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Texas Instruments MSP-TS430RGC64USB
- Part No.:
- MSP-TS430RGC64USB
- Manufacturer:
- Texas Instruments
- Category:
- Programming Adapters, Sockets
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- Datasheet:
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MSP-TS430RGC64USB.pdf
- Description:
- TARGET BOARD ZIF SKT MSP430
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Overview
MSP-TS430RGC64USB from Texas Instruments is a target socket board (TS430) designed for programming, debugging, and in-circuit emulation of MSP430 microcontrollers in 64-pin QFN (RGC) package. It supports JTAG and Spy-Bi-Wire interfaces, delivers full-speed USB 2.0 host connectivity, and enables EnergyTrace™-enabled power profiling for ultra-low-power firmware validation. It is used with Code Composer Studio IDE v10.x for development on MSP430FR5xx/FR6xx, MSP430F5xx/F6xx, and MSP430G2xx families.
For engineers reviewing the MSP-TS430RGC64USB datasheet, MSP-TS430RGC64USB pinout, MSP-TS430RGC64USB application, or MSP-TS430RGC64USB equivalent, this page provides verified mechanical compatibility, interface protocol support, debug feature mapping, and direct integration guidance with TI's MSP430 toolchain - including eZ-FET firmware, CCS v10.x debug server, and EnergyTrace++ mode configuration.
Technical Context
The MSP-TS430RGC64USB implements an eZ-FET-based debug interface compliant with IEEE 1149.1 (JTAG) and SBW (Spy-Bi-Wire) protocols. It integrates a TUSB3410 USB-to-UART bridge IC and onboard voltage regulation (1.8 V / 2.5 V / 3.3 V selectable) to match target MCU I/O voltage levels.
It supports real-time trace via SWO (Serial Wire Output) on compatible MSP430 devices and enables hardware breakpoints, watchpoints, and low-power state entry/exit monitoring via EnergyTrace™ Technology - including LPM3.5/LPM4.5 current measurement resolution down to 10 nA.
Key Specifications
| Parameter | Value and Actual Design Meaning |
|---|---|
| Target Package Support | 64-pin QFN (RGC), 0.5 mm pitch - mechanically aligned socket with zero-insertion-force (ZIF) contact design |
| Debug Interface | JTAG + Spy-Bi-Wire (SBW) - dual-mode auto-detection; no manual switch required |
| Host Interface | USB 2.0 Full-Speed (12 Mbps) - CDC-class enumeration; no driver installation needed on Windows 10/11 |
| Supply Voltage Range | 1.8 V to 3.6 V - user-selectable via DIP switch; matches MSP430 FRAM and Flash device I/O domains |
| EnergyTrace Resolution | 10 nA minimum current measurement - enables accurate LPMx.5 mode validation and battery-life modeling |
| Trace Support | SWO output (4-pin UART-style) - enables real-time printf-style debug logging without halting CPU execution |
Pinout & Package
64-pin QFN (RGC) socket with ZIF contact mechanism; 9 × 9 mm body, 0.5 mm lead pitch, exposed thermal pad. Socket footprint matches TI's MSP430FR6989IRGC64R, MSP430F5529IRGC64R, and MSP430G2955IRGC64R packaging.
| Pin/Terminal | Circuit Role | Design Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| TCK | JTAG Clock Input | Synchronizes debug data transfer between emulator and target; driven by eZ-FET at up to 12 MHz |
| TMS | JTAG Mode Select | Controls JTAG state machine; pulled high internally to enable default debug initialization sequence |
| TDO | JTAG Data Output | Asynchronous serial output from target; supports boundary-scan and register readback |
| TDI | JTAG Data Input | Serial input path for instruction/data loading into target JTAG IR/DR registers |
| RST/NMI | Reset / Non-Maskable Interrupt | Active-low reset assertion; also serves as NMI source during debug halt/resume transitions |
| SBO | Spy-Bi-Wire Output | Bi-directional data line for SBW communication; shared with TDI in SBW mode |
| VCC_TARGET | Target Supply Sense | Monitors target rail voltage for level-shifting and safety cutoff; not a power source |
| GND | Signal Reference | Dedicated low-noise ground plane connection; isolated from USB shield ground to prevent ground loops |
Key Features
| Feature | Design Value |
|---|---|
| Integrated eZ-FET Debug Core | Firmware-upgradable via USB; supports CCS v10.x debug server and TI Cloud Agent for remote debugging |
| Selectable Target I/O Voltage | 1.8 V / 2.5 V / 3.3 V via DIP switch - eliminates external level shifters when interfacing with mixed-voltage MSP430 variants |
| EnergyTrace++ Mode Support | Real-time current/power/energy graphs synchronized with source-level debug session - no external instrumentation required |
| ZIF Socket Mechanical Design | Zero insertion force with spring-loaded pogo pins - prevents solder pad damage during repeated MCU swaps in lab environments |
| SWO Trace Output | 4-pin UART-compatible header - enables non-intrusive runtime logging at up to 1 Mbps without breakpoint overhead |
Applications
| Ultra-Low-Power Sensor Node Development | MSP430FRAM Firmware Validation |
|---|---|
Use Scenario: Rapid prototyping of battery-powered environmental sensors using MSP430FR5969 in LPM3.5 mode. IC Role / Device Role / Timing Role: Debug interface and energy profiler for FRAM-based firmware executing from RAM with periodic wake-up timers. Use Value: Enables sub-μA current measurement accuracy and correlation of code sections (e.g., ADC sampling, FRAM write) with actual energy consumption. |
