EZ430-F2013 - MSP430 USB Stick Development Tool

Key Features:

• eZ430-F2013 development tool including a USB debugging interface and detachable MSP430F2013 target board
• LED indicator
• 14 user accessible pins
• eZ430 debugging and programming interface
• Supports development with some 2xx Spy Bi-Wire devices
• Supports eZ430-T2012 target board
• Removable USB stick enclosure
• Includes IAR Kickstart and Code Composer Studio which include an assembler, linker, source-level debugger and limited C-compiler

Relevant Resources:

MSP430F20x1, MSP430F20x2, MSP430F20x3 Mixed Signal Microcontroller datasheet (Rev. I)

eZ430-F2013 Development Tool User's Guide (Rev. D)

MSP Low-Power Microcontrollers (Rev. AD)

EZ430-F2013 EU Declaration of Conformity (DoC)

Grace Graphical User Interface for enabling MSP430 MCU peripherals (Rev. A)

FAQs:

Q: What is the EZ430-F2013?

A: The EZ430-F2013 is a complete development tool designed for MSP430 microcontrollers. It includes a USB debugging interface and a detachable MSP430F2013 target board, allowing you to evaluate and develop projects using this microcontroller.

Q: What software is included with the EZ430-F2013?

A: The EZ430-F2013 comes with IAR Kickstart and Code Composer Studio, which include an assembler, linker, source-level debugger, and a limited C-compiler.

Q: Which MSP430 devices are supported by the EZ430-F2013?

A: While the EZ430-F2013 primarily focuses on the MSP430F2013 microcontroller, it also supports development with some other 2xx Spy Bi-Wire devices from the MSP430 family.

Q: Can I use the EZ430-F2013 as a standalone debugger?

A: No, the EZ430-F2013 is designed to work in conjunction with the included MSP430F2013 target board. However, the target board can be detached and used in standalone applications.

Q: What is the purpose of the LED indicator on the EZ430-F2013?

A: The LED indicator provides visual feedback on the status of the tool, such as whether it is connected to a PC or actively communicating with the target board.