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MSP432P401R, MSP432P401M
SLAS826 –MARCH 2015 www.ti.com
8 Device and Documentation Support
8.1 Device Support
8.1.1 Development Tools Support
All MSP432 microcontrollers are supported by a wide variety of software and hardware development tools.
Tools are available from TI and various third parties. See them all at www.ti.com/msp432.
8.1.1.1 Hardware Features
NUMBER OF
FAMILY JTAG SWD ITM DWT FPB
BREAKPOINTS
MSP432P4xx Yes Yes 4 Yes Yes Yes
8.1.1.2 Recommended Hardware Options
8.1.1.2.1 Target Socket Boards
The target socket boards allow easy programming and debugging of the device using JTAG or SWD.
They also feature header pin outs for prototyping. The following table shows the compatible target boards
and the supported packages.
DEVICE PACKAGE TARGET BOARD
MSP432P401RPZ 100-pin QFP (PZ100) MSP-TS432PZ100
8.1.1.2.2 Evaluation Kits
Evaluation kits are available for some MSP432 devices. These kits feature additional hardware
components and connectivity for full system evaluation and prototyping. See www.ti.com/msp432 for
details.
8.1.1.2.3 Debugging and Programming Tools
Hardware programming and debugging tools are available from TI and from third party suppliers. See a
comprehensive list of available tools at www.ti.com/msp432.
8.1.1.2.4 Production Programmers
Production programmers expedite loading firmware to devices by programming several devices
simultaneously. See a comprehensive list of available tools at www.ti.com/msp432 .
8.1.1.3 Recommended Software Options
8.1.1.3.1 Integrated Development Environments
Software development tools are available from TI or from third party suppliers. Open source solutions are
also available. The MSP432 Family is supported by Code Composer Studio™ IDE (CCS) Version 6 or
higher. See a comprehensive list of available tools at www.ti.com/msp432.
8.1.1.3.2 MSPWare
MSPWare is a collection of code examples, data sheets, and other design resources for all MSP430 and
MSP432 devices delivered in a convenient package. In addition to providing a complete collection of
existing MSP430 and MSP432 design resources, MSPWare also includes a high-level API called Driver
Library. This library makes it easy to program MSP430 or MSP432 hardware. MSPWare is available as a
component of CCS or as a stand-alone package. Visit www.ti.com/msp432 to download the stand-alone
package.
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