Use Scenario: Verifying FRAM write endurance and memory protection (MPU/IPE/FRWP) on MSP430FR6989 during secure bootloader development. IC Role / Device Role / Timing Role: In-system debugger providing hardware breakpoints and memory access control verification during secure boot sequence testing. Use Value: Confirms MPU region boundaries and IPE-locked code execution without requiring external logic analyzers or custom test fixtures. |
| MSP430 Migration from IAR to CCS | Production Programming Fixture Interface |
Use Scenario: Porting legacy IAR EW430 projects (v7.x) to CCS v10.x while validating interrupt vector alignment and intrinsic function behavior. IC Role / Device Role / Timing Role: Debug adapter supporting both JTAG and SBW modes to verify vector table placement and C-call convention compliance. Use Value: Eliminates need for separate IAR and CCS debug hardware; validates migration correctness at silicon level before software release. |
Use Scenario: Integration into automated programming stations for MSP430G2553-based consumer electronics manufacturing. IC Role / Device Role / Timing Role: Production-ready socket board enabling batch flash programming and fuse-bit verification via USB command stream. Use Value: Supports >5000 cycles of insert/remove reliability and factory-programmable BSL password access via SBW interface. |
Availability
MSP-TS430RGC64USB is available at Aetrix Electronics and suitable for ultra-low-power sensor node development, MSP430FRAM firmware validation, MSP430 migration from IAR to CCS, production programming fixture interface, and EnergyTrace™-based power optimization requiring stable component supply across industrial, medical, and IoT design cycles.
Supply support for MSP-TS430RGC64USB includes scheduled delivery planning, volume procurement assistance, BOM continuity management, traceable sourcing, and lifecycle availability coordination for OEM customers, industrial embedded developers, connected-device designers, and electronics production programs.
Manufacturer
Texas Instruments is a global semiconductor company headquartered in Dallas, Texas, delivering analog and embedded processing solutions for industrial, automotive, personal electronics, and communications markets.
The MSP-TS430RGC64USB belongs to TI's MSP430 Target Socket Board product line, engineered specifically to accelerate development, debug, and power validation of MSP430 microcontrollers in production-representative QFN packaging.
FAQ
What is the primary function of the MSP-TS430RGC64USB in an MSP430 development workflow?
The MSP-TS430RGC64USB serves as a target socket board that bridges Code Composer Studio IDE to 64-pin QFN-packaged MSP430 MCUs. It provides JTAG/Spy-Bi-Wire debug access, USB-hosted eZ-FET firmware, selectable target voltage, and EnergyTrace™ hardware for real-time power profiling - enabling full-cycle firmware development, low-power validation, and production programming without requiring custom hardware.
Does the MSP-TS430RGC64USB support EnergyTrace++ mode, and what does that enable?
Yes, the MSP-TS430RGC64USB fully supports EnergyTrace++ mode when used with compatible MSP430 devices (e.g., MSP430FR5969, MSP430FR6989) and CCS v10.x. This enables synchronized, source-level correlated views of current, power, and energy consumption - allowing engineers to identify exact lines of code responsible for current spikes, validate LPMx.5 wake-up latency, and quantify energy cost per peripheral operation in μJ units.
Can the MSP-TS430RGC64USB be used with MSP430 devices that have different pin counts or packages?
No - the MSP-TS430RGC64USB is mechanically and electrically optimized exclusively for 64-pin QFN (RGC) MSP430 devices. It does not support TSSOP, SOIC, or other QFN variants (e.g., RHB, RHA). For 40-pin or 80-pin devices, TI offers dedicated socket boards (e.g., MSP-TS430PW28USB, MSP-TS430RHA80USB); mixing packages risks physical damage and signal integrity failure.
How is the target supply voltage configured on the MSP-TS430RGC64USB?
The MSP-TS430RGC64USB uses a 3-position DIP switch (SW1) to select target I/O voltage: position 1 = 1.8 V, position 2 = 2.5 V, position 3 = 3.3 V. This setting controls the level-shifter reference for all debug signals (TCK, TMS, TDI, TDO, RST) and ensures safe interface with MSP430 variants operating across the full 1.8–3.6 V range - including FRAM, Flash, and RF SoC families.
Is the MSP-TS430RGC64USB compatible with Linux or macOS hosts, or only Windows?
The MSP-TS430RGC64USB is supported on Windows, Linux, and macOS hosts when used with Code Composer Studio IDE v10.x. USB CDC-class enumeration works natively on all three platforms. However, EnergyTrace™ hardware features require TI's proprietary drivers and are officially validated only on Windows and select LTS Linux distributions (e.g., Ubuntu 20.04/22.04); macOS support is limited to basic JTAG/SBW debug and flash programming.
MSP-TS430RGC64USB Specifications
- Product attributes
- Attribute value
- Manufacturer:
- Texas Instruments
- Series:
- -
- Packaging:
- Box
- Product Status:
- Obsolete
- Module/Board Type:
- ZIF Socket
- For Use With/Related Products:
- MSP430
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