The bootloader is stored in the internal boot ROM memory (system memory) of STM32devices. It is programmed by ST during production. Its main task is to download theapplication program to the internal Flash memory through one of the available serialperipherals (USART, CAN, USB, etc.). A communication protocol is defined for each serialinterface, with a compatible command set and sequences
The MSP-FET430PIF is a Parallel Port interface (does not include target board) that is used to program and debug MSP430 FET tools and test boards through the JTAG interface. This interface is included in our FET tools, but sold without the development board. This interface uses a Parallel PC Port to communicate to the Debugger Software (IAR Kickstart software included) running on the PC. The interface uses the standard 14 pin header to communicate to the MSP430 device using the standard JTAG protocol.
The flash memory can be erased and programmed in seconds with only a few keystrokes, and since the MSP430 flash is extremely low power, no external power supply is required. The tool has an integrated software environment and connects directly to the PC which greatly simplifies the set-up and use of the tool. The flash development tool supports development with all MSP430 flash parts.
Features
MSP430 debugging interface to connect a MSP430-Flash-device to a Parallel port on a PC
Supports JTAG debug protocol (NO support for Spy-Bi-Wire (2-wire JTAG) debug protocol, Spy-Bi-Wire (2-wire JTAG) is supported by MSP-FET430UIF)
Parallel Port cable and a 14-conductor target cable
Full documentation on CD ROM
Integrated IAR Kickstart user interface which includes:
Assembler
Linker
Limulator
Source-level debugger
Limited C-compiler
Technical specifications:
Backwardly compatable with existing FET tool boards.
