MSP430G2231-Q1
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SLAS787B – NOVEMBER 2011 – REVISED MARCH 2014
11 Device and Documentation Support
11.1 Device Support
11.1.1 Development Tools Support
All MSP430™ microcontrollers are supported by a wide variety of software and hardware development tools.
Tools are available from TI and various third parties. See them all at
www.ti.com/msp430tools
.
11.1.1.1 Hardware Features
See the
Code Composer Studio for MSP430 User's Guide
(
SLAU157
) for details on the available features.
Break-
Range
LPMx.5
MSP430
4-Wire
2-Wire
Clock
State
Trace
points
Break-
Debugging
Architecture
JTAG
JTAG
Control
Sequencer
Buffer
(N)
points
Support
MSP430
Yes
Yes
2
No
Yes
No
No
No
11.1.1.2 Recommended Hardware Options
11.1.1.2.1
Target Socket Boards
The target socket boards allow easy programming and debugging of the device using JTAG. They also feature
header pin outs for prototyping. Target socket boards are orderable individually or as a kit with the JTAG
programmer and debugger included. The following table shows the compatible target boards and the supported
packages.
Package
Target Board and Programmer Bundle
Target Board Only
MSP-FET430U14
MSP-TS430PW14
14-pin TSSOP (PW)
MSP-FET430U28A
MSP-TS430PW28A
11.1.1.2.2
Experimenter Boards
Experimenter Boards and Evaluation kits are available for some MSP430 devices. These kits feature additional
hardware components and connectivity for full system evaluation and prototyping. See
www.ti.com/msp430tools
for details.
11.1.1.2.3
Debugging and Programming Tools
Hardware programming and debugging tools are available from TI and from its third party suppliers. See the full
list of available tools at
www.ti.com/msp430tools
.
11.1.1.2.4
Production Programmers
The production programmers expedite loading firmware to devices by programming several devices
simultaneously.
Part Number
PC Port
Features
Provider
MSP-GANG
Serial and USB
Program up to eight devices at a time. Works with PC or standalone.
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11.1.1.3 Recommended Software Options
11.1.1.3.1
Integrated Development Environments
Software development tools are available from TI or from third parties. Open source solutions are also available.
This device is supported by Code Composer Studio™ IDE (CCS).
11.1.1.3.2
MSP430Ware
MSP430Ware
is a collection of code examples, data sheets, and other design resources for all MSP430 devices
delivered in a convenient package. MSP430Ware is available as a component of CCS or as a standalone
package.
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