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Download into a MSP430 without using CCS?

Hakan Karlsson
Prodigy 280 points

Is there a way do download firmware into a MSP430 without using CCS?

The reason is to send already compiled files to a customer who will just download the code and not by "accident" change the code beeing downloaded into the MSP430.

 

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    TI__Guru 64820 points

    Many of the MSP430 devices support what is called a Bootstrap Loader (BSL).  This method historically has used an UART like interface to download firmware images to the device.  Please check the specific device datasheet for information about what interfaces and which pins are used.

    The procedure to invoke the bootstrap loader requires manipulating a couple of pins (TEST and /RST) in a very specific way described as the BSL entry sequence.

    There is an application note describing this in http://www-s.ti.com/sc/techlit/slau265

     

  • 0 in reply to BrandonAzbell
    Prodigy 20 points

    Is there any documentation availible that shows how to access the MSP-FET430UIF so I can use the 2-wire JTAG interface for flashing?

    BR, Fredrik

    PS. i.e. documentation of the API (apliication proagramming interface) for the MSP-FET430UIF.