all MSP
MCU devices. Each MSP MCU commercial family member has one of two prefixes: MSP or XMS. These
prefixes represent evolutionary stages of product development from engineering prototypes (XMS) through fully
qualified production devices (MSP).
XMS – Experimental device that is not necessarily representative of the final device's electrical specifications
MSP – Fully qualified production device
Support tool naming prefixes:
X: Development-support product that has not yet completed Texas Instruments internal qualification testing.
null: Fully-qualified development-support product.
XMS devices and X development-support tools are shipped against the following disclaimer:
"Developmental product is intended for internal evaluation purposes."
MSP devices have been characterized fully, and the quality and reliability of the device have been demonstrated
fully. TI's standard warranty applies.
Predictions show that prototype devices (XMS) have a greater failure rate than the standard production devices.
TI recommends that these devices not be used in any production system because their expected end-use failure
rate still is undefined. Only qualified production devices are to be used.
TI device nomenclature also includes a suffix with the device family name. This suffix indicates the temperature
range, package type, and distribution format.
5.2 Package Markings
ZQW113 BGA (ZQW), 113 Pin
PZ100 LQFP (PZ) 100 Pin
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ZCA113 NFBGA (ZCA), 113 Pin
5.3 Memory-Mapped Hardware Revision (TLV Structure)
Die Revision TLV Hardware Revision
Rev A 10h
Further guidance on how to locate the TLV structure and read out the HW_ID can be found in the device User's
Guide.
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6 Advisory Descriptions
BSL14 BSL Module
Category Software in ROM
Function BSL request to unlock the JTAG
Description The feature in the BSL to keep the JTAG unlocked by setting the bit
BSL_REQ_JTAG_OPEN in the return value has been disabled in this device.
Workaround None
COMP10 COMP Module
Category Functional
Function Comparator port output toggles when entering or leaving LPM3/LPM4
Description The comparator port pin output (CECTL1.CEOUT) erroneously toggles when device
enters or leaves LPM3/LPM4 modes under the following conditions:
1) Comparator is disabled (CECTL1.CEON = 0)
AND
2) Output polarity is enabled (CECTL1.CEOUTPOL = 1)
AND
3) The port pin is configured to have CEOUT functionality.
For example, if the CEOUT pin is high when the device is in Active Mode, CEOUT pin
becomes low when the device enters LPM3/LPM4 modes.
Workaround When the comparator is disabled, ensure at least one of the following:
1) Output inversion is disabled (CECTL.CEOUTPOL = 0)
OR
2) Change pin configuration from CEOUT to GPIO with output low.
CPU21 CPU Module
Category Compiler-Fixed
Function Using POPM instruction on Status register may result in device hang up
Description When an active interrupt service request is pending and the POPM instruction is used to
set the Status Register (SR) and initiate entry into a low power mode , the device may
hang up.
Workaround None. It is recommended not to use POPM instruction on the Status Register.
Refer to the table below for compiler-specific fix implementation information.
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CPU21 (continued) CPU Module
IDE/Compiler Version Number Notes
IAR Embedded Workbench Not affected
TI MSP430 Compiler Tools (Code
Composer Studio) v4.0.x or later
User is required to add the compiler
or assembler flag option below. --
silicon_errata=CPU21
MSP430 GNU Compiler (MSP430-
GCC) MSP430-GCC 4.9 build 167 or later
CPU22 CPU Module
Category Compiler-Fixed
Function Indirect addressing mode with the Program Counter as the source register may produce
unexpected results
Description When using the indirect addressing mode in an instruction with the Program Counter (PC)
as the source operand, the instruction that follows immediately does not get executed.
For example in the code below, the ADD instruction does not get executed.
mov @PC, R7
add #1h, R4
Workaround Refer to the table below for compiler-specific fix implementation information.
