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MSP-FET: Re-using same method of programming from current MSP-FET430UIF device to new MSP-FET device is unsuccessful

Ryan Jones7
Prodigy 30 points
Part Number: MSP-FET
Other Parts Discussed in Thread: MSP430-FLASHER, , MSP430G2553, UNIFLASH

We currently use the MSP-FET430UIF device to program using MSP430-Flasher software.

I notice that this is no longer available, and that the MSP-FET is the new replacement.

We are having issues using the new MSP-FET device.

We are using IAR software via command feature on microsoft windows.

The PC is a 64bit windows 7. 

The microcontroller destination is MSP430G2553.

We cannot re-run the same procedure as we get a “Vcc cannot be set” (see differences between the 2 MSP devices below).

I did come across this thread, and have updated the latest software and IAR software, but still no success.

Although, there is a working solution, which is to use "Uniflash" - but I want to avoid changing the procedure as there will be a mixture of both MSP devices on the production line.

Is there a way to continue using the current procedure?

Current MSP-FET430UIF successful run:


New MSP-FET unsuccessful run:


  • 0
    TI__Guru 56685 points
    Hello ryan,

    the newest IAR software won't help you if you are using MSP430-Flasher. I see you are using MSP430-Flasher V1.3.1. the newest version is v1.3.18. Please update the newest version of MSP430-FLASHER .
  • 0 in reply to Jace H
    Prodigy 30 points

    Hi Jace,

    Thank you for your response.

    I have already tried this, but no success - see results below:

    New MSP-FET device using latest flasher:

    I have also tried using the current MSP-FET430UIF device using the latest flasher (still no success):

  • 0 in reply to Ryan Jones7
    TI__Guru 56685 points
    Hello Ryan,

    Can you describe your connection between the MSP-FET and the MSP430? Also, can you give a schematic snippet of the JTAG connections and power?
  • 0 in reply to Jace H
    Prodigy 30 points

    Hi Jace,

    Here is the connection between the MSP FET to the target:

    JTAG Target
    1 (TDO/TDI) SBWDIO

    2

    		 X
    3 X
    4 (VCC TARGET) TARGET SENSE
    5 X
    6 X
    7 (TCK) TCK
    8 (TEST / VPP) TEST / VPP
    9 (GND) GND
    10 X
    11 X
    12 X
    13 X
    14 X

    I don't believe the circuitery is the cause of the issue, because both MSP-FET devices work when using UniFlash software...

    Thanks,

    Ryan

  • 0 in reply to Ryan Jones7
    TI__Guru 56685 points

    Hello Ryan,

    First, the connections should look like the image below taken from the MSP Hardware User Guide (http;//www.ti.com/lit/slau278 ) Basically, the TCK connection is not needed here for SBW comms unless you are blowing the e-fuse to lock JTAg. Int hat case, ti is not connected to TCK on the device, but as shown in the image.

    Second, from your capture above, it looks like the program was downloaded to the device but is having trouble verifying the memory. Have you tested your program to test for correct behavior, or tried to debug it see if its downloaded correctly? You could also just read out the Flash via CCS/IAR/Elprotronic Lite Fet Pro430 SW.

    in most cases that verify cannot be done on MSp430G2xxx devices is due to the calibration data in Info mem. If its not accounted for in images or accidently blown away in the middle of programming, this error can occur.

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