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SparkFun Part Number: DEV-10020

Description: LaunchPad is an easy-to-use development tool from Texas Instruments intended for both  beginnersand experienced developers. The LaunchPad offers everything you need to get started with your microcontroller-based projects in a small package.

The LaunchPad development tool is a part of what TI calls "the Value Line series," meaning the devices are inexpensive and accessible even for hobbyists. The integrated DIP target socket allows all 14 and 20-pin MSP430 Value Line devices to be dropped into the LaunchPad board for easy programming, debugging, and monitoring. You even get unrestricted and downloadable software development environments for writing and debugging software. The LaunchPad can be used to create interactive solutions thanks to its integrated buttons, LEDs, and extra input/output pins for easy integration of external devices.

Note: We are currently shipping version 1.4.

Features:

• Includes all of the hardware and software needed to get started. Pre-programmed devices and code examples help you get up and running quickly!
• Includes a development board, 2 programmable MSP430 microcontrollers, mini-USB cable, PCB connectors for expandability, external crystal for increased clock accuracy, and unrestricted software integrated development environments (IDEs) – everything you need to get started today.
• A simple introduction to the MSP430 microcontroller family. As application requirements change, programs developed on the LaunchPad can be migrated to higher end MSP430 devices.

Documents:

• TI Product Page
• Code Composer Studio v4
• IAR Embedded Workbench Kickstart

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