IDE/Compiler Version Number Notes
IAR Embedded Workbench Not affected
TI MSP430 Compiler Tools (Code
Composer Studio) v4.0.x or later
User is required to add the compiler
or assembler flag option below. --
silicon_errata=CPU22
MSP430 GNU Compiler (MSP430-
GCC) MSP430-GCC 4.9 build 167 or later
CPU37 CPU Module
Category Functional
Function Wrong program trace display in the debugger while using conditional jump instructions
Description The state storage window displays an incorrect sequence of instructions when:
1. Conditional jump instructions are used to form a software loop
AND
2. A false condition on the jump breaks out of the loop
In such cases the trace buffer incorrectly displays the first instruction of the loop as the
instruction that is executed immediately after exiting the loop.
Example:
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CPU37 (continued) CPU Module
Actual Code:
mov #4,R4
LABEL mov #1,R5
dec R4
jnz LABEL
mov #2,R6
nop
State Storage Window Displays:
LABEL mov #1,R5
dec R4
jnz LABEL
mov #1,R5
nop
Workaround None
Note: This erratum affects the trace buffer display only. It does not affect code execution in
debugger or free run mode
CPU40 CPU Module
Category Compiler-Fixed
Function PC is corrupted when executing jump/conditional jump instruction that is followed by
instruction with PC as destination register or a data section
Description If the value at the memory location immediately following a jump/conditional jump
instruction is 0X40h or 0X50h (where X = don't care), which could either be an instruction
opcode (for instructions like RRCM, RRAM, RLAM, RRUM) with PC as destination
register or a data section (const data in flash memory or data variable in
RAM), then the PC value is auto-incremented by 2 after the jump instruction is executed;
therefore, branching to a wrong address location in code and leading to wrong program
execution.
For example, a conditional jump instruction followed by data section (0140h).
@0x8012 Loop DEC.W R6
@0x8014 DEC.W R7
@0x8016 JNZ Loop
@0x8018 Value1 DW 0140h
Workaround In assembly, insert a NOP between the jump/conditional jump instruction and program
code with instruction that contains PC as destination register or the data section.
Refer to the table below for compiler-specific fix implementation information.
IDE/Compiler Version Number Notes
IAR Embedded Workbench IAR EW430 v5.51 or later
For the command line version add
the following information Compiler:
--hw_workaround=CPU40
Assembler:-v1
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CPU40 (continued) CPU Module
IDE/Compiler Version Number Notes
TI MSP430 Compiler Tools (Code
Composer Studio) v4.0.x or later
User is required to add the compiler
or assembler flag option below. --
silicon_errata=CPU40
MSP430 GNU Compiler (MSP430-
GCC) Not affected
CPU47 CPU Module
Category Functional
Function An unexpected Vacant Memory Access Flag (VMAIFG) can be triggered
Description An unexpected Vacant Memory Access Flag (VMAIFG) can be triggered, if a PC-
modifying instruction (e.g. - ret, push, call, pop, jmp, br) is fetched from the last addresses
(last 4 or 8 byte) of a memory (e.g.- FLASH, RAM, FRAM) that is not contiguous to a
higher, valid section on the memory map.
In debug mode using breakpoints the last 8 bytes are affected.
In free running mode the last 4 bytes are affected.
Workaround Edit the linker command file to make the last 4 or 8 bytes of affected memory sections
unavailable, to avoid PC-modifying instructions on these locations.
Remaining instructions or data can still be stored on these locations.
CTSD1 CTSD Module
Category Functional
Function CTSD16OFFG bit erroneously set while CTSD16 module is inactive
Description The CTSD16CTL.CTSD16OFFG bit is erroneously set when the CTSD16 module
is disabled and not actively converting (CTSD16CCTLx.CTSD16SC = 0). This
CTSD16CTL.CTSD16OFFG bit can only be cleared once the CTSD16 module is enabled
and actively converting (CTSD16CCTLx.CTSD16SC = 1).
This errata effectively nullifies the ability to trigger NMI interrupts in response to oscillator
faults, unless CTSD16 is kept enabled.
