Texas Instruments MSP432P401R - User Manual

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SLAU597E–March 2015–Revised January 2018
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MSP432P401R SimpleLink™ Microcontroller LaunchPad™ Development Kit
(MSP ‑ EXP432P401R)
User's Guide
SLAU597E–March 2015–Revised January 2018
MSP432P401R SimpleLink™ Microcontroller LaunchPad™
Development Kit (MSP ‑‑ EXP432P401R)
The SimpleLink™ MSP‑EXP432P401R LaunchPad™ development kit is an easy-to-use evaluation
module for the SimpleLink MSP432P401R microcontroller. It contains everything needed to start
developing on the SimpleLink MSP432™ low-power + performance ARM
®
32-bit Cortex
®
-M4F
microcontroller (MCU), including onboard debug probe for programming, debugging, and energy
measurements. The MSP432P401R device supports low-power applications requiring increased CPU
speed, memory, analog, and 32-bit performance.
Figure 1. MSP‑‑EXP432P401R LaunchPad™ Development Kit

Texas Instruments MSP432P401R Specifications

General

Brand	Texas Instruments
Model	MSP432P401R
Category	Microcontrollers
Language	English

Summary

Getting Started

Introduction

Key Features

First Steps: Out-of-Box Experience

Describes how to get started with the preprogrammed out-of-box demo.

Hardware

Overview and Block Diagram

MSP432 P401 R MCU Details

Details the features and specifications of the MSP432P401R microcontroller.

XDS110-ET Debug Probe

Explains the onboard XDS110-ET debug probe and its isolation block.

Application Backchannel UART

External Debug Probe & EnergyTrace+

Powering Options

Explains different methods for powering the LaunchPad development kit.

Measuring Current Draw and Clocking

BoosterPack Pinout

Hardware Revision Updates

Device Revision Differences

Software Examples

Out-of-Box Software Example

Details the functionality and structure of the preloaded out-of-box software.

Graphics Library Examples

Fuel Gauge Example

Running the Fuel Gauge Example

Step-by-step guide to running the Fuel Gauge demo.

Sensors GUI Examples

Resources

Integrated Development Environments (IDEs)

Lists and describes IDEs compatible with the LaunchPad kit.

SimpleLink SDK and Cloud Tools

MSP432 P401 R Device Documentation

Guides on accessing MSP432P401R device documentation and code examples.

FAQ

IDE Connection;Programming Issues

Troubleshooting connection issues with the IDE and target.

External Debugger Connection Issues

Troubleshooting external debugger connection issues.

USB3.0 and Backchannel UART Issues

Addresses USB3.0 and backchannel UART connection problems.