The FCD-PRG01 is a USB bootstrap loader (BSL) programmer for the Texas Instruments MSP430 microprocessor. For designs where low cost or small form factor prohibit the integration of custom programming logic or a large JTAG header, the FCD-PRG01 enables in-system programming by including a single 6 pin header in the target device design.
Originally designed to work with the cross platform TinyOS toolchain, the FCD-PRG01 provides an open source, cross platform alternative to platform dependent development tools for the MSP430 microprocessor.
The FCD-PRG01 integrates a USB-to-serial converter and on board regulated power supply into a small USB dongle, allowing programming and test capability over a single interface. It exposes a standard 6 pin, 0.1” header which can be used to interface to the target board via a device specific cable harness. This modular approach provides designers with the flexibility to select the optimal physical programming interface for the unique design constraints of each target platform.
Programming cable harness which mates with standard 3x2, 2mm PCB headers. (See FCD-PRG01 datasheet and header footprint Eagle library for details)