Texas Instruments MSP-EXP430FR5739 User Manual
Texas Instruments MSP-EXP430FR5739 User Manual

Texas Instruments MSP-EXP430FR5739 User Manual

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MSP-EXP430FR5739 FRAM Experimenter Board
User's Guide
Literature Number: SLAU343B
May 2011 – Revised February 2012

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  • Page 1 MSP-EXP430FR5739 FRAM Experimenter Board User's Guide Literature Number: SLAU343B May 2011 – Revised February 2012...
  • Page 2 SLAU343B – May 2011 – Revised February 2012 Submit Documentation Feedback Copyright © 2011–2012, Texas Instruments Incorporated...
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents ......... Getting Started With the MSP-EXP430FR5739 FRAM Experimenter Board ....................... Introduction ......................Kit Contents ................MSP-EXP430FR5739 Board Overview ....................Connecting the Hardware ..................... Starting the PC GUI ................MSP-EXP430FR5739 User Experience Demo ..................Associated Zip Folder Contents ................... The User Experience Demo ..........
  • Page 4 ..................MSP-EXP430FR5739 Bottom Layer ..................MSP-EXP430FR5739 Silkscreen List of Tables ................... User Experience Source Files ....................Bill of Materials (BOM) SLAU343B – May 2011 – Revised February 2012 List of Figures Submit Documentation Feedback Copyright © 2011–2012, Texas Instruments Incorporated...
  • Page 5: Getting Started With The Msp-Exp430Fr5739 Fram Experimenter Board

    MSP430FR5739. For all others, this MSP-EXP430FR5739 FRAM Experimenter Board User's Guide provides detailed information on the hardware, the user experience firmware, and the MSP430FR5739 device. The MSP-EXP430FR5739 Experimenter Board is available for purchase from the TI eStore at https://estore.ti.com/MSP-EXP430FR5739-MSP-EXP430FR5739-Experimenter-Board-P2430C42.aspx. USB Connection...
  • Page 6: Kit Contents

    Separate power jumpers to measure power to the MSP430 and the RF daughter card. Connecting the Hardware Connect the MSP-EXP430FR5739 to the PC using the enclosed USB cable. If the PC has an MSP430 Integrated Development Environment (IDE) such as Code Composer Studio™ or IAR Embedded Workbench™...
  • Page 7: Msp-Exp430Fr5739 User Experience Demo

    MSP-EXP430FR5739 User Experience Demo Associated Zip Folder Contents The zip file that contains the software and source code for the MSP-EXP430FR5739 can be downloaded from www.ti.com/lit/zip/slac492. The contents of the zip include: • User Experience source code and project files •...
  • Page 8: Comparing Write Speeds When Writing To Nonvolatile Memory (Msp430Fr5739 Fram Vs Msp430F2274 Flash)

    UART and is used to calculate the FRAM write speed and endurance information that is displayed in the PC GUI. The raw data can also be viewed directly using a PC application such as HyperTerminal. SLAU343B – May 2011 – Revised February 2012 MSP-EXP430FR5739 FRAM Experimenter Board Submit Documentation Feedback Copyright © 2011–2012, Texas Instruments Incorporated...
  • Page 9 2.2.2.1 Measuring Current on the MSP-EXP430FR5739 While measuring the active power in a mode, the LEDs should be turned off and the UART transmissions should be halted. This is done by pressing switch S2 while inside the mode. Switch S2 toggles the display settings, turning them on or off as needed.
  • Page 10: Comparing Average Power When Writing To Nonvolatile Memory At 13 Kbps (Msp430Fr5739 Fram Vs Msp430F2274 Flash)

    10000/25 or 6.6 minutes. Note that the MSP-EXP430FR5739 board only emulates this test to demonstrate a comparison in speed and endurance between FRAM and flash; it does not perform the test on an actual flash device.
  • Page 11: On-Board Accelerometer

    When in the accelerometer mode, the GUI mimics the LEDs that are lit up on the Experimenter Board and are a reflection of the tilt of the board. SLAU343B – May 2011 – Revised February 2012 MSP-EXP430FR5739 FRAM Experimenter Board Submit Documentation Feedback Copyright © 2011–2012, Texas Instruments Incorporated...
  • Page 12: On-Board Ntc Thermistor