Workaround 1) If CTSD16 is enabled, and the fault condition is ensured not to be present, then
CTSD16OFFG and OFIFG can function normally. The only way to keep CTSD16 enabled
indefinitely is by setting CTSD16SC.
2) While CTSD16 is not enabled, the OFIFG bit cannot be used. The other bits sourcing
into it besides CTSD16OFFG (that is, XT1LFOFFG, XT1HFOFFG, XT2OFFG, and
DCOFFG) can be polled or checked by software individually; but the ability to trigger
the NMI upon OFIFG becoming set is no longer possible.
DAC5 DAC Module
Category Functional
Function Switching events on alternative DAC output pins can change output level of active DAC
output pin.
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DAC5 (continued) DAC Module
Description When the DAC output has multiple pin output options, switching events on unused
alternate pin output options, such as GPIO output voltage level transitions and pulses or
input signals that pass GPIO high or low thresholds, dynamically affect the output voltage
level of the DAC output in use. This effect only lasts for a short period after the switching
event.
Workaround If the dynamic voltage level effect on the chosen DAC output cannot be tolerated, see the
workarounds below:
A. Avoid high to low or low to high transitions on the alternate DAC output pin when
selected DAC output pin is active. Keep alternate pin pulled high or low when DAC is in
use.
B. Do not use pin featuring alternative DAC output, and keep in an output low state.
DMA4 DMA Module
Category Functional
Function Corrupted write access to 20-bit DMA registers
Description When a 20-bit wide write to a DMA address register (DMAxSA or DMAxDA) is interrupted
by a DMA transfer, the register contents may be unpredictable.
Workaround 1. Design the application to guarantee that no DMA access interrupts 20-bit wide
accesses to the DMA address registers.
OR
2. When accessing the DMA address registers, enable the Read Modify Write disable bit
(DMARMWDIS = 1) or temporarily disable all active DMA channels (DMAEN = 0).
OR
3. Use word access for accessing the DMA address registers. Note that this limits the
values that can be written to the address registers to 16-bit values (lower 64K of Flash).
DMA7 DMA Module
Category Functional
Function DMA request may cause the loss of interrupts
Description If a DMA request starts executing during the time when a module register containing an
interrupt flags is accessed with a read-modify-write instruction, a newly arriving interrupt
from the same module can get lost. An interrupt flag set prior to DMA execution would not
be affected and remain set.
Workaround 1. Use a read of Interrupt Vector registers to clear interrupt flags and do not use read-
modify-write instruction.
OR
2. Disable all DMA channels during read-modify-write instruction of specific module
registers containing interrupts flags while these interrupts are activated.
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DMA10 DMA Module
Category Functional
Function DMA access may cause invalid module operation
Description The peripheral modules MPY, CRC, USB, RF1A and FRAM controller in manual mode
can stall the CPU by issuing wait states while in operation. If a DMA access to the
module occurs while that module is issuing a wait state, the module may exhibit undefined
behavior.
Workaround Ensure that DMA accesses to the affected modules occur only when the modules are
not in operation. For example with the MPY module, ensure that the MPY operation is
completed before triggering a DMA access to the MPY module.
EEM16 EEM Module
Category Debug
Function The state storage display does not work reliably when used on instructions with CPU Wait
cycles.
Description When executing instructions that require wait states; the state storage window updates
incorrectly. For example a flash erase instruction causes the CPU to be held until the
erase is completed i.e. the flash puts the CPU in a wait state. During this time if the state
storage window is enabled it may incorrectly display any previously executed instruction
multiple times.
Workaround Do not enable the state storage display when executing instructions that require wait
states. Instead set a breakpoint after the instruction is completed to view the state storage
display.
Note
This erratum affects debug mode only.
