If you’ve not developed digital power or real-time applications before, it can seem a bit daunting.  But never fear!  There’s now a very simple way to get started.  If you’re familiar with MSP430™’s LaunchPad and BoosterPacks, this is simply an extension of that LaunchPad and BoosterPack ecosystem.  The newest members of this family are the C2000™ LaunchPad and LED BoosterPack.  So, what might you prototype using the C2000 LaunchPad?  Here’s a quick list of digital power and real-time applications you might develop using this new, $17 tool:

  • Solar inverters
  • LED lighting for street or backlighting
  • Uninterruptable power supplies
  • RFID readers
  • Laser ranging
  • Optical networking                         
  • Motors for white goods, power tools or industrial drives
  • Hybrid vehicles
  • Power steering
  • Much more!

 

So, how is this tool different from other development boards or kits?  Well, for one thing, at $17, it’s far less expensive.  Here are a few more design benefits the C2000 LaunchPad offers:

 

  • Features the Piccolo 32-bit TMS320F28027 microcontroller, bringing powerful control capabilities to a wider variety of developers.
  • Enables quick, easy project evaluation with the on-board JTAG emulator.
  • Provides easy access to all control peripherals through header pins that interface with external components or custom daughter boards.
  • Connects to TI BoosterPack expansion boards to enable various applications, such as LED lighting, capacitive touch and more.
  • Eases software development with a FREE, included limited version of TI’s Code Composer Studio™ integrated development environment (IDE) v5.
  • Supports controlSUITE, which features examples, libraries, application software and much more, all free for download.

 

What are you waiting for?  Get yours today!