Describes the known exceptions to the functional specifications for this device.

Describes the known exceptions to the functional specifications for this device.

Describes the known exceptions to the functional specifications for this device.

Describes the known exceptions to the functional specifications for this device.

Describes the known exceptions to the functional specifications for this device.

Describes the known exceptions to the functional specifications for this device.

Detailed information on the modules and peripherals available in this device family.

This user's guide describes how to use the TI Code Composer Studio IDE with the MSP430 ultra-low-power microcontrollers.

The MSP430 bootloader (BSL) lets users communicate with embedded memory in the MSP430 microcontroller during the prototyping phase, final production, and in service. Both the programmable memory (flash memory) and the data memory (RAM) can be modified as required. Do not confuse the bootloader with the bootstrap loader programs found in some digital signal processors (DSPs) that automatically load program code (and data) from external memory to the internal memory of the DSP.

This document describes the functions that are required to erase, program, and verify the memory module of the MSP430 flash-based and FRAM-based microcontroller families using the JTAG communication port. In addition, it describes how to program the JTAG access security fuse that is available on all MSP430 devices. This document describes device access using both the standard 4-wire JTAG interface and the 2-wire JTAG interface, which is also referred to as Spy-Bi-Wire (SBW).

This manual describes the hardware of the TI 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.

Selection of the right crystal, correct load circuit, and proper board layout are important for a stable crystal oscillator. This application report summarizes crystal oscillator function and explains the parameters to select the correct crystal for MSP430 ultra-low-power operation. In addition, hints and examples for correct board layout are given. The document also contains detailed information on the possible oscillator tests to ensure stable oscillator operation in mass production.

System-Level ESD has become increasingly demanding with silicon technology scaling towards lower voltages and the need for designing cost-effective and ultra-low-power components. This application report addresses three different ESD topics to help board designers and OEMs understand and design robust system-level designs: (1) Component-level ESD testing and system-level ESD testing, their differences and why component-level ESD rating does not ensure system-level robustness. (2) General design guidelines for system-level ESD protection at different levels including enclosures, cables, PCB layout, and on-board ESD protection devices. (3) Introduction to System Efficient ESD Design (SEED), a co-design methodology of on-board and on-chip ESD protection to achieve system-level ESD robustness, with example simulations and test results. A few real-world system-level ESD protection design examples and their results are also discussed.

This document describes the benefits of the Enhanced Emulation Module (EEM) advanced debugging features that are available in the MSP430 devices and how they can be used with Code Composer Studio (CCS) version 6 software development tool. The EEM advanced debugging features support both precision analog and full-speed digital debugging. The configuration of the debug environment for maximum control and the use of the embedded trace capability are described. Some techniques that allow rapid development and design-for-testability are demonstrated.