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11 Suggested Reading
12 Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
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The primary sources of MSP430 information are the device-specific data sheets and user’s guides. The
most up-to-date versions of the user’s guide documents available at the time of production have been
provided on the CD-ROM included with this tool. The most current information is found at
www.ti.com/msp430 . Information specific to the eZ430-RF2500 development tool can be found at
www.ti.com/ez430-rf .
MSP430 device user’s guides and the FET user's guide may be accessed from the main page on the
CD-ROM under the User’s Guides section. The FET user's guide includes detailed information on setting
up a project for the MSP430 using IAR.
Documents describing the IAR tools (Workbench/C-SPY, the assembler, the C compiler, the linker, and
the library) are located in common\doc and 430\doc. The documents are in PDF format. Supplements to
the documents (i.e., the latest information) are available in HTML format within the same directories.
430\doc\readme_start.htm provides a convenient starting point for navigating the IAR documentation.
1. Does the eZ430-RF2500 support fuse blow?
The eZ430-RF USB debugging interface lacks the JTAG security fuse-blow capability. To ensure
firmware security on devices going to production, the USB Flash Emulation Tool or the Gang
Programmer, which include the fuse-blow feature, are recommended.
2. What is the voltage supplied to the eZ430-RF2500T target board from the debugging interface?
The eZ430-RF USB debugging interface supplies a regulated 3.6 V to the eZ430-RF2500T target
board.
3. Can other programming tools interface to the eZ430-RF2500T target board?
The eZ430-RF2500T target board works with any programming tool supporting the 2-wire Spy-Bi-Wire
interface. Both the MSP430 USB FET (MSP-FET430UIF) and the Gang Programmer (MSP-GANG430)
support these devices. See MSP-FET430 Flash Emulation Tool User’s Guide (SLAU138) for details on
using MSP430 USB FET and the Gang Programmer for a 2-wire Spy-Bi-Wire interface.
4. What versions of IAR Embedded Workbench and Code Composer Essentials are supported?
The eZ430-RF2500 hardware is supported by IAR Embedded Workbench KickStart Release 4.64 (IAR
3.42F) and Code Composer Essentials v2.03 (SP3) or higher.
At the time of print, CCE is currently not supported by the SimpliciTI protocol or the Sensor Monitor
Demo. Please check the TI web site for updates.
5. What are the part numbers for the connectors between the eZ430-RF USB debugger and the
eZ430-RF2500T target board?
Header: Mill-Max 850-10-006-20-001000
Socket: Mill-Max 851-93-006-20-001000
6. Where can I obtain more information about the 2.4-GHz chip antenna?
Part Number: 7488910245
W ϋ rth Electronik Group: www.we-online.com
7. I am not able to select the MSP430 Application UART, cannot receive data, or the demo app
doesn’t appear to change.
Ensure that the Application UART driver is correctly installed. This is done by either running the
installer for the Sensor Monitor Visualizer or IAR KickStart 3.42F or higher and following the directions
in Section 14 .
To determine if the driver is correctly installed:
a. Plug in the eZ430-RF USB debugging interface.
b. Right click My Computer and select Properties.
c. Select the Hardware tab and click on Device Manager.
d. Under Ports (COM & LPT) should be an entry for "MSP430 Application UART (COM xx)".
If the entry is there, but no characters are received, restart the PC.
If the Application UART is not listed, please install the driver by following the instructions in Section 14 .
14 eZ430-RF2500 Development Tool SLAU227E – September 2007 – Revised April 2009
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