Texas Instruments: MSP-EXP430FG4618 Experimenter Board for MSP430FG4618/F2013 MCU

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Kit Overview

The MSP430FG4618/F2013 experimenter’s board (MSP-EXP430FG4618MSP-EXP430FG4618) is a comprehensive development target board that can be used for a number of applications. This versatile MSP430 Experimenter Board features a MSP430F2013MSP430F2013 and a MSP430FG4618MSP430FG4618 and is compatible with TI’s wireless evaluation modules. Two JTAG headers are accessible to program and debug each MSP430 individually and allows for communication to external devices or between the two MSP430s. Power may be supplied over the USB FET or from the included AAA batteries.

The combination of the tiny MSP430F2013MSP430F2013 and the highly-integrated MSP430FG4618MSP430FG4618 provides nearly every combination of peripherals available from the MSP430 family. The integrated TI wireless evaluation module header and the large amounts of RAM on the MSP430FG4618 makes it an ideal platform for wireless applications. The wide range of integrated peripherals and hardware connectivity allows for nearly infinite development possibilitie and makes it the ideal learning platform the MSP430 MCU architecture.

An MSP430 Flash Emulation Tool (MSP-FET430UIFMSP-FET430UIF) is required to download code and debug the MSP430FG4618MSP430FG4618 and MSP430F2013MSP430F2013. Two separate JTAG headers are available, supporting independent debug environments. The MSP430FG4618 uses the standard 4-wire JTAG connection while the MSP430F2013 uses the Spy-Bi-wire (2-wire) JTAG interface allowing all port pins to be used during debug.

The Texas Instruments MSP430 family of ultralow-power microcontrollers consists of several devices featuring different sets of peripherals targeted for various applications. The architecture, combined with five low-power modes, is optimized to achieve extended battery life in portable measurement applications. The device features a powerful 16-bit RISC CPU, 16-bit registers, and constant generators that contribute to maximum code efficiency. The digitally controlled oscillator (DCO) allows wake-up from low-power modes to active mode in less than 6 µs.

Key Applications: Portable medical and e-meter applications.

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Software Development Tools:

Tool Type	Supplier	MPN	Supported Family	Description
IDE	Texas Instruments	Code Composer Studio (CCStudio)	ALL TI MCUs	CCStudio is an integrated development environment (IDE) for TI embedded processor families. CCStudio comprises a suite of tools used to develop and debug embedded applications. It includes compilers for each of TI's device families, source code editor, project build environment, debugger, profiler, simulators, real-time operating system and many other features. Learn More

Hardware Development Tools:

Tool Type	Supplier	MPN	Supported Family	Description
Emulators	Texas Instruments	XDS100V2 JTAGXDS100V2 JTAG	MSP430	JTAG Emulator
Debugger / Programmer	Texas Instruments	MSP-FET430UIFMSP-FET430UIF	MSP430	MSP430 USB Debugging Interface
Debugger / Programmer	Texas Instruments	MSP-FET430PIFMSP-FET430PIF	MSP430	MSP430 Parallel Port Debugging Interface

Technical Documents

Learning Center

Type	Description
User Guide	Texas Instruments: User Guide for MSP430FG4618/F2013 Experimenter Board
Datasheet	Texas Instruments: Datasheet for MSP430F20x1, MSP430F20x2, MSP430F20x3 Mixed Signal Microcontroller family
Datasheet	Texas Instruments: Datasheet for MSP430xG461x Mixed Signal Microcontroller family
Selection Guide	Texas Instruments: Selection Guide for MSP430 Ultra-Low-Power Microcontrollers Brochure 2013
Application Note	Texas Instruments: AN049 - Application Note for Software for CC1100/CC2500 and MSP430

Design Elements

Type	Description
BOM	Texas Instruments: BOM file for MSP430FG4618/F2013 Experimenter Board
Layout	Texas Instruments: Gerber file for MSP430FG4618/F2013 Experimenter Board
Schematic, CAD Model	Texas Instruments: Schematic symbols and Footprints library for MSP430 (Rev. E)
Application Library	Texas Instruments: Application Library for MSP430FG4618/F2013 Experimenter's Board Software

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Kit Features

Devices Featured: MSP430FG4618MSP430FG4618, MSP430F2013MSP430F2013
Integrated peripherals:
- 12-bit Digital-to-Analog Converter
- 12-bit SAR Analog-to-Digital Converter
- 16-bit Sigma Delta Analog-to-Digital Converter
- Operational Amplifiers
- DMA, Multiplier
- LCD Controller
- Communication Interfaces: SPI, UART, I2C, IrDA
Programming and Debugging: Can be programmed using any MSP430 Flash Emulation Tool (MSP-FET430UIFMSP-FET430UIF)
Wireless expansion: Compatible with the following TI Wireless Evaluation Modules: CC1100, CC1101, CC1150, CC2500, CC2550, & CC2420
Board Features:
- Microphone
- Buzzer
- LCD
- Capacitive touch-pad
- 2x push buttons
- Prototyping space
- RS232 communication interface
- 2x JTAG Programming Interfaces
- 3.5mm headphone jack (audio output)

Kit Contents

The Texas Instruments MSP-EXP430FG4618MSP-EXP430FG4618 supplied with below contents:

MSP430FG4618/F2013 Experimenter’s Board
2 AAA 1.5 V Batteries

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