Which tool to use for MSP430 Family

[suryakant]

Hi,

I want to use MSP430 series of microcontroller. For that I am looking for the development tools. I would like to know out of IAR,MSP GCC, and Code Composer which is the best. Please suggest, if any other development tools are available.

 

[bobcat1]

Hi

An answer to your question dependent on your project type:

If you are a PRO doing a project who will go into a mass production I can advice you to use IAR tools (cost around $3000) and TI USB JTAG debugger
You can also use Image-Carft Or Crossworks as a C compilers who cost less($700)

If you are only a newbe who wish to play and learn the 430 you can use OLIMEX $10 debug adaptor and GCC for MSP430

if your project code size is limited to less the 4K you can also use the IAR tools

All the best

Bobi

 

[anaoum]

hello,

if you go on the ti website it shows all the tools available from third party distributers (software and hardware). u should be able to find what you need there.

good luck

 

[leomecma]

I use IAR is a good compiler and hasn't bugs, but is more expensive. The IAR has a trial full version of your last version, for evaluation ....

leomecma

 

[svicent]

bobcat1


The ImageCraft C compiler ICC430 V6 Standard Version cost $199.00.

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