Re: Technical Information on MSP430 Family

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> From: sftalk-bounce_at_forth.com
> [mailto:sftalk-bounce_at_forth.com] On Behalf Of Cecil Bayona
> Sent: Friday, March 11, 2005 12:08 PM
> To: sftalk_at_forth.com
> Subject: [sftalk] Technical Information on MSP430 Family
>
> Hello to everyone.
>
> I'm trying to get programming information on how to use the
> JTAG interface on the TI MSP430 family of CPU's. I keep
> finding references to a MSP430.DLL file but no instructions
> on how to use it to set breakpoints or single step through a
> program. Even the TI site is devoid of any references on how
> to debug using JTAG or the DLL, I did find some references on
> how to use JTAG to modify or read memory, but that is nothing
> that can't be done through the built in monitor.

TI considers this proprietary, though I'm not sure why. We have a copy of
the DLL and information that enabled us to support the MSP430 in SwiftX
using the JTAG for communications with the host.

> My question to the group is, if any of you has received that
> information from TI, how did you get it? I hoping for a email
> address at TI of someone or a department that would know
> about how I could get the information. I'm assuming the lack
> of available information is due for the need of signing a
> non-disclosure agreement.

We were given this info by a contact at TI based on our being a qualified
3rd party software supplier. We did sign an NDA, but I think there was a
little more to it than that. Unfortunately, our contact is now in another
division, and probably wouldn't be able to help you. I suggest you talk to
their 3rd party software folks, or anyone in support that seems
knowledgable.

> This information would be for use in a personal project, a
> high performance two way HF radio.

Sounds like an interesting project. I wish you luck.

Best regards,
Elizabeth

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Received on Fri Mar 11 2005 - 21:40:34 PST