
Contents
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MSP-EXP430G2 LaunchPad Overview
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1.1
Overview
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1.2
Features
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1.3
Kit Contents
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1.4
Revisions
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Installation
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2.1
Download the Required Software
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2.2
Install the Software
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2.3
Install the Hardware
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Getting Started With MSP-EXP430G2 LaunchPad
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3.1
Getting Started
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3.2
Demo Application, Internal Temperature Measurement
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Develop an Application With the MSP-EXP430G2 LaunchPad
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4.1
Developing an Application
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4.2
Program and Debug the Temperature Measurement Demo Application
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4.3
Disconnect Emulator From Target With Jumper J3
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4.4
Program Connected eZ430 Target Boards
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4.5
Connecting a Crystal Oscillator
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4.6
Connecting a BoosterPack
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4.7
Supported Devices
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4.8
MSP-EXP430G2 On-Board Emulator
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MSP-EXP430G2 Hardware
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5.1
Device Pinout
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5.2
Schematics
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5.3
PCB Layout
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5.4
Bill of Materials (BOM)
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Suggested Reading
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
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Revision History
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Table of Contents
SLAU318F – July 2010 – Revised January 2015
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