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MSP430FR4133 LaunchPad™ Development Kit (MSP ‑ EXP430FR4133)
1 Getting Started
1.1 Introduction
The MSP-EXP430FR4133 LaunchPad™ Development Kit is an easy-to-use Evaluation Module (EVM) for
the MSP430FR4133 microcontroller (see Figure 1). It contains everything needed to start developing on
the MSP430™ ultra-low-power (ULP) FRAM-based microcontroller (MCU) platform, including on-board
emulation for programming, debugging, and energy measurements. The board features on-board buttons
and LEDs for quick integration of a simple user interface and a liquid crystal display (LCD) that showcases
the integrated driver with flexible software-configurable pins. The MSP430FR4133 device features
embedded FRAM (ferroelectric random access memory), a nonvolatile memory known for its ultra-low
power, high endurance, and high-speed write access.
Rapid prototyping is simplified by the 20-pin BoosterPack™ Plug-in Module headers, which support a wide
range of available BoosterPacks. You can quickly add features like wireless connectivity, graphical
displays, environmental sensing, and much more. Design your own BoosterPack or choose among many
already available from TI and third-party developers.
Free software development tools are also available, including TI's Eclipse-based Code Composer
Studio™ (CCSTUDIO) and IAR Embedded Workbench
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IAR-KICKSTART. Both of these integrated
development environments (IDEs) support EnergyTrace™ technology when paired with the
MSP430FR4133 LaunchPad. More information about the LaunchPad, the supported BoosterPacks, and
available resources can be found at TI's LaunchPad portal.
1.2 Key Features
• MSP430 ultra-low-power FRAM technology based MSP430FR4133 16-bit MCU
• 20-pin LaunchPad standard that leverages the BoosterPack ecosystem
• eZ-FET, an open-source onboard debugger that features EnergyTrace technology
• On-board segmented LCD
• Two buttons and two LEDs for user interaction
• Backchannel UART through USB to PC
1.3 What's Included
1.3.1 Kit Contents
• 1 x MSP-EXP430FR4133 LaunchPad Development Kit
• 1 x micro-USB cable
• 1 x Quick Start Guide
1.3.2 Software Examples
• Out-of-Box Software
1.4 First Steps: Out-of-Box Experience
An easy way to get familiar with the EVM is by using its preprogrammed out-of-box code. It demonstrates
some key features from a user level.
1.4.1 Connecting to the Computer
Connect the LaunchPad using the included USB cable to a computer. A green power LED should
illuminate. For proper operation, drivers are needed. It is recommended to get drivers by installing an IDE
such as TI's CCS or IAR EW430. Drivers are also available at www.ti.com/MSPdrivers.