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Alternatives for the MSP430 microcontroller

Erwin Swaving
Prodigy 30 points

Hello,

I have bought the EVM launchpad and i'm verry pretty with the test results of the LDC1000.

Now i want to make my own program with the LDC1000, but is it possible to use another microcontroller with the LDC1000?
So what's the best alternative for the MSP430 MCU?


Thank you,

Best Regards,

Erwin

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    TI__Genius 14270 points

    Hello Erwin,

    My apologies in advance for not being able to give you a straight answer to your question. I can't really answer the best alternative, as this will vary based on the system needs and resources available. We use the MSP430 on the LDC EVMs as they provide USB functionality, are small and fast and easy to use. Use of LDCs with other MCUs is not an issue, as ARM-based MCUs, C2000, and many non-TI MCUs have all been successfully used with the LDC.

    Regards,

    ChrisO

  • 0 in reply to Chris Oberhauser66
    Prodigy 30 points
    Hello Chris,

    Thank you for your post!
    Ok, so its possible to use another MCUs. Can i also find some documentation about the software code of the MSP430, how the program reads out the LDC1000? I don't know exactly where to start if i will write my own program.

    Best Regards,

    Erwin
  • 0 in reply to Erwin Swaving
    Prodigy 30 points
    PS. Its not that i don't want to use the MSP430 with the LDC1000, The only reason is if we can't order the MSP430 anymore that we we have an alternative MCU ;)
  • 0 in reply to Erwin Swaving
    TI__Genius 14270 points
    Hi Erwin,

    Interfacing an LDC to an MCU is not very difficult - simply configure the SPI peripheral, provide a TBCLK (CLKIN signal), and monitor the INTB pin if desired.

    There are a host of examples included in the file LDC1000 Firmware Library for the MSP430, which can be downloaded in the software section of www.ti.com/.../toolssoftware. Also, take a look at www.tij.co.jp/.../snaa213.pdf. I'm sorry that we don't have examples for other MCU, but these resources should provide a reasonable starting point.

    Regards,

    ChrisO