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MSP-EXP430FR5969

TIMSP-EXP430FR5969

Texas Instruments
Development Boards & Kits - MSP430 Experimenter Board L aunch Pad
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Overview

The MSP-EXP430FR5969 LaunchPad is a development kit for the MSP430FR5969 microcontroller, featuring 64KB of non-volatile FRAM technology. This board is designed for ultra-low-power experimentation and includes EnergyTrace++ technology for real-time power profiling. It features an onboard EZ-FET emulator and a super capacitor for testing applications powered purely by stored energy.

Why Choose This Part

The inclusion of FRAM provides unified memory with faster write speeds and significantly lower power consumption than Flash. The integrated EnergyTrace++ technology allows developers to debug power consumption at the function and peripheral level in real-time. It also features a versatile 20-pin BoosterPack header for rapid hardware expansion with various sensors and wireless modules.

Applications

Battery-Free Sensing
Leveraging the onboard 0.1F super capacitor to test systems powered by solar or thermal energy harvesting.
Data Logging
Utilizing the high-speed, high-endurance FRAM for frequent non-volatile writes without the wear-out concerns of traditional Flash.
Power-Sensitive IoT Nodes
Developing wireless sensor nodes where minimizing current draw and monitoring energy consumption is critical.
Secure Smart Cards
Prototyping secure applications that require fast non-volatile state saves during sudden power loss.

Getting Started

Connect the board to a PC via USB to use the onboard EZ-FET emulator for programming and debugging. Developers can use TI Code Composer Studio (CCS) or IAR Embedded Workbench to write C or Assembly code. Utilize the EnergyTrace window in CCS to analyze power consumption and optimize your application for long battery life.

Also Consider

MSP430FR2355 LaunchPad TITexas Instruments - Offers integrated signal chain elements like programmable gain amplifiers and DACs if your application requires more analog front-end features.
MSP430FR2433 LaunchPad TITexas Instruments - A more compact LaunchPad option focusing on low-cost FRAM microcontrollers for simple sensing tasks.

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