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MSP430FR5969-SP: eval boards

Michael T Schneider
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Part Number: MSP430FR5969-SP

Team, 

A few common questions Id like to have forum answers to:

  1. We are interested in testing with the launchpad MSP (http://www.ti.com/tool/MSP-EXP430FR5969). If we write code to program this MSP, will the code translate directly to the MSP430-FR5969-SP part (more specifically, M4FR5969SRGZT-MLS) and perform as seen on the launchpad?
  2. Does the MSP430 have an internal temperature sensor? It appears so from the datasheet, but we would like a confirmation since the temperature sensor was not listed as a feature for the MSP430-FR5969-SP.
  3. What are the main differences in testing with the launchpad MSP and the target development board? http://www.ti.com/tool/MSP-TS430RGZ48C
  1. Would programming for the target development board translate directly to the programming for the MSP430 and perform as expected?
  2. Would one eval board yield more insight in debugging or more closely model the actual MSP430? We would appreciate your recommendation.
  • We are designing a schematic of our system layout with MSP430. We found some sample schematics on the launchpad board datasheet, but are there any available layouts for the target development board that we could use for guidance?

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    TI__Guru 62930 points
    • We are interested in testing with the launchpad MSP (http://www.ti.com/tool/MSP-EXP430FR5969). If we write code to program this MSP, will the code translate directly to the MSP430-FR5969-SP part (more specifically, M4FR5969SRGZT-MLS) and perform as seen on the launchpad?

    Yes, they are functionally the same device.

    • Does the MSP430 have an internal temperature sensor? It appears so from the datasheet, but we would like a confirmation since the temperature sensor was not listed as a feature for the MSP430-FR5969-SP.

    Yes, there is a temp sensor as part of the ADC12_B module.  More information can be found in the Family Users Guide linked in the product folder.

    The target board is primarily a breakout board with ability for external oscillators, JTAG and BSL ability.  The launch pad is a working development board with signals aligning to the launchpad standard.

    • Would programming for the target development board translate directly to the programming for the MSP430 and perform as expected?

    Target board is more flexible, as it will allow you to use your specific clocking (LF osc and/or HF osc)   This can potentially allow it to align more closely with final board configuration.  The target board does not have emulator.  The launchpad has built in emulator.

    • Would one eval board yield more insight in debugging or more closely model the actual MSP430? We would appreciate your recommendation.

    The target board will allow your final emulation/debugging solution to be used for both the target board and development hardware.  The launchpad is constrained to using the on board emulation device.

    • We are designing a schematic of our system layout with MSP430. We found some sample schematics on the launchpad board datasheet, but are there any available layouts for the target development board that we could use for guidance?

    Both board's schematics and layouts can provide insight and be used for reference along with additional information in the datasheets.  

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    Regards,
    Wade

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