EEM17 EEM Module
Category Debug
Function Wrong Breakpoint halt after executing Flash Erase/Write instructions
Description Hardware breakpoints or Conditional Address triggered breakpoints on instructions that
follow Flash Erase/Write instructions, stops the debugger at the actual Flash Erase/Write
instruction even though the flash erase/write operation has already been executed. The
hardware/conditional address triggered breakpoints that are placed on either the next two
single opcode instructions OR the next double opcode instruction that follows the Flash
Erase/Write instruction are affected by this erratum.
Workaround None. Use other conditional/advanced triggered breakpoints to halt the debugger right
after Flash erase/write instructions.
Note
This erratum affects debug mode only.
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EEM19 EEM Module
Category Debug
Function DMA may corrupt data in debug mode
Description When the DMA is enabled and the device is in debug mode, the data written by the DMA
may be corrupted when a breakpoint is hit or when the debug session is halted.
Workaround This erratum has been addressed in MSPDebugStack version 3.5.0.1. It is also available
in released IDE EW430 IAR version 6.30.3 and CCS version 6.1.1 or newer.
If using an earlier version of either IDE or MSPDebugStack, do not halt or use breakpoints
during a DMA transfer.
Note
This erratum applies to debug mode only.
EEM23 EEM Module
Category Debug
Function EEM triggers incorrectly when modules using wait states are enabled
Description When modules using wait states (USB, MPY, CRC and FRAM controller in manual mode)
are enabled, the EEM may trigger incorrectly. This can lead to an incorrect profile counter
value or cause issues with the EEMs data watch point, state storage, and breakpoint
functionality.
Workaround None.
Note
This erratum affects debug mode only.
LCDB5 LCDB Module
Category Functional
Function Static DC charge can built up on dedicated COMx pins.
Description If the device is set into LPMx.5, its dedicated COMx pins (not shared with GPIO function)
are floating. External leakage paths to these pins can result in dedicated COMx pins being
charged. This can lead to static DC voltages being applied to the external LCD display.
This might cause long term over-stress to the LCD display and/or cause certain LCD
segments to flare up when device wakes up from LPMx.5 mode.
Workaround Connect a high-resistance resistor between the dedicated COM pins and Vss to
permanently discharge the affected pins.
LCDB6 LCDB Module
Category Functional
Function LCD outputs may be corrupted by modifying register fields VLCDx and/or LCDCPEN of
LCDCVCTL register while LCDON (LCDCCTL0) is set
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LCDB6 (continued) LCDB Module
Description Writing to VLCDx and/or LCDCPEN register bits in LCDCVCTL register while LCDC
is enabled (LCDON = '1' in LCDCCTL0 register) may corrupt the LCD output due to
incorrect start-up of LCD-controller and internal voltage generation.
Workaround Do not modify VLCDx and/or LCDCPEN bits in LCDCVCTL register while LCDON = '1'
PMM11 PMM Module
Category Functional
Function MCLK comes up fast on exit from LPM3 and LPM4
Description The DCO exceeds the programmed frequency of operation on exit from LPM3 and
LPM4 for up to 6 us. This behavior is masked from affecting code execution by default:
SVSL and SVML run in normal-performance mode and mask CPU execution for 150
us on wakeup from LPM3 and LPM4. However ,when the low-side SVS and the SVM
are disabled or are operating in full-performance mode (SVMLE= 0 and SVSLE= 0, or
SVMLFP= 1 and SVSLFP= 1) AND MCLK is sourced from the internal DCO running over
4 MHz, 7 MHz,11 MHz,or 14 MHz at core voltage levels 0, 1, 2, and 3, respectively, the
mask lasts only 2 us. MCLK is, therefore, susceptible to run out of spec for 4 us.
Workaround Set the MCLK divide bits in the Unified Clock System Control 5 Register (UCSCTL5) to
divide MCLK by two prior to entering LPM3 or LPM4 (set DIVMx= 001). This prevents
MCLK from running out of spec when the CPU wakes from the low-power mode.
