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MSP430F5342: difficulty connecting to MSP430F5342

jim mac ti
Prodigy 90 points
Part Number: MSP430F5342
Other Parts Discussed in Thread: MSP-FET

We have a new product line that was acquired. 

It has a MSP430F5342

I am trying to program the microcontroller on the PCBs using the existing JTAG connection points in the PCB in conjunction with the MSP FET and the code that was provided with the PCB.

Thie project was imported into the current work space

   -File -> import -> CCS Projects 

A custom connector was made, I think its correct.

This connector has a PCB that mates with the primary PCB

The image below has some of the connection points on the primary PCB along with designators for the microcontroller.

 3D view. - the previous company had the JTAG pins at 0.031" pitch, 2 rows0.039" apart, so they are tight.

the wire connecting the 2 parts are

this connects at the PCB with the following at thePCB

We have had 3 people look at the wires, I think we have them right

with the connector harness made here

The target configuration may have imported correctly but I am not sure.

Anyone have any ideas on what i can do to debug this any further?

I dont see that I can buy any of the microcontrollers right now, they are sold out throughout the country.

Does the eval kit with the ZIPP socket come with one?

MSP-TS430RGZ48B Development kit | TI.com

Any help is appreciated

I have  not used CCS for about 5 years so I might not be remembering this correct.

 I keep getting this error

thanks

  • 0
    Prodigy 90 points

    ...

    Also, there is sometype of user programming application ... MSP Flasher that comes with it

    Each time I run it, the LED on the target PCB is flashing.

    I have to reset unplug the MSP FET to restore the LED to flashing again, it seems to hangup when connecting with this utiilty

  • +1 in reply to jim mac ti
    TI__Guru 56685 points

    Hello Jim Mac,

    If you are using an MSP-FET, you also need to connect power to the MSP-FET as one of the first steps to programming a target device is the MSP-FET tries to sense if the target is self powered, or if the MSP-FET needs to provide power. For details of proper programming connects, see Figure 2-1 in the MSP430 Hardware Tools User Guide. 

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