MSP 430f5438a "fatal error could not find device" problem

nitzan chen

Other Parts Discussed in Thread: MSP430F5438A, MSP430F5438

Hello, I'm using MSP430f5438a. After many times I used it, the controller has stopped working and on IAR I see the following message: "fatal error could not find device (or device not supported) session aborted".

The "power" led on the power supply is off, therefore I'm afraid I might burn something there. I'd like to know how can I check that, or if there is any other solution.

Thanks in advance

over 10 years ago

0 DavidL over 10 years ago

TI__Mastermind 25045 points

Hi,

Could be a problem with the device or with the FET tool (debugger). Which EVM are using?? And also which FET tool are you using??

Thanks,

David

0 nitzan chen over 10 years ago in reply to DavidL

Prodigy 30 points

I'm using "Texas Instrument USB-IF" connection, MSP-FET430UIF.

And if I get it right, I'm using MSP430F5438 EVM (I'm not sure about the EVM meaning).

Thanks a lot

0 DavidL over 10 years ago in reply to nitzan chen

TI__Mastermind 25045 points

Hi,

Sorry for the confusion, EVM stands for Evaluation Module.

Could you please check your IAR Debug Options??

I'm getting the same error as you did (Fatal error: Could not find device) if I select the Spy-Bi-wire as the debug protocol. So please make sure you select 4-Wire or Manual Selection.

If this is configured correctly, could you please download/install FET-Pro430 and see if you can read the firmware on you FET tool (go to Tools > Read MSP-FET430UIF) , this might us an idea on where the problem is.

Regards,

David

0 nitzan chen over 10 years ago in reply to DavidL

Prodigy 30 points

Thanks for the reply,

I'm on automatic mode, I'll also attach a picture of it so you can see other configurations

Thanks

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