We have started working on MSP432 Launchpad board and we want to share the code and other aspects with you in this series so that you can kick start you activity if you choose this board for your learning or projects
We will be working on the MSP432 board in the next series of posts. As a starting point, let us have a look at the different features and queries around MSP432
What is the difference between MSP430 and MSP432?
MSP430 is a low-power 16-bit microcontroller whereas MSP432 is 32-bit microcontroller in the low power MSP series.
MSP indictes mixed-signal processor
What is the diference between MSP432P401R and MSP432P401M?
MSP432 belong to the SimpleLink Mixed-Signal Microcontroller series from Texas Instruments
When we look at the product datasheet of MSP432 series we see two options.
MSP432P401R and MSP432P401M
Part Numbers that end with 'R' has 256KB of flash and 64KB of SRAM
Part Numbers that end with 'M' has 128KB of flash and 32KB of SRAM
Are there any evaluation boards available for 32-bit MSP432 microcontroller?
Below is the link of the MSP432 Launchpad development kit
http://www.ti.com/tool/msp-exp432p401r
What microcontroller does Launchpad development kit have?
Launchpad board has MSP432P401R microcontroller
Also inclues on-board emulator
What is the cost of Launchpad development kit?
If you buy from Texas Instruments web-site, the pricing is around $12.99.
What are the other features of MSP432P401R?
The main feature is the ultra low power consumption
ARM CORTEX-M4F processor (includes DSP engine and FPU)
We also have to understand that M4F core is superior to M0+
Can operate up to 48MHz frequency
24-channel 14-bit ADC is available with 1MSPS sampling rate
There are several low power modes available and current can go upto nA
Serial interfaces: UART,SPI,I2C
Supply Voltage Range from 1.62 V to 3.7 V
What are the tools available to work with MSP432?
Code composer studio (CCS)
What are the different packages in which MSP432P401x is availalbe in?
100-pin LQFP
80-pin NFBGA
64-pin VQFN
Launchpad has 100pin LQFP microcontroller
What are the other low power microcontrollers MSP432 series compete with?
STM32 series from STMicro
EFM32 from SiLab
What are some of the RTOS we can use on MSP432 board?
TI-RTOS
What are the other electrical characteristics of MSP432P401x series?
Maximum voltage that can be apllied on any pin is VCC+0.3V. That means, for a 3.3V operated device, any voltage beyond 3.6v is not allowed.
The source or sink current can't be beyond 2mA.
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