The following documents describe the MSP430FR599x and MSP430FR596x MCUs. Copies of these documents are available on the Internet at www.ti.com.

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Errata

MSP430FR5994 Device Erratasheet

Describes the known exceptions to the functional specifications.

MSP430FR59941 Device Erratasheet

Describes the known exceptions to the functional specifications.

MSP430FR5992 Device Erratasheet

Describes the known exceptions to the functional specifications.

MSP430FR5964 Device Erratasheet

Describes the known exceptions to the functional specifications.

MSP430FR5962 Device Erratasheet

Describes the known exceptions to the functional specifications.

User's Guides

MSP430FR58xx, MSP430FR59xx, and MSP430FR6xx Family User's Guide

Detailed description of all modules and peripherals available in this device family.

MSP430 FRAM Device Bootloader (BSL) User's Guide

The bootloader (BSL) on MSP430 MCUs lets users communicate with embedded memory in the MSP430 MCU during the prototyping phase, final production, and in service. Both the programmable memory (FRAM) and the data memory (RAM) can be modified as required.

MSP430 Programming With the JTAG Interface

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).

MSP430 Hardware Tools User's Guide

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.

Application Reports

MSP430 32-kHz Crystal Oscillators

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.

MSP430 System-Level ESD Considerations

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; (2) General design guidelines for system-level ESD protection at different levels; (3) Introduction to System Efficient ESD Design (SEED).

MSP430™ FRAM Technology – How To and Best Practices

FRAM is a nonvolatile memory technology that behaves similar to SRAM while enabling a whole host of new applications, but also changing the way firmware should be designed. This application report outlines the how to and best practices of using FRAM technology in MSP430 MCUs from an embedded software development perspective. It discusses how to implement a memory layout according to application-specific code, constant, data space requirements, the use of FRAM to optimize application energy consumption, and the use of the Memory Protection Unit (MPU) to maximize application robustness by protecting the program code against unintended write accesses.