MSP430 Development Tools

The eZ430-Chronos

Representing a new era in development, the eZ430-Chronos is the world's first customizable development environment within a sports watch. The kit allows developers to easily harness the leading integration, ultra-low power and wireless capabilities of TI's CC430 MCU. Priced at $49, Chronos was designed to provide customers with all of the hardware and software needed to immediately begin development of wireless networking applications, regardless of programming expertise. www.ti.com/chronos

New eZ430-Chronos – The eZ430-Chronos is an intelligent reprogrammable sports watch featuring wireless connectivity, ultra-low power consumption and CC430 MCU on-chip integration.

eZ430™ Development Tools

eZ430 development tools includes all the hardware and software needed for a complete MSP430 project in a portable USB stick. The eZ430 tools includes a free IDE, provide full emulation capabilities and include detachable target boards.

New MSP430 users that would like to get started with an easy to use, low cost tool should start here. www.ti.com/ez430

Debugging & Programming Tools

Thanks to its on-chip Embedded Emulation, only one development tool is required for all MSP430 flash devices.  It provides full access to real-time, in-system debugging with multiple hardware breakpoints,  trace capability, clock control and other advanced debugging features typically only found on high-end development systems. 

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Starter Kits: Programmer + Target Board + IDE

Starter Kits come with everything required to complete an entire project including a target board, USB debugging and programming interface, free IDE software, MSP430 samples, and cables. Most target boards include a socket for a specific package and pin count.  Please double check the recommended tool for the device you intent to use on the device's web page.

• NOTE: Although some devices share a package and pin count, the pin out may vary.  Please check the device specific webpage for the recommended target board.

Experimenter Boards

Experimenter Boards from Texas Instruments feature selected MSP430 devices and additional hardware components for easy system evaluation and prototyping. They are the ideal platform for learning a new architecture or testing the capabilities of a device. 

Production Programmers

MSP430 Production Programmers expedite the time to download firmware to your target device by programming several devices simultaneously.  Production programmers are easy to setup and can be used in conjunction with a PC using automation software or as a stand-alone programming station that programs multiple devices with a single button. 

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Software Resources

Integrated Development Environments (IDE)

Texas Instruments and third party developers offer Integrated Development Environments (IDE) to program all MSP430 devices. Free, c-code limited versions are available for download. Full C-compilers are also available enabling you to develop and debug code in seconds.

• Code Examples are available at www.ti.com/msp430codeexamples

Real-Time Operating Systems (RTOS)

A real-time operating system (RTOS) is a multitasking operating system which uses specialized algorithms to schedule and guarantee deadlines of tasks. Key features of an RTOS include minimal latency for task switching and the number of tasks it can handle. Third party RTOS that are compatible with the MSP430 minimize memory resources needed to support the RTOS, making them ideal for embedded solutions.

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Wireless Protocols & Software Resources

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New MSP430F5438 Experimenters Kit

Note: Products mentioned on this website that do not bear the Texas Instruments brand name are serviced and supported exclusively by their manufacturers in accordance with terms and conditions packaged with the products. Please contact the manufacturer directly for technical support and customer service.

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