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Getting Started
1 Getting Started
1.1 Introduction
The
MSP-EXP430FR5994 LaunchPad development kit
MSP430FR5994
microcontroller (MCU). The LaunchPad development kit contains everything needed to start
developing on the
ultra-low-power MSP430FRx FRAM microcontroller
for programming, debugging and energy measurements. The board features onboard buttons and LEDs for
quick integration of a simple user interface, a microSD card port to interface with microSD cards, and a super
capacitor (super cap) to enable stand-alone applications without an external power supply.
The MSP430FR5994 MCU features 256KB of embedded FRAM (Ferroelectric Random Access Memory), a
nonvolatile memory known for its ultra-low power, high endurance, and high speed write access. The device
also features 8KB of SRAM, supports CPU speeds of up to 16 MHz and has integrated peripherals for
communication, ADC, timers, AES encryption, low-energy accelerator (LEA) (a new hardware module for the
FRAM family that is designed for fast, efficient, and low-power vector math), and more—plenty to get you started
in your development.
Rapid prototyping is simplified by the 40-pin BoosterPack
range of available BoosterPack modules. Quickly add features like wireless connectivity, graphical displays,
environmental sensing, and much more. Design your own BoosterPack plug-in module or choose among many
already available from TI and third-party developers.
Free software development tools are also available, such as the
IDE (CCS)
and the
IAR Embedded Workbench
EnergyTrace++
™
technology
LaunchPad kit.
1.2 Key Features
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MSP ULP FRAM technology based MSP430FR5994 16-bit MCU
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EnergyTrace++ Technology available for ultra-low-power debugging
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40-pin LaunchPad development kit standard leveraging the BoosterPack plug-in module ecosystem
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Onboard eZ-FET debug probe
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Two buttons and two LEDs for user interaction
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Onboard microSD card
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Super capacitor (0.22 F)
As of the year 2022, the microSD card slot for the MSP-EXP430FR5994 is no longer populated. The
rest of this document still has references to the microSD card slot to support boards manufactured
before 2022.
1.3 What's Included
1.3.1 Kit Contents
•
MSP-EXP430FR5994 LaunchPad development kit
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Micro-USB cable
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Quick start guide
1.3.2 Software Examples
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Out-of-box software
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Blink LED
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Audio BoosterPack plug-in module record and playback
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Low-energy accelerator for signal processing
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EEPROM emulation
1.4 First Steps: Out-of-Box Experience
An easy way to get familiar with the EVM is by using its preprogrammed out-of-box code. It demonstrates some
key features from a user level.
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MSP430FR5994 LaunchPad™ Development Kit (MSP
®
for MSP430
for real-time power profiling and debugging when paired with the MSP430FR5994
Note
‑ EXP430FR5994)
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is an easy-to-use evaluation module (EVM) for the
platform, including onboard debug probe
™
plug-in module headers, which support a wide
TI Eclipse-based Code Composer Studio
™
IDE (EW430). Both of these IDEs support
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