Following the wakeup fromthe low-power mode, wait 32, 48, 80, or 100 cycles for core
voltage levels 0, 1, 2, and 3, respectively, before resetting DIVM xto zero and running
MCLK at full speed [for example, __delay_cycles(100)]
PMM12 PMM Module
Category Functional
Function SMCLK comesup fast on exit from LPM3 and LPM4
Description The DCO exceeds the programmed frequency of operationon exit from LPM3 and LPM4
for up to 6 us. When SMCLK is sourced by the DCO, it is not masked on exit from LPM3
or LPM4. Therefore, SMCLK exceeds the programmed frequency of operation on exit
from LPM3 and LPM4 for up to 6 us. The increased frequency has the potential to change
the expected timing behavior of peripherals that select SMCLK as the clock source.
Workaround - Use XT2 as the SMCLK oscillator source instead of the DCO
or
- Do not disable the clock request bit for SMCLKREQEN in the Unified Clock System
Control 8 Register (UCSCTL8). This means that all modules that depend on SMCLK to
operate successfully should be halted or disabled before entering LPM3 or LPM4. If the
increased frequency prevents the proper function of an affected module, wait 32, 48, 80
or 100 cycles for core voltage levels 0, 1, 2, or 3, respectively, before re-enabling the
module. (for example, __delay_cycles(100)
PMM14 PMM Module
Category Functional
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PMM14 (continued) PMM Module
Function Increasing the core level when SVS/SVM low side is configured in full-performance mode
causes device reset
Description When the SVS/SVM low side is configured in full performance mode
(SVSMLCTL.SVSLFP = 1), the setting time delay for the SVS comparators is ~2us. When
increasing the core level in full-performance mode; the core voltage does not settle to the
new level before the settling time delay of the SVS/SVM comparator expires. This results
in a device reset.
Workaround When increasing the core level; enable the SVS/SVM low side in normal mode
(SVSMLCTL.SVSLFP=0). This provides a settling time delay of approximately 150us
allowing the core sufficient time to increase to the expected voltage before the delay
expires.
PMM15 PMM Module
Category Functional
Function Device may not wake up from LPM2, LPM3, or LPM4
Description Device may not wake up from LPM2, LPM3 or LMP4 if an interrupt occurs within 1
us after the entry to the specified LPMx; entry can be caused either by user code or
automatically (for example, after a previous ISR is completed). Device can be recovered
with an external reset or a power cycle. Additionally, a PUC can also be used to reset
the failing condition and bring the device back to normal operation (for example, a PUC
caused by the WDT).
This effect is seen when:
- A write to the SVSMHCTL and SVSMLCTL registers is immediately followed
by an LPM2, LPM3, LPM4 entry without waiting the requisite settling time
((PMMIFG.SVSMLDLYIFG = 0 and PMMIFG.SVSMHDLYIFG = 0)).
or
The following two conditions are met:
- The SVSL module is configured for a fast wake-up or when the SVSL/SVML module is
turned off. The affected SVSMLCTL register settings are shaded in the following table.
and
-The SVSH/SVMH module is configured to transition from Normal mode to an OFF
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PMM15 (continued) PMM Module
state when moving from Active/LPM0/LPM1 into LPM2/LPM3/LPM4 modes. The affected
SVSMHCTL register settings are shaded in the following table.
Workaround Any write to the SVSMxCTL register must be followed by a settling delay
(PMMIFG.SVSMLDLYIFG = 0 and PMMIFG.SVSMHDLYIFG = 0) before entering LPM2,
LPM3, LPM4.
and
1. Ensure the SVSx, SVMx are configured to prevent the issue from occurring by the
following:
- Configure the SVSL module for slow wake up (SVSLFP = 0). Note that this will increase
the wakeup time from LPM2/3/4 to twakeupslow (~150 us).
or
- Do not configure the SVSH/SVMH such that the modules transition from Normal mode
to an OFF state on LPM entry and ensure SVSH/SVMH is in manual mode. Instead
force the modules to remain ON even in LPMx. Note that this will cause increased power
consumption when in LPMx.
Refer to the MSP430 Driver Library(MSPDRIVERLIB) for proper PMM configuration
functions.
