MSP430G2744, MSP430G2544, MSP430G2444
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SLAS892C – MARCH 2013 – REVISED SEPTEMBER 2014
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Device and Documentation Support
7.1
Device Support
7.1.1
Getting Started
For an introduction to the MSP430™ family of devices and the tools and libraries that are available to help
with your development, visit the
Getting Started page
.
7.1.2
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
.
7.1.2.1
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
7.1.2.2
Recommended Hardware Options
7.1.2.2.1 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
38-pin TSSOP (DA)
MSP-FET430U38
MSP-TS430DA38
7.1.2.2.2 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.
7.1.2.2.3 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
.
7.1.2.2.4 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.
Texas Instruments
7.1.2.3
Recommended Software Options
7.1.2.3.1 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).
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