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Texas Instruments MSP-FET430 Flash Emulation Tool User's Guide
This manual documents the Texas Instruments MSP-FET430 Flash Emulation Tool (FET), a development tool for MSP430 ultra‑low‑power microcontrollers. It describes both the parallel‑port and USB interfaces, hardware installation, software installation, and basic operation.
The guide also lists the various tool variants (e.g., MSP‑FET430PIF, MSP‑FET430UIF, and the socket modules) and provides troubleshooting, safety warnings, and references to related TI documentation.
Texas Instruments MSP-FET430 specifications
| Interface connector | 25‑pin male D‑Sub |
|---|---|
| Target connector | 2×7 pin male |
| Cable to PC | 25‑conductor cable |
| Cable to target socket | 14‑conductor cable |
| R6 resistor value | 82 Ω |
| Maximum C code size | 2 KB |
Source: Texas Instruments MSP-FET430P140 Flash Emulation Tool User Guide
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Day-to-day operation, settings and troubleshooting. Start here if the product is already set up.
Questions answered in these manuals
How do I connect the FET Interface module to the PC and target board?
Use the 25‑conductor cable to connect the FET Interface module to the PC’s parallel port, and the 14‑conductor cable to the Target Socket module.
From: Texas Instruments MSP-FET430P140 Flash Emulation Tool User Guide
What should I check if the PC cannot communicate with the FET?
Make sure R6 is 82 Ω, the correct parallel port (LPT1/2/3) is selected, and no other software (e.g., printer or ZIP driver) is using the parallel port.
From: Texas Instruments MSP-FET430P140 Flash Emulation Tool User Guide
What interfaces does the MSP‑FET430 provide?
It provides a parallel‑port interface and a USB interface.
From: Texas Instruments MSP-FET430 Flash Emulation Tool User's Guide
Which MSP430 devices are supported by the MSP‑FET430?
All MSP430 flash‑based devices are supported.
From: Texas Instruments MSP-FET430 Flash Emulation Tool User's Guide