Introduction
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BOOSTXL-TPS65218 EVM User's Guide
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MSP430F5529 LaunchPad Development Kit (MSP-EXP430F5529LP) User's Guide
1.2
Required Hardware
1.2.1
MSP430F5529 LaunchPad
The MSP430F5529 LaunchPad will serve as a communication interface between the IPG-UI software and
the TPS65218D0 device. The firmware on the MSP430F5529 needs to be updated before it can
communicate with the TPS65218D0.
shows the BOOSTXL-TP65218 connected on top of the
MSP430F5529 LaunchPad with a micro-USB cable inserted in the LaunchPad.
Figure 2. BOOSTXL-TPS65218 and MSP430F5529 LaunchPad Connected
NOTE:
Do not plug the BOOSTXL-TPS65218 BoosterPack into the MSP430F5529 LaunchPad
before the firmware is updated, as described in
.
2
Getting Started
shows the high-level block diagram of the BOOSTXL-TPS65218 as it is wired to the
MSP430F5529 LaunchPad through the two 20-pin headers connecting the two PCBs. It also shows the
LaunchPad connected to a computer through a USB cable, which is required for programming the
TPS65218D0 device.