MSP432E401Y: Backup the firmware that is on the chip

Hi Jacob,

Sorry for getting to you so late.

Yes, you can read the contents, provided it is not code protected.  What programmer are you using.

Hello Dennis,

If you could suggest one that would be the best, thank you!

Hello, 

Could you suggest a programmer and describe the means of retrieving the existing program?  

Thank you.

Hi Jacob,

Do you have either an MSP432E401 Launchpad or xds110 programmer?  You can use Uniflash SW to read the contents to a file.

Hi Dennis, 

We do not currently have that programmer, we can get one.

Thank you for informing me of the Uniflash SW.  Could you link me some information on how that would be done please?

Hi Jacob,

I apolgize for the delay.  You have a couple of options regarding a programmer.

1) Most cost effective ~$39 U.S. - All of our MSP432 Launchpads development kits have an xds110 compatible programmer/debugger built on board. Here is the link to the MSP432E401 user guide.  The second paragraph describes how to program an external MSP432 (your target).

The launchpad does come with a small cable than connects to J102, but I don't know what you are using on your target board to allow connections to your MSP432's JTAG connections.  You might have to modify the cable.

2)~$200 U.S. Purchase the full xds110 programmer.