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MSP430F6736: LCDCAP pin must be connected to DVSS CAUTION - what if it's not?

Part Number: MSP430F6736

I'm preparing an FMEA document where I need to know what actually happens if the LCDCAP pin does not get connected to ground... The datasheet says CAUTION every where this pin gets mentioned if not used, but no explanation. The only clue I have is that this is associated with a charge pump.

Is there any documentation on this? It seems to be fine when I test with it disconnected, but the word CAUTION scares me from an FMEA standpoint. 

  • Hello Michael,

    The capacitor on LCDCAP only needs to be populated if you are using the LCD charge pump.  If the charge pump starts up without a capacitor present, this can damage the device.  If you are not using the charge pump, it is recommended to connect this pin to ground.  If the charge pump is not turned on, there should not be risk of damage to the device, but current consumption could be higher since you have a floating pin.    

    Please also note that the LCD_C on this device includes a protection to disable the charge pump if it is started and the LCDCAP is not present.  See the LCDNOCAPIFG in the users guide.

    I also found another thread with a similar question.  

    https://e2e.ti.com/support/microcontrollers/msp430/f/166/t/647662?MSP430FR6922-R33-Termination

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