What is LaunchPad? The LaunchPad development kit is a part of the MSP430 Value Line series.

. LaunchPad has an integrated DIP target socket that supports up to 20 pins, allowing MSP430 Value Line devices to be dropped into the LaunchPad board. Also, an on-board flash emulation tool allows direct interface to a PC for easy programming, debugging, and evaluation. Included are free and downloadable software development environments for writing and debugging software. LaunchPad can be used to create interactive solutions thanks to its on-board push buttons, LEDs, and extra input/output pins for easy integration of external devices.

Why LaunchPad?

LaunchPad includes all of the hardware and software needed to get started The LaunchPad is 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.

What we can learn with msp430 Launchpad? Description GPIO ORTHOGONAL CPU TIMER Concept I/O Programming Low-power operation Timer Programming and Vectored Interrupts Application area Real time Interfacing with External world(ANY I/O DEVICES),etc Wireless sensor networks, Bio medical Operations, Filtering Algorithms,etc Alarm, control applications, Industrial Automation, Home Automation, Security Systems,etc Sensor Interfacing, Any analog signal interfacing, System Control, etc Control Applications Communication with pc,microcontrollers RTC,Motor controls,etc I/O Modules like mike,LCD,buzzer,etc

ADC10 ANALOG-TO- Analog Interfacing DIGITAL CONVERTER INTERRUPTS USI WATCHDOG TIMER EXPANDED I/O LINES Interrupt Programming Serial communication Timer Programming,PWM