Use the following function, PMM15Check (void), to determine whether or not the existing
PMM configuration is affected by the erratum. The return value of the function is 1 if the
configuration is affected, and 0 if the configuration is not affected.
unsigned char PMM15Check (void)
{
// First check if SVSL/SVML is configured for fast wake-up
if ( (!(SVSMLCTL & SVSLE)) || ((SVSMLCTL & SVSLE) && (SVSMLCTL & SVSLFP)) ||
(!(SVSMLCTL & SVMLE)) || ((SVSMLCTL & SVMLE) && (SVSMLCTL & SVMLFP)) )
{ // Next Check SVSH/SVMH settings to see if settings are affected by PMM15
if ((SVSMHCTL & SVSHE) && (!(SVSMHCTL & SVSHFP)))
{
if ( (!(SVSMHCTL & SVSHMD)) || ((SVSMHCTL & SVSHMD) &&
(SVSMHCTL & SVSMHACE)) )
return 1; // SVSH affected configurations
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PMM15 (continued) PMM Module
}
if ((SVSMHCTL & SVMHE) && (!(SVSMHCTL & SVMHFP)) && (SVSMHCTL &
SVSMHACE))
return 1; // SVMH affected configurations
}
return 0; // SVS/M settings not affected by PMM15
}
}
2. If fast servicing of interrupts is required, add a 150us delay either in the interrupt
service routine or before entry into LPM3/LPM4.
PMM18 PMM Module
Category Functional
Function PMM supply overvoltage protection falsely triggers POR
Description The PMM Supply Voltage Monitor (SVM) high side can be configured as overvoltage
protection (OVP) using the SVMHOVPE bit of SVSMHCTL register. In this mode a POR
should typically be triggered when DVCC reaches ~3.75V.
If the OVP feature of SVM high side is enabled going into LPM234, the SVM might trigger
at DVCC voltages below 3.6V (~3.5V) within a few ns after wake-up. This can falsely
cause an OVP-triggered POR. The OVP level is temperature sensitive during fail scenario
and decreases with higher temperature (85 degC ~3.2V).
Workaround Use automatic control mode for high-side SVS & SVM (SVSMHCTL.SVSMHACE=1). The
SVM high side is inactive in LPM2, LPM3, and LPM4.
PMM20 PMM Module
Category Functional
Function Unexpected SVSL/SVML event during wakeup from LPM2/3/4 in fast wakeup mode
Description If PMM low side is configured to operate in fast wakeup mode, during wakeup
from LPM2/3/4 the internal VCORE voltage can experience voltage drop below the
corresponding SVSL and SVML threshold (recommendation according to User's Guide)
leading to an unexpected SVSL/SVML event. Depending on PMM configuration, this
event triggers a POR or an interrupt.
Note
As soon the SVSL or the SVML is enabled in Normal performance mode the
device is in slow wakeup mode and this erratum does not apply. In addition, this
erratum has sporadic characteristic due to an internal asynchronous circuit. The
drop of Vcore does not have an impact on specified device performance.
Workaround If SVSL or SVML is required for application (to observe external disruptive events at
Vcore pin) the slow wakeup mode has to be used to avoid unexpected SVSL/SVML
events. This is achieved if the SVSL or the SVML is configured in "Normal" performance
mode (not disabled and not in "Full" Performance Mode).
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PMM26 PMM Module
Category Functional
Function Device lock-up if RST pin pulled low during write to SVSMHCTL or SVSMLCTL
Description Device results in lock-up condition under one of the two scenarios below:
1) If RST pin is pulled low during write access to SVSMHCTL, with the RST/NMI pin
is configured to reset function and is pulled low (reset event) the device will stop code
execution and is continuously held in reset state. RST pin is no longer functional. The only
way to come out of the lock-up situation is a power cycle.
