
Hardware Description
2.2
Hardware Overview
shows an overview of the RF430FRL152HEVM hardware.
Figure 5. RF430FRL152HEVM Hardware
2.3
Hardware Configurations
2.3.1
Passive (Unpowered) Operation
In this mode, the RF430FRL152H is powered entirely from the RF field generated by the reader.
1. Set S6 to "Battery".
2. Set S3 to "S" (slave mode).
3. Make sure that USB and the MSP-FET emulation tool are not connected.
4. Place the EVM antenna on top of a NFC reader/writer to communicate.
Neither the "Alarm" or the "Power" LEDs illuminate in this mode of operation at any time. At this time a
NFC/RFID reader may be used to communicate to the RF430FRL152HEVM.
2.3.2
Debugging or Programming
The following instructions show how to program the FRAM memory or debug the RF430FRL152H using a
MSP-FET emulation tool. In this configuration the EVM is powered by the MSP-FET emulation tool.
1. Set switch S6 (near the BoosterPack headers) to "Supply".
2. Connect the MSP-FET430 emulation tool to the JTAG header, SV2.
3. Start a debug session using IAR or CSS IDE.
4. Connection with the USB cable is not necessary for debugging or programming the RF430FRL152H.
Note: The Alarm LED may be illuminated during the debugging process if the USB cable is connected.
This is normal behavior.
Note: If the USB cable is not connected, the power LED (U5) and the Alarm LED (7) are not illuminated
even if the emulation tool is connected. This is normal behavior.
The MSP-FET emulation tool can be used to program or debug the EVM at this point.
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RF430FRL152HEVM User's Guide
SLAU607 – December 2014
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