TI MSP-TS430DW28 Standalone ZIF Socket Target Development Board For MSP430™ MCU
Shenzhen Mingjiada Electronics Co., Ltd., as a globally renowned distributor of electronic components, now supplies customers with a TI professional development tool: the MSP-TS430DW28 standalone ZIF socket target development board. This development board is specifically designed for TI's ultra-low-power MSP430™ series microcontrollers, serving as an ideal hardware platform for rapid prototyping and system debugging.
I. Core Positioning and Functional Overview of the MSP-TS430DW28
The MSP-TS430DW28 is a standalone ZIF socket target board whose primary purpose is to serve as an interface between user-defined application circuits and standard development tools.
Unlike evaluation kits integrating specific MCUs, the MSP-TS430DW28 development board itself does not contain a microcontroller. Its design philosophy is to provide a ‘universal socket’, allowing developers to flexibly insert and replace compatible MSP430 chips for testing. Through a standard 14-pin JTAG interface or the more streamlined Spy-Bi-Wire (two-wire JTAG) protocol, developers can effortlessly perform in-system programming (ISP) and deep debugging of the on-board MCU. This design is particularly suited for scenarios requiring thorough verification of MCU functionality and software prior to final product PCB production, or for small-batch production programming.
II. Detailed Hardware Design and Key Features of MSP-TS430DW28
The MSP-TS430DW28's hardware design prioritises practicality and convenience throughout the development process. Its core features centre around the ZIF socket, complemented by essential expansion support.
Core: 28-Pin DW Package ZIF Socket
The heart of the MSP-TS430DW28 development board is a high-quality 28-pin ZIF socket specifically designed for TI devices in the ‘DW’ wide-body SOIC package. The ZIF socket offers the advantage that developers need no tools and need not worry about applying excessive force; simply gently pull the lever beside the socket to lock or release the MCU chip. This completely resolves the issue of pin bending or damage that can occur with frequent insertion and removal in traditional IC sockets. It is particularly suitable for scenarios requiring repeated chip replacement during the development cycle, effectively protecting expensive prototype chips.
Comprehensive Pin Access and Prototyping Support
To facilitate developers connecting external circuits for prototype testing, all accessible pins of the on-board MCU are routed via standard PCB header pins. In accordance with TI's official user guide, the MSP-TS430DW28 provides four PCB 1x12 pin headers (two male, two female) on-board, offering developers considerable connection flexibility. Additionally, an integrated LED indicator, typically connected to a GPIO pin, enables basic programme status indication and rapid functional verification.
Complete Debug Interface Support
The MSP-TS430DW28 development board connects to debuggers via a standard 14-pin JTAG connector. This ensures compatibility not only with TI's official MSP-FET series flash programming tools but also with third-party debuggers adhering to this standard. Regarding power supply, the board features a wide input voltage range (1.8V to 3.6V DC), accommodating the diverse voltage requirements of MSP430 series chips.
III. MSP-TS430DW28 Application Scenarios and Development Support
The MSP-TS430DW28 development board serves as an ideal starting point for learning, evaluating, and developing projects based on MSP430 MCUs. It incorporates on-board LED indicators and header pins for prototyping, facilitating developers' connection to external circuits for functional verification.
The MSP-TS430DW28 development board seamlessly interfaces with TI's official debuggers, such as the MSP-FET430UIF, via a standard 14-pin JTAG header, forming a complete development environment. For engineers working in battery-powered devices, industrial sensing, and consumer electronics, this represents an essential toolkit that effectively shortens development cycles and mitigates development risks.
Mingjiada Electronics maintains long-term supply of other TI evaluation board components, including but not limited to the following models:
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