Texas Instruments MSP-FET430 Flash Emulation Tool (FET) User's Guide

This document serves as the User's Guide for the Texas Instruments MSP-FET430 Flash Emulation Tool (FET). The FET is a crucial development tool designed for debugging and programming the MSP430 family of ultralow-power microcontrollers.

It provides comprehensive instructions for both hardware and software installation, guiding users through the setup process for seamless integration with the IAR Embedded Workbench development environment (Version 3 and later).

Key Features and Content:

• Overview of the MSP-FET430 Flash Emulation Tool and its various kit contents.
• Detailed steps for software and hardware installation for different FET models.
• Guidance on the development flow, including using KickStart and the C-SPY debugger.
• Design considerations for in-circuit programming.
• Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) covering hardware, program development, and debugging.
• Schematics and PCB layouts for hardware components.

Resources:

For further information on MSP430 microcontrollers and development tools, please visit the Texas Instruments website:

• Texas Instruments MSP430 Resources

Information regarding the IAR Embedded Workbench can be found on the IAR Systems website:

• IAR Systems