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MSP430F6779A Datasheet, PDF (160/176 Pages) Texas Instruments – Polyphase Metering SoCs
MSP430F6779A, MSP430F6778A, MSP430F6777A, MSP430F6776A, MSP430F6775A
MSP430F6769A, MSP430F6768A, MSP430F6767A, MSP430F6766A, MSP430F6765A
MSP430F6749A, MSP430F6748A, MSP430F6747A, MSP430F6746A, MSP430F6745A
SLAS982 – MAY 2014
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8 Device and Documentation Support
8.1 Device Support
8.1.1 Getting Started and Next Steps
For more information on the MSP430™ family of devices and the tools and libraries that are available to
help with your development, visit the Getting Started page.
8.1.2 Development Tools Support
All MSP430™ microcontrollers are supported by a wide variety of software and hardware development
tools. Tools are available from TI and various third parties. See them all at www.ti.com/msp430tools.
8.1.2.1 Hardware Features
See the Code Composer Studio for MSP430 User's Guide (SLAU157) for details on the available features.
MSP430
Architecture
4-Wire
JTAG
2-Wire
JTAG
Break-
points
(N)
Range
Break-
points
Clock
Control
State
Sequencer
Trace
Buffer
LPMx.5
Debugging
Support
MSP430Xv2
Yes
Yes
3
Yes
Yes
No
No
Yes
8.1.2.2 Recommended Hardware Options
8.1.2.2.1 Target Socket Boards
The target socket boards allow easy programming and debugging of the device using JTAG. They also
feature header pin outs for prototyping. Target socket boards are orderable individually or as a kit with the
JTAG programmer and debugger included. The following table shows the compatible target boards and
the supported packages.
Package
Target Board and Programmer Bundle
Target Board Only
100-pin LQFP (PZ)
MSP-FET430U100B
MSP-TS430PZ100B
128-pin LQFP (PEU)
MSP-FET430U128
MSP-TS430PEU128
8.1.2.2.2 Experimenter Boards
Experimenter Boards and Evaluation kits are available for some MSP430 devices. These kits feature
additional hardware components and connectivity for full system evaluation and prototyping. See
www.ti.com/msp430tools for details.
8.1.2.2.3 Debugging and Programming Tools
Hardware programming and debugging tools are available from TI and from its third party suppliers. See
the full list of available tools at www.ti.com/msp430tools.
8.1.2.2.4 Production Programmers
The production programmers expedite loading firmware to devices by programming several devices
simultaneously.
Part Number
PC Port
Features
Provider
MSP-GANG
Serial and USB Program up to eight devices at a time. Works with PC or standalone.
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8.1.2.3 Recommended Software Options
8.1.2.3.1 Integrated Development Environments
Software development tools are available from TI or from third parties. Open source solutions are also
available.
This device is supported by Code Composer Studio™ IDE (CCS).
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