OR
2) If RST pin is pulled low during write access to SVSMLCTL and only if the code that
checks for SVSMLDLYIFG==1 is implemented without a timeout. The device will be stuck
in the polling loop polling since SVSMLDLYIFG will never be cleared.
Workaround Follow the sequence below to prevent the lock-up for both use cases:
1) Disable RST pin reset function and switch to NMI before access SVSMHCTL or
SVSMLCTL.
then
2) Activate NMI interrupt and handle reset events in this time by SW (optional if reset
functionality required during access SVSMHCTL or SVSMLCTL)
then
3) Enable RST pin reset function after access to SVSMHCTL or SVSMLCTL
To prevent lock-up caused by use case #2 a timeout for the SVSMLDLYIFG flag check
should be implemented to 300us.
PORT15 PORT Module
Category Functional
Function In-system debugging causes the PMALOCKED bit to be always set
Description The port mapping controller registers cannot be modified when single-stepping or halting
at break points between a valid password write to the PMAPWD register and the expected
lock of the port mapping (PMAP) registers. This causes the PMAPLOCKED bit to remain
set and not clear as expected.
Note: This erratum only applies to in-system debugging and is not applicable when
operating in free-running mode.
Workaround Do not single step through or place break points in the port mapping configuration section
of code.
PORT19 PORT Module
Category Functional
Function Port interrupt may be missed on entry to LPMx.5
Description If a port interrupt occurs within a small timing window (~1MCLK cycle) of the device entry
into LPM3.5 or LPM4.5, it is possible that the interrupt is lost. Hence this interrupt will not
trigger a wakeup from LPMx.5.
Workaround None
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RTC16 RTC Module
Category Functional
Function RTC_B module can seem stuck or function abnormally (jumping RTC)
Description If VBAT and DVCC (VPRIM) power up slowly and cross around the VBAK switching
threshold, internal functions may not reset properly.
This can lead to a stuck RTC_B module or to unexpected functionality e.g. RTC_B is
running faster which causes the observed time value to jump or skip forward.
Workaround Prevent DVCC (VPRIM) and VBAT from crossing each other below 2V during power up. It
does not matter which signal comes up first.
TB25 TB Module
Category Functional
Function In up mode, TBxCCRn value is immediately transferred to TBxCLn when
TBxCCTLn.CLLD bits are set or 0x01 or 0x10
Description IF Timer B is configured for Up mode,
AND
the compare latch load event (TBxCCTLn.CLLD bits) setting is configured to update
TBxCCRn when TBxR reaches 0,
THEN
TBxCCRn will update immediately instead of the described condition.
This is contrary to the user guide description of TBxCCTLn.CLLD = 0x01 or 0x10 modes.
Workaround If user needs to update TBxCCRn value when TBxR counts to 0 in Timer B up mode:
1. Set TBxCCTLn. CLLD = 0x00
2. Enable the Timer B interrupt (TBIE) in TBxCTL
3. Update TBxCCRn value within interrupt routine.
Timer B Interrupt would need to be serviced in a timely manner to mitigate disruption or
unintended timer output if an output mode is used.
UCS11 UCS Module
Category Functional
Function Modifying UCSCTL4 clock control register triggers an additional erroneous clock request
Description Changing the SELM/SELS/SELA bits in the UCSCTL4 register will correctly configure the
respective clock to use the intended clock source but might also erroneously set XT1/XT2
fault flag if the crystals are not present at XT1/XT2 or not configured in the application
firmware. If the NMI interrupt for the OFIFG is enabled, an unintentional NMI interrupt will
be triggered and needs to be handled.
Note
The XT1/XT2 fault flag can be set regardless of which SELM/SELS/SELA bit
combinations are being changed.
Workaround Clear all the fault flags in UCSCTL7 register once after changing any of the SELM/SELS/
SELA bits in the UCSCTL4 register.
If OFIFG-NMI is enabled during clock switching, disable OFIFG-NMI interrupt during
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changing the SELM/SELS/SELA bits in the UCSCTL4 register to prevent unintended NMI.
