SLAU573C November   2015  – October 2019

 

  1.   MSP-BSL Bootloader (BSL) Programmer for MSP430™ and SimpleLink™ MSP432™ Microcontrollers
    1.     Trademarks
    2. 1 Introduction
      1. 1.1 Additional Online Information
    3. 2 Functionality and Supported Protocols
      1. 2.1 BSL Entry Sequence
      2. 2.2 UART Communication
      3. 2.3 I2C Communication
      4. 2.4 SPI Communication
    4. 3 Firmware Update
    5. 4 Hardware
      1. 4.1 Schematic
      2. 4.2 BSL Connector and Available Pins
      3. 4.3 Target Power Supply
      4. 4.4 Pullups for I2C Operation
    6. 5 Firmware Revision History
  2.   Revision History

MSP-BSL Bootloader (BSL) Programmer for MSP430™ and SimpleLink™ MSP432™ Microcontrollers

The MSP-BSL (previously known as the MSP430-BSL) is a low-cost programmer in the shape of a rocket. Hence, it is nicknamed the "BSL Rocket". The MSP-BSL is designed for easy communication between a PC and the BSL of an MSP430™ or SimpleLink™MSP432™ microcontroller (MCU) through USB. The MSP-BSL project is a collaboration between Olimex Ltd and Texas Instruments. The PCB design and firmware for the MSP-BSL are open source. As of this writing, the MSP-BSL supports UART, I2C, and SPI communication, but it can be extended for future requirements.