BOOST-IR
Infrared (IR) BoosterPack Plug-in Module
BOOST-IR
Overview
The BOOST-IR BoosterPack™ Plug-in Module can be plugged into a LaunchPad™ Development Kit for simple integration of Infrared (IR) transceiver functionality. Users can start developing remote control applications with the on-board keypad, IR LED transmitter, and IR receiver + demodulator.
On-chip IR Modulation Logic is available on select MSP430FR4xx MCUs which can simplify Infrared modulation.
Explore IR communication using the MSP430FR4x and MSP430FR2x microcontrollers
Get started
Step 1: Buy the Boost-IR BoosterPack and the MSP-EXP430FR4133
Step 2: Download BOOST-IR software examples
Step 3: Refer to the Boost-IR BoosterPack user’s guide
- IR LED transmitter
- IR receiver + demodulator
- 4x4 membrane keypad
- 20-pin BoosterPack standard for use with any LaunchPad
- Compatibility with different IR signal generation methods
Kit Contents:
- 1 x BOOST-IR BoosterPack Plug-in Module
- 1 x Quick Start Guide
- IR transmit and receive demo with MSP-EXP430FR4133 Software Examples
- IR learning mode demo with MSP-EXP430FR4133 Software Examples
Get started
- Order the BOOST-IR: Infrared (IR) BoosterPack plug-in module and the MSP-EXP430FR4133 LaunchPad Development kit
- Download BOOST-IR software examples
- Read the Boost-IR BoosterPack user guide
Order & start development
BOOST-IR – Infrared (IR) BoosterPack Plug-in Module
Design files
Technical documentation
| Type | Title | Date | |
|---|---|---|---|
| * | User guide | BOOST-IR Infrared (IR) BoosterPack™ Plug-in Module User's Guide (Rev. A) | Jul. 20, 2015 |
| More literature | BOOST-IR EU Declaration of Conformity (DoC) | Jan. 02, 2019 | |
| More literature | MSP-EXP430FR4133 Software Examples | Jul. 20, 2015 | |
| Application note | Infrared Remote Control Implementation With MSP430FR4xx (Rev. B) | Jun. 30, 2015 | |
| Technical articles | Save money when you buy MSP430 FRAM LaunchPad Bundles | Feb. 19, 2015 | |
| Technical articles | Offer Extended - MSP430 Deals for the New Year: Save on one of EDNs Hot 100 with FRAM LaunchPads, IR BoosterPack and more! | Jan. 01, 2015 | |
| Technical articles | Community Highlights - December '14 | Dec. 22, 2014 | |
| Technical articles | New IR BoosterPack showcases remote control design with MSP430FR4x/FR2x MCUs | Dec. 09, 2014 | |
| User guide | BOOST-IR Quick Start Guide | Nov. 18, 2014 | |
| White paper | Simplify LCD designs and reduce power consumption | Aug. 26, 2014 |
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