(1)The transimpedance amplifier was originally given an abbreviation of TRI in descriptive text, pin names, and register names. The abbreviation has changed to TIA in all descriptive text, but pin names and register names still use TRI.
The MSP430FR231x FRAM microcontrollers (MCUs) are part of the MSP430™ MCU value line sensing family. The devices integrate a configurable low-leakage transimpedance amplifier (TIA) and a general purpose operational amplifier. The MCUs feature a powerful 16-bit RISC CPU, 16-bit registers, and a constant generator that contribute to maximum code efficiency. The digitally controlled oscillator (DCO) also allows the device to wake up from low-power modes to active mode typically in less than 10 µs. The feature set of these MCUs are well suited for applications ranging from smoke detectors to portable health and fitness accessories.
The ultra-low-power MSP430FR231x MCU family consists of several devices that feature embedded nonvolatile FRAM and different sets of peripherals targeted for various sensing and measurement applications. The architecture, FRAM, and peripherals, combined with extensive low-power modes, are optimized to achieve extended battery life in portable and wireless sensing applications. FRAM is a nonvolatile memory technology that combines the speed, flexibility, and endurance of SRAM with the stability and reliability of flash at lower total power consumption.
The MSP430FR231x MCUs are supported by an extensive hardware and software ecosystem with reference designs and code examples to get your design started quickly. Development kits include the MSP‑EXP430FR2311 LaunchPad™ development kit and the MSP‑TS430PW20 20-pin target development board. TI provides free MSP430Ware™ software, which is available as a component of Code Composer Studio™ IDE desktop and cloud versions within TI Resource Explorer. The MSP430 MCUs are also supported by extensive online collateral, training, and online support through the E2E™ Community Forum.
For complete module descriptions, see the MSP430FR4xx and MSP430FR2xx Family User’s Guide.
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μISP can either work connected to a host PC (RS-232, USB, LAN connections are built-in) or in standalone mode.
The programming cycle execution in standalone mode may occur by simply pressing the START button or through some TTL control lines.
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The MSP-EXP430FR2311 LaunchPad™ development kit is an easy-to-use microcontroller development board for MSP430FR2000, MSP430FR21xx and MSP430FR23xx MCUs. It contains everything needed to start developing quickly including on-board emulation for programming, debugging and energy measurements. The (...)
The MSP-FET is a powerful emulation development tool – often called a debug probe – which allows users to quickly begin development on MSP low-power microcontrollers (MCU).
It supports programming and real-time debugging over both JTAG and SBW interfaces. Furthermore, the MSP-FET also provides a (...)
WriteNow! Series of In-System Programmers is a breakthrough in the programming industry. The programmers support a large number of devices (microcontrollers, memories, CPLDs and other programmable devices) from various manufacturers and have a compact size for easy ATE/fixture integration. They (...)
MSP430-SDK is a collection of resources that help users to write effective code for MSP430 microcontrollers (MCUs). These resources support ALL MSP430 microcontrollers. As one user mentioned, “It’s essentially everything developers need to become MSP430 microcontroller experts!”
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The Texas Instruments FRAM Utilities is designed to grow as a collection of embedded software utilities that leverage the ultra-low-power and virtually unlimited write endurance of FRAM. The utilities are available for MSP430FRxx FRAM microcontrollers and provide example code to help start (...)
The bootloader (BSL) on MSP430™ microcontrollers (MCUs) lets users communicate with embedded memory in the MSP MCUs during the prototyping phase, final production, and in service. This is done through standard interfaces such as UART, I2C, SPI, and USB. Both the programmable memory (Flash/FRAM) and (...)
Code Composer Studio is an integrated development environment (IDE) for TI's microcontrollers and processors. It is comprised of a rich suite of tools used to build, debug, analyze and optimize embedded applications. Code Composer Studio is available across Windows®, Linux® and macOS® platforms.
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UniFlash is a software tool for programming on-chip flash on TI microcontrollers and wireless connectivity devices and on-board flash for TI processors. UniFlash provides both graphical and command-line interfaces.
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| Package | Pins | CAD symbols, footprints & 3D models |
|---|---|---|
| TSSOP (PW) | 20 | Ultra Librarian |
| TSSOP (PW) | 16 | Ultra Librarian |
| VQFN (RGY) | 16 | Ultra Librarian |
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MSP-GANG Installer 1.03.09.00
MSP-GANG Manifest
The MSP Gang Programmer is a MSPM0/MSP430/MSP432 device programmer that can program up to eight identical flash or FRAM devices at the same time. The MSP Gang Programmer connects to a host PC using a standard RS-232 or USB connection and provides flexible programming options that allow the user to fully customize the process.
The MSP Gang Programmer is provided with an expansion board, called the Gang Splitter, that implements the interconnections between the MSP Gang Programmer and multiple target devices. Eight cables are provided that connect the expansion board to eight target devices (via JTAG or Spy-Bi-Wire connectors). The programming can be done with a PC or as a standalone device. A PC-side Graphical User Interface is also available and is DLL-based.
Features:
MSPFRBoot Software Package
MSP430FRBoot – Main Memory Bootloader and Over-the-Air Updates for MSP430 FRAM
This software package includes all necessary source code and sample applications that are required to use and customize the bootloader.
MSP430™ Academy delivers easy-to-use training modules that span a wide range of topics and LaunchPads in the MSP430 microcontroller portfolio.
UniFlash is a standalone tool used to program on-chip and external flash memory on TI MCUs and on-board flash memory for Sitara processors. UniFlash has a GUI, command line, and scripting interface. UniFlash is available free of charge.
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FRAM Utilities Windows Installer
FRAM Utilities Linux Installer
FRAM Utilities Users Guide
Release Notes
Included are the following FRAM Utilities:
MSP devices supported by FRAM Utilities:
| Device Family | CTPL | LZ4 | RNG | NVS |
| MSP430FR2xx | Yes | Yes | No | Yes |
| MSP430FR4xx | Yes | Yes | No | Yes |
| MSP430FR57xx | Yes | Yes | No | Yes |
| MSP430FR5xx | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| MSP430FR6xx | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Windows Installer for MSP430-SDK
macOS Installer for MSP430-SDK
Linux Installer MSP430-SDK
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The Code Composer Studio™ IDE is a complete integrated suite that enables developers to create and debug applications of all Texas Instruments Embedded Processors (Sitara, DSP, Automotive, Keystone), Microcontrollers (SimpleLink™, C2000 Digital Control, MSP430, TM4C, Hercules), as well as Digital Power (UCD) and Programmable Gain Amplifier (PGA) devices.
CCS v20 is TI’s next generation Integrated Development Environment (IDE) based on Theia IDE framework. CCS v20.4.1 uses a modified version of the Theia-IDE framework and offers a user experience similar to Visual Studio Code™.