    When in the temperature sense mode, the GUI mimics the LEDs that are lit up on the Experimenter Board and are a reflection of the thermistor's ambient temperature measurement. SLAU343B – May 2011 – Revised February 2012 MSP-EXP430FR5739 FRAM Experimenter Board Submit Documentation Feedback Copyright © 2011–2012, Texas Instruments Incorporated...
  • Page 13: View, Edit, Or Recompile The User Experience Code Using An Ide

    IAR Embedded Workbench allows 4KB of C-code compilation. CCS is limited to a code size of 16KB. The software is available at www.ti.com/msp430. To view, modify, or edit the User Experience code provided with the MSP-EXP430FR5739, an IDE installation is required. The associated software package (see Section 2.1) supports both IAR and CCS...
  • Page 14: Msp-Exp430Fr5739 Hardware

    Not available on MSP430FR5737, MSP430FR5733, MSP430FR5727, MSP430FR5723 Note: Power Pad connection to V recommended. Figure 6. MSP430FR5739 Pin Designation SLAU343B – May 2011 – Revised February 2012 MSP-EXP430FR5739 FRAM Experimenter Board Submit Documentation Feedback Copyright © 2011–2012, Texas Instruments Incorporated...
  • Page 15: Schematics

    MSP-EXP430FR5739 Hardware www.ti.com Schematics The schematics and PCB layouts for the MSP-EXP430FR5739 are shown in the following pages. Figure 7. Schematics (1 of 3) SLAU343B – May 2011 – Revised February 2012 MSP-EXP430FR5739 FRAM Experimenter Board Submit Documentation Feedback Copyright © 2011–2012, Texas Instruments Incorporated...
  • Page 16 MSP-EXP430FR5739 Hardware www.ti.com Figure 8. Schematics (2 of 3) SLAU343B – May 2011 – Revised February 2012 MSP-EXP430FR5739 FRAM Experimenter Board Submit Documentation Feedback Copyright © 2011–2012, Texas Instruments Incorporated...
  • Page 17 MSP-EXP430FR5739 Hardware www.ti.com Figure 9. Schematics (3 of 3) SLAU343B – May 2011 – Revised February 2012 MSP-EXP430FR5739 FRAM Experimenter Board Submit Documentation Feedback Copyright © 2011–2012, Texas Instruments Incorporated...
  • Page 18: Pcb Layout

    MSP-EXP430FR5739 Hardware www.ti.com PCB Layout Figure 10. MSP-EXP430FR5739 Top Layer SLAU343B – May 2011 – Revised February 2012 MSP-EXP430FR5739 FRAM Experimenter Board Submit Documentation Feedback Copyright © 2011–2012, Texas Instruments Incorporated...
  • Page 19: Msp-Exp430Fr5739 Bottom Layer

    MSP-EXP430FR5739 Hardware www.ti.com Figure 11. MSP-EXP430FR5739 Bottom Layer SLAU343B – May 2011 – Revised February 2012 MSP-EXP430FR5739 FRAM Experimenter Board Submit Documentation Feedback Copyright © 2011–2012, Texas Instruments Incorporated...
  • Page 20: Msp-Exp430Fr5739 Silkscreen

    MSP-EXP430FR5739 Hardware www.ti.com Figure 12. MSP-EXP430FR5739 Silkscreen SLAU343B – May 2011 – Revised February 2012 MSP-EXP430FR5739 FRAM Experimenter Board Submit Documentation Feedback Copyright © 2011–2012, Texas Instruments Incorporated...
  • Page 21: Bill Of Materials (Bom)

    MSP-EXP430FR5739 Hardware www.ti.com Bill of Materials (BOM) Table 2 shows the bill of materials for the MSP-EXP430FR5739 board. Table 2. Bill of Materials (BOM) Numbe Pos. Ref Des r per Description Board C2,C3 C4, C6, C8 1u/6.3V C5, C7, C11,...
  • Page 22: Suggested Reading

    CAT24FC32UI ADXL335 accelerometer Suggested Reading The primary sources of MSP430 information are the device-specific data sheets and user's guides. The most up-to-date versions of those documents can be found at the Texas Instruments MSP430 page www.ti.com/msp430. Visit www.ti.com/fram to find the latest information on TI's FRAM family.
  • Page 23: Important Notice

    IMPORTANT NOTICE Texas Instruments Incorporated and its subsidiaries (TI) reserve the right to make corrections, modifications, enhancements, improvements, and other changes to its products and services at any time and to discontinue any product or service without notice. Customers should obtain the latest relevant information before placing orders and should verify that such information is current and complete.

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