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MSP-EXP430F5529 Experimenter Board

User

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s Guide

Literature Number: SLAU330A

May 2011

Revised June 2011

Summary of Contents for MSP-EXP430F5529

Page 1: ...MSP EXP430F5529 Experimenter Board User s Guide Literature Number SLAU330A May 2011 Revised June 2011 ...

Page 2: ...2 SLAU330A May 2011 Revised June 2011 Submit Documentation Feedback Copyright 2011 Texas Instruments Incorporated ...

Page 3: ... 13 3 1 Software 13 3 2 Download the Required Software 13 3 3 Working With the Example Software 13 4 MSP EXP430F5529 Hardware 17 4 1 Hardware Overview 17 4 2 Jumper Settings and Power 18 4 3 eZ FET Emulator 21 4 4 MSP EXP430F5529 Hardware Components 21 5 Frequently Asked Questions References and Schematics 24 5 1 Frequently Asked Questions 24 5 2 References 24 5 3 Schematics and BOM 25 3 SLAU330A ...

Page 4: ...tics 1 of 7 25 11 Schematics 2 of 7 26 12 Schematics 3 of 7 27 13 Schematics 4 of 7 28 14 Schematics 5 of 7 29 15 Schematics 6 of 7 30 16 Schematics 7 of 7 31 List of Tables 1 MSP EXP430F5529 Jumper Settings and Functionality 19 2 Push Buttons Potentiometer and LED Connections 22 3 Pinning Mapping for Header J4 23 4 Pin Mapping for Header J5 23 5 Pin Mapping for Header J12 23 6 Bill of Materials 3...

Page 5: ...ments MSP EXP430F5529 Experimenter Board User s Guide SLAU330 MSP EXP430F5529 Experimenter Board User Experience Software MSP EXP430F5529 Experimenter Board Quick Start Guide SLAU339 MSP EXP430F5529 Experimenter Board PCB Design Files SLAR055 MSP430F552x Code Examples SLAC300 FCC Warning This equipment is intended for use in a laboratory test environment only It generates uses and can radiate radi...

Page 6: ...6 Read This First SLAU330A May 2011 Revised June 2011 Submit Documentation Feedback Copyright 2011 Texas Instruments Incorporated ...

Page 7: ...e touch pads RF EVM expansion headers nine LEDs an analog thumb wheel easy access to spare F5529 pins integrated Spy Bi Wire flash emulation module and standard full JTAG pin access The kit is pre programmed with an out of box demo to immediately demonstrate the capabilities of the MSP430 and Experimenter Board This document details the hardware its use and the example software Figure 1 MSP EXP430...

Page 8: ...EXP430F5529 Experimenter Board Two mini USB cables Battery holder 1GB microSD card Quick start guide 8 MSP EXP430F5529 Experimenter Board SLAU330A May 2011 Revised June 2011 Submit Documentation Feedback Copyright 2011 Texas Instruments Incorporated ...

Page 9: ...e menu items on the LCD screen Press the S1 pushbutton to enter a selection or press the S2 pushbutton to cancel Figure 2 User Experience Navigation 2 2 Main Menu The main menu displays a list of applications and settings that demonstrate key features of the MSP430F5529 Use the thumb wheel on the bottom right of the PCB to scroll up and down through the menu options Use the push buttons to enter a...

Page 10: ...f turns obtained in the sequence is then displayed Tilt Puzzle A version of the famous 8 puzzle game The game consists of a 3 by 3 grid with eight numbers and one empty space The game utilizes the on board accelerometer to shift numbers up down and left right The objective of the game is to have the sum of the numbers in each row and column equal to twelve Press S1 to begin a new game if the curre...

Page 11: ...e sure to connect a USB cable from the USB port labeled 5529 USB to the host PC The MSP430 now acts as the mouse for the PC Tilt the board to move the mouse around the screen and press S1 to click Press S2 to exit and return Demo Apps sub menu USB microSD Select USB microSD to connect to the PC as a mass storage device Make sure to connect a USB cable from the USB port labeled 5529 USB to the host...

Page 12: ...After the contrast is set at the desired level press S2 to return to the Settings sub menu Backlight Modify the brightness of the backlight by turning the wheel There are 12 brightness settings from having the backlight turned off up to full brightness After the backlight is set at the desired level press S2 to return to the Settings sub menu Calibrate Accel Sets the default position for the accel...

Page 13: ...d development environments IDEs for MSP430 that can be used with the MSP EXP430F5529 Experimenter Board including Rowley Crossworks and MSPGCC However the example project has been created using Code Composer Studio CCS and IAR For more information on the supported software and the latest code examples visit the online product folder http focus ti com docs toolsw folders print msp exp430f5529 html ...

