MSP430 FR57xx Training Workshop

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Version 1.0 September 2011

Introduction

The MSP430 FRAM Beginner Workshop is a quick introduction to the MSP430FR5xx generation including:

Introduction to FRAM
Introduction to the FR57xx generation offerings
Hands-on experience with the MSP-EXP430FR5739 Experimenter Board
Operating the FR57xx in active and low-power modes
Operating the MPU on the FR57xx

Lab exercises are included for the following:

Lab 1: MSP-EXP430FR5739 OBE / Active Power Measurement
Lab 2: Using the MPU Peripheral

View This Workshop On-line

A video of the presentation and labs for this workshop is available at:

FRAM University

Running The Labs

In order to run the labs, you will need:

A Windows XP/Vista/7 PC with one free USB ports
Adobe Reader [1]
Code Composer Studio 4.2
MSP-EXP430FR5739 Experimenter Board ([2])
USB to mini-usb cable ([3])
Multimeter with j-cables to measure current consumption. ([4])

Workshop Contents

Introduction to FRAM
- FRAM Technology Attributes
- Understanding FRAM
- Target Applications
FR57xx Architecture and Core Module Overview
- MSP430xv2 Orthogonal CPU
- Operating Modes
- LPM & Wakeup Time Comparison
- PMM & Core Voltage
- Supply Voltage Supervision
- Clock System
- FRAM Controller and the Cache
FR57xx Peripheral Additions & Enhancements
- eUSCI - UART, SPI, & I2C
- ADC10_B
- RTC_B and Comp_D
- JTAG and BSL
Using FRAM on the FR57xx
- Unified Memory
- Setting Up Code and Data Memory
- Memory Protection Unit
Differentiating with the MSP430FR57xx
- Ultra-fast Writes
- Low Active Write Duty Cycle
- Ultra-Low Power
- Increased Flexibility
- High Endurance
FR57xx and Reliability
- Data Retention Definitions
- Data Retention Test Procedure
Tools & Resources
- Getting Started with MSP430FR5739
- Frequently Asked Questions

Lab Exercise Contents

Lab 1 - Out-of-the-box Experience Demo & Active Power Measurements
- MSP-EXP430FR5739 Experimenter's Board Hardware Overview
- Using the Out-of-the-box Experience Demo
  - Hardware Operation
  - Use of the GUI to further experience
- Setting up Projects in CCS
- Measuring Power on MSP-EXP430FR5739
- f vs. Active Power
Lab 2 - Use of the Memory Protection Unit and Segment Boundaries
- Configuring the MPU
- Maximizing FRAM Write Speed

Technical Details

Here are some technical details that fall somewhat outside the boundaries of a typical one day workshop that might be nice to know during development:

Portable Code Composer Projects

http://processors.wiki.ti.com/index.php/Portable_Projects

FAQ Issues With The Tool Chain

We have seen the following behaviors ...

If CCS experiences a crash and then does not allow you to re-open that workspace

Open the Windows Task Manager
End the process javaw.exe
Click 'Cancel' on the workspace selection window
Re-open CCS

Instructor Materials version 1.0 September 2011

Updated materials are available below:

Presentation PowerPoint slides in PDF[5]
Presentation PowerPoint slides in .PPT format[6]
The workshop installation flash drive contents are in a zipped file[7]

Unzip the file onto the flash drive. It will be a folder named FR57xx containing the source code files needed for the lab and the MSP-EXP430FR5739 Experimenter's Board Out of the box Experience software. Please refer to the product page for the Experimenter's board to download the latest software version.

Alternately, you can have student perform the installations before the class.

Hardware to be Provided by the Instructor

As an instructor, you are expected to provide multimeters with J cables, and possibly USB to mini-USB cables.

Here are some recommended places to order these items:

USB to mini-usb cable ($0.64 in qty 50+ [8])
Multimeter with j-cables to measure current consumption [Digital Multimeter] [Banana to IC Hooks]

Useful Links

Here are a number of links that will help assist you in the instruction/learning of this training course:

In addition to these links, here are some external informational links about FRAM in general:

Some of these documents and links are also included in the .zip file for this course in the Documents directory.

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