{"product_id":"msp430-launchpad-development-board-msp-exp430g2","title":"MSP430 LaunchPad Dev Board MSP-EXP430G2 | TI Prototyping Kit","description":"\n\u003ch2\u003eMSP430 LaunchPad Development Board (MSP-EXP430G2) – Rapid Prototyping Kit\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJumpstart your embedded systems projects with the \u003cstrong\u003eMSP-EXP430G2 LaunchPad Development Board\u003c\/strong\u003e, powered by Texas Instruments' MSP430G2553 microcontroller. Whether you're a student, hobbyist, or professional engineer, this compact and affordable development kit gives you everything you need to build, test, and iterate firmware prototypes quickly and efficiently.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eMade in Mainland China.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMSP430G2553 MCU Included:\u003c\/strong\u003e The most memory-rich device in the compatible Value Line family — 16KB Flash, 512 bytes RAM, up to 16 MHz CPU speed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e10-bit ADC \u0026amp; Capacitive-Touch I\/Os:\u003c\/strong\u003e Enables precise analog readings and touch-sensitive interface development right out of the box.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUniversal Serial Communication Interface (USCI):\u003c\/strong\u003e Supports SPI, I²C, and UART communication for seamless peripheral integration.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e20-Pin BoosterPack™ Headers:\u003c\/strong\u003e Instantly expand functionality — add wireless connectivity, graphical displays, environmental sensors, and more using TI or third-party BoosterPack plug-in modules.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIntegrated DIP Target Socket:\u003c\/strong\u003e Supports up to 20 pins, allowing Value Line MSP430 devices to be swapped in and out for flexible hardware experimentation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFree IDE Support:\u003c\/strong\u003e Compatible with TI's Eclipse-based Code Composer Studio™ (CCS), IAR Embedded Workbench™, and the community-driven Energia open-source code editor — no extra software costs.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width:100%; border-collapse:collapse;\"\u003e\n  \u003ctr style=\"background:#f5f5f5;\"\u003e\n    \u003ctd style=\"padding:8px; border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMCU\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003ctd style=\"padding:8px; border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eMSP430G2553\u003c\/td\u003e\n  \u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n    \u003ctd style=\"padding:8px; border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFlash Memory\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003ctd style=\"padding:8px; border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e16 KB\u003c\/td\u003e\n  \u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr style=\"background:#f5f5f5;\"\u003e\n    \u003ctd style=\"padding:8px; border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRAM\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003ctd style=\"padding:8px; border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e512 Bytes\u003c\/td\u003e\n  \u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n    \u003ctd style=\"padding:8px; border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCPU Speed\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003ctd style=\"padding:8px; border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eUp to 16 MHz\u003c\/td\u003e\n  \u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr style=\"background:#f5f5f5;\"\u003e\n    \u003ctd style=\"padding:8px; border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eADC\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003ctd style=\"padding:8px; border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e10-bit\u003c\/td\u003e\n  \u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n    \u003ctd style=\"padding:8px; border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePin Headers\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003ctd style=\"padding:8px; border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e20-pin BoosterPack™ compatible\u003c\/td\u003e\n  \u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr style=\"background:#f5f5f5;\"\u003e\n    \u003ctd style=\"padding:8px; border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eColor\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003ctd style=\"padding:8px; border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eRed\u003c\/td\u003e\n  \u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n    \u003ctd style=\"padding:8px; border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003ctd style=\"padding:8px; border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003ePlastic PCB\u003c\/td\u003e\n  \u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr style=\"background:#f5f5f5;\"\u003e\n    \u003ctd style=\"padding:8px; border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCountry of Origin\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003ctd style=\"padding:8px; border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eMainland China\u003c\/td\u003e\n  \u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat's in the Box\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e1× MSP-EXP430G2 Development Board (with MSP430G2553 MCU pre-installed)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eNote: Other components and accessories not included. Slight color variation may occur due to screen settings. Measurement tolerance: ±1–3 cm.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eIdeal For\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eEmbedded systems coursework and university projects\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eIoT and smart device prototyping\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eFirmware development and evaluation\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eLearning low-power microcontroller programming\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eBoosterPack expansion and sensor integration experiments\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFor more information on embedded systems standards and microcontroller safety best practices, visit \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.nist.gov\/topics\/electronics\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eNIST Electronics Resources\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eQ: What microcontroller comes pre-installed on the MSP-EXP430G2 LaunchPad development board?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA: The board ships with the \u003cstrong\u003eMSP430G2553\u003c\/strong\u003e MCU by default. 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