Page 14: ...t see Figure 4 Make sure the project is selected and click Finish Figure 4 Opening Existing Project The project is now open To build download and debug the code on the device on the MSP EXP430F5529 Experimenter Board select Target Debug Active Project or click the green bug button 14 MSP EXP430F5529 Experimenter Board SLAU330A May 2011 Revised June 2011 Submit Documentation Feedback Copyright 2011...

Page 15: ...our own application follow these steps 1 Download and install a supported IDE Code Composer Studio Free 16KB IDE www ti com ccs IAR Embedded Workbench KickStart Free 8KB IDE www ti com iar kickstart 2 Connect the MSP EXP430F5529 Experimenter Board eZ FET USB to the PC 3 Download and debug your application 15 SLAU330A May 2011 Revised June 2011 MSP EXP430F5529 Experimenter Board Submit Documentatio...

Page 16: ... the Experimenter Board UserExperienceDemo Files related to the example software provided with the board 5xx_ACTIVE_test Runs a RAM test Clock Displays analog and digital clocks Also provides a function to set time and date Demo_Cube Displays a auto manual rotating cube uses accelerometer DemoApps Contains the demos for capacitive touch EchoUsb HyperTerminal application LPM Provides options for va...

Page 17: ...ovides real time in system Spy Bi Wire programming and debugging via a USB connection to a PC Using the eZ430 FET Emulator module eliminates the need for using an external MSP430 Flash Emulation Tool MSP FET430UIF However full speed 4 wire JTAG communication is only possible with a MSP FET430UIF connected to the 5529 JTAG header For additional details on the installation and usage of the Flash Emu...

Page 18: ...igure 7 shows the common jumper settings depending on the power source for the MSP EXP430F5529 Experimenter Board Figure 7 Common Power Jumper Settings 18 MSP EXP430F5529 Experimenter Board SLAU330A May 2011 Revised June 2011 Submit Documentation Feedback Copyright 2011 Texas Instruments Incorporated ...

Page 19: ...P EXP430F5529 Experimenter used to measure current consumption of the entire board Board system devices are not powered JP8 LDO No connection to MSP430 VCC when Only applicable when powering via 5529 USB connection powered via 5529 USB ALT Default Connects the alternate LDO TPS73533 to the MSP430 VCC INT Connects the internal F5529 LDO to the MSP430 VCC JP11 JTAG JTAG tool does NOT provide power O...

Page 20: ... observed when using multiple power sources such as USB and a battery at the same time This could lead to the battery being charged if the power settings are not correct Figure 8 Visual Power Schematic 20 MSP EXP430F5529 Experimenter Board SLAU330A May 2011 Revised June 2011 Submit Documentation Feedback Copyright 2011 Texas Instruments Incorporated ...

Page 21: ...Z The USCI module in the MSP430F5529 supports the UART protocol that is used to communicate with the TI TUSB3410 device on the eZ FET emulator for data transfer to the PC 4 4 MSP EXP430F5529 Hardware Components 4 4 1 Dot Matrix LCD The EA DOGS102W 6 is a dot matrix LCD with a resolution of 102x64 pixels The LCD has a built in back light driver that can be controlled by a PWM signal from the MSP430...

Page 22: ... cards are compatible with the MSP EXP430F5529 Experimenter Board CC1100EMK CC1101EMK Sub 1 GHz radio CC2500EMK 2 4 GHz radio CC2420EMK CC2430EMK 2 4 GHz 802 15 4 SoC radio CC2520EMK CC2530EMK 2 4 GHz 802 15 4 SoC radio CC2520 CC2591 EM if R4 and R8 0 Ω resistors are connected NOTE Future evaluation boards may also be compatible with the header connections 4 4 4 eZ430 RF2500T Interface The eZ430 R...

Page 23: ...eneral purpose input output pins or as described in the device datasheet Table 3 Pinning Mapping for Header J4 Pin Description Port Pin Port Pin Pin Description Vcc VCC P6 6 CB6 A6 UCA1RXD UCA1SOMI P4 5 P8 1 GPIO LED2 UCA1TXD UCA1SIMO P4 4 P8 2 GPIO LED3 GPIO P4 6 P8 0 GPIO POT GPIO P4 7 P4 5 UCA1RXD UCA1SOMI A9 VREF VeREF P5 1 P4 4 UCA1TXD UCA1SIMO GND GND P6 7 CB7 A7 Table 4 Pin Mapping for Head...

Page 24: ...because blowing the fuse would prevent further access to the MSP430 device via JTAG 5 I am measuring system current in the range of 30 mA is this normal The LCD and the LCD backlight require a large amount of current approximately 20 mA to 25 mA to operate This results in a total system current consumption in the range of 30 mA If the LCD backlight is on 30 mA is considered normal To ensure the bo...

Page 25: ...es show the schematics and BOM In addition the original Eagle CAD schematics and Gerber files are available for download SLAR055 Figure 10 Schematics 1 of 7 25 SLAU330A May 2011 Revised June 2011 MSP EXP430F5529 Experimenter Board Submit Documentation Feedback Copyright 2011 Texas Instruments Incorporated ...

