Texas Instruments MSP-FET430 manual Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

software can prevent the C-SPY/FET driver from accessing the parallel port, and, hence, communicating with the device.

It may be necessary to reboot the computer to complete the installation of the required parallel port drivers.

Revisions 1.0, 1.1, and 1.2 of the FET Interface module require a hardware modification; a 0.1uF capacitor needs to be installed between U1 pin 1 (signal VCC_MSP) and ground. A convenient (electrically equivalent) installation point for this capacitor is between pins 4 and 5 of U1. Refer to Figure A-1. Modification to FET Interface module.

Note: The hardware may already be modified

The hardware modification may have already been performed during manufacturing, or your tool may contain an updated version of the FET Interface module.

Revisions 0.1 and 1.0 of the MSP-TS430PM64 Target Socket module require a hardware modification; the PCB trace connecting pin 6 of the JTAG connector to pin 9 of the MSP430 (signal XOUT) needs to get cut.

Notes: The hardware may already be modified

1)The hardware modification may have already been performed during manufacturing, or your tool may contain an updated version of the Target Socket module.

2)If the modified Target Socket module is used with the PRGS430, Version 1.10 or greater of the PRGS software is required.

Ensure that the MSP430 device is securely seated in the socket (so that the “fingers” of the socket completely engage the pins of the device), and that its pin 1 (indicated with a circular indentation on the top surface) aligns with the “1” mark on the PCB.

CAUTION: Possible Damage To Device

HandleCAUTIONdevices with fine pitch pins (64/80/100 pins) using only a vacuum pick-up tool; do not use your fingers as they

can easily bend the device pins and render the device useless.

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