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Developing for TI's CC430F5137 MCU

I'm developing an embedded systems project (I'm quite new to the area) and I have determined that I want to use the CC430F5137, my problem is: How can I develop for it? From cross-compilation, to ...
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Rtc on msp430 crystal 32.768kHz, low power

I need setting timer on interrupt every second. I use 32.768kHz external crystal, mcu is MSP430G2553. In addition to the need get under consumed 10μA. I try this code but consumed was cca 80-90 μA. ...
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What is a popular cheap and robust substitute for 2n7000 MOSFET for use with 3.3 Volt designs?

First off, this is not a shopping question, it is an attempt to harvest the knowledge of all the EEs who may have crossed the same bridge the question describes. Question: What are the popular ...
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different USB speeds on different chips

I have a USB to ethernet chip (USB 2.0 480 Mb/s) and a microcontroller (MSP430F550x family, full-speed USB 12 Mb/s) that connects to a USB hub (USB 2.0 480 Mb/s). How would I make these work ...
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Led Matrix using PIC

For a project I am working on, I want to build a 9x9 monocolor LED matrix also with 9 push buttons to control the LEDs using the PIC. So far I have gathered that I think I will be needing shift ...
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Multiplexing, Animation, Bitmap coding on MCU. How to do it right?

I have been recently getting into programming and micro controllers. I found myself that i don't really know how to do multiplexing, animation, easily displaying pictures on LED display. I have been ...
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Can I use the cycle counter for 5xx devices in IAR for MSP430 using Spy-Bi-Wire?

I am using a LaunchPad to debug a MSP430F5310 using IAR. I follow the instruction on the C-SPY Debugging Guide but can't get the cycle counter for 5xx devices working. This function only work with ...
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Good book for Microcontroller Interfacing [closed]

I have a bachelors in CS and have been a web developer for a few years. I consider myself to have a good understanding of computer architecture, however, I've been wanting to dive into Electronic ...
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MSP430 Series 5 Guaranteed Stock

I'm starting a new board using an MSP430, preferably the 5 series. I'd like to pick a part that is readily available and more likely to be in stock over the long term from one of their distributors. ...
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Separate registers for input and output in microcontrollers

I'm used to using PIC microcontrollers and they have only one register for input and output. Now I'm studying MSP430 and I see they provide separate registers for input and output. So, why is it ...
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Is there a development system for the MSP430F series microcontrollers?

I'm hoping for an IDE of some kind, but I'll take any compiler or assembler! Can't seem to find anything by googling.
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Waking Up From Deep Sleep Modes

Most microcontrollers (e.g. AVRs,MSP430s, PICs, etc) support a number of different sleep modes. The "deepest" sleep mode is the one that purports the lowest power draw (e.g. "Power Down", "Shut ...
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Code Composer Studio v4 and MSP430 development

Does anyone have experience using CCSv4 to program for the MSP430 chips? I know msp-gcc is out there, and I'm sort of kicking myself for not using it, but at this point I'm stuck with CCSv4. I was ...