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MSP430i2041 not getting programmed from MSP-FET-UIF/MSP430G2 launchpad

Vageesh KM
Expert 1075 points
Other Parts Discussed in Thread: MSP430I2041, MSP-FET

Hi,

We are using MSP430I2041 and while trying to program with either MSP430G2 Launchpad or MSP-FET-UIF(Connections made as per fig 2-3 from the msp430 hardware tools user guide) getting an error message as shown in the picture below,

We tried by removing and adding capacitor on the RST still we didnt able to program the board.

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    TI__Guru**** 208927 points
    Hi Vageesh,

    Short out the 330 Ohm resistor to see if this makes a difference. If powering from the MSP-FET430UIF make sure that VCC TOOL (JTAG pin 2) is connected but if powered from an external supply connect to VCC TARGET (JTAG pin 4) instead. Perform a continuity test to make sure that all of your connections to the MSP430i2041 are secure.

    Regards,
    Ryan
  • 0 in reply to Ryan Brown1
    Expert 1075 points

    Hi Ryan,

    We removed 330E and shorted the path but was not successful.

    Infact I am not able to program MSP430F5xx/G2xx series of controllers from MSP-FET430UIF via SWD and able to do it only through JTAG.

    So can you please help us in setting the configuration of FETUIF for SWD. I am using CCSv6 and referred to MSP430 hardware tools user guide.

    Even I tried installing elptronic tool but  as my system runs on Windows 10, it is not getting installed. So if we are able to program the other series of 

    MSP430 via SWD using FETUIF probably MSP430i2041 works.

  • 0 in reply to Vageesh KM
    TI__Guru**** 208927 points
    Hello Vageesh,

    One quick note, there is a difference between SWD and SBW. SWD (single wire debug) uses a single wire + Vcc & GND and is only available on some ARM devices. You mean to say SBW (spy-by wire), which uses the Vcc, GND, RST, and TEST lines for communication.

    The MSP-FET430UIF hardware has not actually been tested with Windows 10 and performance with such a setup is uncertain. We recommend that all customers upgrade to the MSP-FET for new designs. However the G2 Launchpad eZ430 SBW should still be capable of programming the units. Are you testing on TI-provided target boards or custom boards? What exact error messages are you receiving? Can you confirm the continuity of all lines as mentioned the other day? Remember that JTAG pin 2 is connected if the MSP-FET430UIF is providing system power and JTAG pin 4 is connected if the target is powered by an external supply.

    Regards,
    Ryan
  • 0 in reply to Ryan Brown1
    Expert 1075 points

    Hi Ryan,

    We have MSP-430FETUIF and MSP430G2 launchpad, can you please share the details of what to be used for programming MSP430i2041 over spy by wire including windows ver suitable for it.

  • 0 in reply to Vageesh KM
    TI__Guru**** 208927 points
    Hi Vageesh,

    Supported OS for the MSP-FET430UIF includes Windows XP, Vista, 7 (32 & 64-bit), for the newer MSP-FET all Windows OS versions are supported up to Windows 10. Figure 2-3 of the MSP430 Hardware Tools User's Guide (SLAU278) shows how to connect SBW: www.ti.com/.../slau278w.pdf

    The MSP-EXP430G2 LaunchPad has an older eZ430 on-board emulator that is supported by Windows 7 and XP. Newer LaunchPads with the updated eZ-FET emulators are supported up to Windows 10. Instructions for using the emulator for a different target are included in Section 4.3 of the MSP-EXP430G2 User's Guide (SLAU318) or Section 2.3.6 of the MSP430-EXP430FR5969 User's Guide (SLAU535B):

    www.ti.com/.../slau318f.pdf
    www.ti.com/.../slau535b.pdf

    However I would think that if the Windows version was the issue then you would be experiencing an error related to Windows not being able to find an emulator, not that the target cannot be identified. This leads me to believe that there is a physical hardware issue involved. Keep in mind that there should be four connections between the target and host: Vcc, GND, TEST, and RST.

    Regards,
    Ryan
  • 0 in reply to Vageesh KM
    TI__Guru**** 208927 points
    Hello Vageesh,

    What is the current status of your project? Were you able to communicate with the MSP430I2041?

    Regards,
    Ryan

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