I am developing a project with MSP430F168 and I use the MSP-FET430UIF device from TI to download via JTAG.
The problem is this UIF device constantly hangs up. If I attempt to start a debug using CCS4 it won't recognize the target. Once it hangs up I try all kinds of tricks to get it to connet up. I discoonect USB, the JTAG connector, restart CCS4. sometimes it works after 3-4 tries but many times it just does not. So i have tried to shut down my PC and start it up again. SOme times that works, sometiles not.
I have also have frequently had the problem that it is flaky, in that I would be compiling and downloading several times and all of a sudden it stops recognizing the target. (no UIF or target).
I have several units of this so it is not like one unit is bad. I also check the the device manager has recognized the UIF device on its USB ports. I coan't believe I am the only one having this problem..
The question is does anyone out there know what the problem is and MORE IMPORTANT, is there a sure way of recovering from this ?
I hate this product. I have never had any problem using download devices from any other company... If this continues, I would never again want to use TI products.....
Please help !
Thanks.
Bhal Tulpule