Alternatively it can be handled accordingly (clear falsely set fault flags) in the Interrupt
Service Routine to ensure proper OFIFG clearing.
USCI26 USCI Module
Category Functional
Function Tbuf parameter violation in I2C multi-master mode
Description In multi-master I2C systems the timing parameter Tbuf (bus free time between a stop
condition and the following start) is not guaranteed to match the I2C specification of 4.7us
in standard mode and 1.3us in fast mode. If the UCTXSTT bit is set during a running I2C
transaction, the USCI module waits and issues the start condition on bus release causing
the violation to occur.
Note: It is recommended to check if UCBBUSY bit is cleared before setting UCTXSTT=1.
Workaround None
USCI34 USCI Module
Category Functional
Function I2C multi-master transmit may lose first few bytes.
Description In an I2C multi-master system (UCMM =1), under the following conditions:
(1)the master is configured as a transmitter (UCTR =1)
AND
(2)the start bit is set (UCTXSTT =1);
if the I2C bus is unavailable, then the USCI module enters an idle state where it waits and
checks for bus release. While in the idle state it is possible that the USCI master updates
its TXIFG based on clock line activity due to other master/slave communication on the
bus. The data byte(s) loaded in TXBUF while in idle state are lost and transmit pointers
initialized by the user in the transmit ISR are updated incorrectly.
Workaround Verify that the START condition has been sent (UCTXSTT =0) before loading TXBUF with
data.
Example:
#pragma vector = USCIAB0TX_VECTOR
__interrupt void USCIAB0TX_ISR(void)
{
// Workaround for USCI34
if(UCB0CTL1&UCTXSTT)
{
// TXData = pointer to the transmit buffer start
// PTxData = pointer to transmit in the ISR
PTxData = TXData; // restore the transmit buffer pointer if the Start bit is set
}
//
if(IFG2&UCB0TXIFG)
{
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if (PTxData < = PTxDataEnd) // Check TX byte counter
{
UCB0TXBUF = *PTxData++; // Load TX buffer
}
else
{
UCB0CTL1 |= UCTXSTP; // I2C stop condition
IFG2 &= ~UCB0TXIFG; // Clear USCI_B0 TX int flag
__bic_SR_register_on_exit(CPUOFF); // Exit LPM0
}
}
}
USCI35 USCI Module
Category Functional
Function Violation of setup and hold times for (repeated) start in I2C master mode
Description In I2C master mode, the setup and hold times for a (repeated) START, tSU,STA and tHD,STA
respectively, can be violated if SCL clock frequency is greater than 50kHz in standard
mode (100kbps). As a result, a slave can receive incorrect data or the I2C bus can be
stalled due to clock stretching by the slave.
Workaround If using repeated start, ensure SCL clock frequencies is < 50kHz in I2C standard mode
(100 kbps).
USCI39 USCI Module
Category Functional
Function USCI I2C IFGs UCSTTIFG, UCSTPIFG, UCNACKIFG
Description Unpredictable code execution can occur if one of the hardware-clear-able IFGs
UCSTTIFG, UCSTPIFG or UCNACKIFG is set while the global interrupt enable is set
by software (GIE=1). This erratum is triggered if ALL of the following events occur in
following order:
1. Pending Interrupt: One of the UCxIFG=1 AND UCxIE=1 while GIE=0
2. The GIE is set by software (e.g. EINT)
3. The pending interrupt is cleared by hardware (external I2C event) in a time window of 1
MCLK clock cycle after the "EINT" instruction is executed.
Workaround Disable the UCSTTIE, UCSTPIE and UCNACKIE before the GIE is set. After GIE is set,
the local interrupt enable flags can be set again.
Assembly example:
bic #UCNACKIE+UCSTPIE+UCSTTIE, UCBxIE ; disable all self-clearing interrupts
NOP
EINT
bis #UCNACKIE+UCSTPIE+UCSTTIE, UCBxIE ; enable all self-clearing interrupts
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