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MSP-FET Fatal Error: Could not find device

Brian Johnson1
Intellectual 340 points
Other Parts Discussed in Thread: MSP430F5229, MSP-TS430RGC64C, MSP-FET

I know that there are many posts about this problem but they dont seem to solve my problem. I am currently using a MSP-FET with a MSP-TS430RGC64C developemnt board with a MSP430F5229 chip. When trying to run the IAR kickstart I get the following error "Fatal error:  Could not find device (or device not supported) Session aborted!" I have tried many of the solutions such as finding the firmware version using Elprotronic FET-Pro430 but i am getting a MSP430.dll initialization error which says to check if your device is connected.  The device manager has the FET listed as follows

I have also tried reinstalling the MSP430.dll but it doesnt change any of the results. Is there something I am missing? Thanks

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    TI__Mastermind 21975 points
    Hi Brian,

    How are you powering the MSP430? Most target boards can be configured to pull power from the MSP-FET by setting the VCC jumper to INT (instead of EXT). However, The F5229 is a split rail device, and requires two power rails. The VCC rail, that is similar to the VCC rail on other 430s and can be between 1.8V and 3.6V; and the DVIO rail, that must be between 1.62V and 1.98V. If you haven't already, try connecting a 1.8V supply to the DVIO rail before connecting the JTAG connector to the MSP-FET, then try programming the device again and see if that helps.

    Mike
  • 0 in reply to Mike Pridgen
    Intellectual 340 points
    That worked! Thank you!

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