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CCS/MSP430F5438A: problem measuring Crystal oscillator frequency with oscilloscope

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Part Number: MSP430F5438A

Tool/software: Code Composer Studio

hy, 

I was trying to measure crystal oscillator frequency of msp430f5438A experimental board with oscilloscope but i cannot read any value. what could be the problem?

  

  • If the oscillator quits when you make the measurement, your probe is loading down the crystal. Or the frequency is too high for your scope.
    It is hard for us to tell from here. Make sure to try both sides of the crystal, one side will be less sensitive than the other.
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