Page 26: ...stions References and Schematics www ti com Figure 11 Schematics 2 of 7 26 MSP EXP430F5529 Experimenter Board SLAU330A May 2011 Revised June 2011 Submit Documentation Feedback Copyright 2011 Texas Instruments Incorporated ...

Page 27: ...y Asked Questions References and Schematics Figure 12 Schematics 3 of 7 27 SLAU330A May 2011 Revised June 2011 MSP EXP430F5529 Experimenter Board Submit Documentation Feedback Copyright 2011 Texas Instruments Incorporated ...

Page 28: ...stions References and Schematics www ti com Figure 13 Schematics 4 of 7 28 MSP EXP430F5529 Experimenter Board SLAU330A May 2011 Revised June 2011 Submit Documentation Feedback Copyright 2011 Texas Instruments Incorporated ...

Page 29: ...y Asked Questions References and Schematics Figure 14 Schematics 5 of 7 29 SLAU330A May 2011 Revised June 2011 MSP EXP430F5529 Experimenter Board Submit Documentation Feedback Copyright 2011 Texas Instruments Incorporated ...

Page 30: ...stions References and Schematics www ti com Figure 15 Schematics 6 of 7 30 MSP EXP430F5529 Experimenter Board SLAU330A May 2011 Revised June 2011 Submit Documentation Feedback Copyright 2011 Texas Instruments Incorporated ...

Page 31: ...y Asked Questions References and Schematics Figure 16 Schematics 7 of 7 31 SLAU330A May 2011 Revised June 2011 MSP EXP430F5529 Experimenter Board Submit Documentation Feedback Copyright 2011 Texas Instruments Incorporated ...

Page 32: ...3 1µF 0805 C24 1µF 0805 C25 1µF 0805 C26 1µF 0805 C27 1µF 0805 C28 4 7uF 0805 C29 10nF 0805 C30 1µF 0805 C31 1u 0603 C32 4 7u 0805 C33 0 1u 0603 C34 4u7 0603 C35 10p 0603 C36 10p 0603 C37 10n 0402 C38 33p 0402 C39 33p 0402 C40 1u 6 3V 0603 C41 100n 0402 C42 1u 6 3V 0603 C43 100n 0402 C44 1u 6 3V 0603 C45 22p 0402 C46 22p 0402 C47 100n 0402 C48 100n 0402 C49 100n 0402 C50 10uF 6 3V 1210 CON1 8PIN_S...

Page 33: ... LED 0805 Surface Mount Bottom OSRAM TOPLED Santana Blue LED LED5 OSRAM TOPLED Santana Blue LED 0805 Surface Mount Bottom OSRAM TOPLED Santana Blue LED LED6 OSRAM TOPLED Santana Blue LED 0805 Surface Mount Bottom OSRAM TOPLED Santana Blue LED LED7 OSRAM TOPLED Santana Blue LED 0805 Surface Mount Bottom OSRAM TOPLED Santana Blue LED LED8 OSRAM TOPLED Santana Blue LED 0805 Surface Mount Bottom OSRAM...

Page 34: ...R40 15k 0402 R_SMDR0402 R41 33k 0402 R_SMDR0402 R42 1k5 0402 R_SMDR0402 R43 33R 0402 R_SMDR0402 R44 DNP 47k 0402 R_SMDR0402 R45 DNP 47k 0402 R_SMDR0402 R46 33R 0402 R_SMDR0402 R47 100k 1 0402 R_SMDR0402 R48 33k 0402 R_SMDR0402 R49 3k3 0402 R_SMDR0402 R50 100k 1 0402 R_SMDR0402 R51 3k3 0402 R_SMDR0402 R52 100R 0402 R_SMDR0402 R53 1k5 0402 R_SMDR0402 R54 1k5 0402 R_SMDR0402 RF1 CCxxxx RF EVM HEADER ...

Page 35: ...CELEROMETER SMD CMA3000 CMA3000 D01 U3 102x64 LCD DISPLAY EA DOGS102 6 EA DOGS102 6 U3 LED BACKLIGHT EA DOGS102 6 EA LED39x41 W U4 Alternate LDO TPS73533 SC70 5 TPS73533DRBT U5 LED Backlight Current Source TPS75105 SON 10 TPS75105DSKR U6 F5529 USB ESD Protection TPD2E001 SOT 5 TPD2E001DRLR U7 eZ430 MSP430F16x 64 LQFP MSP430F1612IPMR U8 eZ430 Level Translator TXS0104E 14 TSSOP TXS0104EPWR U9 eZ430 ...

Page 36: ...horized for use in safety critical applications such as life support where a failure of the TI product would reasonably be expected to cause severe personal injury or death unless officers of the parties have executed an agreement specifically governing such use Buyers represent that they have all necessary expertise in the safety and regulatory ramifications of their applications and acknowledge ...

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