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How to USE MSP-TS430PZ100D- 100-pin Target Development Board for MSP430FRxx FRAM MCU

c1
Prodigy 115 points
Other Parts Discussed in Thread: MSP-TS430PW28A, MSP-TS430PZ100D

Ok this question is a dumb one. but i am new to all this so here it goes.

1.) How to insert a new MCU in the ZIF socket of MSP-TS430PZ100D- 100-pin Target board. I was always in the impression ZIF sockets came with a tiny lever which you can lock it after placing the IC like the old Intel boards of computers. I can't see such a thing on this. so how to use it?

2.) if i buy a Lower pin count FRAM MCU, do i need to change the ZIF socket / the target board. or are they, the pins are compatible only lesser pin?

3.)  Same above question for MSP-TS430PW28A Target board.

Thanks in advance.

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    Guru 92251 points

    c1 said:
    How to insert a new MCU in the ZIF socket of MSP-TS430PZ100D- 100-pin Target board.

    The Yamaichi IC201 series socket used is sprung so that when the top of the socket is pressed in the contacts retract allowing the device to be inserted. When the socket is released the contacts spring out which retain the device in the socket.

    [There is also an optional clip which can be inserted to prevent the device from being inadvertently released during transport]  

    c1 said:
    if i buy a Lower pin count FRAM MCU, do i need to change the ZIF socket / the target board. or are they, the pins are compatible only lesser pin?

    It depends on the device / package. Some devices with in-line packages may have the pinout arranged such that devices with a smaller number of pins to be inserted. Have you any specific devices in mind?

    c1 said:
    Same above question for MSP-TS430PW28A Target board.

    I haven't used that target board, but based upon the pictures guess that it operates in a similar way to the MSP-TS430PZ100D. i.e. press down the top of the socket, insert the device, and then release the socket to retain the device.

  • 0 in reply to Chester Gillon
    Prodigy 115 points

    Chester Gillon said:
    The Yamaichi IC201 series socket used is sprung so that when the top of the socket is pressed in the contacts retract allowing the device to be inserted. When the socket is released the contacts spring out which retain the device in the socket.

    Chester Gillon Thanks...

    Chester Gillon said:
    Have you any specific devices in mind?

    No not as of now. but was wondering if i go for lower pin count i may be able to save on the cost of the MCU.

    Once again thanks :)

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