How to get latest CCS compiler for MSP430

Rich Maddox

Other Parts Discussed in Thread: MSP430F5418A

I am currently using CCSv4.1.3 for a MSP430 project.

I have determined that something (I believe sprintf) is calling malloc in the c library routines I am using. I read a post indicating that later versions of the compiler do not use malloc (version 4.3???).

I updated my CCS to v4.2 and now I can't even talk to my FET debugger.

Please advise on which version of CCS I should be using for a MSP430F5418A device.

Rich

over 15 years ago

Ki over 15 years ago

TI__Guru**** 483271 points

You can get compiler updates from the Update Manager in CCS. I think the latest MSP430 compilers are version 3.3.x or so (CCSv4.2 comes with 3.3.1)

CCSv4.2 should work fine with your device. What issue are you running into? Is it that you cannot connect to the target? Can you start a debug session?

Rich Maddox over 15 years ago in reply to Ki

Prodigy 220 points

When I upgraded to CCSv4.2 I was unable to start a debug session. I tried using my existing Target configuration ccxml file. I then tried to create a new one. Same results.

AartiG over 15 years ago in reply to Rich Maddox

TI__Guru**** 173310 points

Rich,

If you are still having trouble connecting to your target using CCS 4.2, please try the suggestions in this page, specifically related to deleting the target cache files and debug launch files.

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