MSP430F5438 Experimenter Board

Jimit Doshi

Other Parts Discussed in Thread: MSP430F5438, MSP430F5438A

Hello All,

I have a few basic queries with regard to the MSP430F5438 Experimenter Board :

1. I understand MSP430F5438 is not recommended for new designs. Rather, we are advised to use MSP430F5438A. Is this upgrade made in the Experimenter Board as well , or do we need to manually replace the IC ?

2. Can I use the USB emulator that accompanies the ez430-RF2500 kit to flash/debug the MSP430F5438 Experimenter Board? Or do I need to buy the USB-FET module instead?

Thanks !

over 12 years ago

0 Leo Hendrawan over 12 years ago

TI__Guru 56650 points

Jim,

1. Basically you can use the same kit with the MSP430F5438 and MSP430F5438A. I am not sure which samples are delivered with the kit, but however if you get MSP430F5438 non A with the kit, you can just order free samples of MSP430F5438A.

2. no, unfortunately you can't. Please refer here: http://processors.wiki.ti.com/index.php/MSP430_FAQ#Which_MSP430_target_device_does_my_FET_.28Flash_Emulation_Tool.29_support.3F